Composed of the superpowers that are N’fa Jones, Sensible J and Nui Moon, Cool Out Sun are an afro-funk powerhouse not to be missed. They’ll be joined by nine-strong afrobeat ensemble Ausecuma Beats. Led by their fearless bandleader and master djembe player, Boubacar Gaye, Ausecuma Beats are almost impossible to…

See out the Festival in the best possible way as internationally sought after bassist/improviser Sam Anning launches his highly anticipated album, ‘Oaatchapai’. Following on from Anning’s award-winning 2018 release ‘across a field as vast as one’, ‘Oaatchapai’ features an extraordinary ensemble and is intricately constructed, wild in interpretation, firmly rooted…

Trombonist, composer and leader of MIJF’s Take Note program Ellie Lamb premieres their ambitious commission, exploring themes of identity and the experience of living between genres and genders. Ellie’s suite draws on a range of musical styles including minimalism, folk and post-rock – all interwoven with lush orchestrations. Leading the…

Joe Chindamo scarcely needs an introduction. The Australian virtuoso pianist is a favourite among both jazz and classical music fans and is routinely described as one of the best jazz pianists in the world, earning broad acclaim and international praise as a composer for his concertos, chamber music and film…