SIMA gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our donors.

Become a donor and help keep music live!

SIMA is proud to be a leader in providing programs to nurture future generations of jazz musicians and audiences.  We also ensure that key artists, at the peak of their musical creativity have opportunities to perform.

We operate a number of programs (detailed below).  If you would like more information about them, or the work that SIMA undertakes please do contact me

Best wishes and thanks for your support

Joanne Kee - admin(at)sima.org.au (Mondays and Wednesdays)

SIMA’s donor programs

General support for the core activities of the organisation including the presentation of musicians.

Artists in Transition program - supporting the professional and artistic development of artists who have received critical acclaim and are ready to forge the next stage of their careers. Launching in 2012 with artists Jackson Harrison, Jeremy Rose, Nick Garbett and Jo Fabro.

Young women in jazz workshops - A unique course aimed at young women who are interested in pursuing a professional career in jazz and improvised music. Partnership with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Touring program - in 2012 we relaunch our touring program.  Tours planned for 2012 include the Vampires, Sandy Evans and Bernie McGann.  Program in partnership with Sound Travellers and with the support of Arts NSW.

Artists commissioning program - SIMA has always supported the creation of new work.  In 2012 a donor has provided seed money for a new piece by Stu Hunter.  Opportunities exist to have music commissioned, perhaps by your favourite artist.

Cool for School -  An opportunity for high school students to experience live jazz performances and talk to the musicians.  Performances by some of Australia’s leading groups in a club atmosphere.

Commissioning - SIMA supports the composition of new works by musicians such as Mike Nock.  If you would like to commission a work by your favourite musician, please do contact us for more information.

donate today

• Silver up to $150
• Gold $250
• Platinum $500
• Visionary $1000+

Please send cheques to:
SIMA
PO Box 96
Glebe NSW 2037

Alternatively, please donate to this account:

SIMA Donation Account
BSB: 923-100
Account: 60412027
Please advise if you wish to be credited or remain anonymous.

Your donation is tax deductible

by becoming a donor you can play a vital part in sima’s ongoing activities & future projects

which enables contemporary musicians to maintain the highest musical standards and to continue performances, educational work, workshops and research.

Above all, it inspires us to find, explore and facilitate new musical opportunities for our musicians and to help support a music that extends and enriches our individual and common experience.

SIMA is on the Commonwealth Government’s Register of Cultural Organisations (ROCO).
Donations over $2 to SIMA are now tax deductible.

or become a donor member…

By adding a tax deductible donation to your annual membership, this entitles you to all the benefits of membership, plus the satisfaction of knowing that your donation directly supports the promotion and presentation of contemporary Australian jazz and improvised music.

SIMA was constituted in 1984 and is one of Australia’s leading contemporary jazz organizations.

Over the years, many musicians and bands such as Clarion Fracture Zone, Roger Frampton, Ten Part Invention, Bernie McGann, The catholics, Mike Nock, Sandy Evans, Aron Ottignon, James Muller, Bobby Gebert, Wanderlust, Matt MacMahon, Phil Slater, Aron Ottignon and in their early days The Necks, gained invaluable exposure because of SIMA, who facilitated the development of their original music and helped forge an Australian voice in contemporary jazz.