Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

🎵 What an incredible start to the Newcastle Music Festival!

This year's program has delivered some outstanding performances already, with many more still to come. Check out the upcoming performances here: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/calendar/

🎷 That's a wrap on the 2026 Jacob Neale Jazz Awards! 🎷

Congratulations to our prize winners:
🏆 Winner ($5,000) – Justin Yeo
🥈 Runner-Up ($2,000) – Damon Poppleton
⭐ Regional Prize ($500) – Noah Lane

Thank you to all our finalists, judges, accompanists, and audience members for joining us for another brilliant showcase of young jazz talent.

We appreciate your support in making the 2026 Jacob Neale Jazz Awards such a memorable event.

📸 Keep an eye out for more photos coming soon!

📢📢🎶🎶Sunday's Arts Orchestra Concert "Echoes of the Globe" has sold out! Only ticket holders will be able to enter, so if you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket to allow others to register. Enjoy the show! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1988050723230?aff=oddtdtcreator 📢📢🎶🎶

Echoes of the Globe The University of Newcastle Arts Orchestra presents music from around the globe.

As our finalists prepare for tomorrow's show, here are a few key details to help you enjoy your evening at the 2026 Jacob Neale Jazz Awards.

🎷Tickets are available for purchase at the door (card only)
🎷 Bar opens at 6:00pm (card only)
🎷 Enjoy a pre-show piano performance in the foyer by Isaac Walker
🎷 Concert commences at 7:00pm
🎷 There will be two intermissions during the event

Find out more:
https://jacob-neale-jazz-awards.eventbrite.com.au

Introducing our 2026 Jacob Neale Jazz Awards finalists!

Congratulations and best of luck to:
🎷Justin Yeo
🎷Damon Poppleton
🎷 Samuel Leong
🎷 Noah Lane
🎷 Noah Mejia

You do not want to miss the performances of these incredible young jazz musicians happening this Saturday from 7pm ✨

https://jacob-neale-jazz-awards.eventbrite.com.au

NIMA - Newcastle Improvised Music Association Newcastle Jazz Club & Festival Adamstown Arts

Looking back at the 2025 Jacob Neale Jazz Awards📷🤩

The annual Jazz Awards Concert showcases the best and brightest up and coming jazz musicians. At this year's awards you'll get to see saxophone finalists perform and compete for major cash prizes!

This is a fantastic night of live, sophisticated music in honour of Jacob Neale and his outstanding contribution to jazz and improvised music🎶💫

Please show your support and get your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of jazz: https://jacob-neale-jazz-awards.eventbrite.com.au

NIMA - Newcastle Improvised Music Association Newcastle Jazz Club & FestivalAdamstown Arts