Big Band Festival

Glasgow Jazz Festival: Scotland's only Big Band Festival returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 23rd June!

About Big Band Festival

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Scotland’s only Big Band Festival returns in 2019. For the 7th year running we will be showcasing some of the West of Scotland's best big bands, once again 2019 Big Band Festival will be part of the Glasgow International Jazz Festival.

- Zig Zag Big Band
- Berrie Big Big Band
- Byres Road Big Band
- Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra
- East Dunbartonshire Youth Jazz Orchestra

From early big band swing to contemporary pieces, also premier's written and arranged by local Scottish composers.

An exciting fusion of jazz, blues and funk based music.

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