Music of Aotearoa

Be part of an historic moment. Aotearoa Jazz Orchestra joins the Wellington Jazz Festival with eight brand‑new kiwi‑created works, written by a richly diverse group of composers whose voices reflect the breadth and energy of Aotearoa jazz today.

This concert begins AoJO’s long‑term commissioning journey, building a living catalogue of New Zealand music through annual creation, performance and recording of fresh works. Each piece has been selected with clear artistic intent: to expand the sound of Aotearoa, elevate diverse voices and create new pathways for NZ composers to be heard, celebrated and preserved.

Performed and captured live with the audience in the room, this event offers the spark of discovery and the momentum of new music unfolding in real time. A standout Festival experience that highlights innovation, representation and the evolving sound of Aotearoa jazz.