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...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

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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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Rehab Brass Band

17 December 2024

Get your brass injected New Orleans second line funk fix from one of Newcastle's hottest bands.

Dave Thompson - Trumpet/Vocals
Paul Isaacs - Tenor Sax/Vocals
Jeremy Borthwick - Trombone
Graeme Reynolds -Trumpet
Leigh Sherringharn - Sousaphone
James Wyatt - Guitar/Vocals
David Tracey - Drums/Vocals

Zenith Pop Funk

21 January 2025

Making their NIMA debut local band bring pop songs to life with brass, vocals and improvised instrumentation. Expect some funky twist with a whole lot of groove.

Alice Palmer - Vocals
Chad Penfold - Guitar
Alex Brollo - Bass
Tyson Hilder - Dums
Oliver Doyle - Trumpet
Naomi Blanch - Saxophone

Ohh Bee Three

28 January 2025

Dynamic jazz trio will play tunes from Bob Dylan to Hoagy Carmichael, from The Beatles to New Orleans traditional and even the odd original composition. All with a strong focus on ensemble interplay and improvisation.

Aaron "Baz" Flower - Guitar
Matthew Lamb - Double Bass
Toby Hall - Drumkit

Ben Lerner Quartet

4 February 2025

Ben Lerner is an outstanding young artist who has quickly established himself as one of the emerging voices in Jazz and on the Alto Saxophone in Australia.

Ben Lerner - Vocals
Max Alduca - Bass
Alex Young - Drums
TBC - Piano

Freddie Stafford Trio with Leah Berry

11 February 2025

The Freddie Stafford Trio, featuring Leah Berry will present a set of standards and originals heavily influenced by the great artists and bands old and new.

Freddie Stafford - Piano
Leah Berry - Vocals
TBC - Drums
TBC - Bass

Bleu Collective

18 February 2025

Bleu Collective is an all originals multi-fusion jazz instrumental group, led by Newcastle's own, Isaac Walker.

Isaac Walker - Keys
Tyson Hilder - Drums
Andrew de Souza - Guitar
Brandon Yarnold - Bass
Mat Woodcock - Trumpet

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
Brett Hirst - Double Bass
Hamish Stuart - Drums

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DOORS OPEN 7:30PM
BAND STARTS 8:00PM

Members $20. Non Members $25.
This is a listening event.

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