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New Artistic Director for Sydney’s Seymour Centre

Western Sydney arts advocate Joanne Kee to take the reins of the University of Sydney's performing arts hub.

October 17, 2025
Jazz, News
news

Four finalists named for 2025 Freedman Jazz Fellowship

Wilbur Whitta, Holli Scott, Niran Dasika and Sam Gill to vie for one of the richest prizes in Australian jazz.

October 16, 2025
Jazz
features

“You never know where the music will take you”

From surfing data to supporting Hiromi, Freyja Garbett is carving out a bold new path – and helping others do the same.

September 25, 2025
Jazz
features

Hiromi: Classical virtuoso, jazz visionary

Blending classical chops with jazz freedom, Hiromi is about to bring her electrifying improvisations to Australian stages.

September 10, 2025
Festivals, Jazz
news

Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival announces 2025 program

Samara Joy, Hiromi, Melanie Charles and Claudia Doffinger are this year's international headliners for the female-focused festival.

September 2, 2025
Chamber, Jazz
Live Review

Review: Jazz:NOW – Wood & Wire (SIMA)

A classic with a twist paired with a wonderful sonic storm – Jazz:NOW exhibits the diversity of contemporary jazz and improvised music.

April 24, 2025
News, Theatre
news

Tim Jones to leave Seymour Centre

Tim Jones calls time on a 16-year tenure. "I’m so proud of what we have been able to achieve over this time.”

February 11, 2025
Instrumental, News
news

Music Australia channels $2 million to contemporary music industry

Seventeen organisations receive funds to "strengthen core operations and professional skills development" in the contemporary music sector.

January 14, 2025
Jazz
Live Review

Review: Festival Opening Night with Gian Slater (Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, SIMA)

A glimmer of Gian Slater's new album and a world premiere commission for the maiden performance of one of Sydney's biggest jazz festivals.

October 25, 2024
Chamber, Jazz
news

2023 Sydney International Womens’ Jazz Festival lineup announced

A Grammy Award-winning headliner tops the bill for the 12th year of celebration of the rich and diverse contribution of women to jazz.

August 17, 2023
Audiovisual, Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral
news

Winners of the 2023 Art Music Awards announced

Omega Ensemble, Dr Lou Bennett and Paul Dean among those recognised for outstanding achievements in the field of Australian music.

August 15, 2023
Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral, Theatre
news

2022-23 Arts and Cultural Funding Program recipients announced

95 recipients have received a combined amount of $6 million from Create NSW, with an emphasis on the regional expansion and development of the arts.

February 20, 2023
Jazz
Live Review

Review: Dundun Firestick (Brenda Gifford, SIMA)

SIMA's Dundun Firestick lacked thematic cohesion but was made wholly satisfying by talented musicians exploring diverse but equally important themes.

February 13, 2023

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