The Anticlinal Fold

The Anticlinal Fold is a modern Jazz ensemble whose focus is on performing original compositions in a swinging and progressive style. The band first formed in 2019 for a series of weekly ‘Jazz on the Verandah’ fundraisers. After sell out shows across 2025, the band is now a regular featured act at the Northern Arts Hotel. 

The Anticlinal Fold was founded by composer and pianist Jem Challender, a past winner of the Australian Songwriters Competition. Jem studied improvisation at the AIM under George Golla and Dave McRae. 

The band works with several vocalists including Jo Huf — singer song writer and Brazilian music specialist.

Bendigo-based double bassist, Ben Gibbons is widely regarded as the finest double bassist in the region. In early 2023, Jem Challender and Ben Gibbons released the Challender and Gibbons EP. 

On drums is Arron Light, whose work with the band Husky has been shortlisted for an ARIA.

The Anticlinal Fold has become a distinctive voice in regional Victoria.