Policy Statement

This event is being organised by a local committee of musicians and jazz fans.

Our aim is to promote jazz on the Isle of Wight. Members of the committee will not receive any financial reward. Inspected accounts will be made available on request.

The committee will cover the cost of the main venues and headline acts. This will be funded by sponsorship, ticket sales and other fund-raising activities.

Any subsequent profits will go towards funding future events.

We will encourage other performances during the period. However, we will not act as agents. It will be the responsibility of the performers and venues to negotiate between themselves.

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Terms and Conditions

Newport Jazz Weekend regrets that all venues, timings, and line-ups may be subject to change and/or cancellation. Any change or cancellation will be announced at the venue, on our website and social media, and, sadly, perhaps without compensation.
It is the ticket holder's responsibility to check that the Jazz Weekend or any particular part of it has not been partially or wholly cancelled or rescheduled. If this happens we will tell you as soon as reasonably practicable on our website and social media and/or at the venues.
Newport Jazz Weekend cannot refund money or exchange tickets, except in the case of a cancelled performance.
Newport Jazz Weekend regrets that any tickets unclaimed or seats not taken within 30 minutes of the scheduled start of the performance may be released and re-sold.
In the case of fully sold-out concerts, returns will be offered for re-sale on the day at the venue from the time of the scheduled start of the concert and for the next 30 minutes. The box office will then close.
Under no circumstances are Newport Jazz Weekend tickets to be offered for resale above their face value.
Right of Admission reserved - Newport Jazz Weekend reserves the right to refuse admission or eject a ticket holder.
No animals (except guide/assistance dogs) are permitted into any Newport Jazz Weekend venue.
Neither Newport Jazz Weekend nor the venue shall have any further liability beyond the face value of the ticket purchased plus the relevant Administration Fee.
Photographic, video or audio reproduction of artists is prohibited without prior written permission from Newport Jazz Weekend.
Ticket holders give their express consent to the use of the actual or simulated likeness in connection with the production, exhibition, advertising and/or exploitation of any photos, film, video and/or audio recording of this event and/or any element in any/all media throughout the world.
These Terms and Conditions are subject to change from time to time without notice and at our sole discretion.

Special Needs

If you have special needs, including access, or want to be accompanied by your assistance animal, please contact the venue directly (details on our web site). Some venues have limited resources, so please give them a chance to help you by contacting them well in advance.

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Photographer's Choice

There are literally hundreds of photographs on our gallery pages, but on this page we have invited our "house" photographers (Walter Haberl, Bob White and Ian Mitchell LRPS) to choose their personal favourites.

Ian Mitchell LRPS

I have been photographing the Newport Jazz Weekend since 2013 and have, literally, thousands of images gathered over the years. This is a small selection of favourites from over the years and I could easily include double, or even triple, this number in this feature.

Gary Plumley and Jim Mullen - 2013

One of my earliest pictures, from 2013, featuring local boy Gary Plumley (sax) and Jim Mullen (guitar). I was stood by the side of the stage at the Apollo Theatre and saw the possibility of framing Jim in Gary’s sax. It was then a matter of waiting for the composition to come together. Often imitated, never bettered!
Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200mm @ 200mm, F6.3, 1/80, ISO 1600.

Dave Green - 2015

This dates from 2015 by which time my main camera was now a Fuji X Pro-1. Chosen because of it’s lightness and compactness. Dave was performing as part of a duo in Quay Arts with Gareth Williams on piano but the back line members, although an integral part of any performance, are often overlooked. Musicians need space so by creating space in the image it shows that the part is essential to the whole.
Fuji X Pro-1, Lens @50mm, F6.4, 1/60, ISO 6400.

Aydenne Simone (& Jon Thorne) - 2015

Also from 2015 This is Aydenne Simone singing Ella with the Keith Ingham Trio. Low light and skin tones provided a challenge so that Aydenne did not get lost against the black backdrop. The best vantage point was on the auditorium stairs where I could fill the frame, with some differential focusing, to include a slightly out of focus, but recognisable, Jon Thorne on bass.
Fuji X Pro-1, Lens @50mm, F6.4, 1/60, ISO 6400.

Robert Fowler - 2016

This is from 2016 and Robert Fowler’s “Tribute to Gerry Mulligan” at the Apollo Theatre. Gerry was a great baritone player and by getting low down and close I was able to isolate Robert and also emphasise the baritone sax.
Fuji X Pro-1, Lens @95mm, F5, 1/125, ISO 6400.

Liz Fletcher & Alan Barnes 2017

This is from 2017 and I first became aware of Liz when I lived in west London and she was a regular performer at the Ealing Jazz Festival. Since then she has collaborated with Alan Barnes on a couple of superb cds so I was really pleased when Jim booked them both for 2017 at Quay Arts. It was a matter of knowing I would get a glance in my direction together with a smile and being ready to get the shot.
Fuji X Pro-1, Lens @55mm, F6.4, 1/60, ISO 6400.

Derek Nash & Gary Plumley 2017

Gary Plumley again but here appearing with an ensemble known as the Alley Cats at Quay Arts with his Sax Appeal leader Derek Nash as guest. Derek is not known for standing still so it is a matter of watching to see what he is doing and then anticipating. Here I was backstage and Gary (on the right) was rim lit and fairly static so I could pre-focus on Gary and wait until Derek (on the left) moved into the same plane of focus. This is straight out of camera with no manipulation!
Fuji X Pro-1, Lens @104.9mm, F6.4, 1/125, ISO 6400.

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Walter Haberl

Starting with Zoe Rahman - Quay Arts - 2nd June 2012

I particularly like Zoe’s concentration, sincerity in her performance and striking looks.
Camera: X-Pro1, Lens 55-200, ISO 6400, Focal L 200mm

NJW favourite Alan Barnes, here performing with Dave Newton at the Quay Arts Café. 4th June 2017

I like the fact that Alan (as usual) has just cracked a joke with the audience before assuming his professional performance
Camera: X-Pro1, Lens 55-200, ISO 2500, Focal L 200mm

Derek Nash Quintet featuring Geoff Gascoyne (bass) & Seb de Krom (drums) Apollo Theatre - 3rd June 2017

Derek Nash, Geoff Gascoyne and Seb de Krom

I find Derek’s amazing contortions and expressions during his performances irresistible to photograph.
Camera: X-Pro1, Lens 55-200, ISO 1600, Focal L 86mm

Liane Carroll Trio with Roger Carey (bass) Apollo Theatre - 4th June 2017

I found the exuberance of Carroll charming and here she even amazed her husband, great performer
Camera: XE1, Lens 55, ISO 800, Focal L 55mm

NYJO trumpet section rehearsals Medina Theatre - 4th June 2017

This rehearsal of the trumpet section I found particularly extraordinary due to the commitment and complete conviction of the musicians in their ability
Camera:X-Pro1,Lens 55-200, ISO 6400, Focal L 200mm

Nick Page "Isle of Wight Suite" Apollo Theatre - 1st June 2007

I think Nick is the ultimate performer, relaxed, sincere and easy to photograph
Camera X-Pro1, Lens 55-200, ISO 5000, Focal L 200mm

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Bob White

Greg Foat at Newport Minster, 2nd June 2017

Fellowship of Groove at Quay Arts, 2nd June

Alan Barnes and Dave Newton at Quay Arts, 4th June

Nate Najar Trio at Newport Methodist Church, 2nd June

Derek Nash playing with The Alleycats at Quay Arts, 3rd June

Sandy Suchodolski Trio at Quay Arts, 4th June

Nikki Iles and Stan Sulzmann at Newport Methodist Church, 3rd June