James Morrison and Patrick Bartley perform with twelve vocalists led by Naomi Crellin at UKARIA Cultural Centre on Sunday 6 September 2026, ranging from hymns and swing to samba and bossa nova.

The James Morrison Jazz Weekend concludes with Concert Three: Vocal Bliss on Sunday 6 September 2026 at UKARIA Cultural Centre. James Morrison AM and alto saxophonist Patrick Bartley will perform with twelve vocalists directed by Naomi Crellin, the esteemed alto from The Idea of North, along with three ensemble members.

The concert spans multiple vocal styles and settings, moving from a cappella passages to arrangements with rhythm section. The repertoire ranges from hymns and swing to samba and bossa nova, showcasing the versatility of Morrison's approach to ensemble performance. Morrison describes the vocalists as creating "a wonderland" in which he and Bartley can explore their musical ideas.

Performances run at 12pm and 2:30pm, with a duration of approximately 2 hours including a 25-minute interval. Adult tickets are $100 (concession $95), with a Sunday Package available at $155 (concession $150) that includes a buffet lunch from noon. The James Morrison Jazz Weekend also features Concert One on Friday 4 September and Concert Two on Saturday 5 September.

James Morrison Concert Three | Vocal Bliss - Two performers pose together against a grey backdrop for James Morrison Concert Three | Vocal Bliss at UKARIA Cultural Centre.

James Morrison Concert Three | Vocal Bliss - Man in blue blazer and white shirt standing in warm sunlit interior space.

James Morrison Concert Three | Vocal Bliss - Modern glass and steel pavilion with native garden seating area at UKARIA Cultural Centre.

James Morrison Concert Three | Vocal Bliss - Woman with long wavy hair smiling against a split pink and black background.

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