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20/10/2026

A wonderful two evenings featuring and , who performed at .sydney and The Concourse Chatswood over the weekend.

Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Joey Alexander has been captivating audiences worldwide since bursting onto the international jazz scene as a teenager. Born in Bali, Indonesia, he has released seven acclaimed albums, earned three Grammy Award nominations and performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall and the Grammy Awards to the White House. Now, at just 22, Alexander stands as one of contemporary jazz’s most exciting and distinctive voices.

“Joey Alexander is not someone or something you can even explain. We’ve never had anyone like him in this music. I wasn’t anywhere near his sophistication at his age, nor has anyone I know ever been.” - Wynton Marsalis

Joey performed alongside Zodiac, who are emerging from Sydney’s vibrant jazz scene, as an instrumental four-piece who create richly expressive music shaped by their shared Asian-Australian heritage. Blending jazz with diverse influences spanning gospel, rock, film scores and improvised music, their playful and deeply sentimental sound has earned them recognition as one of Australia’s most exciting young ensembles. Following their acclaimed albums The Wild Wild East and From, Zodiac bring their distinctive cinematic sound and adventurous musicianship to the stage.

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20/10/2026

The Dee Dee Bridgewater and Helen Sung performance at State Theatre on Thursday 22nd October has been cancelled. Dee Dee has a health concern and has postponed her Australian tour. Refunds are available via the venue and ticketholders will be contacted directly.

Our new Festival Opening Night show will be the fabulous Tomeka Reid Quartet featuring Mary Halvorson at ACO Neilson Theatre on Friday 23rd October. https://sima.org.au/event/tomeka-reid-quartet/

Michelle Nicolle, who was due to support Dee Dee, will now be performing at our Closing Night show in support of Resonance at the Paddington Uniting Church on Saturday 31st October. https://sima.org.au/event/resonance/

15/10/2026

Be a part of this special presentation supported by the Nelson Meers Foundation featuring the stars of the Tomeka Reid Quartet, celebrating string instruments in jazz and improvised music, and exploring boundary-pushing, improvisational string playing.

🎶 FREE Workshop: 11:00am-12:15pm

Tomeka Reid | cello
Mary Halvorson | guitar
Jason Roebke | double bass
Tomas Fujiwara | drums

The first session is a 75 minute Workshop featuring the quartet in a special short performance followed by a Q&A covering areas of improvisation, composition, technique and presentation.

Masterclass Series: 12:45pm-15:00pm $75

The second session is 3 x 45 minute up-close Masterclasses, each focusing on different instruments and players in the ensemble.

12:45-13:30 – Tomeka Reid, improvisation for Strings

13:30-14:15 – Mary Halvorson, improvisation for Guitar

14:15-15:00 – Jason Roebke and Tomas Fujiwara, improvisation for Rhythm Section

* A low/no-allergy lunch is provided for attendees of both the Workshop & Masterclass series.

* Attendance of Masterclass Series includes FREE ENTRY to the Tomeka Reid Quartet performance for Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival at ACO Neilson Theatre on Friday 23 October.

For ticket information, visit our Instagram Bio Linktree

14/10/2026

Making their Sydney debut, Seoul-based contemporary jazz collective DEEP MIND brings a bold, immersive sound shaped by deep grooves, layered textures and spontaneous interplay. Blending jazz with electronic music, alternative R&B and experimental influences, the five-piece creates music that defies easy categorisation.

Alongside DEEPMIND, Freyja Garbett’s “Music From the Waves” is a multi-movement suite combining electro-acoustic sonic palettes to encapsulate and audiate the synthesis between Freyja two great loves; music and surfing. The line-up features legendary Australian saxophonist, Sandy Evans, as well as one of Sydney’s finest rhythm sections with Max Alduca on double bass and Miles Thomas on drums.

You don't want to miss it!

October 20, 2026
7:00pm - 10:00pm
21 Shepherd

ticket information in our bio, or visit sima.org.au

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13/10/2026

Making their Sydney debut, Seoul-based contemporary jazz collective DEEP MIND () brings a bold, immersive sound shaped by deep grooves, layered textures and spontaneous interplay. Blending jazz with electronic music, alternative R&B and experimental influences, the five-piece creates music that defies easy categorisation.

Led by Jaeshin Park, the band benefits from his wide-ranging experience performing with internationally recognized artists such as RM of BTS, So!yoon, and Paul Kim. He has also appeared as part of house bands for major music programs including The Voice, and King of Mask Singer, extending his reach to global audiences.

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Freyja Garbett’s “Music From the Waves" is a multi-movement suite combining electro-acoustic sonic palettes to encapsulate and audiate the synthesis between Freyja's two great loves: music and surfing. The line-up features legendary Australian saxophonist Sandy Evans, as well as one of Sydney’s finest rhythm sections with Max Alduca on double bass and Miles Thomas on drums.

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October 20, 2026
7:00pm - 10:00pm
21 Shepherd

Tickets on sale at sima.org.au , or visit our instagram link tree.

See you there!

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12/10/2026

is an Australian jazz icon who co-leads the group Resonance, who will be closing this year's Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival.

Sandy is the subject of the painting shown above by the local artist (Frankie Morgan). The piece was entered into the Portia Geach People’s Choice 2026 award, and voting is still open. If you would like to vote, you can head to the .H. Ervin Gallery 🎨(Shervin Gallery) website under the award title and cast your vote!

Resonance are four of Australia’s leading improvisers who turn the lived experience of women in music into a suite of rare intimacy and force. If you'd like to see Resonance play at SIWJF, you can head to , or visit our Linktree for a direct link. They will be playing on October 31st, from 7:00pm - 11:00pm at Paddington Uniting Church.

08/10/2026

Making their Sydney debut, Seoul-based contemporary jazz collective DEEP MIND brings a bold, immersive sound shaped by deep grooves, layered textures and spontaneous interplay.

Joining DEEP MIND is Freyja Garbett, who is an Australian pianist, composer and producer whose music blends modern jazz, cinematic composition and electronic textures.

October 20, 2026
7:00pm - 10:00pm
21 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Get your tickets on sima.org.au

08/10/2026

that’s a wrap for Jazz Sessions in The Rocks 2026! A big thank you to everyone who came along to a show and a massive thanks to all the amazing artists who performed! This series will be back again in 2027 so we hope to see you again.

NSW Government The Rocks

07/10/2026

The Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary!

Catch Belle Chen + Underwards on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm @ 21 Shepherd St, Marrickville.

For ticket information, visit sima.org.au

04/10/2026

The Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary!

The Kris Davis Trio + Soojin Suh Coloris Trio will be performing on Saturday, October 24th, from 7:00pm - 11:00pm at St Stephens Uniting Church.

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