Sydney Improvised Music
Association
The Sydney Improvised Music Association Inc. (SIMA) is a non-profit, incorporated association with a management committee of ten, elected for a term of one year at the association’s Annual General Meeting.
Membership of SIMA is open to the public and any member of SIMA who is financial can stand for election to the committee.
SIMA receives support from the Australia Council and the NSW Ministry for the Arts.
Our mission
Sydney Improvised Music Association Inc (SIMA) is committed to facilitating the performance of contemporary jazz and improvised music. We aim to be recognised as the leading national contemporary jazz organisation, through our ability to program music of excellence for existing and new audiences, and our support of a vibrant jazz culture in Sydney and Australia.
SIMA’s objectives
Our key goals for 2009-2011 (as per our three year business plan) are to:
Support Australian musicians by continuing to provide well-publicised performance opportunities in first class facilities but with competitive fees.
Bring jazz performances to a wider audience.
Ensure that more people experience and value contemporary jazz and improvised music.
Widen the scope of activities we offer to enhance our audience development strategy.
Ensure SIMA’s ongoing sustainability.
Secure adequate staffing to sustain SIMA activities.