Freedman Jazz Fellowship – Finalists Concert 2026

This years finalists are saxophonist Andrew Saragossi (Vic), drummer Chloe Kim (NSW), vocalist Holli Scott (WA) and guitarist Theo Carbo (Vic). The finalists will all perform in Sydney on Saturday November 14th at the ACO Neilson, Pier 2/3. The fellowship recipient will be announced on the night.

This year’s concert will also feature a special guest performance by former Fellowship recipient Helen Svoboda. Since its establishment in 2001 the fellowship has supported a group of artists that reads like a Who’s Who of Australian jazz, including Phil Slater, Andrea Keller, Kristin Berardi, Andrew Robson, Matt Keegan, Julian Wilson, Matt McMahon, Nick Garbett, Aaron Choulai, Emma Stephenson, Helen Svoboda, Philippa Murphy-Haste, and Hilary Geddes.