...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

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

Multi-instrumentalist Matt Cross takes to the stage to showcase his passion for composing and arrangement.

Matt Cross - Piano/Guitar
Tyson Hilder - Drums
Brandon Yarnold - Bass/Keys

From one of Australia’s most in-demand saxophonists, Matthew Ottignon leads Volant, his latest quartet that has risen from the contemporary underground.

Matthew Ottignon - Composer, Saxophones
Lauren Tsamouras - Piano
Hannah James - Acoustic Bass
Holly Conner - Drums/Percussion

COAST has garnered acclaim far and wide for their innovative and textured approach to contemporary jazz.

Peter Koopman - Guitar
Shannon Stitt - Keys
Michael Avgenicos - Saxophone
Dave Quinn - Bass
Paul Derricott - Drums

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
Steve Hunter - Electric Bass
Michael Coggins - Guitar
Jack Powell - Drums

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

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

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