New Music Dublin in association with Improvised Music Company & The Complex

Launched in 2020 to support and highlight the work of female and gender diverse composers in jazz and improvised music in Ireland, BAN BAM is a commissioning and development award from Improvised Music Company. The 2025 recipients, composers Joanna Mattrey and Christine Tobin, are celebrated on this programme, which comprises world premieres of their new works.

New Music Dublin in association with Improvised Music Company & The Complex

Composer Ed Bennett presents a fresh incarnation of his renowned Decibel Ensemble for the premiere of new commission All Earth Once Drowned, to texts by poet Cherry Smyth.

Kamasi Washington has announced his Fearless Movement European tour is being rescheduled to 2025.

This includes his stop off at 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Wednesday 23rd October 2024, which will now take place on Tuesday 8th April 2025.

Washington calls Fearless Movement his dance album. “It’s not literal,” Washington says. “Dance is movement and expression, and in a way it’s the same thing as music—expressing your spirit through your body. That’s what this album is pushing.”

Washington calls Fearless Movement his dance album. “It’s not literal,” Washington says. “Dance is movement and expression, and in a way it’s the same thing as music—expressing your spirit through your body. That’s what this album is pushing.”

RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Guy Barker, conductor
Tommy Blaize, Vanessa Haynes and Joe Stilgoe, vocalists
Giacomo Smith, clarinet/ saxophone 

Get your jazz hands at the ready with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra under the extraordinary Guy Barker for a celebration of 100 years of The Great Gatsby.

If you love the great timeless songs and music of crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett and the likes, then you must experience an evening with Tom Cole Jr., the man they are calling the new King of Swing.

Spring into the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with a gorgeous night of Jazz with Sharon Clancy and her exquisite Trio on Friday the 18th of April at 9pm. Tickets €20

The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Ray McVay

Led by the legendary Ray McVay, with the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter. 
Also featuring the Uptown Hall Jazz Band, with members drawn from the Orchestra and our own vocal group, The Moonlight Serenaders. This is a true testament to the timeless appear of Miller’s music and a must-see for fans on the genre.

Kevin Lawlor presents a program of contemporary jazz at this Annual Jazz event that has become a feature of the WAC and CWSM calendar.

New York saxophonist Oded Tzúr has ushered in a new era for his instrument by giving it a whole new voice — one that is described by The Guardian as a "unique tenor sax whisper”. Often recalled by the artist as a 10-year leap of faith, this complete reimagining of the instrument has established him as a torchbearer of Spiritual Jazz. His music is more than a conversation, states the New York City Jazz Record: “It is an interactive prayer".

Gediminas Karkauskas, a Lithuanian pianist based in Dublin for 20 years, studied at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague and completed his Masters at the Dublin Institute of Technology Conservatory of Music. He has performed at prestigious venues like The National Concert Hall in Dublin and the Archduke in London, as well as at the Kilkenny Arts Festival. His debut album, 'Lost Suite', was a top jazz album of the year and received critical acclaim. Gediminas will perform with drummer Kevin Lawlor and double bassist Florian Kockott, offering a mix of original music, jazz standards, and unexpected pieces.

Elijah Fox continues with his improvised solo piano concert tour. Inspired by Keith Jarrett, all the shows are improvised and recorded and reflect Fox's experiences in different cities. The grammy nominated pianist and producer, Fox also tours with Yussef Dayes and has just released his latest album, Analog Works for the Highways of Los Angeles.

Although at home in a variety of musical styles – Trombonist/Composer/Arranger – Paul Dunlea concentrates primarily on Jazz and Improvisation. This has furthered his reputation as one of Ireland’s most in demand musicians.

Enthusiastic Eunuch Proudly Presents The Necks Live At The Sugar Club Thursday 15th May 

Enjoy the sensational Julian Bliss Septet as they bring their electrifying blend of swing, jazz, and film music to the Tramway Theatre, Blessington, on Saturday, 17th May. Renowned for their dazzling virtuosity and infectious energy, this is a performance guaranteed to leave you smiling.