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VOLUNTEERING 

The Nelson Jazz Festival is a not-for-profit event and we are looking for volunteers to assist with running the events over the three days. 

  • We are looking for 20 people at  Founders Heritage Park (3 Jan) and at Washbourne Gardens (5 Jan).

  • Volunteers will have two-hour shifts from 1:30 - 9:00pm (1:30 – 3:30, 3:30 – 5:30, 5:30 – 7:30, 7:30 – 9 pm). 

  • Volunteers are also welcome on Saturday 4th.

If you are keen to help with the festival, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Dru on the Festival team .. festival@nelsonjazzclub.com

Partnerships

For further information on partnership opportunities, please contact: Annie Henry, Head of Partnerships

Festival Registrations:

The Nelson Jazz Festival  is an open-call programme where artists and venues can register their jazz-inspired happenings to be part of the Festival. Contact event coordinator Jane with event queries.

NOTE: Registrations are now CLOSED - for the 30th Nelson Jazz Summer Festival for 2025.  

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