The Festival in 2025…
“Midhurst Jazz, Blues & Food Festival A ‘massive triumph!”.
Reframing Midhurst. Bringing World Class jazz and blues to this historic town!
All the artists in this video performed at the 2025 Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival!
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“Huge success! Packed all weekend! The best thing that’s happened to Midhurst for a long time!” ~ Kemal Ergun, owner, Kemaelli’s Café & Restaurant “What a fantastic weekend! Thank you for making this such a special and memorable event!” ~ Chris Steibelt, audience “We had a really great time. Midhurst is suddenly on the blues map!” ~ Blues star Errol Linton. “The feedback was incredible!” ~ Malisa-Jo Haywood, Deputy Town Clerk, Midhurst Town Council “The most wonderful weekend. The music was sublime. I can't explain how good it was!” ~ Matt Gooda, Mortimers Prestige, sponsor “Massive congratulations! What you have just delivered is incredible!” ~ Jim Kirke, audience “Congratulations Adam, what a huge achievement!“ ~ Chaz Collett, performer “A frankly stellar festival. Truly remarkable. Everything tied hand in hand incredibly well.” ~ Chris Barwise, music sound and lighting engineer “A superb event! Thanks for creating an amazing event!” ~ Colin Bland, audience “….excellent inaugural festival.” ~ Stuart Jarrold, audience “Huge congratulations a great festival!” ~ Nick O’Donnell, audience “Thank you for what you’ve done for the town…and the joy you have given people!” ~ Pete Watkinson, Midhurst resident. “Amazing vision. So many people telling us how fantastic it had been!” ~ Pam Frost, volunteer and audience “Everyone we met was blown away! CONGRATULATIONS on a huge success.” ~ Claire Smart, audience “You’ve created something magnificent.” ~ Edgar Feldmanis, audienceThose eight months in 2025 involved a lot of hard work, trial and error, and a very steep learning curve. We didn’t get it all right all the time, but I believe we’re in great shape for 2026. It certainly wouldn’t have happened without the goodwill of so many people. I especially wish to thank the people listed below for their tremendous encouragement and support:
To a very special team…
- Neil Sore Planning and Operations
- Vince Dunn Musical Director
- Christopher Barwise Sound & Lighting
- Louise Page & Hannah Woollven Social Media
- Natasha Moody Volunteering Co-ordinator
- Kris Neglia Design
- Michelle Food, Beverage, Hospitality
- Santiago Polo Executive Chef
- David and the PIC PR team Press and Marketing
- Laura and Milos
- And all our wonderful Volunteers!
And, of course, my thanks go to…
- All the artists who performed at this year’s festival!
- And the good people of Midhurst!
I am so grateful to these unstinting and hugely enthusiastic supporters:
- Francis Hobbs
- The team at Midhurst Town Council
- Geoff Allnut
- Darren at Kerry Type
- Nicola Jones
- Jan Harvey
- Matt Gooda
- Rupert and the team at V2 Radio
- Kemal and Elli
- Lucy at Sussex Exclusive
- The Great Sussex Way team
Special thanks to Our Sponsors:
- Venelle Life
- Mortimers Prestige
- Aspinal Of London
- Panacap
- Lewis Brownlee
- KerryType
- Sussex Exclusive
The Festival Patrons Circle:
- Richard & Patricia Page
- Richard & Jenny Wyatt
- Lesley-Anne Hunt
- Mike Heneghan
- Patrick & Sue Wellington
- Nigel & Julia Foster
- David McCrossan
- Wendy Buck
- Phillipa McCullough
- 'Overlution
- Simon Anstruther
Our Supporters and Partners:
- Cowdray Estate
- Cowdray Polo Club
- Tinwood Estate
- Midhurst Town Council
- The Argentine Embassy in London
Dedicated to my parents, Richard & Patricia Page
Special Thanks to Our 2025 Supporters
MTC
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Venelle
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Lewis Brownlee
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Tinwood
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Argentine Embassy
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Panacap
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Kerry Type
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Aspinall
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Cowdray Polo
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Mortimers
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Cowdray Est
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Midhurst Town Festival
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Venelle
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Lewis Brownlee
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Tinwood
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Argentine Embassy
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Panacap
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Kerry Type
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Aspinall of London
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Cowdray Polo
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Mortimers
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Cowdray
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