...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.
Every Thursday night is Jazz Jam 8pm-11pm.
Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult over 25yrs.
This is a listening event.
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Zoe K & friends: A Love Note to New Orleans
21 July 2026
Shaped by years living and performing in New Orleans, Zoe K returns to her hometown performing a mix of originals and beloved selections from the Louisiana jazz repertoire.
Zoe K - vocals
Terence koo - keys
Andrew Wallace - double bass
Tim Evans - drums
With special guests
Stefano Rocco Quartet
28 July 2026
Sydney-based Italian guitarist and composer Stefano Rocco leads this dynamic modern jazz quartet, taking audiences on a journey through introspective, cinematic soundscapes.
Stefano Rocco – Guitar/composer
Nick Southcott – Piano
Winston Weng – Double bass
Nate Griffin – Drums
Trio Now ft Sandy Evans and James Greening
4 August 2026
Australian Jazz Icons unite for a night of honesty, humour and beauty. Led by Paul McNamara, expect a journey of musical sound using experimental, free-form improvisation.
Paul McNamara – Keys
Sandy Evans-Sax
James Greening-Trombone
Dave Pudney – Bass
Greg Johns – Drums
Bernard van Rossum Quartet
11 August 2026
Touring Australia Hispano-Dutch saxophonist and composer Bernard van Rossum will perform modern jazz compositions weaving global influences from Brazilian folklore to flamenco rhythms.
Bernard van Rossum - tenor sax
Harry Sutherland - piano
Nicklas Jansen - double bass
Abby Constable -drums
Andy Firth's Retro-Swing Band
18 August 2026
Clarinet virtuoso brings together local septet for a night of eclectic jazz spanning all eras.
Andy Firth-Clarinet, alto sax, arrangements
Graeme Reynolds-Trumpet/flugel
Jason Nelson-Trombone/vocals
Gareth Lewis-Baritone Sax
Rachel Hamilton-Piano
Craig Goeldner-Bass
Tyson Hilder-Drums
Guy Strazz - Stratofibre
25 August 2026
Master guitarist and Jazz APRA Award winner Guy Strazz is the composer/arranger for Stratofibre, a quartet that thrives on rhythmic/melodic interplay and intuitive interaction.
Guy Strazz - Guitar
Brendan Berlach - Tenor sax
Fiona Lugg - Double bass
Nic Cecire- Drums
Tilly Street- All At Sea
1 September 2026
Acclaimed Sydney-based vocalist, songwriter and bandleader Tilly Street will perform her new album "All At Sea" featuring a mix of originals and traditional jazz.
Tilly Street - vocals
Arthur Washington - guitar
Andrew Scott - piano
Max Alduca - bass
Abby Constable - drums
The Fret Benders
8 September 2026
Led by Jess Green, four of Australia’s most distinctive guitar voices unite in an electrifying new and unique instrumental quartet weaving a sonic tapestry that is fiery, intimate, and unmistakably Australian.
Jess Green- guitar
Aaron Flower -guitar
Ben Hautpmann -guitar
Guy Strazz -guitar
Sphere
15 September 2026
Led by Grant Metcalfe, Sphere is Newcastle's long-standing classic jazz sextet that masterfully channels the iconic 'Blue Note and Beyond' era.
Grant Metcalfe – Alto Saxophone
Adam Ferrier – Trumpet
Paul Issacs – Tenor Saxophone
Gavin Ahearn – Piano
Andrew Wallace – Bass
Dave Richardson – Drums
James Sherlock & Lillian Albazi Quartet
29 September 2026
Lillian and James are distinguished Naarm/Melbourne based improvisers who will perform their take on jazz classics with a contemporary edge and some originals in the mix. .
Lillian Albazi - Vocals
James Sherlock - Guitar
TBC- Double Bass
TBC - 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
