About the Event
Music Under the Bridge is back in 2025 for another stunning showcase of musical talent. This year, West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) will present an exciting program of jazz classics and original compositions, providing a night of amazing musicality and expression to tap your toes to.
About WAYJO - Since 1983 WAYJO has been open to performers 14-25 years of age. Performing a range of jazz styles, WAYJO annually commission original big band works, train band leaders, and run pathways educational programs. A unique hothouse for Australia’s young jazz musicians, WAYJO provides the bridge from aspiring musician to industry professional.
WAYJO’s three ensembles perform for around 20,000 people each year at venues from small hip jazz haunts to parks and major concert centres. WAYJO Alumni have taken the music world by storm and pop up in touring rock, pop, jazz and musical stage show bands across the globe.
What to bring
Seating is not provided, so please bring along your picnic chairs or blankets.
You are welcome to bring along a picnic dinner, or take advantage of the delicious food trucks onsite.
Bottled water and mosquito repellent are advised. Please check the weather forecast ahead of time to ensure you are adequately prepared, as the wind off the estuary can be chilly!
What NOT to bring
This is an alcohol and smoke free event. Please leave your furry friends at home as dogs will not be permitted on the event site.
When to arrive
The event site will be accessible from approximately 4pm on the day for those who would like to get in early. The concert will commence at 6.30pm sharp, so please ensure you allow adequate time to park and walk to the event.
PLEASE NOTE that capacity at this location is limited. If there is no longer enough space in the immediate vicinity, you will still be able to enjoy the beautiful melodies from across the water on the Eastern Foreshore (wind direction permitting).
How to get there
Driving – approach the roundabout at the intersection of Old Coast Road, Pinjarra Road and Mary Street. Standard parking can be found in Hall Park (turn onto Mary Street, then quick turn onto Leighton Place). ACROD Parking can be found in the Western Foreshore Car Park, follow the signs.
You can also park on the Eastern Foreshore and cross the Mandurah Bridge by foot to the event site.
Public transport – Bus route 589 to and from Mandurah Station will drop and pick up from Stop 2262 – Gibson St after Mandurah Tce. This is approximately a 16 minute walk over Mandurah Bridge to the event location.
There are a limited number of bike racks onsite for those who would like to cycle to the event.
Location – Western Foreshore, under the Mandurah Bridge
Date – Saturday, 11 October 2025
Times – 6.15pm-8.30pm
Tickets – not required
Accessibility – wheelchair accessible (some grassed areas), accessible toilet, ACROD Parking, social story, chill out zone
Acknowledgements – this event is presented by West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra
This event is part of Mandurah Arts Festival, 12 September - 12 October 2025
