In 2011, Simon completed a PhD at the University of Sydney. In 2005 Simon created Kimnara Records, an independent record label presenting new music by Australian improvisers. Since returning home in 1990 he has performed and conducted workshops throughout Australia, Europe, Asia and the USA with a wide range of artists. Summary Biography Simon studied in Australia with John Collins, and in New York with John Riley, Keith Copeland, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Kim Plainfield and Mike Clarke. Awards and Honors 2017 Australia Council grant for recording new work 2013 Campbelltown Arts Centre artist in residence 2011 Australia Council For the Arts Fellowship (2 years) 2011 Australia Council support for performances at The Lincoln Center, New York 2009 Korea Foundation Postgraduate Fellowship (2 years) 2000 AsiaLink Residency (Melbourne University, Australia/Korea Foundation) to create collaborative works with Korean musicians 2000 Australia Council grant for study in the USA 1999 Australia Korea Foundation grant to create the collaborative work 'Black Rain/Red Earth. Publications 2015 Korea and the Drumset: Scattering Rhythms, Ashgate, Surrey, UK.
