JAZZ AT THE JAM FACTORY

The Lockie Bennett Trio

Lockie Bennett is a jazz guitarist based in Wellington, who specialises in bop-oriented music

Lockie is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most in-demand straight-ahead jazz guitarists. Since graduating from the New Zealand School of Music in 2021, Lockie has performed and recorded regularly as both a leader and a side man with some of New Zealand’s top musicians.

The trio features regular faces from the Wellington jazz scene, playing songs made popular by Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and Tadd Dameron.

KOKOMO AND FRIENDS

This will be Kokomo like you’ve never seen them before

WAYPEOPLE

A sonic and visual journey through the Tao Te Ching

NICK GRANVILLE’S FUNK AND DRUM EXTRAVAGANZA

It’s jazz… just not as you’ve heard it.

THE SUNSET CRUISE

Cruise away to the sounds of Jazz on the iconic Kewpie

SWIM ‘N’ JAZZ

Dive into the vibrant afternoon at the Dave Hume Pools in Katikati

Wright Family Foundation National Youth Jazz Competition

Showcasing the best emerging jazz players from Aotearoa NZ secondary schools.
Sunday 29th March 2026
The Jam Factory | Historic Village
7pm – 8.30pm
Admission:
  • $30 GA
  • $25 Concession/Earlybird
  • $25 Jazz Society Members $20 Student/Child

* Service fees apply