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

Jazz Sunset Cruise

Join us for a scenic jazz cruise on the historic Kewpie

The Late Late Show

After a day at the festival, enjoy a late-night jam session at the exclusive Tauranga ...

Steely DNA

Performing the music of Steely Dan

Cocktail Swing!

Experience the glitz of the Big Band era with hot jazz and cool cocktails

Festival Jam

Head to the Social Club at Mt Maunganui for a great jazz taster

Hurricane Party: Dance up a Storm!

Dance up a Storm!
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