Eight O'Clock Sharp Christmas Party with the James Ryan Funktet

Name: Eight O'Clock Sharp Christmas Party with the James Ryan Funktet
Start: 2026-12-23T20:00:00+1100
End: 2026-12-23T22:00:00+1100
Location: Newtown Mission Church

Wed, 23 Dec, 8pm - 10pm AEDT

Newtown Mission Church

Newtown NSW, Australia

Eight O'Clock Sharp

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Two days before Christmas, we'll be chilling and funkin' with the James Ryan Funktet and Pat Powell, so gather your friends and join us for an evening of outstanding music featuring some of Sydney's finest musicians.

Award-winning saxophonist James Ryan joins forces with multi-ARIA Award-winning vocalist Pat Powell and an exceptional band for a night of original music inspired by funk, jazz, reggae, soul and ska.

Described as "possibly the most exciting tenor saxophonist in Australia since Mark Simmons" (The Weekend Australian), James Ryan is one of Australia's most respected performers and bandleaders. Together with Pat Powell, the James Ryan Funktet brings deep grooves, soulful vocals and a unique musical chemistry to the stage.

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Eight O'Clock Sharp is a no-profit volunteer-run jazz venue, presenting intimate acoustic improvised jazz every Wednesday in the Newtown Mission Church, opposite the Dendy on King St Newtown. Music starts at 8pm. Sharp.

$30 full price, $15 concession (except very occasional special gigs which could be more)

BYO food but NOT ALCOHOL. Tea, coffee, and water provided.

Public Transport

The Newtown Mission Church is a block up King St (towards Sydney uni) from Newtown Station. These buses will drop you on the doorstep (or across King St if you’re travelling north): 352, 370, 422, 423, 426, 428, 430. Pretty much opposite the Dendy.

Parking is hard. Best bet is at the back of the Dendy or Camperdown Park. Actual best bet is bus or train.