Ministry of Sound's biggest show yet, CLASSICAL, returns to Melbourne after consecutive years of epic sold out shows! Immerse yourself in the greatest moments in dance music and experience a brand-new show + set list.

Back by popular demand, Ministry of Sound Classical returns this year with a sunset festival experience to celebrate the greatest moments in dance music with an incredible lineup of DJs culminating in our stunning CLASSICAL performance with the Ministry of Sound Orchestra.

With 30 years as the global authority on dance music, nobody knows the classics like Ministry of Sound. Come and relive all the greatest club anthems as you’ve never heard them before! Expect to hear more of the songs you know and love completely remixed, rearranged and reimagined by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside DJ Groove Terminator.

Led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica - experience incredible live vocals from some of the country’s most acclaimed vocal talent including Reigan (ARIA Nominee ‘Dreams’), Karina Chavez (‘Show Me Love’), Rudy (feature artist on Dirty South ‘In The Air’), along with powerhouse mainstay of the Classical tour Lady Lyric and Luke Antony (The Voice).

Plus the all-star Melbourne lineup for this epic event; the UK’s finest 90s and 00s house DJ - Tall Paul, Australia’s don of house music - John Course, the perfectly balanced 12 piece choir with an an infectious house and techno vision - Sunshine & the Disco Faith Choir and a DJ known for his sweet melodies and hooky basslines - Piero.

SHOW DETAILS

MINISTRY OF SOUND CLASSICAL
The Ministry of Sound Orchestra ft. DJ Groove Terminator
conducted by Vanessa Perica, plus guest vocalists: Reigan, Karina Chavez, Rudy, Lady Lyric & Luke Antony.

Supported by Tall Paul (UK) + John Course + Sunshine & the Disco Faith Choir + Piero

More info >> www.mosclassical.com.au

Due to overwhelming demand, we’re thrilled to announce a SECOND SHOW has been added for Ministry of Sound Classical. After the first show sold out in record time, they’re returning for another epic evening, remixing and reimagining your favourite club anthems. 

Ministry of Sound's biggest show yet, CLASSICAL, returns to HOTA after two years of epic sold out shows! Immerse yourself in the greatest moments in dance music, and experience a brand new show + set list!

SHOW DETAILS
The Ministry of Sound Orchestra
with DJ Groove Terminator
conducted by Vanessa Perica
plus guest vocalists: Reigan, Karina Chavez, Rudy, Lady Lyric & Luke Anthony

Performing tracks from
FAITHLESS, GROOVE ARMADA, RUDIMENTAL, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, AVICII, KENNY DOPE, DAVID GUETTA, FRANKIE KNUCKLES, MOBY, ERIC PRYDZ and many more

Plus an all-star lineup
Tall Paul (UK) • Stafford Brothers • Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock

Ministry of Sound's biggest show yet, CLASSICAL, returns to HOTA after two years of epic sold out shows! Immerse yourself in the greatest moments in dance music, and experience a brand new show + set list!

Back by popular demand, Ministry of Sound Classical returns this year with a sunset festival experience to celebrate the greatest moments in dance music with an incredible line up of DJs, and culminating in our stunning CLASSICAL performance with the Ministry of Sound Orchestra.

With 30 years as the global authority on dance music, nobody knows the classics like Ministry of Sound. Come and re-live all the greatest club anthems as you’ve never heard them before! Expect to hear more of the songs you know and love completely remixed, rearranged and reimagined by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside DJ Groove Terminator.

Led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica - experience incredible live vocals from some of the country’s most acclaimed vocal talent including Reigan (ARIA Nominee ‘Dreams’), Karina Chavez (‘Show Me Love’), Rudy (feature artist on Dirty South ‘In The Air’), along with powerhouse mainstay of the Classical tour Lady Lyric and Luke Antony (The Voice).

Plus the all-star Gold Coast line-up; the UK’s finest 90s and 00s house DJ, Tall Paul, hometown heroes Stafford Brothers and a special break set from Kid Kenobi and MC Shureshock, you can expect a non-stop party from start to finish.

For an elevated experience, purchase a Kraken Black Spiced Rum VIP Ticket and enjoy up-front viewing and a private bar! Limited premium tickets available.

SHOW DETAILS
The Ministry of Sound Orchestra
with DJ Groove Terminator
conducted by Vanessa Perica
plus guest vocalists: Reigan, Karina Chavez, Rudy, Lady Lyric & Luke Anthony

Performing tracks from
FAITHLESS, GROOVE ARMADA, RUDIMENTAL, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, AVICII, KENNY DOPE, DAVID GUETTA, FRANKIE KNUCKLES, MOBY, ERIC PRYDZ and many more

Plus an all-star lineup
Tall Paul (UK) • Stafford Brothers • Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock

The Ministry of Sound Orchestra

with DJ Goodwill

conducted by Vanessa Perica

+ Guest Vocalists
Miss Connie, Reigan, Karina Chavez, Rudy, Lady Lyric & Luke Antony.

Reinventing dance classics from global superstar artists such as:

FAITHLESS, GROOVE ARMADA, RUDIMENTAL, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, AVICII, KENNY DOPE, DAVID GUETTA, FRANKIE KNUCKLES, MOBY, ERIC PRYDZ and many more.

PLUS DISCO BOWLO – LAUNCH • SILENT DISCO • VIP VILLAGE • KRAKEN SPICED RUM BAR • FOOD TRUCKS • TWO STAGES • ORCHESTRA, DJS & LIVE PERFORMANCES

SYDNEY! At last, Ministry of Sound CLASSICAL returns in March 2024 with another phenomenal festival celebration! Experience the thrill of our BIGGEST SHOW YET taking over Entertainment Quarter on Saturday 16 March.

An all-out celebration of dance music, CLASSICAL taps into our most nostalgic core memories, reliving golden dance floor moments that have brought so much joy over the decades.

Across two stages the afternoon will be stacked with incredible DJs and live acts, culminating in a headline performance from The Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside DJ Goodwill and conductor Vanessa Perica along with our stunning vocalists Miss Connie, Reigan, Luke Antony, Lady Lyric, Rudy & Karina Chavez.

With 30 years as the global authority on dance music, nobody does the classics like Ministry of Sound. Come and re-live all the greatest club anthems as you’ve never heard them before in a day-to-night festival experience!

With an ALL NEW set list and show, expect to hear more of the songs you know and love completely remixed, rearranged & reimagined by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside DJ Goodwill. Led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica - experience incredible live vocals from some of the country’s most acclaimed vocal talent including Reigan (ARIA Nominee "Dreams"), Miss Connie (Sneaky Sound System), Karina Chavez ("Show Me Love"), Rudy (feature artist on Dirty South “In The Air”), along with powerhouse mainstay of the Classical tour Lady Lyric and new addition, Luke Antony (The Voice).

With live entertainment throughout the day from an all star lineup including the adored  Sneaky Sound System (ARIA Award winners plus hits like "UFO."), legendary Australian DJ John Course + sets from esteemed DJ's Dirty Laundry (Live), Sunshine, Andy Murphy and Minx, expect a non-stop party from start to finish. And as if that weren't sufficient, we're spicing things up further with the fan-favourite Silent Disco! Stay connected with your pals while switching between Cara Murphy, Danni B, Funky Col, Chardy, Katie Hill and Jay Ramon. Alternatively, lock into your favourite channel and have your very own dance party! 

With 30 years as the global authority on dance music, nobody does the classics like Ministry of Sound. Come and re-live all the greatest club anthems as you’ve never heard them before in a day-to-night festival experience!

With an ALL NEW set list and show, expect to hear more of the songs you know and love completely remixed, rearranged & reimagined by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside Groove Terminator.

Led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica - experience incredible live vocals from some of the country’s most acclaimed vocal talent including Reigan (ARIA Nominee "Dreams"), Miss Connie (Sneaky Sound System), Karina Chavez ("Show Me Love"), Rudy (feature artist on Dirty South “In The Air”), along with powerhouse mainstay of the Classical tour Lady Lyric and new addition, Luke Antony (The Voice).

With live entertainment throughout the day from an iconic lineup including the adored Sneaky Sound System (ARIA Award winners plus hits like "I Love It" and "UFO.") and renowned EDM duo, Stafford Brothers (chart-topping hits like "Hello" and groundbreaking collaborations with international sensation Lil Wayne), expect a non-stop party from start to finish.

With 30 years as the global authority on dance music, nobody does the classics like Ministry of Sound. Come and re-live all the greatest club anthems as you’ve never heard them before in a day-to-night festival experience!

With an ALL NEW set list and show, expect to hear more of the songs you know and love completely remixed, rearranged & reimagined by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside Groove Terminator.

Led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica - experience incredible live vocals from some of the country’s most acclaimed vocal talent including Reigan (ARIA Nominee "Dreams"), Miss Connie (Sneaky Sound System), Karina Chavez ("Show Me Love"), Rudy (feature artist on Dirty South “In The Air”), along with powerhouse mainstay of the Classical tour Lady Lyric and new addition, Luke Antony (The Voice).

With live entertainment throughout the day from an iconic lineup including the adored Sneaky Sound System (ARIA Award winners plus hits like "I Love It" and "UFO.") and renowned EDM duo, Stafford Brothers (chart-topping hits like "Hello" and groundbreaking collaborations with international sensation Lil Wayne), expect a non-stop party from start to finish.

”A jazz orchestra for the ages” – ABC Jazz

Award-winning composer, arranger and conductor Vanessa Perica has quickly become one of the most exciting voices in Australian jazz.

Premiering her new album at MIJF 2023, Perica’s dynamic and exhilarating 18-piece ensemble features some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians – hailing from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth – and including Jamie Oehlers, Julien Wilson, Ben Vanderwal, Mat Jodrell and Andrea Keller. Together, this formidable jazz orchestra unites to bring to life original compositions by one of the country’s most innovative jazz talents.

Perica’s debut album, Love is a Temporary Madness, was met with widespread acclaim – named one of the best Australian albums of 2020 by The Guardian, winner of the Best Jazz Album at the Music Victoria Awards, ‘Work of the Year’ at the APRA Art Music Awards and Australian Jazz Bell Awards, and nominated for the prestigious Australian Music Prize.

Supported by NY-based pianist Matthew Sheens, whose genre-bending style and limitless technique has seen him showered in accolades worldwide, this is an evening not to be missed.

Vanessa Perica Orchestra Personnel

• Vanessa Perica - composer and conductor

• Carl Mackey - soprano and alto saxophone

• Tessie Overmyer - alto saxophone

• Julien Wilson - tenor saxophone and clarinet

• Jamie Oehlers - tenor saxophone

• Tim Stocker - baritone saxophone

• Wendy Clarke - flute

• Mat Jodrell - trumpet

• Shane Gillard - trumpet

• Ed Fairlie - trumpet

• Paul Williamson - trumpet

• Jordan Murray - trombone

• Nick Mulder - trombone

• Thomas Voss - trombone

• Joe O’Callaghan - bass trombone

• Theo Carbo - guitar

• Andrea Keller - piano

• Sam Anning - bass

• Ben Vanderwal - drums

Matthew Sheens Personnel

• Matthew Sheens – piano

• Hugh Stuckey – guitar

• Sam Anning – bass

• Tim Firth - drums

Ministry of Sound CLASSICAL returns to Brisbane, unleashing its full brilliance this year at Riverstage!

After a sold out debut event in 2022, Ministry of Sound Classical returns this year for another festival experience - from day to night we celebrate the greatest moments in dance music with an incredible line up of DJs & live performers, culminating in our stunning CLASSICAL performance with the Ministry of Sound Orchestra.

With an ALL NEW set list and show, expect to hear more of the songs you know and love completely remixed, rearranged & reimagined by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside John Course. Led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica - experience incredible live vocals from some of the country’s most acclaimed vocal talent including Reigan (ARIA Nominee "Dreams") Miss Connie (Sneaky Sound System), Karina Chavez ("Show Me Love"), Rudy (feature artist on Dirty South “In The Air”), along with powerhouse mainstay of the Classical tour Lady Lyric and new addition, Luke Antony (The Voice).

With live entertainment throughout the day from an iconic lineup including Sneaky Sound System, The Potbelleez, Mark Dynamix, Vinyl Slingers, Chantal and recently reformed 2000s electro legends Dirty Laundry, expect a non-stop party from start to finish.

With 30 years as the global authority, nobody knows dance music like Ministry of Sound. Come and experience all the greatest club anthems as you’ve never heard them before!

SHOW DETAILS
The Ministry of Sound Orchestra
With John Course & conductor Vanessa Perica

+ Guest Vocalists
MISS CONNIE* REIGAN * LADY LYRIC
KARINA CHAVEZ * RUDY * LUKE ANTONY

Performing tracks from
FAITHLESS, GROOVE ARMADA, RUDIMENTAL, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, AVICII, KENNY DOPE, DAVID GUETTA, FRANKIE KNUCKLES, MOBY, ERIC PRYDZ
and many more

Plus LIVE entertainment from
SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM
MARK DYNAMIX
THE POTBELLEEZ
DIRTY LAUNDRY
VINYL SLINGERS
& CHANTAL

More info >> www.mosclassical.com.au

Pumped to be conducting the Ministry of Sound Classical Australia/NZ National Tour!

Ministry of Sound CLASSICAL makes its much-awaited debut in Auckland this October! 

Dance through the night to a brilliantly curated set list impeccably performed by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside Groove Terminator - led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica - with incredible live vocals from some of the country’s most thrilling vocal talent including Reigan (ARIA Award Nominee “Dreams”), Rudy (feature artist on Dirty South “In The Air”), Nat Conway along with powerhouse mainstay of the Classical tour (and Auckland local) Lady Lyric and new addition, Luke Antony (The Voice).

The 2023 season of Ministry of Sound Classical features an all-new set list with the most loved tracks from the biggest decades of dance music, right through to today. Expect to hear well-loved classics from Faithless, Groove Armada, Rudimental, Swedish House Mafia, Avicii, Kenny Dope, David Guetta, Frankie Knuckles, Eric Prydz and many more. A wild laser show, visuals, soaring set list and incredible live performances will take audiences to new heights.

With support from The Potbelleez performing an exclusive DJ Set alongside New Zealand's best dance and electronic radio legend SIN, expect a non-stop party from start to finish.

The buzz and anticipation surrounding this highly demanded event is nothing short of extraordinary, so gather your old club crew and make new memories as we relive the soundtrack of our lives.

Nobody knows dance music like Ministry of Sound. Come and experience dance music as you’ve never heard it before!

SHOW DETAILS

The Ministry of Sound Orchestra

With Groove Terminator

ft. conductor Vanessa Perica

+ Guest Vocalists

REIGAN * LADY LYRIC

RUDY * NAT CONWAY * LUKE ANTONY

Performing tracks from

FAITHLESS, GROOVE ARMADA, RUDIMENTAL, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, AVICII, KENNY DOPE, DAVID GUETTA, FRANKIE KNUCKLES, MOBY, ERIC PRYDZ

and many more

Plus supports

THE POTBELLEZ (DJ SET)

& SIN

More info >> www.mosclassical.com.au

Vanessa Perica is an award-winning composer, arranger and conductor based in Melbourne, Australia. Now she teams up with the Bergen Big Band and comes to USF Verftet, Thursday 7 September, to play music from her critically acclaimed debut "Love is a Temporary Madness".

The album reached number one on the AIR Independent Charts and number three on the ARIA Jazz & Blues Charts. The album was also nominated for the prestigious Australian Music Prize and the AIR Independent Record Awards. Other career highlights include the APRA Art Music Award and the Australian Jazz Bell Award (2021) for 'Work of the Year'.

Vanessa has previously collaborated with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra where she composed and arranged for performances at the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Hamer Hall. She was also a finalist in the 2021 Australian Women in Music Awards for the 'Emerging Artist Award', and has performed at the Perth, Sydney and Melbourne International Jazz Festivals.

Bergen Big Band has been one of the country's most active and versatile big bands for over 30 years, and has had a number of exciting musical collaborations and commissioned works in recent years. Last year BBB played new music by Knut Vaage at the Bergen Festival and in 2021 they had great success with the music that saxophonist Marius Neset wrote for the big band. Now they have drawn inspiration from Australia, and are ready for new musical challenges together with Vanessa Perica.

www.bergenjazzforum.no

A once-in-a-lifetime gathering of Australian jazz talent in a program of all-original Australian works.

The Melbourne Jazz Co-operative is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting original live jazz performance by established and emerging artists in Melbourne.

About the concert

Their performance in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall features 30 leading contemporary jazz musicians from around the country, with some of the most-respected figures in Australian jazz – Mike Nock, Paul Grabowsky, Andrea Keller, Barney McAll, Sandy Evans, Scott Tinkler, Julien Wilson, Stephen Magnusson and more.

A specially formed 18-piece Orchestra conducted by Vanessa Perica, will premiere Jumping Yaks, a four-part suite commissioned by Paul Grabowsky, and inspired by Beethoven’s 7th. Symphony, alongside works by Erkki Veltheim, Eugene Ball, Erik Griswold, and Niko Schauble.

The Melbourne Jazz Co-operative’s 40 years of continuous concert presentations has included 24 years at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, founding the Melbourne Women’s Jazz Festival in 1997, and introducing jazz concerts into the Melbourne Festival. Join Melbourne Jazz Co-operative in celebrating this milestone.

‘The Melbourne Jazz Co-operative is an organisation that has played a crucial role in supporting Australian jazz over the past 40 years’ – Jessica Nicholas, The Age.

Pumped to be conducting the Ministry of Sound Classical 2022/23 Australian National Tour!

Ministry of Sound’s incredible sell-out tour CLASSICAL returns with a brand new show for 2023! Returning to our incredible home on the Gold Coast at HOTA on Saturday May 6, Ministry of Sound Classical showcases a stunning session of spine-tingling moments, reigniting a love of dancefloor memories as the orchestra reimagines the biggest and best club songs in a most explosive and energetic celebration.

Dance through the night to a brilliantly curated set list impeccably performed by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside Groove Terminator - led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica - with incredible live vocals from some of the country’s most thrilling vocal talent including Miss Connie (Sneaky Sound System), Reigan (ARIA Award Nominee “Dreams”), Rudy (feature artist on Dirty South “In The Air”), Karina Chavez (feature vocalist on Mobin Master’s global hit “Show Me Love”) along with powerhouse mainstay of the Classical tour, Lady Lyric and newcomer to the cast (and legend of the Australian electronic scene), Mr Wilson.

Pumped to be conducting the Ministry of Sound Classical 2022/23 Australian National Tour!

Ministry of Sound Classical is a celebration of the greatest moments in dance music. Join us on Saturday 18th March at the Entertainment Quarter and experience your favourite dance floor anthems, reimagined by the sensational Ministry of Sound Orchestra with guest vocalists Miss Connie, Lady Lyric, Karina Chavez, Rudy, Nat Conway, and Solomon Pitt.

https://youtu.be/vqM_qprhIbU

Pumped to be conducting the Ministry of Sound Classical 2022/23 Australian National Tour!

Groove Terminator and the Ministry of Sound Orchestra celebrate 30 years of dance music in a reimagined orchestral spectacular! Featuring guest vocalists Miss Connie, Reigan, Lady Lyric, Rudy, Karina Chavez and Solomon Pitt.

Pumped to be conducting the Ministry of Sound Classical 2022/23 Australian National Tour!

Groove Terminator and the Ministry of Sound Orchestra celebrate 30 years of dance music in a reimagined orchestral spectacular! Featuring guest vocalists Miss Connie, Reigan, Rudy, Lady Lyric and Karina Chavez.

Pumped to be conducting the Ministry of Sound Classical 2022/23 Australian National Tour!

Groove Terminator and the Ministry of Sound Orchestra celebrate 30 years of dance music in a reimagined orchestral spectacular! Featuring guest vocalists Miss Connie, Reigan, Lady Lyric, Rudy, Karina Chavez and Solomon Pitt.

Based in Melbourne, Vanessa Perica is an award-winning, prolific composer/arranger/conductor writing intricate works for large jazz ensembles and big bands. She is joined by the Australian National Jazz Orchestra Youth Big Band, an orchestra made up of the best of the best young jazz musicians from across Australia.

Featuring:

Vanessa Perica: composer/conductor

Saxophones: Tessie Overmyer, Oscar Bruten, Jayden Blockley, Patrick Lefevre, Alec Watts

Trumpets: Harrisson Ball, Ben Bruni, Charlotte Newhouse Arkie Moore

Trombones: Thomas Voss, Jasmine Ferguson, Cailey Soon, Patrick Atkinson

Guitar: Josh Meader

Piano: Jackson Van Ballegooyen

Bass: Oscar Peterson

Drums: Ollie Shute

Join our Artist in Residence composer, conductor, and arranger Vanessa Perica as she presents a concert of her award-winning music with the University of Adelaide Big Band (directed by Dusty Cox). Among her numerous 2021 accolades Vanessa received an APRA Art Music Award and her Vanessa Perica Orchestra collaborated with the MSO for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival’s opening Gala.

Pumped to be conducting the Ministry of Sound Classical Australian National Tour 2022!

Groove Terminator and the Ministry of Sound Orchestra celebrate 30 years of dance music in a reimagined orchestral spectacular!

No one knows dance music like Ministry of Sound. Come and experience the club anthems like never before from the same team who soundtracked your dancefloor memories over the decades.

With a live orchestra and band, lights and lasers along with incredible guest vocalists including Miss Connie, Reigan, Ben Woolner (SAFIA) and supports including Sneaky Sound System, Touch Sensitive and John Course – our brand new show is on a whole new level and not to be missed.

Ministry of Sound Classical delivers a stunning session of spine-tingling moments of dance music history surrounded by music lovers, reimagined by an orchestra and incredible live vocals. As the most trusted name in dance music for three decades, Ministry of Sound continues to celebrate its 30-year anniversary with a series of unforgettable events.

Originating as a London club in 1991, Ministry of Sound has grown to be one the biggest electronic music brands in the world, taking in a record label, global touring brand and trusted curators of decades of dance floor memories including the ubiquitous Ministry of Sound Annual and Sessions compilations.

8pm: Trio Grande 2.0 - Eric Harland (USA); Will Vinson (UK); Gilad Hekselman (IRL) - guitar
7pm: Vanessa Perica with the Australian National Jazz Orchestra Youth Big Band

Vanessa Perica - guest composer & conductor

2022 ANJO Youth Big Band

Saxophones

Tessie Overmyer 21 NSW

Oscar Bruten 19 VIC

Jayden Blockley 23 WA

Patrick Lefevre 22 VIC

Alec Watts 19 NSW

Trumpets

Harrisson Ball 22 NSW

Ben Bruni 24 NSW

Charlotte Newhouse 21 SA

Arkie Moore 19 NSW

Trombones

Thomas Voss 24 SA

Jasmine Ferguson 20 SA

Cailey Soon 19 NSW

Patrick Atkinson 20 QLD

Rhythm Section

Guitar - Josh Meader 24 NSW

Piano - Jackson Van Ballegooyen 23 WA

Contrabass - Oscar Peterson 23 NSW

Drums & Cymbals - Ollie Shute 21 VIC

Vanessa Perica is a Melbourne based composer, arranger, conductor who is rapidly gaining an international reputation as a jazz composer of the highest order.

She was a finalist in both the Anonimus Big Band (2018) and ‘Scrivere in Jazz’ International Composition Competitions (2020) she has also appeared at the Sydney, Melbourne and Perth International Jazz Festivals.

With the support of Australia Council Vanessa recorded her debut album ‘Love is a Temporary Madness’ with an all-star line-up released (February 2020) to critical acclaim, reaching number 1 on the AIR Independent charts, number 3 on the ARIA Jazz charts, nominated in the Australian Music Prize and AIR Awards, and winner ‘Best Jazz Album’ at the 2020 Music Victoria Awards.

After witnessing the February 2021 performance of ‘Love is a Temporary Madness’ as a Symphonic Suite, premiered by Vanessa and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, her collaboration with the ANJO Youth Big Band is sure to be a festival highlight.

The ANJO Youth Big Band brings together our brightest and youngest jazz stars, aged 18 - 25, from across the nation. Entry to the ANJO Youth Big Band is by competitive, blindfold audition with the successful candidates travelling to Sydney for a week-long intensive with the special guest artist in preparation for this concert.

Pumped to be conducting the Ministry of Sound Classical Australian National Tour 2022!

The world’s most renowned club brand, Ministry of Sound returns with the next evolution of their acclaimed live orchestral event, completely reimagined at Ministry of Sound Classical, featuring the Ministry of Sound Orchestra accompanied by legendary Australian DJ Groove Terminator, and featuring Miss Connie (Sneaky Sound System) and Danny Harley (The Kite String Tangle) on vocals.

Boasting an all new set-list with the most loved tracks from the biggest decades of dance music right through today, expect a performance including classics from Robert Miles, Underworld and Laurent Garnier all the way through to Rufus, Fisher and many more!

Supports come from Sneaky Sound System, Touch Sensitive and the legend that is John Course.

Get set for a stunning session of spine-tingling moments as you relive the most magical moments from dance music history.

Pumped to be conducting the Ministry of Sound Classical Australian National Tour 2022!

The world’s most renowned club brand, Ministry of Sound returns with the next evolution of their acclaimed live orchestral event, completely reimagined as Ministry of Sound Classical, featuring the Ministry of Sound Orchestra accompanied by legendary Australian DJ Groove Terminator, and featuring Ben Woolner from Safia along with Zoe Badwi and Karina Chavez on feature vocals.

Boasting an all new set-list with the most loved tracks from the biggest decades of dance music right through today, expect a performance including classics from Robert Miles, Underworld and Laurent Garnier all the way through to Rufus, Fisher and many more!

Supports come from Touch Sensitive, Dirty South, Sunshine, Pete Mcnamara, Mark Pellegrini, Minx and the legend that is John Course.

Get set for a stunning session of spine-tingling moments as you relive the most magical moments from dance music history.

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival together with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra present a spectacular international collaboration to open the 2021 Festival.

In a joyful celebration of the MIJF's return to the Hamer Hall stage, this performance features arrangements by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's Christopher Crenshaw (USA) and Melbourne's own Vanessa Perica.

The stellar musicians of the MSO will be joined on stage by the Vanessa Perica Orchestra and an all-star lineup of Australian vocalists including Kate Ceberano, Vince Jones, Michelle Nicolle, Harry James Angus, Kylie Auldist, Thando and Emma Donovan with MC Eddie Perfect.

Join us for an evening of jazz standards, laughs and orchestral brilliance.