Big Band Festival
Glasgow Jazz Festival: Scotland’s only Big Band Festival returns to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 23rd June!
About Big Band Festival
| 23rd June 2018 | |
| 2pm | |
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The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3NY |
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| £12 | |
| Event organiser/part of Glasgow Jazz Festival | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Follow glasgowjazzfest on Twitter | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
Scotland’s only Big Band Festival returns for 2018. For the 6th year running we will be showcasing some of the West of Scotland's best big bands once again 2018 Big Band Festival will be part of the Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
From early big band swing to contemporary pieces and premier's written and arranged by local Scottish composers. This year features Zig Zag Big Band, Byres Road Big Band, Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra and East Dunbartonshire Youth Jazz Orchestra. An exciting fusion of jazz, blues and funk based music.
For the 3rd year running we are delighted to host the festival in Glasgow Royal Concert Halls.
Children under 12 get in free.
While we take every opportunity to ensure the details for Big Band Festival are accurate, we always advise that you contact the event organiser before setting out for the event to avoid disapointment.
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