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SUMMARY:Sound The Alarm
DESCRIPTION:A large ensemble instigation for Palestine.   \nFor the last two years\, SOUND THE ALARM has worked to break the silence and censorship of the establishment in regards the genocide in Gaza. In the proud tradition of Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra\, and Alex Schlippenbach’s Globe Unity Orchestra\, SOUND THE ALARM brings together the city’s most expressive and committed improvisers\, composers and jazz musicians in a sonic protest and call for piece.  \ \nAfter the global recognition of their debut self titled album on Relative Pitch records out of New York City\, this 20 piece ensemble returns with a studio album of intimate emotional storytelling to be released on July 3rd\, the 1000th day of the genocide.   \n“Save Me Last” (Alma\, from under the rubble) is a three part tribute to the resilience and spirit of Palestinians\, and those who would stand by their side through the unrelenting horror of our time.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/sound-the-alarm/
LOCATION:Newtown Mission Church\, 280A King St\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260702T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260702T203000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
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SUMMARY:Flora Carbo Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on restraint\, pulse\, glitch and disintegration; the music is loopy\, fluid and intoxicating featuring the strengths of the diverse percussive improvising community. \nThe Flora Carbo Percussion Ensemble (FCPE) has performed at Phoenix Central Park as part of STRATA Festival (NSW)\, Audible Edge Festival (WA) and has created three month-long residencies at High Note\, Bar 303 and in Feb 2026 a ‘Walking Tour’ at various venues around Naarm (Melbourne\, VIC).
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/flora-carbo-percussion-ensemble/
LOCATION:The Rocks Square\, Playfair St\, The Rocks\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Jazz Sessions In The Rocks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
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SUMMARY:Lachlan Robinson Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Behind the Green Door is proud to present the Lachlan Robinson Trio! \nDrummer Lachlan Robinson makes his bandleader debut with his trio featuring guitarist Ruby Firmstone and bassist Jae Ryder.  \nStudying jazz at the Conservatorium\, each of the trio are evolving into a high level of expression and accomplishment on their instruments as well as their sound and interaction as a band.  \nAlong with performing jazz standards\, the group will also feature music from Australian composers along with original compositions and perhaps a tribute or two to the Beatles! 
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/lachlan-robinson-trio/
LOCATION:St Stephens Uniting Church\, 197 Macquarie St\, Sydney\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260624T030400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T030412Z
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SUMMARY:Abby Constable Trio
DESCRIPTION:Drummer Abby Constable is joined by Jaan Pallandi and Dylan Holly (USA)  to present a night of groovy\, uplifting piano trio music.  \nThe trio was formed over many inspired Sundays spent listening to Geoff Bull at the Botany View Hotel\, and a shared desire to get together and simply play. The ensemble elevates the bass/drum interplay from the rhythm section into the spotlight\, drawing upon the spirit and groove of artists such as Milton Banana\, Ahmad Jamal and Ndabo Zulu.   \nJaan and Dylan are both members of the double bass section of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra\, however tonight Jaan appears on piano.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/abby-constable-trio/
LOCATION:St Stephens Uniting Church\, 197 Macquarie St\, Sydney\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260710T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260710T223000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260609T044737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T051510Z
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SUMMARY:BELIEVE Nature's God Album Release
DESCRIPTION:Recorded at Golden Retriever in Marrickville\, Nature’s God explores a patient\, evocative and evolving sound world\, where piano meditations and percussion interludes make way for sudden symmetries and swinging off-shoots. \nThis powerhouse band combines four of the most inventive improvisers – and composers – in Sydney’s creative music scene. Drummer and composer Laurence Pike has internationally released five solo albums (as well as two duo albums with Mike Nock); bassist Clayton Thomas spent over a decade based in Berlin\, recording with artists such as Ken Vandemark\, Paul Lovens\, and Alexander von Schlippenbach (as well as founding the Now Now festival of spontaneous music in Sydney); keyboardist Novak Manojlovic was the recipient of the 2019 Freedman Fellowship (Jazz) and is the Artistic Director of S.I.M.A.\, recording with groups such as microfiche\, HEKKA\, and Godtet; alto saxophonist Peter Farrar toured with Wadada Leo Smith and recorded with Mike Nock. \nBELIEVE connects the spectrum of contemporary creative sound making with the fluid\, anything is possible momentum of free jazz. When benchmarks are Albert Ayler and The Necks\, and you intend to play for the universe\, not the algorithm\, the remarkable is possible. For the past three and half years this Sydney-based quartet has committed to a musical process of learning\, exploring\, experimenting and growing in public. No other local group has been so committed to playing live.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/believe-natures-god-album-release/
LOCATION:21 Shepherd\, 21 Shepherd St\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T032618Z
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SUMMARY:Genevieve Brown Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Genevieve Brown is establishing herself as a compelling and distinctive voice in the Sydney jazz scene — a vocalist of rare intimacy and presence.  \nHaving honed her craft alongside celebrated names in contemporary jazz\, Genevieve brings a seasoned yet deeply personal quality to her performances — drawing audiences close with her phrasing and emotional honesty.  \nIn 2024\, Genevieve released her debut EP Spring Is Here — a collection of timeless standards.  \nGenevieve brings her new quartet to Eight O’Clock Sharp for an evening of jazz standards and original music\, joined by James Stuart on organ\, Reni Mathason on guitar\, and Ryu Kodama on drums.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/genevieve-brown-quartet/
LOCATION:Newtown Mission Church\, 280A King St\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T230000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260526T061144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T061540Z
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SUMMARY:SYJO Big Band & Spectra Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Experience the next generation of Australia’s finest jazz players when the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra (SYJO) Big Band & Spectra Jazz Orchestra perform a double bill at the Lounge for a night of fun and a diverse range of jazz with an emphasis on adventurous Australian music\, including music composed by their band members. Expect standards and surprising new favourites in a program that will include works by the late\, great Judy Bailey\, Ellen Kirkwood and the tremendous emerging composer Katie Bombardieri. \nSpectra Jazz Orchestra is a vibrant 17-piece youth ensemble comprised of talented young women and gender diverse musicians taking inspiration by incredible jazz orchestras such as the Maria Schneider Orchestra\, Count Basie Orchestra\, and the Sirens Big Band. Performing recently at the Manly Jazz Festival\, both SYJO and Spectra are premier youth ensembles providing young musicians with opportunities to perform sophisticated jazz repertoire in a large ensemble setting.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/syjo-big-band-spectra-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:The Concourse\, 409 Victoria Av\, Chatswood\, NSW\, 2067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260624T023934Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Upstairs - Daley\, Swanton\, Greening\, Cicere
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Upstairs is proud to present DALEY+SWANTON+GREENING+CICERE  \nA remarkable evening of jazz\, world classical music\, and spontaneous improvisation\, featuring four of Australia’s most celebrated contemporary musicians: James Greening\, Gary Daley\, Lloyd Swanton and Nic Cecire. Their combined expertise created a captivating blend of genres\, offering the audience a rich\, immersive musical experience.  \nGary Daley is a highly respected Australian composer\, pianist\, accordionist and teacher from Springwood in NSW. Best known as a musician playing in some of the elite bands of Australian jazz; most notably\, The catholics.  \nHe has toured nationally and Internationally\, most recently with Australian multi award winning world music ensemble\, The Mara Big band & Eishan ensemble.  \nHe is the recipient of two Australia council for the arts grants\, new work and recording.  \nIn 2023 Gary’s quartet\, Bungarribee\, released the album\, Hunger. It has garnered rave reviews & the band toured Tasmania as well as appearing at the Orange Jazz festival and other venues. A highlight of the year was the title track\, Hunger\, being chosen for performance at an ISCM New Music Festival in Europe. The piece was featured at the festival in the Faroe Islands in June 2024.  \nBassist\, composer\, producer\, bandleader\, broadcaster\, Lloyd Swanton’s credits include Bernie McGann\, Vince Jones\, The Dynamic Hepnotics\, Sydney Symphony Orchestra\, Paul Capsis\, Archie Roach\, Mara! and Hamed Sadeghi. He appears on over a hundred albums\, and leads The catholics.  \nLloyd is best known as a member of The Necks\, who have twenty-five albums released and have received multiple awards\, including the Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music. The Necks have toured the world constantly since 1998 and have visited Europe more than 50 times.  \nLloyd’s international artist credits include Nat Adderley\, Jimmy Witherspoon\, Barney Kessel\, Sting\, Sheila Jordan\, Gary Bartz\, Molly Ringwald\, and (with The Necks): Brian Eno\, Underworld\, Swans\, and the BBC Scottish Symphony.  \nJames Greening\, a veteran of Australia’s jazz scene for over 30 years\, showcased his versatile talent with a variety of instruments\, from trombone to tuba. Known for his involvement in iconic bands like The Catholics and The Australian Art Orchestra.  \nA dynamic and expressive performer\, he has appeared with an extraordinary range of artists including the catholics\, Vince Jones\, Paul Grabowsky\, Don Burrows\, Katie Noonan\, Josh Pyke\, Groove Collective and many more. Equally at home in large ensembles\, small groups and studio settings\, Greening’s rich sound and stylistic fluency have made him a first-call musician across the Australian music industry. His ability to move seamlessly between genres continues to distinguish him as a leading figure on the national and international stage.  \nNic Cecire is a highly regarded drummer and a central figure in the Sydney jazz scene. Known for his musical sensitivity and versatility\, he has performed extensively with leading artists including Chris Cody\, Phillip Johnston\, Andrew Robertson\, Mike Nock\, Dan Barnett and Bill Risby\, the catholics and the Greasy Chicken Orchestra.  \nBeyond the jazz sphere\, he has collaborated with prominent Australian vocalists and pop artists such as Wendy Matthews\, Doug Parkinson\, Grace Knight and Tina Harrod. His work has taken him to stages across Australia and internationally\, where his dynamic and responsive approach continues to make him a sought-after performer.  \nDon’t miss what will be an incredible set with these wonderful musicians 
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/jazz-upstairs-daley-swanton-greening-cicere/
LOCATION:St Stephens Uniting Church\, 197 Macquarie St\, Sydney\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260722T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260624T034605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T034605Z
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SUMMARY:Eight O'Clock Sharp with Ruby Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Ruby Jackson is one of the most exciting singers to emerge on the Australian R&B/Jazz Scene for some time. She has the rare talent as a musical storyteller and spell weaver\, taking the listener on an inspired musical journey. With an undeniable aura of soul and nostalgia\, Ruby effortlessly showcases her honed musical craft through her timeless songwriting. At this special Eight O’Clock Sharp show\, see why Ruby has earned a reputation for songwriting beyond her years and creating magic on stage.  \nRuby will be joined by Jonathan Zwartz on bass\, Harry Sutherland on keys and James Hauptmann on drums.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/eight-oclock-sharp-with-ruby-jackson/
LOCATION:Newtown Mission Church\, 280A King St\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260725T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260526T055828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T061038Z
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SUMMARY:Volant
DESCRIPTION:The band’s debut album (Earshift Music\, 2024) was born out of Ottignon’s extended period of pandemic solitude\, a rare stillness in a career defined by relentless touring and collaboration. Alone with his reeds and recordings\, he jammed to Joe Lovano\, Keith Jarrett\, Ornette Coleman and The Necks\, composing music that became “an echo of all the sounds that had resonated with me over the years.” The result was deeply personal: a modern acoustic jazz language rooted in the spiritual searching of John Coltrane\, Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders\, yet unmistakably original. \nAs the Sydney Morning Herald states\, “the impression of flight is not observed\, but is experienced and exhilarating.” Central to Volant’s identity is the musicians Ottignon has carefully assembled. Tsamouras brings chromatic hues\, sparse but luminous\, her playing lending the music much of its buoyancy. James grounds the ensemble with both her playing and overall confidence\, with her arco work conjuring dark\, textured mystery. And Chan\, whose drumming gives the band a new\, propulsive motion\, keeps the ensemble alert to every shift in the music’s current. \nIn the time since the ensemble’s debut release\, they have continued to evolve as a creative force. Their live performances now incorporate new compositions from all members. The forthcoming second album promises to deepen their collective voice\, from groove-driven guttural intensity to the most delicate and contemplative of moods. \nAs the musicians play\, Volant elevates into something much grander: music that holds joy and melancholy in the same breath\, born of introspection\, and offered outward.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/volant/
LOCATION:The Church\, 9 Mitchell Rd\, Alexandria\, NSW\, 2015\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260725T230000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260303T004047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T014043Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz:NOW 2026\, Ep. 2 – STANDING ROOM
DESCRIPTION:Birthed at a humble café residency off Oxford St. in 2021\, Manfredo Lament is the improvised music group led by Kurt Lam on synth and keys\, and Gabriel Haslam on drums. Nominated for Best Live Act at the FBi SMAC Awards last year and fresh off a support slot for US phenom MonoNeon\, Manfredo Lament are spearheading the new wave of underground Sydney improvised music. A rotating roster of Sydney’s ‘who’s who’ of improvisers joins Lam and Haslam as they weave their way through an entirely improvised set while the audience is invited along for the ride. \n“This second Jazz:NOW show – a collaboration with CG Discs – is something I’ve been excited about for a long time. CG Discs have been at the forefront of some of Sydney’s most thrilling and best-kept musical secrets. They understand that there is a deep relationship between jazz music and the dancefloor\, and it is a relationship that too often goes unrecognised. At this Jazz:NOW show\, SIMA and CG Discs look to spotlight that connection. Here\, we embrace the new wave of improvisors – including Manfredo Lament and Cracked Suzies – who have been making all the right noises in Sydney’s underground warehouse scene and building a community that is helping to define our new cultural voice. It’s standing room only – see you in the inimitable NOW!” – Novak Manojlovic
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/jazznow-2026-ep-2-standing-room/
LOCATION:Red Rattler Theatre\, 6 Faversham St\, Marrickville\, 2204\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Jazz:NOW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260729T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260624T035833Z
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SUMMARY:Jason Bruer & Hammerhead
DESCRIPTION:Powerhouse sextet known as Hammerhead emerged onto the Sydney music scene in 2011\, drawing from a rich array of influences harking back to the late 1950s and early 1960s ‘Hard Bop’ movement. Formed under the leadership of internationally acclaimed tenor saxophonist Jason Bruer\, the ensemble consists of Andrew Robertson on alto saxophone and flute\, Simon Ferenci on trumpet\, Greg Coffin on piano\, Alex Hirlian on drums\, and David Quinn on bass.  \nTheir debut album\, ‘Mozaic’ (2014)\, paid homage to the pioneers of the hard bop genre and garnered widespread acclaim both in Australia and Japan. Since then\, Hammerhead’s musical trajectory has evolved into a collection of original compositions penned by band leader Bruer\, reflecting an eclectic blend of influences encompassing urban jazz\, hard bop\, funk\, and chamber jazz. This shift underscores a significant contemporary evolution in their artistic approach and style.  \nIn 2019\, the ensemble released their 2nd album\, ‘Turning Point’ to\, featuring ten original compositions by Bruer. This release showcased a broader spectrum of compositional diversity\, aligning with Bruer’s vision to diversify the band’s repertoire drawing from his disparate influences. The album received widespread acclaim both here in Australia and also the UK and ABC jazz still plays it.  \nThis shift in style and focus on an all original repertoire has earned Hammerhead national recognition and acclaim captured by their dynamic live performances. Their ascendance has seen them grace the stages of prestigious jazz festivals across the country\, including The Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival\, Sydney Conservatorium International Jazz Festival\,  Manly Jazz Festival\, Thredbo Jazz Festival\, Capital Jazz Festival (Canberra) & The Inner West Marrickville Festival. Additionally\, they have delivered sold-out performances at esteemed venues such as Gods Cafe\, Smiths Alternative & The ANU in Canberra\, the Wollongong Conservatoire of Music\, Finding Filmores in Kiama & The Jazz Basement in Wodonga..In 2019\, they headlined the ‘Jazz Up North’ concert series at the Tanks Art Centre in Cairns and performed in Brisbane\, Queensland. They have maintained a monthly residency at Lazybones Lounge in Sydney for close to ten years as well as regularly performing at Foundry616 & Venue505  \n2023 saw the release of their 3rd studio album ‘I Didn’t Get To Where I Am Today’. It garnered many reviews including a 4.5* review in ‘The Australian’ and legendary jazz pianist Mike Nock hailed it as their best album to date. It contains 10 new original compositions from bandleader Jason Bruer. The music was written during the pandemic and resultant lockdowns and is Bruer’s artistic response to his first-hand experiences as a sufferer of long Covid. Bruer is currently writing new material for another album which they hope to record next year. 
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/jason-bruer-hammerhead/
LOCATION:Newtown Mission Church\, 280A King St\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260609T021110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T233816Z
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SUMMARY:Kate Wadey Trio
DESCRIPTION:Supported by some of the country’s finest jazz instrumentalists\, this technically masterful singer will take you on a musical journey that is playful yet sophisticated\, celebrating both classic and contemporary jazz styles\, exploring the power of storytelling through song. The toe-tapping interpretations are destined to hold their own amongst the greats leaving you with a spring in your step and a song in your heart.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/kate-wadey-trio/
LOCATION:The Rocks Square\, Playfair St\, The Rocks\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Jazz Sessions In The Rocks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260805T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260805T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260624T041851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T041851Z
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SUMMARY:"All At Sea" Tilly Street Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the launch of Tilly Street’s debut album All At Sea\, an intimate evening of contemporary jazz set within a beautiful church space.  \nJoin us on Wednesday 5 August for a special live performance marking the release of All At Sea (out 3 July 2026) and the beginning of our East Coast tour.  \nThe evening will feature Tilly Street (vocals) alongside Arthur Washington (guitar)\, Andrew Scott (piano)\, Max Alduca (double bass)\, and Abby Constable (drums). Together they bring the album’s sound to life in real time — spacious\, sensitive\, and joyfully alive.  \nDoors open from 7:30pm\, with music starting at 8pm. 
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/all-at-sea-tilly-street-album-launch/
LOCATION:Newtown Mission Church\, 280A King St\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260812T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260812T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260624T043913Z
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SUMMARY:Eight O’Clock Sharp with Arlo Sim
DESCRIPTION:Arlo Sim is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter whose music moves seamlessly between folk\, indie and jazz. Having recently completed a Bachelor of Music (performance)\, majoring in Jazz Vocals in 2025\, he brings his own life experience and influences from adored artists\, including Jeff Buckley\, Fleet Foxes and jazz stalwarts such as Chet Baker\, Nat King Cole and Kurt Elling into his songwriting and performance.  \nArlo’s passion for music began at the age of 11 when he made his debut on the Opera House stage\, and from then on\, he was hooked. A graduate of the esteemed Talent Development Project\, he utilised this opportunity to begin his songwriting journey. His debut single\, “Falling Under”\, released that same year\, was written in a time of uncertainty and explores personal and existential anxiety.  \nCurrently working on several projects\, including the group “Hush” and his own writing\, Arlo is collaborating with numerous producers to refine his music. He is performing at festivals in 2026 and is passionate about mentoring young\, aspiring musicians\, working with the Department of Education each year\, and running workshops throughout inner-city and regional NSW. 
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/eight-oclock-sharp-with-arlo-sim/
LOCATION:Newtown Mission Church\, 280A King St\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260905T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
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SUMMARY:Jazz:NOW 2026\, Ep. 3 – COMFORTABLE
DESCRIPTION:Described by Sydney Morning Herald’s John Shand as “one of Australia’s most poetic composers\,” Hamed Sadeghi is a multi-award-winning Persian-Australian tar player and composer who is known for his seamless fusion of Persian classical music with Western contemporary and jazz traditions. Here he celebrates the launch of his new album\, Comfortable; an evolution from his acclaimed Empty Voices project\, Comfortable is a new work for a 9-piece ensemble built around tar\, woodwinds\, brass\, double bass\, and percussion\, where the ensemble functions as a single extended instrument to delicately shape the listening experience. \nAmong his many accolades\, Sadeghi has been nominated for ARIA Awards in both the Best World Music Album and Best Jazz Album categories. He has also been a finalist for the APRA Art Music Awards and nominated for Best Original Score at the Sydney Theatre Awards. As a classical Persian music soloist\, Sadeghi has performed with notable Iranian figures\, including maestro Shahram Nazeri and Aziz Shahrokh. \n“Hamed Sadeghi has been a mainstay of Australia’s cultural landscape for the last ten years\, weaving his Persian heritage\, his technical virtuosity\, his compositional prowess and his panache for collaboration and improvisation into an undeniable tour de force that continues to stun audiences around the world. SIMA is delighted to be presenting the album launch and premiere performance of his new large ensemble work. To have this bill augmented by the formidable and peripatetic Zela Margossian Quintet\, who has developed a highly distinctive compositional voice and profound ensemble sound\, is a dream. Come and hear improvisation as you never have before in one of Sydney’s most beautiful venues.” – Novak Manojlovic
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/jazznow-2026-ep-3-comfortable/
LOCATION:City Recital Hall\, 2 Angel Place\, Sydney\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Jazz:NOW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
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SUMMARY:Julian Lage
DESCRIPTION:Julian Lage is a world-class guitar virtuoso and composer\, hailed as one of his generation’s greatest talents by critics and colleagues alike. Born in California and currently based in New York City\, Lage began his musical career at a very young age and has charted a colourful\, ever changing\, and ever innovative path since. One that has so far earned him five GRAMMY nominations\, including a nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 67th annual GRAMMY Awards for 2024’s critically acclaimed Speak to Me.   \nFor his first ever tour of Australia\, Lage is continuing the 10th anniversary celebrations for his beloved 2015 solo acoustic album World’s Fair – his first solo release – which he recorded using a 1939 Martin 000-18. Like much of Lage’s music\, the record defies genre\, as he finds unexpected connection points between classical music and the American folk tradition. In addition to touring\, Lage is celebrating the album’s anniversary with a new vinyl release\, as well as an accompanying songbook.  \nIn 2026\, Lage released Scenes From Above\, a new collaborative album featuring keyboardist John Medeski\, bassist Jorge Roeder\, and drummer Kenny Wollesen. The album showcases the quartet’s dynamic interplay and collective improvisation\, further reflecting Lage’s ever-evolving musical language and commitment to collaboration.  \nOver the course of his multi-decade career\, Lage has collaborated with fellow musical heavyweights including Gary Burton\, Yoko Ono\, Jim Hall\, John Zorn and more. 
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/julian-lage/
LOCATION:City Recital Hall\, 2 Angel Place\, Sydney\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T230000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260428T023150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T232356Z
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SUMMARY:Dee Dee Bridgewater Duo with Helen Sung
DESCRIPTION:A two-time Grammy winner\, Dee Dee Bridgewater first rose to prominence with the legendary Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra before sharing stages with icons including Max Roach\, Sonny Rollins\, Dexter Gordon\, and Dizzy Gillespie. Whether interpreting the Great American Songbook or championing new works\, Bridgewater’s voice is both deeply rooted in tradition and unmistakably her own. \nA true artistic polymath\, Bridgewater has built an expansive career spanning music\, theatre\, film and TV\, radio broadcasting\, and production. She won a Tony Award for her role as Glinda in The Wiz and has earned acclaim for performances in stage productions including Lady Day\, Cabaret\, and Sophisticated Ladies. As a producer and bandleader\, she has released a string of influential recordings—including the double Grammy-winning Dear Ella—and founded her own label\, DDB Records. Her most recent recording\, 2025’s Elemental\, with pianist Bill Charlap\, added another to her list of nine Grammy nominations. An NEA Jazz Master\, Doris Duke Artist\, Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductee\, and global Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations\, her work continues to resonate far beyond the stage. \nJoining her is acclaimed pianist and composer\, Helen Sung\, a Guggenheim Fellow whose work bridges virtuosity\, intellect\, and deep swing. A graduate of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance and winner of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Piano Competition\, Sung has performed with luminaries including Wayne Shorter\, Ron Carter\, and Wynton Marsalis. Equally active as an educator and interdisciplinary artist\, she brings a richly nuanced approach to the piano—blending her classical roots with inventive jazz language. \nThis is a truly once-in-a-generation encounter with two extraordinary artists at the height of their powers. Dee Dee Bridgewater’s first performance on her Australian tour\, and her first performance in the country in almost twelve years\, makes this a genuinely historic moment for Sydney jazz audiences. Expect fire\, elegance\, storytelling\, and sheer vocal mastery from one of the greats\, matched with Helen Sung’s exhilarating virtuosity and boundless imagination\, culminating in an absolutely unmissable concert.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/dee-dee-bridgewater-duo-with-helen-sung/
LOCATION:State Theatre\, 49 Market St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SIWJF
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261024T230000
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CREATED:20260424T011503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T231842Z
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SUMMARY:Kris Davis Trio
DESCRIPTION:Performing her acclaimed release Run the Gauntlet\, Davis’s trio seamlessly fuses intricate composition with fearless improvisation—hallmarks of her singular voice in contemporary jazz. The album’s title reflects a journey of resilience and artistic determination\, paying tribute to six trailblazing women pianists—Geri Allen\, Carla Bley\, Renee Rosnes\, Angelica Sanchez\, Marilyn Crispell\, and Sylvie Courvoisier—whose innovation and perseverance helped reshape the jazz landscape and profoundly inform Davis’s own creative path. \nA Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer\, Davis has been described by The New York Times as “a beacon for deciding where to hear jazz on a given night.” With over 25 recordings as a leader or co-leader and collaborations spanning artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Dave Holland\, John Zorn\, Craig Taborn\, Ingrid Laubrock\, Tyshawn Sorey\, and Esperanza Spalding\, she stands at the forefront of modern improvised music. Her accolades include being named a Doris Duke Artist alongside Wayne Shorter and Danilo Perez\, as well as multiple “Pianist of the Year” and “Composer of the Year” honours.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/kris-davis-trio-soojin-suh-coloris-trio/
LOCATION:St Stephens Uniting Church\, 197 Macquarie St\, Sydney\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SIWJF
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261025T230000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260422T061130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T024035Z
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SUMMARY:aja monet
DESCRIPTION:A Surrealist Blues Poet in the business of goosebumps and heart-gut truths\, monet has forged a singular voice at the intersection of poetry\, music\, and activism. From her beginnings in New York’s Lower East Side poetry clubs to international stages including the Guggenheim\, Newport Jazz Festival\, and the Barbican\, her spoken word artistry channels a legacy of resistance\, love\, and collective care that has earned her accolades from the NAACP Image Awards to a Grammy nomination. \nWith her dynamic quartet of Brian Hargrove (piano)\, Micah Collier (bass) and Zach Morrow (drums)\, monet will present works from her powerful sophomore album the color of rain. A compositional tour-de-force\, works shift between musical perceptions of jazz\, soul\, hip hop\, and blues\, unfolding as a marvellous unleashing of the mind. With live instrumentation at its core\, the album – featuring contributions from Meshell Ndegeocello\, Georgia Anne Muldrow\, Brandee Younger\, Mereba\, Ganavya\, Mick Jenkins and Vic Mensa – moves between urgency and stillness\, weaving surrealist imagery with incisive reflections on contemporary life—inviting audiences into a space of introspection\, courage\, and emotional resonance. \nIn performance\, monet’s vocal delivery is a rare art. Her tone\, rhythm\, and cadence interact with music melodically and vice versa. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness one of the most vital and visionary artists of her generation.
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/aja-monet/
LOCATION:Oxford Art Factory\, 3/46 Oxford St\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SIWJF
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T010608
CREATED:20260303T011612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T020233Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz:NOW 2026\, Ep. 4 – GHOSTS BETWEEN STREAMS II
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of Ghosts Between Streams\, the virtuosic genre-bending ensemble Delay 45 led by award-winning trumpet player and composer Tom Avgenicos (Freedman Fellow ’22) returns with its second iteration: a dynamic fusion of contemporary jazz\, strings\, and a powerful visual counterpoint which explores the environmental history of the ancient Coquun (Hunter River). With Ghost Between Streams winning Best in Music and Best in Dance at the 2024 Sydney Fringe Festival\, this show is the Sydney debut of Avgenicos’ lauded new work which at its heart\, this is a conversation between past and present. \nTom Avgenicos is a trumpeter\, composer\, and producer living and working between Muloobinba (Newcastle) and Gadigal (Sydney) across a diverse range of creative contexts\, from contemporary classical and improvised music to collaborations with breakdancers and multimedia artists. Driven by environmental sustainability and a deep connection to place\, Avgenicos seeks to create works that fosters meaningful dialogue between artists\, performers and audiences. \nHis work has been performed at the Sydney Opera House\, Melbourne Recital Centre and MONA and internationally across Europe.  Recent awards and recognitions include the Freedman Jazz Fellowship\, Best in Music and Best in Dance at the 2024 Sydney Fringe Festival\, a 2025 APRA Art Music Award nomination\, and the 2025 Made New Commission. He leads the ensemble Delay 45 – a renowned cross-genre group who have developed  a dynamic performance style that flows seamlessly between structure and spontaneity. Drawing from hip-hop\, minimalism\, modern jazz and contemporary classical music\, simple and recurring motifs interspersed with tight-knit interplay and textural dynamism characterise their performance style. \n“Like many fans of improvised music in Australia\, I have keenly followed Tom Avgenicos’ career as he continues to grow into one of the country’s most restless and pre-eminent creative voices. Programming the Sydney debut of his new large ensemble work Ghosts Between Streams II\, which premiered to acclaim at Newcastle’s New Annual Festival\, was a no brainer for me. Expect to be blown away by not only his technical virtuosity\, but also his mature sense of subtlety and the scope of his artistic vision. I can’t wait to see this multimedia show come together\, and the walls of the Oxford Art Factory painted with this story\, through both music and image. This night will also feature the presentation of new commissioned works by this year’s recipient of the Judy Bailey Emerging Composers Award in Sabine Tapia\, celebrating the legacy of the great composer\, improviser and teacher Judy Bailey as well as Sabine’s  significant contributions to the rich creative landscape of Sydney. We are ecstatic to be able to afford this opportunity to Sabine and to play some small part in preserving Judy Bailey’s profound artistic legacy.” – Novak Manojlovic
URL:https://sima.org.au/event/jazznow-2026-ep-4-ghosts-between-streams-ii/
LOCATION:Oxford Art Factory\, 3/46 Oxford St\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Jazz:NOW
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