Showcasing the best emerging jazz players from Aotearoa New Zealand.
47TH WRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COMPETITION
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 the 2025 NYJC Honours Combo.
These future jazz stars will blow you away!
Check online for the final schedule: nationalyouthjazz.org.nz
Prizegiving: Wed 9 April 4.45pm -6.00pm
Featuring performance by the 2025 NYJC Big Band
Addison Theatre
Wed 9 April 7pm – 7.30pm
Performance by the 2025 NYJC Honours Combo
XSpace KOHA
- Other Events
Festival Jam
Head to the Social Club at Mt Maunganui for a great jazz taster
Jazz at the Jam Factory Series
Join us for a boutique jazz experience.
Hurricane Party: Dance up a Storm!
Dance up a Storm!
Salute To Swing
Featuring Scott Harrison on the Wurli with the New Orleans Joymakers
Downtown Carnival
City centre comes alive with jazz, blues and funk!
Hot Pool Jazz
The hotter the better!
- Event Info
Date: Mon 7 – Wed 9 April 2025
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre | Addison theatre & X Space
8.30am-5pm
Admission:
$20 full day
$12 half day
3 day ticket $50
Free 14 yrs and under