
...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.
Bar open until 12:00am.
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Peter O'Mara Trio
25 February 2025
Australian jazz guitarist Peter O'Mara began his professional career in Sydney in 1976. As a composer and bandleader he has recorded 20 cds to date as well as performing on dozens of recordings as a guest.
Peter O'Mara - Guitar
James Shortland - Double Bass
Hamish Stuart - Drums

Cygan Groove with Yaron Hallis
11 March 2025
Cygan Groove featuring ARIA award winning Yaron Hollis draws inspiration from Django Reinhardt, echoing the spirit of his iconic Gypsy jazz style with a modern twist.
Yaron Hallis - Vocals/Guitar
Anthea Wikstrom - Violin
Pana Watson - Guitar
Brett Naylor - Guitar
Jeremy Burrows - Double Bass

VOLANT
18 March 2025
Matthew Ottingnon leads Volant, an undeniably modern quartet drawing inspiration from birds in flight while embodying the giants of John Coltrane and Pharaoh Sanders.
Matthew Ottignon - Composer, Saxophones
Lauren Tsamouras - Piano
Hannah James - Acoustic Bass
Hayley Chan - Drums, Percussion

Half Nelson
1 April 2025
Playing tunes from many eras of jazz history they can slip from vintage jazz through the romantic era and on into mainstream jazz with little ado.
Sheriden Nelson - Vocals
Jason Nelson - Trombone/Vocals
Mat Woodcock - Trumpet
Carter Smyth - Piano
Andrew Wallace - Double Bass
Tim Evans - Drums

Lachlan McKenzie Quintet
15 April 2025
Lachlan McKenzie is a musician who has gained recognition both nationally and internationally for his formidable abilities as a jazz trumpeter and composer.
Lachlan McKenzie - Trumpet
TBC - Tenor Saxophone
Wilbur Whitta - Piano
Jacob Graham - Double Bass
Alex Young - Drums

Queen of Hearts
22 April 2025
The Queen of Hearts is an inspiring all-female band pioneering the fusion of the Mexican Mariachi tradition with their unique contemporary twist.
Bonnie Smith - Guitar/Vocals
Elizabeth Obando - Guitar/Vocals
Rose Kavanagh - Violin/Vocals
Sarah Camp - Trumpet
Vanessa Estrada - Percussion
