Jazz: NOW Summer is one of our premiere performance programs. Its objective is to highlight and support original Australian contemporary improvised music and provide opportunities for audiences to discover the very best of Australian Jazz.

Festival Team

Amy Curl – CEO & Executive Producer
Zoe Hauptmann – Artistic Director
Reuben White – Marketing Manager
Sue Spence – Development Officer
Nicola Sinclair – Production Manager
Chris Ruhle – Publicist
Monica Higgins – Festival branding

Festival Sponsors

SIMA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work, create, and present music.

The Jazz: NOW Summer program events will take place on Gadigal, Wangal, Dharug, Bidjigal, and Birrabirragal land.

We acknowledge all Elders past and present, and extend our respect to any First Nations people attending SIMA concerts.

SIMA is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to all audiences.

Please do not hesitate to contact SIMA or our participating venues to discuss your access requirements.

Click here to download a PDF text-only program

Click the below links to view online venue access Information

Bondi Pavilion

The Great Club – Wheelchair Accessible.

Johnston St Jazz – Unfortunately, this event is not wheelchair accessible due to the layout of the venue.   Set in a heritage-listed, former church in Annandale.

The Lansdowne is not an accessible venue.

Riverside Theatre