NIMA - Newcastle Improvised Music Association

21/01/2025

It’s almost Jazz Jam Thursday again!! We’re starting 2025 in a similar fashion to the way we farewelled 2024 -HUGE!!
This week’s host & his band will be right behind anyone who’s wants to get up and jam. 8pm - 11pm. Get in early if you want a seat as the jam fills up quickly! $10 entry or FREE if you’re jamming!!

15/01/2025

NIMA is BACK & we’re opening up 2025 with local band Zenith PopFunk this Tuesday, 21st of January!
Zenith PopFunk are a fun-loving group of Newcastle musicians creating their own funk arrangements of modern pop songs. Using brass to bring fresh new groove to songs you’ll recognise as well as some sneaky originals, Zenith re-imagine pop music through the lens of funk. The Zenith collective includes talented Newcastle Conservatorium graduates and creative types who love to entertain!

Alice Palmer - Vocals
Chad Penfold - Guitar
Alex Brollo - Bass
Tyson Hilder - Dums
Oliver Doyle - Trumpet
Naomi Blanch - Saxophone

Tickets: https://www.nima.org.au/event-details/zenith-pop-funk

20/12/2024

Well that’s a wrap for 2024 folks! It’s been an amazing year of great music and fun times. Tuesday nights have continued to showcase a diverse array of phenomenal touring and local bands, and our Thursday night Jazz Jams have exploded in popularity resulting in the discovery of a whole heap of new, young talent. We’re going to take a few weeks off but will be back around mid January 2025. Keep an eye on our socials for our upcoming acts and dates.
Thanks so much to Lukas & his amazing staff at the Grand Hotel, Katie & the NIMA committee & volunteers, our talented performers and lastly to you, our audience. Please have a safe and Merry Christmas/New Year break. See you in 2025!!!

18/12/2024

It’s the last Thursday Night Jazz Jam of the year so get along & help us send off 2024 in style!
Our final hit out will be hosted by Tom Avgenicos and he’ll be joined by Daryl Aberhart, Andrew Wallace & Tyson Hilder. The fun starts at 8pm, get in early to grab a seat - first in, best dressed!! $10 or FREE FOR JAMMERS!

14/12/2024

This Tuesday night at NIMA; Come get amongst the funk with

Get your brass injected New Orleans second line funk fix from one of Newcastle’s hottest bands.

Dave Thompson - Trumpet/Vocals
Paul Isaacs - Tenor Sax/Vocals
Jeremy Borthwick - Trombone
Graeme Reynolds -Trumpet Leigh Sherringharn - Sousaphone
James Wyatt - Guitar/Vocals
David Tracey - Drums/Vocals

Tickets: https://www.nima.org.au/event-details/nima-christmas-bash

10/12/2024

The Melaleuca orchestra laying down some sweet standards.

03/12/2024

We’re so excited to have Steph Russell at the wheel of this Thursday night’s Jazz Jam. Another musician raised in Newcastle that’s killing it on the National stage and here’s a chance to jam with her! will be joined by and .
You can also check out the amazing food/drinks menu at that perfectly compliments the entertainment. The show is 8pm to 11pm. $10 entry or FREE for JAMMERS!

03/12/2024

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/nima-newcastle/episodes/13--The-Nightfly-with-Steve-Gaul---Nic-Cecire-December-2024-e2rqc8h

Join Steve this month for a chat with Nic Cecire before he graces the NIMA stage with the The Melaleuca Jazz Orchestra on the 10th December2024

30/11/2024

SOLD OUT! SORRY PEEPS :)

This Tuesday, NIMA is thrilled to be hosting FARIN’S FUSION QUARTET. Grab your ticket and join us for an unforgettable night of musical exploration, led by local artist Farin Siddique, whose vocal prowess and storytelling through song captivates audiences.
Farin Siddique - Voice
Heather Price - Bass
Terence Koo - Piano
Ben Barnes - Drums

Tickets: https://www.nima.org.au/event-details/fauna-alex-raupach-1

27/11/2024

Thursday night Jazz Jam is almost upon us again. This week’s host will be on hand to keep the night as fun and swinging as it always is!
The show starts at 8pm though the room fills up quickly, so get in early. $10 entry or FREE FOR JAMMERS!!

22/11/2024

This Tuesday night at NIMA: Fauna & Flora.
Raupach’s compositions form the backdrop for a flourishing musical dreamscape that will invite you back to the garden.
Alex Raupach - Trumpet (ACT)
Wilbur Whitta - Piano (SYD)
Jonathan Zwartz - Bass (SYD)
Jack Rosenzweig - Drums (SYD)
Plus special guest artist Flora Carbo - Alto Saxophone (MEL)

Tickets: https://www.nima.org.au/event-details/fauna

20/11/2024

Thursday night jazz jam is almost upon us! Come join the Adam Ferrier house band on stage at the for one of the best nights out in Newcastle.
$10 or free for jammers. 8pm to 11pm. We’ll see you there!!

18/11/2024

Tuesday the 19th of November at NIMA: Adam Miller Trio.
Often compared to Charlie Hunter, Tuck Andress, Julian Lage and Tommy Emmanuel... The jazz harmony is there, but worked seamlessly into pieces that could almost be considered closer to instrumental pop.” - Jazz Guitar Today.
Adam Miller - Guitar
Jono Burgess - Bass
James Edge - Drums

14/11/2024

https://www.nima.org.au/upcoming-events

Tomorrow night!! Newcastle Conservatorium. Harold Lobb Concert Hall. Don't miss out on this amazing world music experience.

This ‘dynamic’ 13-piece ensemble, sits between the Eastern European Gypsy brass band and jazz big band traditions... a “killer line-up” of Australian jazz and world music royalty.

12/11/2024

Born here, bred here and now back here to host this week’s Thursday night Jam. People of Newcastle, we give you .trombone.
Get down to the to catch James, his band and a whole host of Jammers weaving their magic from 8pm this Thursday night.
$10 entry of FREE FOR JAMMERS!!

09/11/2024

This Tuesday night at NIMA: AustraLYSIS.

The creative ensemble austraLYSIS (formed 1989) incorporates LYSIS, the former European contemporary music group, which commenced in 1970 in the UK. Both were founded by Roger Dean (double bass, keyboard, composer, computer interaction) and Hazel Smith (violin, text-creator). LYSIS was co-founded with John Wallace (trumpets, composer, who was co-director for the initial period), Ashley Brown (percussion), and Colin Lawson (clarinets). austraLYSIS has premiered, commissioned and/or created more than 150 musical compositions and new media works. It has appeared in most parts of the world (in more than 30 countries), including Europe, Asia, North America, and Australasia. It has made more than fifty commercial sound recordings, intermedia CD-Roms and works for radio, installations, and the web. Its broadcasts have been heard all over the world.
Roger Dean - Leader, Piano, Computer Sandy Evans - Saxophones
Phil Slater - Trumpet
Greg White - Computer, Virtual Instruments
Tickets: https://www.nima.org.au/event-details/australysis

06/11/2024

Get along to this Thursday nights Jazz Jam at for a great night. We’ve got a killer house band lined up for this week for you to jam with OR kick back and listen too. 8pm start.
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