Jazz and Improvisation Large Ensemble Feast #2 2026

A night of eclectic sounds with the Jazz and Improvisation department showcasing the talents of our emerging contemporary improvisers and staff, as they perform in large ensembles. Featuring Masters & Apprentices directed by Andrea Keller, Big Band Mini directed by Vanessa Perica, Get on the Good Foot directed by Brett Williams, Conjuress directed by Lena Douglas, Aviana (vocal ensemble) directed by Gian Slater, Tonos (guitar ensemble) directed by Stephen Magnusson, Yambu (percussion ensemble) directed by Alex Pertout, and more!

REPERTOIRE
Thirteen J&I Large Ensembles perform a diverse array of repertoire, alternating between venues.

ENSEMBLES

Conjuress - directed by Lena Douglas
Tonus (guitar) - directed by Stephen Magnusson
Masters & Apprentices - directed by Andrea Keller
Aviana (vocal) - directed by Gian Slater
Frensesi - directed by Alex Pertout
Big Band Mini - directed by Vanessa Perica
Hylife - directed by Jordan Murray
Yambu (percussion) - directed by Alex Pertout
Ensemble Max - directed by Jenny Barnes
Get on the Good Foot - directed by Brett Williams
The Remix Project -  directed by Joe Talia
The Afro Beat Experience - directed by Yunior Terry
Diamond Hands - directed by Barney McAll

Refreshments

Lionel's will be open and there will be a pizza truck on campus.

Venue

The Jazz and Improvisation Large Ensemble Feast takes place in Lionel's Lounge and the adjacent Red Shed Studio 3. Please enter Lionel's Lounge via Grant Street, Southbank, to be admitted to the event space by Front of House.

• Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to secure your seat. Due to high demand, if you have not arrived by the start of the event, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. 

• Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.    

• Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour.  

PARKING 

The City of Melbourne has changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine.  

ACCESSIBILITY 

We are committed to making our events accessible and will accommodate requirements wherever possible. All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au if you have any questions. 

Read more about accessibility at our venues.