Sydney International Women’s Jazz Fest:
Zela Margossian Trio

Presented by The Joan

Zela Margossian has garnered international acclaim for her kaleidoscopic compositions, blending Armenian traditional music with jazz and classical influences. Born in Beirut to Armenian heritage, she honed her piano skills in Armenia, where her passion for ethno-jazz was ignited by the local jazz scene. Since relocating to Sydney, Margossian has become a celebrated composer and artist, captivating audiences with her unique musical voice.

The Zela Margossian Trio, comprised of talented and multicultural musicians from Sydney, creates an evocative atmosphere that transports listeners on an emotional and immersive journey.

The program: 

• 6:00pm Support Act
  Tea for Two in the Borland Foyer
• 7:15pm Act 1
  Nine to Five – Leonie Cohen & Nicky Crayson Quartet in the Borland Foyer
• 8:30pm Act 2
  Zela Margossian Trio in the Mullins Studio

Choose Your Experience:

• Festival Pass (All-Access):
  Can’t pick just one? Grab a festival pass and enjoy full access to all three spectacular acts! This pass grants you entry to the entire line-up.

TICKETS FOR FESTIVAL PASS HERE

• Single Event Entry:
  Enjoy any one of our amazing shows! Purchase a single event ticket for access to the individual act of your choice.

TICKETS FOR THE ZELA MARGOSSIAN TRIO HERE

Make your night with some drinks and a delicious bite from the Borland Bar:

Charcuterie Grazing Board (2-3 People)
Includes a selection of cold meats, cheeses, fruit and crackers to share.

Vegetarian Grazing Board (2-3 People)
Includes a selection of antipasto, cheeses, fruit and crackers to share.

Don’t miss out! A limited number of these exclusive boards will be available on the night for just $23 each.
Pre-order by 5pm on Thursday, 24 October to snag yours for only $18 – and save $5

PRE-ORDER CHARCUTERIE grazing BOARD HERE

PRE-ORDER VEGETARIAN GRAZING BOARD

ABOUT SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S JAZZ FEST

Discover some of Sydney’s finest female jazz artists, pushing the boundaries of intimate and improvised music right here at The Joan, as we present an amazing triple bill in the Borland Foyer and Mullins Studio venues on Friday 25th October.

At 6.00pm local Penrith smooth jazz duo Tea for Two, featuring singer-songwriter Alina Grace, will get things started in the Borland Foyer in support of Nine to Five – Leonie Cohen & Nicky Crayson Quartet, who will take to the same stage at 7.15pm for a sassy set of jazz standards, 80s tunes and originals.

At 8.30pm, we move to the Mullins Studio for an intimate and exotic audience with the Zela Margossian Trio, featuring Armenian traditional music, melded with jazz and classical roots. Relax, sit back and enjoy a heady night of jazz at The Joan as a couple or with a group of friends, accompanied by a premium selection of drinks and other delectable delights from the Borland Bar.

This year’s Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival will feature a huge dynamic array of music across six umbrella venues – The Joan, Gladstone Hotel, Lazybones, Butchers Brew, Manly Gallery and Church St Studios. Support your local music venue and experience the best of jazz.

ABOUT SIMA

SIMA (Sydney Improvised Music Association) is all about presenting the most exciting, diverse and unique Australian jazz.  We believe it’s time jazz was heard in more places and by more Australians as it deserves to be loved and recognised.  We’re for people who are turned on by new sounds, by the magic of improvisation, and by hearing established and new talent.  We’re for people who are up for a musical adventure. That’s what we are about.

Tea for Two is supported by Live Music Australia — an Australian Government initiative.