Melbourne International Jazz Festival jobs and careers

About Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Now in its 27th year, Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) is Australia’s largest festival of its kind—internationally recognised as one of the world’s great jazz festivals. Across ten days every October, our annual festival brings the joy of jazz to the city streets. With over 100 performances and 450 artists, we draw in crowds of more than 50,000 people each year—taking over Melbourne’s iconic spaces and packing out its concert halls. The festival’s Modern Masters series brings global icons to Melbourne to play alongside leading and emerging Australian artists at venues like the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Hamer Hall and Melbourne Recital Centre. Each year, we commission new work and present a diverse series of local artists who are actively shaping the definition and future of Australian jazz. Our commitment to accessibility means that at least 35% of our program is free or low cost, ensuring that anyone can experience world-class, live music. Honouring the genre’s legacy of social justice, MIJF plays a leadership role in fostering an inclusive and equitable sector. We spotlight work that amplifies the stories of Australia’s diverse communities, and through our artist development programs, such as the First Nations Artist Residency Program and our gender equity initiative, Take Note, we strive to address representational deficiencies in the industry.