Jay Weston is rapidly emerging as one of Australia’s most admired “Popera” Crossover artists. His flair lies with his ability to provide an astonishing variety of vocal genres, in collaboration with his accomplished piano and keyboard skills.
This popular entertainer (based in Perth), has many years of experience in numerous concerts, opera’s and musical theatre productions both nationally and internationally.
Discovering an early passion and talent for music, he completed a Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance) at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Jay then completed a Post Graduate Diploma, with Honors, in Opera Performance at the Queensland Conservatorium.
Jay is a versatile performer with an extensive repertoire of music ability, ranging from Italian Arias to Musical Theatre. Jay swoons with romantic love songs, popular ballads and many favourites from the “Rat Pack”. He entertains audiences with music ranging from Bocelli to Buble and even a Roy Orbison Tribute Show, there is something to suit everyone’s taste.
Jay is an accomplished pianist and music producer with his own studio. He is available to provide keyboard or piano accompaniment as an addition to his shows. Jay is flexible and can design a show that is tailored to each individual client and occasion. Whether it be a small intimate gathering, a lavish wedding or a grand corporate event.
Performances:
• Jay performed as the Support Act for Sir Cliff Richard on his tour of Australia.
• IGA Christmas Carols by Candlelight in Supreme Court Gardens as lead Tenor.
• Crown Casino- HGC Annual Ball
• Jalbrook Estate - performed with Kate Ceberano and Glenn Shorrock.
• Edinburgh Fringe Festival – Original show “From Oz to Edinburgh”
• CHOGM- Performed Royal Anthem for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip on their 2011 visit to Perth in front of a crowd of 100 000 people.
• Queensland and Australian Opera Companies including performances at the Sydney Opera House.
• Many high profile venues in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne including:
o Perth Convention Centre
o Perth Concert Hall
o Subiaco Oval- Western Force Opening Ceremony and games
o Conrad Jupiter’s Casino- Gold Coast
• Work with Perth Symphony Orchestra:
o Leeuwin Estate
o Scotch College - Symphony by the Lake
o Sorrento Quay- Hillary’s Valentine’s Day Concert
o Music at Murdoch – On the Green
o Music at Rockingham – Day on the Green
• Christmas Carols at East Perth Gardens ‘Carols in the Park’ and Araluen Botanic Park
• City of Perth – Nativity Production
• Cottesloe Civic Centre- Music for Pleasure Series
• Joondalup Council Chambers- Sunday Serenade Series
• Mandurah Performing Arts Centre- Morning Melodies
• Blessing of Fleet – Fremantle Italian Club
• Joondalup Citizenship Ceremonies
• Perth Town Hall – Morning Melodies in Commemoration to Hollywood
Classical Music Performances
o Phantom of the Opera - role of Piange at Regal Theatre
o Trinity Church Perth City – Classical Concert
o Handel’s Messiah Tenor Soloist - Fremantle
Cruise ship performances – regular contracts on Silver Sea, Oceania, P&O and Princess Cruise Lines within Australia and international destinations
Current regular performances at:
o The MAAC (Marmion Aquatic Angling Club)
o Royal Perth Yacht Club
o Hillary’s Yacht Club
o Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club
o Dome Café Kingsley
o Leap Frogs, Wanneroo Botanical Gardens
o Araluen Botanic Park
o A range of corporate events across Perth
TV appearance and Radio airplay including:
o Telethon, Telethon Seniors Concert & Telethon Lexus Ball.
o Western Australian radio stations (6PR and Curtin Radio)
He was amazing! Just a shame that some guests continued their conversations throughout his performance. This was a fault of the venue layout/visibility and lay out i feel - and nothing to do with Jay.
Kind regards
Thanks
Maria
Jay’s performance was great thank you for your assistance with organising him. Thanks,
Thanks
Jenni