Three young Tasmanian musicians have been named as recipients of the 2027 Clarence Jazz Festival Scholarship, joining a program that has launched the careers of more than 50 young performers over its two decades.
Noah Davies, a tenor saxophonist in Year 12 at Elizabeth College, Avery Adamczewski, a saxophonist in Year 11 at Elizabeth College and Anders Newbold, a double bassist in Year 11 at Rosny College, were selected.
The three were chosen for their musical ability, commitment to jazz, enthusiasm for collaboration and potential for future development.
City of Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said the scholarship program remained one of the festival’s most important investments.
“The Clarence Jazz Festival has always been about more than presenting exceptional music. It’s about creating opportunities for the next generation of Tasmanian musicians to learn, collaborate and build successful, fulfilling careers in music,” he said.
“Seeing former scholars like Finn Rees return to headline the festival demonstrated exactly why this program is so valuable.”
“It creates genuine pathways for young musicians and strengthens Tasmania’s contemporary music community.”
Newbold may be a familiar face to festival audiences, having performed at this year’s event as part of the SLACqers, one of the youngest-ever bands to play the festival.
Davies has a keen interest in composition, with one of his pieces recently performed by the Elizabeth College Stage Band at the Devonport Jazz Festival.
Adamczewski is a multi-instrumentalist specialising in saxophones and other woodwinds, along with piano and composition.
Former scholarship recipient, Rees, returned to headline the festival’s biggest day before a record crowd as part of his band Close Counters.
Rees is now recognised internationally as one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary exports.
The three recipients will receive professional mentoring from leading Australian jazz musicians and perform throughout the 2027 Clarence Jazz Festival, set to be held in February at Rosny Farm.
