Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival Symposium 2026: Creative Vision and Project Management

The pathway from artistic concept to successful realisation. A panel of leading improvisers discuss the processes and pathways that have seen them develop an initial creative idea into working projects with successful performances and outcomes nationally and internationally. Bringing their unique voices into the conversation, this award winning line up of Canadian vocalist and multidisciplinary artist Sarah Rossy, Violinist/composer Xani Kolac, Saxophonist/composer Cheryl Durongpisitkul, Drummer Kyrie Anderson and Berlin-based bassist Claire Cross will discuss how they have navigated their career pathways in the music industry, and taken their creative ideas to fully developed projects across the world. The insights provided by these leading musicians and improvisers will inspire you! Panel: Kyrie Anderson, Claire Cross, Cheryl Durongpisitkul, Xani Kolac and Sarah Rossy. Moderated by Andrea Keller, Head of Jazz and Improvisation, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne. This event forms part of the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival (MWIJF). Venue Information This event takes place in Kenneth Myer Auditorium, located on the ground floor of The Ian Potter Southbank Centre. Please enter via the main entrance at 43 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006.