Overview
Emmy and two-time Grammy nominated jazz legend Kamasi Washington returns to Brisbane for the first time since 2022 for Open Season.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader whose work has redefined contemporary jazz. His critically acclaimed albums, including The Epic, Harmony of Difference, and Heaven and Earth, have set new standards in the music world.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Kamasi Washington performs tracks from his latest album, Fearless Movement, inspired by dance and the birth of his first daughter. This new release promises to captivate audiences with its innovative sound and emotional depth.
Kamasi’s impressive career includes scoring the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, co-founding the supergroup Dinner Party, and collaborating with legends like Kendrick Lamar and Herbie Hancock.
Experience the unparalleled musical genius of Kamasi Washington for one night only at QPAC.
Washington and his band draw out tracks into giddy, 15-minute jazz extemporisations coloured by P-funk squelch and rowdy hip-hop.
Listen to Kamasi Washington below on Spotify:
About Open Season
Open Season is Music for Brisbane… Winter might be rolling in, but Open Season 2025 is here to heat things up. Back for its biggest and boldest year yet, the 5th edition of this city-wide music and arts series will ignite six iconic venues with 30+ electrifying events, from intimate gigs to full-blown spectacles.
This year, Open Season is raising the bar with a major new partnership at QPAC, joining forces with The Tivoli and The Princess Theatre to bring world-class artists, genre-defying performances, and once-in-a-lifetime music experiences to Brisbane’s doorstep.
Open Season isn’t just another festival – it’s a statement for the city. It’s proof that Brisbane’s live music scene is hot and flourishing.
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