The 5th annual KZN Schools Jazz Festival took place from 22 to 24 March 2024 in Durban, hosted at Durban High School. The festival programme included workshops and concert performances by local and international artists. In addition, the KZN Schools Jazz Band, led by Linda Sikhakane (Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz) was selected from the top Jazz students in KZN. All students in attendance were placed in one of the mixed-ability bands led by participating artists.