...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...
Gigs are happening every Tuesday night at The Underground at the Grand Hotel, Newcastle
Doors open at 7:30pm. Band plays from 8:00-10:00pm including a 20min interval.
Bar open until midnight.
Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult over 25yrs.
This is a listening event.
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James Ryan Funktet ft Pat Powell
14 April 2026
Feast your senses on funk, jazz, reggae, soul and ska-inspired grooves with Sydney-based Funktet quintet led by James Ryan ft Pat Powell's penetrating vocals.
James Ryan – Sax & Flute
Pat Powell – Vocals
Lee Orszaczky – Trombone
Michael Coggins – Guitar
Greg Royal – Bass
Nate Griffin – Drums
Jason Bruer & Hammerhead
21 April 2026
A night of high-calibre, highly nuanced & original contemporary jazz from one of Sydney's & Australia's finest jazz ensembles.
Jason Bruer – Tenor & Soprano Sax
Damon Poppleton – Alto Sax & Flute
Simon Ferenci – Trumpet
Gavin Ahearn – Piano
Dave Quinn – Double Bass
Elliot Carter – Drums
Dauphin
28 April 2026
Making his NIMA debut Newcastle singer/guitarist/composer, Dolph Seccombe launches his album with influences from the Caribbean and Latin America.
Dolph Seccombe – Vocals, Guitar
Tom Avgenicos – Trumpet
Gareth Liam – Tenor Sax
Jo Cadman – Keys
Jeremy Burrows – DoubleBass
Dave Richardson – Drums
Andrew Dickeson Dale Barlow Quartet
12 May 2026
Two of Australia’s great jazz icons join forces to present a powerhouse quartet delivering contemporary, swinging jazz in a modern hard-bop vein, featuring a dynamic mix of originals and timeless standards.
Dale Barlow – Sax
Hugh Barrett – Piano
Jacob Graham – Bass
Andrew Dickeson – Drums
Half Nelson
26 May 2026
Half Nelson are Newcastle's vibrant & long standing six-piece jazz ensemble blending traditional and mainstream styles across the swinging eras.
Sheriden Nelson – Vocals
Jason Nelson – Trombone & Vocals
Mat Woodcock – Trumpet
Carter Smyth – Piano
Marcus Holdsworth – Double Bass
Tim Evans – Drums
The Steve Hunter Band
2 June 2026
Bass virtuoso brings his all originals Sydney qrt influenced by Corea and Davis. Their sound is bold, charged with the fire of Spain, the pulse of Africa, the sway of Latin America, and the grit of funk
Steve Hunter – Electric Bass
Matt McMahon – Keys
Ben Hauptmann – Guitar
Gordon Rytmeister – Drums
Michael Avgenicos: “Eudaemons”
16 June 2026
Local saxophonist Michael Avgenicos leads long‑standing qrt “Eudaemons” - performing all originals inspired by Greek myth/philosophy, mixing heroism, tragedy and both meditative and high‑energy improv.
Michael Avgenicos – Sax
Peter Koopman – Guitar
Max Alduca – Double Bass
Tim Geldens – Drums
DOORS OPEN 7:30PM
BAND STARTS 8:00PM
Members $20. Non Members $25.
This is a listening event.
Grand Newcastle. 32 Church Street, Newcastle
