https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/603d604e-f5eb-4112-937d-e36bb014448f/Sea.gif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/ac0b9871-9c5c-484b-b9f5-2ed94168a1f7/Chris+Newstead+2 https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/aboutme daily 0.75 2026-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/024a7199-7eb5-4711-8046-5860a6adaa4c/Chris+Newstead+2.jpg https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/connect daily 0.75 2026-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/1faffa43-0e8b-478c-a17f-eadfadfc7476/Chris+Newstead+5 https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/myapproach daily 0.75 2026-05-21 https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/privacy daily 0.75 2026-05-21 https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/workwithme daily 0.75 2026-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/c79c8f6d-a50e-4651-bf5c-41bc5d451969/Chris+Newstead.png https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/mywork daily 0.75 2026-05-22 https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/mywork/watfordjazzjunction monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/23a1991b-a1ed-4990-ac4d-8a314de4225c/IMGP5356+-+photo+Robert+Crowley+Photography+2022.jpg My work - Watford Jazz Junction Our first Gala Show featuring the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Tim Garland, Shri Sriram, Dennis Rollins and the Ilario Ferrari Trio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/14eb657a-9b0d-4276-b1a6-6d7f189e6b45/Band+Bowing.jpg My work - Watford Jazz Junction A memorable show led by Cleveland Watkiss, presenting the Great Jamaican Songbook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/e9b06125-1075-4938-a58f-c91a07e9f5c1/Emma.jpg My work - Watford Jazz Junction Emma Rawicz who performed with us live for a spellbound audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/ae68c29f-2080-44f6-afc0-572d31a94a52/Chris+and+Host.jpg My work - Watford Jazz Junction Chris Newstead speaking with Nigel Williams live from the festival - on air with Jazz FM during one of our early festival editions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/b88c564c-3fc6-49e2-b8a6-555bde859388/Band+and+crowd.jpg My work - Watford Jazz Junction International steel pan virtuoso Leon Foster Thomas leading an exceptional performance on our Jazz Steps main stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/45f63020-f2ac-4a24-9eee-24104fb31e90/Omar+and+Zara.jpg My work - Watford Jazz Junction Jazz and soul star Omar, performing a duet with Zara McFarlane, during one of our Gala Shows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/efc20af4-3876-49a8-aa8c-562c577d108e/DSCF9165.jpg My work - Watford Jazz Junction An audience gathering on a Watford village green to hear the Ronnie Scott's All Stars fronted by Emma Smith as part of our Jazz Steps events. https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/mywork/wjjpodcast monthly 0.5 2026-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/ee60c22a-3916-4b16-bd7a-7ce900b4777f/IMG_8440.JPG My work - WJJ Podcast Australian trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist James Morrison, who appeared on a highly energised WJJ Podcast episode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/64dbe3ef-5601-40ce-8320-7655189f183e/Elliot+WJJ.jpg My work - WJJ Podcast WJJ Podcast guest Elliot Galvin, sporting a Watford Jazz Junction T-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/473807b1-6363-4fab-bdbd-0bab4f71aa66/Festive+podcast.png My work - WJJ Podcast Chris Newstead hosting a WJJ Podcast Christmas special, joined by soprano Lotti Newstead, YouTuber Jim Newstead, and two saxophonist special guests Ben Castle and Camilla George. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/2376cdce-38ac-42c7-9d49-d874280782b2/IMG_8445.JPG My work - WJJ Podcast WJJ Podcast guest James Pearson, who reflected on his time as the Ronnie Scott's house pianist and his enviable collection of 78 jazz records. https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/mywork/moonrays monthly 0.5 2026-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/91518120-bed0-4ef0-835a-fd72abe59c00/MR.jpg My work - Moonrays Moonrays bar opening summer 2026 https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/mywork/thejazzsocial monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/c23f497b-8467-44d2-8fa7-d73e718479ac/Jazz+Social+6.jpg My work - The Jazz Social Jazz Social audience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/fadb71f8-89f9-4b25-8ba2-0bc2fa05a246/Jazz+Social+1.jpg My work - The Jazz Social Jazz Social queue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/a3d10434-fdbd-4cb4-b301-2a4335ca6e0b/Jazz+Social+2.jpg My work - The Jazz Social Jazz Social bespoke beers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/b7bddd05-4ff4-4ac1-974d-11a43beafe3f/Jazz+Social+3.jpg My work - The Jazz Social Jazz Social private reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/34eda575-c796-4fba-928a-bb443b761586/Jazz+Social+4.jpg My work - The Jazz Social Jazz Social social media reach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/d43c5f6a-46c5-47a8-94ed-af170064790a/Jazz+Social+5.jpg My work - The Jazz Social Jazz Social regular, BBC broadcaster Robert Elms https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/mywork/wellcometrust monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/cd92dd70-c502-4096-874a-df127db11c03/20160314_171122482_iOS.jpg My work - The Wellcome Trust Me in Wellcome Collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/fe181ef4-7018-4f61-bd57-3b0df6cbd6d0/20141112_133930976_iOS.jpg My work - The Wellcome Trust Adding a sense of the 'other' and taking the machismo out of our new values, thanks to commissioned interpretations from artist Steven Appleby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/329dbe77-62ff-43cf-ae6b-9b9c188b8a0c/20141001_110230491_iOS.jpg My work - The Wellcome Trust M&S CEO at the time, Marc Bolland, presenting an inspiring Speaker Series talk for our staff, here shown with Wellcome CEO at the time, Prof Sir Jeremy Farrar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/e1b55457-d97b-49c8-9150-3ebd3722a690/20141016_103912108_iOS.jpg My work - The Wellcome Trust Young people visiting our offices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/d87d9db9-4f58-49ec-b7d9-5f581487cca3/20141120_090538058_iOS.jpg My work - The Wellcome Trust Working with our Director of Culture & Engagement, Clare Matterson, to explore our common values and corporate approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/1779375468674-KOFJR850CAQWM7W7SKY8/20141218_163356115_iOS.jpg My work - The Wellcome Trust A packed out staff audience of 1000, attending a talk from Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director of the World Health Organisation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/51c69e7e-562f-4ed0-872f-52251578667a/20151211_153023024_iOS.jpg My work - The Wellcome Trust One of Wellcome's staff choirs that I conducted for over a decade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/0c0a9e64-e3d7-46c4-bed7-b46ce63d4ef4/20160525_124959482_iOS.jpg My work - The Wellcome Trust Senior leadership strategic breakout session and discussion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/87b4fbeb-1f99-4a6c-a385-2911f07fba0a/20160405_145133000_iOS.jpg My work - The Wellcome Trust Alongside colleagues, hosting an impromptu visit from the President of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim. https://www.chrisnewstead.co.uk/mywork/jazztrain monthly 0.5 2026-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/d4a94e73-9d9c-47a0-9fa1-64a5975c6bd6/Camilla+et+al.jpg My work - WJJ Jazz Train WJJ Jazz Train team with guest tutor Camilla George. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/65b4a170-a189-456c-9606-93f8094dba27/Orphy+2.jpg My work - WJJ Jazz Train Lead tutor, Orphy Robinson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/c2ff4f51-9636-4547-b7ac-33e8d1ec2789/2.jpg My work - WJJ Jazz Train WJJ Jazz Train team with guest tutor Georgina Jackson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/46d8d4bd-7298-4669-aa21-624724dcf726/Snao+2.jpg My work - WJJ Jazz Train Children's artistic feedback in response to the Jazz Train, which crosses several subject areas and leads to all sorts of new responses and ideas throughout school life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/1779380542671-BBA9VVWNB07ZX1RF8G2Y/Woodhall%2BJazz%2BTrain%2BOct%2B2025.jpg My work - WJJ Jazz Train Jazz Train class at the end of their final performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/6323fdb7-0dd0-4fa4-9d2d-8c04079cd4c4/WRF.jpg My work - WJJ Jazz Train Working with the children on their own improvisations, using instruments within the school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a0c92bab79eda6786af9356/61c960f9-7758-44f9-890d-7f00ee8b902b/WRT.jpg My work - WJJ Jazz Train I managed to help donate a mini-grand to one primary school in need of a piano and to keep the legacy of music-making alive.