The Veterans Film Festival (VFF) will be held in Sydney for the first-time in November, after the move from Canberra, with the 7th iteration of the event screening more than 20 new and retrospective films plus the prestigious Red Poppy Awards that come with cash prizes and an engaging program of art, master classes and […]
Written by Jake Stone Aunty Marlene Cummins tells her unique and powerful story in song for ‘Marloo’s Blues’, a key feature of SIMA’s Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival. ‘In the immortal words of my favourite blues singer, Savannah Doolan from Woorabinda Mission in Queensland – “I sing for my people.” Marlene Cummins is a legend […]
Written by Jake Stone Grammy-nominated Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana and her Quartet will open SIMA’s 2022 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival on October 27th at the Seymour Centre. Melissa Aldana is a New York-based, third-generation saxophonist from Santiago, Chile whose father Marcos and grandfather Enrique ‘Kiko’ Aldana were both masters of the instrument. Aldana’s evocative […]
Stunning new songs played by superb musicians! Close To Forever celebrate the launch of their striking debut album ‘Hearts and Desire’ with a special launch show at The Great Club on Sunday 16 October. The album, funded by the generous support of their fans through a Pozible campaign, has been one big massive journey from […]
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Friends, Franco-files and followers, Dahlia Dior presents Edith Piaf and Friends “There’s nothing quite as inspiring as French song when it’s done right. Dahlia Dior does it just right and doesn’t restrict herself to Piaf, but ranges over the best work by the likes of Aznavour, Trenet, Brel and more…” The Drum Media “Let me share […]
Written by Jake Stone For over thirty years SIMA has staged fresh, exciting jazz concerts throughout NSW, but its influence extends beyond the shows to the community of players populating its stages. More than just a non-profit arts organisation, SIMA has become a vibrant cultural hub, moving with the shifting cast and evolving style of […]
Australian Design Centre announces the program for the Sydney Craft Week Festival 2022 which runs from Friday 7 – Sunday 16 October. The festival program includes 180+ events: 80+ workshops and 38+ exhibitions across 45 suburbs. Sydney Craft Week is the first and only festival in Sydney dedicated to making by hand. The sixth annual Sydney Craft Week Festival focusses on the climate and sustainable […]
Multicultural Lineup Celebrates Women In Jazz Musicians from around the globe will gather in Sydney for SIMA’s annual celebration of women in jazz. Now in its 11th year, the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival continues to showcase some of the most talented, inspiring and creative musicians from home and abroad. Headlining the 2022 festival is […]
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The Conservatorium Open Academy’s Spring Short Course Program If you have a yearning for music and learning OPEN ACADEMY’S short course program for adults is open for enrolment. Classes are held at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a handful of classes online. Conservatorium Open Academy offers a range of singing, instrumental, music technology, writing […]
Indigenous Artist Kabushka Ngemba brings arts & culture workshops to Sydney’s East Kabushka Ngemba brings her Dot Art Circle Workshops to the Eastern Suburbs. Learn all about the meaning of indigenous art, the stories behind each component and compose your own work of art by the end of the session. Kabushka is a highly entertaining, […]
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Finalists compete in three-way playoff for $21,000 award Sydney trumpeter, composer and innovator Tom Avgenicos was awarded the 2022 Freedman Jazz Fellowship in an exciting final playoff at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday 3 September. The sold-out crowd enjoyed the return to the Studio, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The three finalists […]
Far-fetched coincidences and chaotic hilarity Shipwrecked and separated 33 years earlier, two sets of long-lost twins miraculously find themselves in the same city on the same day. What could possibly go wrong? The Comedy of Errors is a hilarious romp of swapped identities, misguided love, mistaken imprisonment, and chaotic mishaps, leading to an unbelievably […]