Creative Jazz Workshop

Join us for an inspiring 4 days at Wollongong’s Creative Jazz Workshop for young women and gender diverse musicians!

The Creative Jazz Workshop is all about connection, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a beginner on your instrument or already gigging, this is a safe and supportive space to explore jazz, meet like minded players, form bands, and make long lasting musical friendships.

The workshop will be led by some of Sydney and Wollongong’s leading improvisers, performers and educators:

Freyja Garbett – pianist, composer, producer
Hilary Geddes – guitarist, composer, bandleader
Lucy Clifford – bassist, educator, bandleader.

The aim of the workshop is to help young women and gender diverse musicians find each other in their local area, and support the creation of new bands. The tutors hope to build confidence and musicianship of the students through jazz and improvisation, offer a nurturing space for parents and carers to learn how to support young musicians, and provide resources and connections for rehearsal spaces, transport, and performance opportunities.

What’s Included

– Daily Workshops: Instrument sectionals, ensemble work, improvisation & jazz theory workshops
– Delicious local catering
– Live Performances: From faculty, along with jam sessions
– Mentorship & Advice: Learn how to audition for tertiary music degrees, get gig ready, and build your artistic identity
– A final performance showcasing each ensemble and our incredible camp leaders.

Workshop Details

Music Camp for Young Women & Gender Diverse Musicians
Date: 2–5 October, 2025
Time: 10AM – 4PM each day
Venue: Wollongong Conservatorium of Music
Fee: $300 (bursaries are available)

Outdoor Activities

Set within the Wollongong Botanic Garden, the workshop includes plenty of outdoor fun to keep your body and brain balanced!

– Botanic garden walks
– Movement sessions
– Band building activities

Who Should Join

Young women and gender diverse musicians aged approx. 12–18, from beginner to advanced. You don’t need to know jazz already, just bring your curiosity and your instrument!

Further Information: Please contact us at: enquiries@wollcon.com.au

Let’s Build a Movement!

This is more than just a workshop! It’s the beginning of a local music community that can support and grow with each other well beyond this long weekend. We want to see your bands gigging, jamming, and recording long after the final day at WollCon!

This workshop is generously supported by:
The Anthony and Sharon Lee Foundation
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Equity in Jazz Program
Wollongong Conservatorium of Music
Sisters Of Sound Music Collective