Sandy Evans and Melbourne-based Adrian Sherriff have collaborated with Dr V. Suresh for many years in Guru Karaikudi Mani’s projects with the Australian Art Orchestra, touring throughout India, Europe and Australia. Miyama McQueen-Tokita is an internationally touring koto artist who performs traditional and experimental music.

The effortlessly joyous and soulful sounds of The catholics at Foundry616. Featuring an emerging new talent – the prodigiously gifted Lee Orszaczky on trombone. and 2 regular special guests: Nic Cecire (drums) and Adem Yilmaz (percussion)

Four decades on, the Mara! Band is still ‘ahead of the pack’ in driving the creation of uniquely Australian world/jazz music and showcasing it to audiences here and abroad.

Join them to celebrate this milestone along with guest artists Martenitsa Choir and featuring Mara & Llew’s latest creation, The Mara! Big Band.

A concert comprising three titanides of Jazz and Indian classical music. Organisers The Stage Foundation will donate a significant portion of ticket proceeds towards selected charities that supports people affected by Type 1 Diabetes.  Together, the trio will create a transcendent musical experience, weaving together intricate melodies and rhythms that defy categorisation and traverse cultural […]

Part of the Mara! Big Band NSW Regional Tour 2024 This ‘dynamic’ 13-piece ensemble, sits between the Eastern European Gypsy brass band and jazz big band traditions... a “killer line-up” of Australian jazz and world music royalty. Experience some incredible, original music by the Mara! Big Band focusing on the migrant experience in Australia and […]