Fernweh by Joshua Derwahl

Fernweh is a quartet led by drummer Joshua Derwahl, born from a desire to express a deep longing for distant places, both real and imagined. Rooted in jazz but unbound by genre, Fernweh explores emotional landscapes through thoughtful composition and improvisation.

03 SESSIONS // Original and improvised music from Ōtautahi and beyond.

$20 - Students with I.D., Early Bird & 03 Members

$25 - Presale General Admission

$30 - Door Sales

Presale via Humanitix or cash/EFTPOS on the door

03 Memberships are available at ko-fi.com/03sessions

Joshua Derwahl is a drummer currently based in Amsterdam, known for his dynamic versatility and expressive playing. Originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, Derwahl was an active contributor

to the local music scene, performing across a wide range of genres from indie projects like CATLIN to jazz ensembles such as Symposium.

He was also a familiar face in the orchestra pit at the Isaac Theatre Royal, supporting numerous theatrical productions.

Now in Europe, Derwahl leads two compelling original projects: Fernweh, a jazz quartet dedicated to exploring improvisation and emotional depth, and Ōtautahi 20, an Afrobeat ensemble celebrating the music of Fela Kuti.

In addition to his own bands, he continues to work as a sideman with various artists across Amsterdam’s vibrant music scene.

“Music is the purest expression of emotion. My goal has always been to make the drums and my music express who I am and reflect my experiences,” says Derwahl.