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Fairfield Park

Tickets $10 Adults

Children FREE

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Mike Garner is heavily involved in the New Zealand blues scene playing acoustic blues and his original songs. He performs solo, duo and bigger but for the 2010 festival, Mike brings his trio from Rotorua to Nelson for the first time.

Woollaston Estates Lawn

Bring a Picnic

Cellar Door Open

12-2.30pm

Blues Party

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Blues is not normally party music, but when you put together several world class blues performers in a fabulous venue, it has to be party time!

Woollaston Estates

Ticketed Concert

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8 pm

Our own Big Band experience with a repertoire focused around the great music written especially for a large ensemble.

Mike Garner is heavily involved in the New Zealand blues scene playing acoustic blues and his original songs. He performs solo, duo and bigger but for the 2010 festival, Mike brings his trio from Rotorua to Nelson for the first time.

The Mike Ferrar Trio play the music of John Scofield - one of the biggest names in jazz today. John’s instantly recognisable unique style has influenced an entire generation of guitar players.

Nelson Provincial Museum

1-3pm

Smooth and soulful. Engaging and intimate. Otis serve up their own twist on Jazz and Standards that’ll have you coming back for more.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

7-10pm

While Emma’s voice and style are utterly unique, her performances remain reminiscent of the classic jazz era when swing was at the top of the charts.

Woollaston Estates

Ticketed Concert

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8pm

This band has its own unique style and a refreshing approach to music that is vibrant and energetic, surprising and impressing audiences all over the country.

House of Ales

8-11pm

Black Sand Diva soars from slinky jazz grooves to rocked up roots, soul and stylish blues to create a unique sound organic to Auckland’s wild west coast.

Lambretta's Cafe & Bar

9-12pm

Zamba Flam’s music is festive, colourful and great for fun and celebration. It conjures up the hot passion of Latin dancing with festival flavours of Cuba.

Whimsical songs about rugby, coffee, iPods, weddings and household appliances delivered in a manic style that suggests Django Reinhardt may have once met Lonnie Donnegan.

1903 Site

11am-1pm

The Mike Ferrar Trio play the music of John Scofield - one of the biggest names in jazz today. John’s instantly recognisable unique style has influenced an entire generation of guitar players.

 Fashion Island

12-2pm

Black Sand Diva soars from slinky jazz grooves to rocked up roots, soul and stylish blues to create a unique sound organic to Auckland’s wild west coast.

 Woollaston Estates  Lawn

12-2.30pm

Experience Nelson’s most original jazz group. From straight ahead bop to down home groove infused material, Mister Nobody delivers!

Rachel and her band may be local, but their material is international and their appeal is universal. A simple formula that delivers uncomplicated pleasure.

This band has its own unique style and a refreshing approach to music that is vibrant and energetic, surprising and impressing audiences all over the country.

Smooth and soulful. Engaging and intimate. Otis serve up their own twist on Jazz and Standards that’ll have you coming back for more.

7-10pm

Whimsical songs about rugby, coffee, iPods, weddings and household appliances delivered in a manic style that suggests Django Reinhardt may have once met Lonnie Donnegan.

Wharfside Restaurant

8-11pm

A local group spiced with international flavour evident in their personnel, their repertoire and their experience.

Carol Storey and the Torch Songs band cook up an intoxicating soul-brew blending contemporary jazz with te reo and the flavours of world music.

 Nelson School of Music

Ticketed Concert

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8pm

If you’re looking for slow, cruisy, relaxing renditions of old blues classics then you’ve got the wrong band. These guys go from 0-100 mph in the first set!

 Lambretta's Cafe & Bar

9-12pm

Rachel & Soul Mates

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Rachel and her band may be local, but their material is international and their appeal is universal. A simple formula that delivers uncomplicated pleasure.

UK jazz duo Sax & Honey bring their stylish and sophisticated interpretation of popular jazz standards to Nelson for two shows only. Make sure you don’t miss out.

The Boathouse

12-2.30

Whimsical songs about rugby, coffee, iPods, weddings and household appliances delivered in a manic style that suggests Django Reinhardt may have once met Lonnie Donnegan.

A local group spiced with international flavour evident in their personnel, their repertoire and their experience.

Smugglers Pub & Cafe

4-7pm

Black Sand Diva soars from slinky jazz grooves to rocked up roots, soul and stylish blues to create a unique sound organic to Auckland’s wild west coast.

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

7-10pm

Incredible technical proficiency, breathtaking performances, and versatility has earned Australian Joe Robinson a reputation as one of the world’s finest young guitar players.

 Nelson School of Music

Ticketed Concert

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8pm

Their unique brand of modern swing, Latin soul, and sensual dark lounge grooves has made this 7 piece band a hit at festivals everywhere

Mike Garner is heavily involved in the New Zealand blues scene playing acoustic blues and his original songs. He performs solo, duo and bigger but for the 2010 festival, Mike brings his trio from Rotorua to Nelson for the first time.

Experience Nelson’s most original jazz group. From straight ahead bop to down home groove infused material, Mister Nobody delivers!

1903 Site

11am-1pm

Nelson School of Music

Tickets $10

UK jazz duo Sax & Honey bring their stylish and sophisticated interpretation of popular jazz standards to Nelson for two shows only. Make sure you don’t miss out.

Nelson Provincial Museum

1-3pm

Their unique brand of modern swing, Latin soul, and sensual dark lounge grooves has made this 7 piece band a hit at festivals everywhere

Zamba Flam’s music is festive, colourful and great for fun and celebration. It conjures up the hot passion of Latin dancing with festival flavours of Cuba.

A local group spiced with international flavour evident in their personnel, their repertoire and their experience.

The Playhouse

8-11pm

Mike Garner is heavily involved in the New Zealand blues scene playing acoustic blues and his original songs. He performs solo, duo and bigger but for the 2010 festival, Mike brings his trio from Rotorua to Nelson for the first time.

9-12pm

Whimsical songs about rugby, coffee, iPods, weddings and household appliances delivered in a manic style that suggests Django Reinhardt may have once met Lonnie Donnegan.

The Vic Mac's Brew Bar

9-12pm

Nelson School of Music

Tickets $10

1903 Site

11am-1pm

Whimsical songs about rugby, coffee, iPods, weddings and household appliances delivered in a manic style that suggests Django Reinhardt may have once met Lonnie Donnegan.

Fashion Island

12-2pm

Zamba Flam’s music is festive, colourful and great for fun and celebration. It conjures up the hot passion of Latin dancing with festival flavours of Cuba.

Smugglers Pub & Cafe

4-7pm

Their unique brand of modern swing, Latin soul, and sensual dark lounge grooves has made this 7 piece band a hit at festivals everywhere

7-10pm

It is with regret that The Winch Brothers concert has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

If you have purchased tickets, contact the organiser for a refund.

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Black Sand Diva soars from slinky jazz grooves to rocked up roots, soul and stylish blues to create a unique sound organic to Auckland’s wild west coast.

If you’re looking for slow, cruisy, relaxing renditions of old blues classics then you’ve got the wrong band. These guys go from 0-100 mph in the first set!

A local group spiced with international flavour evident in their personnel, their repertoire and their experience.