The Mingle of Sumner

Event photography by Jonathan Smit

Person with wet hair in ocean water, wearing a shirt with the phrase 'The single fine minge' on the back, and holding a surfboard, facing away from the camera.

From the outset the Mingles vision has been clear: To develop a world class surfing event which brings together the very best surfers into the beautiful community and waves of the South Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand. I’ve had the honour of photographing and filming so many Mingles now I’ve lost count. It’s always such a joyous occasion filled with art, coffee, parties oh and a little surfing… if that’s what you’re into. Until the next one.

Christchurch event photographer Jonathan Smit NZ

Three young women performing music on a stage inside a tent, with one woman singing into a microphone and playing an electric guitar, another woman playing bass, and a third woman on drums, with warm lighting and a colorful backdrop.

A large crowd gathered outside a modern building with a sign that reads "The Single Fin Mingle" during a sunset, with tall trees in the background.

Four women in wetsuits carrying surfboards walking through shallow water on a beach with houses and hills in the background.

Group of people at an art gallery, some smiling, observing or listening, with small framed artworks displayed on a white wall behind them.

A man with long hair and a mustache, wearing a blue hat, raising his fist in excitement at a crowded party or concert with blurred people and string lights in the background.

Crowd of people sitting and standing in an indoor venue, watching a performance or event, with smiles and applause, during the evening sunset.

Four surfers standing on the beach with their surfboards, smiling and chatting, with a hilly residential area in the background.

People standing outside a movie theater at night with a bright red Hollywood sign above the entrance.

Four women standing on a beach, each holding a colorful surfboard, smiling and laughing together.

Crowd gathered at an outdoor concert stage decorated with string lights during an evening performance.

A person with a wristband writing 'WALK ON' on a foggy, frost-covered bench near bushes.

Audience seated and laughing at a speaker, with many people smiling and enjoying the event.

Surfboards with fins lying on the grass and a display of surfboards standing on a rack against a clear blue sky at a beach or surf event.

Two men holding microphones and engaging in a conversation outdoors at a gathering or event, with several people and mountains in the background.

Group of young adults sitting on vintage sofas and chairs outdoors, socializing under a black canopy with hills in the background.

A live outdoor concert at night with a band performing on a stage decorated with a Corona sign, and a large crowd of people gathered in front, some raising their hands and others watching.

People sitting and relaxing on rocks at a beach, enjoying sunny weather and ocean views.