...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

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

The Subterraneans’ are probably one of the hardest working all originals performing, instrumental bands in Australia.

James Ryan - Saxophone/Flute
Michael Coggins - Guitar
Steve Hunter - Electric Bass
Jack Powell - Drums

Join renowned Sydney based jazz trumpeter and composer Lachlan McKenzie for his sophomore album release "Departures".

Lachlan McKenzie - Trumpet
Justin Yeo - Tenor Saxophone
Wilbur Whitta - Piano
Jacob Graham - Double Bass
Alex Young - Drums

Queen of Hearts is an inspiring all-female band from Melbourne pioneering the fusion of traditional Mexican Mariachi with their unique contemporary twist.

Bonnie Smith - Guitar/Vocals
Elizabeth Obando - Guitar/Vocals
Rose Kavanagh - Violin/Vocals
Sarah Camp - Trumpet
Vanessa Estrada - Percussion

The Mark Murphy Tribute Band brings together four of Australia's most accomplished jazz musicians to celebrate the legacy of the iconic vocalist.

Luke Gallan-Vocals
TBC - Horns
Gavin Ahearn - Piano
Peter Gray - Bass
Toby Hall - Drums

Damian Wright is an ARIA nominated Flamenco guitarist from Newcastle. Joining Damian is Gary Daley who is best known as a musician playing piano and accordion in some of the elite bands of Australian jazz.

Damian Wright - Flamenco Guitar
Gary Daley - Accordion/Piano

Dorian Mode is a multi-award-winning jazz musician who is also known for his funny books. He composes jazz standards with a splash of local charm and cultural satire.

Dorian Mode - Keys/Vocals
Mark Johns - Guitar
Fiona Lugg - Bass
Nic Cecire - Drums

The band are branching out from core Nigerian Afrobeat to material from Ethiopia, from Johannesburg townships, and some funk.
Jake Kennedy & Craig Burke - Guitars
Ben Ewald, EriktheRed, Ben Rowney - Saxes
Fode Mane - Percussion
Rebekah Parkes - Vocals
Jim Chapman - Bass
Aiden Ferguson-Tait - Drums

With a career spanning just over 20 years, Adam Miller had early beginnings as a solo guitar virtuoso, that led to session playing, producing, mix & master engineer, university educator and everything in between.

Adam Miller - Guitar
Bass- TBC
Drums-TBC