Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga 47th Wright Family Foundation National Youth Jazz Competition. Showcasing the best emerging jazz players from Aotearoa NZ secondary schools. Experience these outstanding young musicians as they compete for trophies, prizes and awards. New, this year! Hear the best of the best in our auditioned 2025 NYJC Big Band and...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Unwind and enjoy a hot Soak and live jazz at the Mount Hot Pools. Monday 7 April and Monday 14 April 6.30-7.30pm Sunrise Jazz Sessions Start the day in style. Crisp air, hot soak, live jazz, with the breathtaking outlook up at Mauao (the Mount) in the heart of...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Be blown away by the world-famous New Zealand Army Band in concert. This esteemed and festival favourite big band promises an exhilarating and dynamic concert, showcasing their diverse repertoire and exceptional talent. The performance will feature world-class vocalists and soloists, whose virtuosity and passion are evident in every piece...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Join us for a boutique jazz experience at the Jam Factory, featuring performances by three top local jazz bands. Caitríona Fallon is an accomplished performer with a “spine tingling voice” but more importantly she just loves singing with this band, and it shows! Featuring original and popular favourites. Band:...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Get ready for an unforgettable day in the heart of Katikati! The Main Road will come alive with the vibrant sounds of talented jazz musicians, filling the air with soulful and entertaining performances. Be prepared for live, busker-style musicians, unique market stalls and delicious food trucks. Just a 40-minute...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Join us for a boutique jazz experience at the Jam Factory, featuring performances by three top local jazz bands. Classy and contemporary jazz ensemble The Martini Fund features Michelle Coombe on vocals, Alana Turmaine piano, Leith Milson double bass, and Steve Mills on drums. Enjoy a swinging night. Find...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Join us for a boutique jazz experience at the Jam Factory, featuring performances by three top local jazz bands. The Lucky Strike Trio is set to deliver an engaging performance including jazz standards and original compositions by Liam Ryan. Expect a few surprises. Liam Ryan piano/organ/vocals, Leith Milson double...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Unwind and enjoy a hot Soak and live jazz at the Mount Hot Pools. Monday 7 April and Monday 14 April 6.30-7.30pm Sunrise Jazz Sessions Start the day in style. Crisp air, hot soak, live jazz, with the breathtaking outlook up at Mauao (the Mount) in the heart of...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Head to the Social Club at Mt Maunganui for a great jazz taster featuring the Tauranga Jazz Society house band along with a great lineup of jazz musos. Find out more
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Our very own New Orleans French Quarter! The family friendly Jazz Village, set in the unique Historic Village on 17th Ave delivers entertainment for everyone in true New Orleans style. Join the revelry on the streets, dance to dixie and swing in the Village Square, relax on the lawn...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga JESS DEACON QUINTET: Things Left Unsaid. “While some things may have been left unsaid, they were not left “unsung”. We were treated to a night of magnificent singing from Jess with wonderfully sympathetic playing from her band.” — President, Wellington Jazz Club. Expressing the emotional ebbs and flows of...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga STEELY DNA: Performing the music of Steely Dan Steely DNA, an exceptional 9-piece band, offers a remarkable musical experience, faithfully performing the repertoire of the esteemed American band Steely Dan. These world-class musicians expertly blend jazz, Chicago blues, and soul, capturing the essence of Steely Dan’s distinctive sound. Audiences...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga After a day at the festival, enjoy a late-night jam session at the exclusive Tauranga Club. Featuring a house band with a revolving cast of Festival musicians this is the place to hang out for late night music fun! Entry is strictly limited – book to ensure you get...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Unwind and enjoy a hot Soak and live jazz at the Mount Hot Pools. Monday 7 April and Monday 14 April 6.30-7.30pm Sunrise Jazz Sessions Start the day in style. Crisp air, hot soak, live jazz, with the breathtaking outlook up at Mauao (the Mount) in the heart of...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga City centre comes alive with jazz, blues and funk! Celebrate Easter with Aotearoa New Zealand’s top musicians, performing live at the Strand, Wharf Street, and Red Square. Dance outdoors to spectacular acts on the five stages or relax inside bars and restaurants and listen to live music. Jump to...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Join us for a scenic jazz cruise on the historic Kewpie. This wonderfully quaint cruiser will take you on a gentle harbour tour of the sparkling waters of Tauranga Moana. Sit back and indulge in a selection of fine wines and beers and be entertained with onboard jazz as...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga ADRIAN COX TRIO (UK): Makin’ Runs. UK’s internationally acclaimed clarinetist Adrian Cox presents "Makin' Runs" delving into the alternative ragtime repertoire from the early jazz era. According to legend, "Makin' Runs" is a tune attributed to Buddy Bolden, heard by Bunk Johnson in New Orleans. The phrase symbolises Bolden's...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Big Band Boom! In 2024, we lost jazz icon Rodger Fox, a respected educator, musical director, and big band leader. This festival’s special concert honours him with performances by two big bands. The event will showcase 50 years of the Rodger Fox Big Band's music, featuring talented musicians and...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Featuring from Ireland, The Mafia Cats plus fresh from Wellington - Boogie Wonderland! Experience the dynamic, high-energy Rockabilly, Jazz, and Blues from Ireland's coolest cats. Then enjoy an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute from Boogie Wonderland! This 11-piece band features vocals by Lisa Tomlins and LJ Crichton, a 4-piece...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Unwind and enjoy a hot Soak and live jazz at the Mount Hot Pools. Monday 7 April and Monday 14 April 6.30-7.30pm Sunrise Jazz Sessions Start the day in style. Crisp air, hot soak, live jazz, with the breathtaking outlook up at Mauao (the Mount) in the heart of...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Featuring Scott Harrison on the Wurli with the New Orleans Joymakers. Join us for an afternoon of delightful music in true New Orleans tradition served up by the New Orleans Joymakers accompanied by Australian organist Scott Harrison on the Mighty Wurli. Be transported to New Orleans as they play...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Be Bop Lives! Lockie Bennett’s ‘Boplicity’ Quartet features some of New Zealand’s hardest working and hardest swinging jazz musicians. The quartet specialises in the bebop tradition, taking inspiration from the likes of Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, and Barry Harris. Lockie Bennett, a graduate of the New Zealand School of...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Experience the glitz of the Big Band era with hot jazz and cool cocktails. Dress up and join us for a swanky cocktail party featuring timeless jazz, swing, and Latin dance tunes performed by the Tauranga Big Band. Renowned mixologist Jimmy will be shaking up a cocktail storm complemented...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Unwind and enjoy a hot Soak and live jazz at the Mount Hot Pools. Monday 7 April and Monday 14 April 6.30-7.30pm Sunrise Jazz Sessions Start the day in style. Crisp air, hot soak, live jazz, with the breathtaking outlook up at Mauao (the Mount) in the heart of...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Soak up the sounds at Mount Mainstreet! Hosted by Mount Mainstreet, Jazz at the Mount is an absolute blast and a great way to round off this year’s festival. Come down with family and friends and enjoy a day of great music right in the centre of Mount Maunganui's...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
