After back-to-back sell-outs, PIJF and Brookfield Place are turning up the volume with an even bigger, bolder, and buzzier Festival Launch in 2025.
13 ACTS, 20 SETS, 10 VENUES… 1 NIGHT ONLY
On Saturday, October 18, Brookfield Place precinct and its premium hospitality venues will once again transform into Perth’s ultimate jazz playground – alive with rhythm, energy, and style.
This year’s festival launch promises to be the most anticipated yet, with 10 incredible venues hosting a dynamic lineup of artists hand-picked by PIJF Festival Director, Dr. Mace Francis.
Guests can roam between Bar Lafayette, Bobeche, Bob's Bar, Lupes Cerveceria, Papi Katsu, Print Hall, Small Print, The Heritage and W Churchill – each offering its own unique atmosphere. Whether you’re reserving a table for dinner, settling into a booth for cocktails, or soaking up the energy on the podium, every corner of Brookfield Place will be alive with character and charm.
✨ New for 2025 – The Brookfield Place podium will be transformed into an open-air performance feature, creating the heart of the precinct’s celebrations. Expect a high-energy program of live jazz bands and a buzzing social hub complete with pop-up bars, festival lighting, and electric vibes that spill into the night.
From 4:00 PM until midnight, Brookfield Place will pulse with the intoxicating rhythm of jazz, from soulful trios and big-band brass to experimental grooves and late-night jams, each space becoming a portal to the vibrant streets and sounds of New York City.
FREE TICKETED EVENT – Register Now
PROGRAM:
| Time | Venue | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 – 4:35pm | Bridge | WAAPA Mingus Ensemble |
| 4:50 – 5:20pm | Roving Precinct | Junkadelic Brass Band |
| 5:20 – 6:00pm | Bridge | WAAPA Jazz Fusion Ensemble |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | Print Hall | Austin Salisbury Trio |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | Bar Lafayette | Rio Berryman Trio feat. Joshua Alexander (IDN) |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | W Churchill | Lucy Iffla |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | Bobèche | Josh Gray Acoustic Quartet |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | Small Print | Lachie Glover |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | The Heritage | Lady M Duo |
| 7:00 – 8:00pm | Bridge | Colourful Zoo Magic |
| 8:00 – 9:00pm | Print Hall | Austin Salisbury Trio |
| 8:00 – 9:00pm | Bar Lafayette | Rio Berryman Trio feat. Joshua Alexander (IDN) |
| 8:00 – 9:00pm | W Churchill | Lucy Iffla |
| 8:00 – 9:00pm | Bobèche | Josh Gray Acoustic Quartet |
| 8:00 – 9:00pm | Papi Katsu | Lachie Glover |
| 8:00 – 9:00pm | Lupe's Cerveceria | Stuart Earl (with in-house DJ) |
| 8:00 – 9:00pm | The Heritage | Lady M Duo |
| 9:00 – 10:00pm | Bridge | Hanna Kim Trio |
| 10:00 – 12:00am | Bob's Bar | Heavier Situations |
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Perth’s most stylish night of jazz – Your ticket gets you general entry into the Brookfield Place Precinct, where you can roam licenced venues and common spaces to view shows. Table bookings are available with venues if you wish to reserve a table. Please note all venue seated capacity is limited and standing areas will be available for roaming/walk-ins until the venue reaches capacity.
Join the PIJF Membership Program
Are you a lover of jazz? Have you come to our festivals before and want to experience more? By becoming a ‘PIJF Member’, you reap the rewards AND get that fuzzy feeling of helping a worthy not-for-profit festival. Amongst many benefits, you also receive 15% off tickets to all jazz festival gigs! Visit our webpage to learn more!