Generations in Jazz is an annual festival held in Mount Gambier, South Australia, celebrating the vibrant world of jazz and vocal music. The 2025 event ran from May 2nd to May 4th, featuring performances from young musicians and renowned artists like Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band and 4500 secondary school students from every state in Australia.

The festival included concerts, school competitions, and scholarship presentations, providing a platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills. Highlights included the Welcome Concert, various adjudications, and the Gala Concert.

This year marked the first time Loyola College participated in this prestigious event and the students did us proud. They performed in the Big Band division (20 Loyola students) and the small ensemble division, which was made up of 9 of our students.

The feedback from the judges was extremely positive and they were very surprised that this was our first GIJ campaign. This festival not only fosters musical excellence but also provides an opportunity to be totally immersed with like-minded students. The students are already discussing the possibilities of a 2026 GIJ tour.