String Trio performance at FACETS, the Fairholme Open Arts prize
Matt Westwood performs in a string trio with Elizabeth Lawerence and Hugh Hansen at FACETS, the Fairholme Open Arts Prize.
St Luke's Gypsy Jazz Jam
Join members of the Toowoomba Gypsy Jazz jam session as they venture out of the café, and in to the stunning acoustic of St Luke's Church, beautifully decorated for the Carnival of Flowers season.
St Luke's Lunchtime Concert
The Gypsy Jumbucks Trio featuring Matt Westwood, Ian Craig, and Kay Sullivan play our favourite slow Gypsy ballads to fill Toowoomba’s most beautiful, resonant, acoustic space. Gold coin donation on entry.
Australia Day - Clifton
Matt performs Australian patriotic songs as part of Australia Day in Clifton at Pioneer Park
Twilight Market
The Gypsy Jumbucks perform as a trio at the Twilight Market at Queen’s Park, near Cobb+Co, in a free public performance, featuring special guest Andrew Maxwell on bass.
Christmas Together, featuring the Gypsy Jumbucks
Get ready to make unforgettable memories as we celebrate an afternoon of musical magic!
Gather with friends and family, young and old, to ring in the season with the Bell'Amore handbell ensemble, Gypsy Jumbucks band, Sharon Matheson on harp and the soaring harmonies of the Amity Singers. Embrace the cozy and relaxed atmosphere and sing along with a favourite carol or two.
It's the perfect way to celebrate local, celebrate community, celebrate together the spirit of Christmas!
OzManouche Jam session with the Gypsy Jumbucks
The Gypsy Jumbucks host a jam session at Australia’s annual Jazz Manouche festival.
Fairholme Community Carols
Matt Westwood conducts the combined Fairholme Senior Wind Band and Chamber Strings, in performing Carols as part of Christmas at Fairholme. Christmas Markets from 4pm, BBQ at 5pm, and Community Carols start at 6:30pm.
Toowoomba Farmer's Market
The Gypsy Jumbucks are back at the Toowoomba Farmer’s Market on Saturday 18 November, this time with a mega five-piece lineup, including Matt Westwood, Ian Craig, Ebony Rosier, Kay Sullivan, and special guest Peter Freeman joining us on bass. This free performance is not to be missed!
International Street Fiesta
Matt performs a short set with musicians of the Irish Club Session musicians on the stage at 6pm.
Fairholme Spring Fair 2023
Matt performs with the Corelli String Quartet, and conducts the Junior String Orchestra, Chamber Strings at the Fairholme Spring Fair.
“Who Sank The Boat” featuring the Toowoomba Concert Orchestra, 11am and 1:30pm
Who sank the boat? Was it the cow or the donkey or the sheep with her knitting? Surely it wasn’t the tiny little mouse?
Join the Toowoomba Concert Orchestra for our annual Children’s Concert, recommended for ages 0 to 5.
Gypsy Jumbucks Trio at the Toowoomba Farmer’s Market
Matt Westwood, Ebony Rosier, and Kay Sullivan put on a free public performance at the Toowoomba Farmer’s Market at the Cobb + Co Museum.
Prelude to Peace
An enchanting afternoon with the Toowoombells Handbell Ensemble, the wonderful Fairholme College choirs and pipe organist Eduarda van Klinken in the lovely acoustic of St Patrick's Cathedral, featuring Matt Westwood playing violin with both the Fairholme Chamber Choir, and the Toowoombells.
Fairholme Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Strings at Toowoomba Eisteddfod
Matt Westwood conducts the Fairholme Symphony Orchestra, and Fairholme Chamber Strings at the 2023 Toowoomba Eisteddfod performing Aragonaise from Carmen by Georges Bizet, Pirates of the Caribbean Medley by Klaus Badelt, Palladio by Karl Jenkins, Humoresque by Antonin Dvorak, The Mandalorian Theme by Ludwig Göransson.
Toowoomba Treats
Toowoomba Treats
Featuring Hamish Strathdee on guitar, and the world premiere of 'Toowoomba’ Four Symphonic Impressions by Rhoderick McNeill
The Gypsy Jumbucks at the Toowoomba Jazz Society
The Gypsy Jumbucks feature as the headline act for the Toowoomba Jazz Society.
Best of the Bee Gees
Matt Westwood performs at the Empire Theatre with the George Ellis Orchestra for the Best of the Bee Gees, one day only.
Bells and Bows
Introducing the Gypsy Jumbucks; a brand new toe-tapping gypsy jazz band featuring fiddle, flute, guitar and vocals. Associate artists are Toowoomba's own bell ringers, the Toowoombells Handbell Choir and the Bell'Amore Handbell Ensemble. Purchase a drink and nibbles from the bar and gather around tables with your friends. This is a relaxed evening of music, wine and nibbles.
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The Gypsy Jumbucks
Matt performs with the new Gypsy Jazz band The Gypsy Jumbucks. Click below for information on our upcoming public performances.
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Toowoomba Gypsy Jazz at Urban Grounds Cafe
Matt leads the weekly public gypsy jazz jam session, Thursdays 7pm at Urban Grounds Cafe, 122 Herries St Toowoomba City. If you’re interested in coming to play or listen, stay in the loop by joining the group chat on Discord using the link below.
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The Irish Club Hotel
Matt participates in the regular Irish Sessions at the Irish Club Hotel, Tuesdays at 7pm. Shoot me an email to check if I’m coming on any given week.
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Toowoomba Concert Orchestra
Matt performs with the Toowoomba Concert Orchestra. Click below to visit the Orchestra’s Facebook page.
