Jazz in the City – The Icon

Jazz in the City is a FREE, one-day, micro jazz festival held across six venues in the Wollongong CBD.

Think curated performances, vibrant local venues and a relaxed, wander‑at‑your‑own‑pace atmosphere inviting you to explore Wollongong.

For the full line-up visit wollongongcbd.com.au/jazz-in-the-city

2 – 4pm – MIRA
MIRA is a journey to the roots of South American music. After living and performing in Australia for over a decade, jazz-trained Chilean vocalist Magdalena Mira felt a longing to reconnect with the music deep within her soul. “As much as you do, as far as you go,” she says, “the roots are the strongest thing.” Magdalena has brought together a band of players who are all passionately immersed in the music of their ancestors. Combined with Magdalena’s unique jazz phrasing, improvisation and composition, MIRA is the rhythm, sweat, and harmony of South American roots animated by a contemporary spirit. Wherever you trace your own roots, MIRA will move you.

4 – 6pm – Montuno

The essence of Cuba is brought to life with this amazing ensemble. Energetic and authentic Son, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa and Rumba. Montuno includes elite players from Sydney’s Latin scene. Diego Lopez, flute and vocal Richard Ortega, piano and vocal Cesar Marin, bass and vocal Juan Mulet, percussion and vocal Steve Marin, percussion and vocal