...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

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

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 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. The quartet will perform a selection of Ben's compositions.

Ben Lerner - Alto Sax
Max Alduca - Bass
Alex Young - Drums
Steve Barry- Piano

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
Yannick Koffi -Guitar
Jacob Graham -Bass

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

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

3Degrees is the hip hop & horns sensation that has taken Newcastle by storm since their debut in 2023.

Michael Bloch - Vocals
Shane Bloch - Vocals
Thomas Avgenicos - Trumpet
Gareth Lewis - Saxophones & Vocals
Matthew Keegan - Trombone
Amanda Yuill - Sousaphone
Tyson Hilder - Drums

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

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
Holly Conner - Drums, Percussion

Sydney based contemporary quintet led by esteemed drummer Paul Derricott are back delivering their third album "Ember".
Peter Koopman (guitar)
Shannon Stitt (keys)
Michael Avgenicos (sax)
Dave Quinn (bass)
Paul Derricott (drums)