We are delighted to welcome back to the Festival renowned jazz vocalist Ian Shaw, jazz pianist resident at The Ritz Jamie Safir and to welcome tenor sax star Iain Ballamy for an evening based around their latest album.

What’s New

Corn Exchange Newbury

Quercus brings together three of the UK’s most creative, multi award-winning musicians to create chamber music that weaves together the essence of folk and jazz.

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Quercus: June Tabor, Huw Warren, Iain Ballamy

Bute Park

A vanguard of jazz fusion, the sheer number of musical environments that Iain Ballamy fits his unique playing style into are huge: from collaborating with famed English folk singer June Tabor to writing film soundtracks and appearing as a soloist with the BBC Philharmonic. His wit and passion alongside his rare and beautiful tone on the tenor sax, marks him out as one of the UK’s finest musicians. Don't miss this celebration of Iain at 60 featuring Royal Welsh College Jazz Orchestra.

Iain Ballamy

Events

Past events

May 20, 2026

What’s New · Newbury Spring Festival

Nov 13, 2025

Quercus: June Tabor, Huw Warren, Iain Ballamy · Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

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