The Christchurch Big Band Festival in partnership with Ara Music Arts and Lana Law is putting together the Christchurch Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO) made up of the best young performers in Ōtautahi. 

We are excited to bring you this event to kick off the Christchurch Big Band Festival. 

Christchurch is the place to be over Labour Weekend with this and many more free and ticketed events.  

Join us at 12 Bar to see what these talented youngsters are capable of. 

They'll knock your socks off!  This incredible band is made up of the award-winning students from the Ara JazzQuest competition along with top auditioned students. Led by Lana Law, this is a band you won’t want to miss.

Stay afterwards for the Christchurch All Girl Big Band playing between 7.30 to 9.30pm ($10 ticketed).