45 Supreme events over 6 days

The 2013 Woollaston Jazz and Blues Festival celebrates its 22nd birthday with a 6 day musical party! Music in parks, in bars on Nelson’s city streets and events right across the Tasman region to Golden Bay. Over 45 events equals a summer feast of jazz and blues in one of the most beautiful locations on the planet!

The festival kicks off with the Classic Hits Jazz & Blues in Fairfield Park Concert on Tuesday 1 January, featuring: Catherine Wells Quartet from Christchurch, MINT, Jasper, and One Vibe playing a mix of contemporary jazz, funk and roots reggae jazz.

Look out for the Woollaston Estates Gala Concert on Thursday 3 January featuring Jennine Bailey and her stellar band with a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.

Not to be missed will be the two concerts at The Boathouse -

Blues at the Boathouse on Thursday 3 January featuring Darren Watson & Guests

Charlotte Jane and JazzLab from Australiaplaying the music of Freddy Hubbard on Friday 4 January.

No matter what music you are into there is something in the programme for everyone ... click those fingers and get into the groove.

Liam Ryan

Festival Director