Friday Night LiveClarence Jazz Festival 30

Tasmania’s premier big band brings together trumpets, trombones, saxophones, a driving rhythm section and some of the state’s finest jazz vocalists. Their repertoire spans the 1920s to today – swinging classics, modern charts and everything in between.

A melting pot of contemporary Australia, Boil Up’s roots stretch from the traditional owners of Tasmania, New Zealand and Fiji, to as far away as Ireland, England and Croatia; celebrating the coming together of different cultures into one family.

Transients is an ongoing series of collaborations led by acclaimed pianist and 2026 Clarence Jazz Ambassador Andrea Keller. Joined by Niran Dasika, Theo Carbo and drummer Simon Barker, the quartet explores new work from Keller’s evolving catalogue.

Tasmanian-born, London-based keyboardist and composer Finn Rees has built a distinctive international profile over the past decade. His new ensemble blends spiritual jazz, instrumental soul and Brazilian fusion with driving energy and lyricism.

Lutruwita’s finest New Orleans-style second line brass band, the Steppers deliver a huge, mic-free sound built on bass, rhythm and unstoppable groove. Led by baritone saxophonist Dan Sulzberger, they’ve lit up major festivals across the islands – and now return to bring the party back to the Farm.

Isabella Mahmoud brings a new and exciting sound to her songwriting through her inspirations Esperanza Spalding, Hiatus Kaiyote and Human Bloom. Isabella joined with her band explore a fusion of jazz, funk, rnb and soul with heavy rock, as she takes you on a soul-moving journey.