Jazz for Young People – A Family Celebration of Jazz and Community

Presented by Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

📅 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 18:00
📍 Venue: National School of the Arts, 17 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
🎟️ Tickets: R80 Adults | R50 Kids under 12
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Join us at the National School of the Arts for a joyful day of jazz, creativity, and community spirit!

Jazz for Young People is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of South Africa’s young jazz talent – all in support of the next generation of artists at the NSA. From breakout school bands to award-winning performers, this is a musical experience that’s as inspiring as it is entertaining.

🌟 Line-up Highlights:

• Zoe Modiga – Award-winning NSA alum and mentor for the day

• NSA Jazz Band – Featuring Zoe Modiga

• Biko’s Manna and Iphupho L’ka Biko – Acclaimed jazz innovators

• School bands from Gauteng including:

  • East Rand School of the Arts

  • Sibikwa Marimba Band

  • Khutlo Tharo Jazz Band

  • Morris Isaacson School of the Arts

  • Parktown Girls Marimba Band

  • Springs Boys High

  • Tshwane School of Music

  • Willow Crescent Magnet School of Music

• TheRealDJ Zandy – Headlining DJ and groove curator

🎨 Plus: an NSA student art exhibition inspired by jazz culture, a family play area with inflatables, and food stalls offering delicious bites throughout the day.

All proceeds support the National School of the Arts and its mission to nurture excellence in the performing and creative arts.

Bring the whole family. Celebrate jazz. Support the arts.
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