On 24 August, the Nelson Jazz Club was treated to an evening with the Adrienne Hindmarsh Trio at the Vic Mac’s Brew Bar. Not surprisingly, there was a good turn out of club members

by Mike Murphy.
One of the best recent turn-outs by Jazz Club members was treated to a
delightful evening by newcomer, Jessica Murphy, on piano and vocals,
Brett Holland on bass and Chris Pearson on drums. As a first gig after, I was
told, only a couple of rehearsals, the talent of all three members of this new
combination was [...]

Nelson | Tuesday, 19 August 2008
by MARTIN DE RUYTER/Nelson Mail

Old lady scrubs up for new life
One of the grandest ladies of Nelson’s pub scene re-opens tomorrow as the South Island’s first Macs Brew Bar. Sally Kidson talks to the new owners at the Victorian Rose.
Sophistication and style are not words that are usually chosen [...]

The Sunday night Grand Finale concert at the school of music was an appropriate way to wind up the highly successful 2008 Woollaston Nelson Jazzfest. “Nobody wanted to leave”, said the Jazzfest organiser , Rowena Richards-Orange. “The last 5 days have been truly special and Sunday night’s concert delivered another dose of fine music and [...]

The Boat House was jumping and pumping for the final concert of the Woollaston Nelson Jazzfest 2007. This event was sold out several days ago and promised to be a fitting conclusion to the festival. Just like the previous concerts, the Grand Finale concert held the audience spellbound, says the organiser Rowena Richards-Orange.
Jan Preston opened [...]

Rain did not deter more than 500 people from enjoying the second Jazz in the Park concert in Richmond yesterday. Nelson Jazz Club president Tony Bowater said Nelson secondary school bands Goove On and Funktron gave the event a well-received younger element.
The club’s own band, The Big Band, which had been rehearsing for the [...]