OzManouche Festival

About this event

Discover Australia's one and only jazz manouche festival, where you can connect with international virtuosos and top-tier Australian bands that bring the authentic rhythms of Europe to life.

Immerse yourself in the intimate sounds of rhythm and lead guitars, violins, and double basses. Engage in jam sessions on the river deck, exchanging ideas, learning new songs, and building connections with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

While rooted in the traditional manouche style, the festival also showcases innovative young musicians who infuse new sounds and flavours into their performances, creating captivating performances.

Experience the rich history of jazz manouche, a genre born from campfire gatherings and evolved into concert hall performances. The term "manouche" is derived from the French word for "gypsy" and the music’s origin traces back to Django Reinhardt, the 1930s pioneer from the Manouche clan of French travelers. This style is characterized by its distinctive "hot" guitar rhythms, performed without piano or drums.

At OzManouche, Brisbane Jazz Club resonates with the vibrant energy of manouche jazz, echoing the bustling streets of Paris and the French countryside. This festival captures the essence of European jazz manouche, delighting audiences of all ages with its spontaneous, spirited performances.