The 2024 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival (SIWJF) will feature over 60 global and local artists across seven Sydney venues this Spring, from October 24th to November 3rd. Now in its 13th year, SIMA has championed groundbreaking artistic innovation and diversity featuring the leading women in jazz.
In its new direction, the Festival is proud to bring jazz and blues back to Wangaratta, keeping the rich 34 year history alive.
“What I hope to bring out in jazz music as a songwriter, is still that element of storytelling and form — a good song with a hook, or a good song with a memorable melody, as opposed to a composed piece with lyrics.”
“We have to work on developing a sustainable and supportive model for a strong future. If we lose the gigs we lose the scene.”
“I’m not a rich man by any means, but the privilege of performing this music all around the world since my early 20s in something special and unique. I don’t take it lightly, I’m very grateful.”
“Don’t be fooled by what appears to be a conventional chordless quartet; this band sounds more like a deconstructed rock band in slow motion.”
“Translating Kundera’s prose to music involved capturing the emotional depth and contrasting themes of lightness and weight. The main challenge was creating compositions that embody the philosophical nuances of the text while maintaining a coherent and engaging musical narrative.”
Sounds Australia and the Australian Music Centre now host a dedicated Australian booth at jazzahead!, and coordinate a range of activities for Australian delegates who make their way to Bremen.
“All six concert halls and performances spaces of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will be on show, as audiences immerse themselves in a myriad of contemporary and traditional jazz styles. Come join us in celebrating jazz, one of humanity’s most vibrant and creative art forms,” says SCJF Artistic Director David Theak. “The festival is designed to be affordable and to showcase the best of jazz from Australia, Sydney and the World.”
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