...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

Grant Metcalfe leads new local band Tidal Surge performing 70s+ jazz, reimagining Pat Metheny, Miles Davis & John Scofield with energy and style.

Grant Metcalfe – Saxes
Martin Rotolo – Guitar
Jeremy Burrows – Electric Bass
Tyson Hilder – Drums

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

Bass virtuoso brings his all originals Sydney qrt influenced by Corea & 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
Ben Hauptmann – Guitar
Matt McMahon – Keys
Gordon Rytmeister – Drums

Drummer and band leader Andy Gander brings together Sydney's finest for a night of high energy original electric jazz, odd meter grooves and polyrhythmic improvisational funk.

Peter Koopman – Guitar
Matt Thomson – Keys
Nick Jansen – Bass
Andy Gander – Drums

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

Hailing from Cairns, NIMA welcomes renowned guitarist Mike Price and his A-list Sydney band to deliver a modern dynamic mix of contemporary classics and originals.

Mike Price – Guitar
Daryl Pratt – Vibes
Cameron Undy – Bass
Nick McBride – Drums

Experience bold reimaginings and creative interpretations of the American Songbook as this dynamic ensemble produce a fresh spin to timeless classic melodies.

Magdalena Mira – Vocals
Ben Hauptmann – Guitar
Lauren White – Bass
James Hauptmann – Drums

Be uplifted with the sounds of Nigerian Afrobeat, Tizita (Ethiopia), Kwela (South Africa), and originals.

Rebecca Parkes – Vocals/percussion
Ben Ewald & Erik Flett & Kim Pink – Saxes
Jake Kennedy & Connor Ferguson-Tait – Guitars
Jim Chapman – Bass
Fode Mane – Congas
Aiden Ferguson-Tait – Drums

Sydney saxophonist and composer Damon Poppleton presents his take on the state of contemporary jazz, performing original music alongside selected tunes from the jazz canon.

Damon Poppleton – Saxophone
Thomas Odell – Piano
Sabine Tapia – Double Bass
Elliott Carter – Drums

Newcastle powerhouse vocalist & songwriter celebrates the release of her new album, showcasing a unique blend of soul, folk & contemporary jazz.

Steph Russell –Vox
Dave Thompson-Trumpet
Ned Olive –Alto sax
Felix Lalanne –Guitar
Matt Thomson – Keys
Brendan Clark – Bass
Ryan Mooney – Drums

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
Nate Griffin – Drums
Winston Weng – Double bass