Friends of Nanaimo
Jazz Society

The educational power of jazz

Hear great jazz. Help local students learn.

Friends of Nanaimo Jazz Society brings live jazz and music education together in Nanaimo. Ticket purchases and donations help support clinics, performance opportunities, scholarships, and bursaries for local students.

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A young trombonist performs under vivid blue and amber stage lights
A young musician performs at a Friends of Nanaimo Jazz Society event.

Events

Coming up

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Next season

We’re planning the 2026-27 calendar.

No dates are ready to share yet. Join the newsletter for new concert and clinic announcements, or browse past events.

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A saxophonist performs with a jazz group on stage at The Queen's in Nanaimo
A working jazz ensemble demonstrates for students gathered in a Nanaimo music classroom

Music education

A place to learn and perform.

Clinics, concerts, scholarships, and bursaries give local students more ways to continue their musical education.

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Our community

Together, we can support jazz education in Nanaimo.

Local businesses, musicians, educators, volunteers, ticket buyers, and donors all help keep these opportunities available to students.

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Registered non-profit society

Help keep jazz education within reach.

We are a registered non-profit society in Nanaimo, BC. Tax receipts are available by request for donations over $25.

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