When it comes to the summit of contemporary jazz, the UK sits firmly at the peak - and Glasgow’s corto.alto is the latest act to ascend.

The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Liam Shortall, corto.alto is fast becoming one of the UK jazz scene’s most forward-thinking voices. 

Championed by tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, the project blends jazz, broken beat, dub, and electronic production into a live show that’s as genre-defying as it is electrifying.

“If Hiatus Kaiyote and Masters At Work had a child, corto.alto would be it — the future is now,” says Gilles Peterson.

This November, corto.alto makes his Australian debut, with headline dates in Melbourne and Sydney, as well as a very special appearance at Strawberry Fields.

Fresh off a monumental 12 months, the project lands in Australia riding the wave of acclaimed debut album Bad With Names - shortlisted for the 2024 Mercury Prize, winner of Best Album at the Scottish Jazz Awards, and crowned UK Jazz Act of the Year at the 2025 Jazz FM Awards, alongside peers like Ezra Collective and Nubya Garcia.

Raised on traditional jazz and shaped by the internet age, Shortall's live show brings a razor-sharp ensemble of the UK’s most exciting young players to the stage - weaving free-flowing improvisation with broken beat bounce and bass-heavy grooves.

Tickets on sale now — don’t miss this vital new voice in modern jazz.

We acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

TICKETING INFO

Set times are subject to change.
When ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door.

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets.

VENUE INFO

Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence or Passport
The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person.
Intoxicated persons will not be admitted.
Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue.
Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.

This organisation is supported by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria, delivered by Music Victoria.