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Dunedin Youth Jazz Festival

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The Dunedin Youth Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of the jazz being made by young musicians in Dunedin and surrounding areas. Founded in 2018, the DYJF traditionally consists of:

 

A competition for High School Big Bands and combos

A workshop with the guest adjudicator

A showcase concert featuring the adjudicator and local musicians

 

In 2024, the band competitions of the DYJF will be held at Hanover Hall on Friday August 3, from 9am to 3pm. The adjudicator for the event will be Wellington tenor saxophonist Oscar Laven, who will also deliver a workshop on the Saturday afternoon (1-3) and perform in the showcase concert at the Dunedin Jazz Club (7:30pm).

 

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2024 results:

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Big Band gallery 

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Small combo gallery 

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Get In Touch

For further information about concerts or performance opportunities, please contact the director at:

director@djf.org.nz

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Concert Venue

Hanover Hall, 65 Hanover Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016

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