Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival Symposium 2026: Creative Vision and Project Management

The pathway from artistic concept to successful realisation.

A panel of leading improvisers discuss the processes and pathways that have seen them develop an initial creative idea into working projects with successful performances and outcomes nationally and internationally.

Bringing their unique voices into the conversation, this award winning line up of Canadian vocalist and multidisciplinary artist Sarah Rossy, Violinist/composer Xani Kolac, Saxophonist/composer Cheryl Durongpisitkul, Drummer Kyrie Anderson and Berlin-based bassist Claire Cross will discuss how they have navigated their career pathways in the music industry, and taken their creative ideas to fully developed projects across the world.

The insights provided by these leading musicians and improvisers will inspire you!

Panel: Kyrie Anderson, Claire Cross, Cheryl Durongpisitkul, Xani Kolac and Sarah Rossy.
Moderated by Andrea Keller, Head of Jazz and Improvisation, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne.

This event forms part of the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival (MWIJF).

Venue Information

This event takes place in Kenneth Myer Auditorium, located on the ground floor of The Ian Potter Southbank Centre. Please enter via the main entrance at 43 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006.

• 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. 

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