It is with regret that due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, we are sorry to have to cancel our concerts until further notice.The band are all well, practising individually and can’t wait to be back performing for you, just as soon as its safe.Please monitor our website for information regarding future concerts.
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2019 BBO Live Schedule Announced
We are delighted to be able confirm a full programme of concerts throughout next year. Please bookmark our gigs page for up to date events. http://www.bbobigband.co.uk/index.php/calendar/ Our schedule is copied here, which you will see starts with our last performance of 2018 with a very special Christmas Gig on Thursday the 20th December. Date…
BBO Big Band Scannappeal
The BBO Big Band thoroughly enjoyed playing for Scannappeal at their first Swinging Christmas Concert in late November. Along with helping raise funds for this great cause, the BBO were delighted that one of the audience kindly captured and have shared this wonderful picture of Steve Bailey, our much loved and long serving singer. Look…
Seasonal Swing with the BBO Big Band
The BBO are once again looking forward to playing for Scannappeal. This time we are providing Seasonal Swing on Saturday 17 November 2018 at Hazlemere Community Centre, HP15 7UB from 7.30pm. Tickets are £16 each or two for £30, They include a glass of mulled wine & a mince pie. Visit Scannappeal.org.uk or call 01494 734161 to book your…
BBO Hedsor Jazz Club Review
Hedsor Jazz Review courtesy of http://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com/ Autumn is approaching, and we turn away from thinking of means of keeping cool, to means of staying warm! Now in jazz, we have both cool and hot! BUT last weeks Big Band night with the BBO was just AMAZING! Getting all of the brass and the drums onto…
Hedsor Jazz Club – BBO Charity Concert
The BBO are delighted to confirm that we have been asked to play at Hedsor Jazz Club on the 20th September in support of Thames Valley Adventure Playground for children and young people with special needs at the Taplow Centre – a great cause. If you would like to support this fantastic cause by enjoying…
Autumn Programme Confirmed
The BBO will be playing 6 live concerts this autumn with 3 end of months concerts on the last Thursdays of September, October and November. Additionally, the band are playing at the RBL in Cippenham on the 9th November in support of their Poppy Appeal, Bishopshalt School on the 16th November to raise money for…
Promoter cancellation of BBO at Binfield Heath Summer Swing and Picnic
Unfortunately the annual Binfield Heath Flower Festival Summer Swing Picnic has been cancelled by the organisers. The BBO will not be appearing on Wednesday 22nd August 2018 as previously advertised If you require refunds then speak to the organisers by telephoning 07931 573376. http://www.binfieldheathflowershow.com/
BBO Summertime Swing concert hailed incredible success
More than 260 tickets were sold for this year’s Summertime Swing event at Shardeloes in June. The event raised over £2900 for the Eye See Appeal at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The band played a much loved classic big band swing set, together with great choices for dancing. The BBO are now eyeing a lifetime fundraising…
Ian Sands – BBO Drummer
You will have noticed over the last year that our regular drummer, Brian Greene, has been covered by Ian Sands. Many of you will know that Brian still plays professionally, alongside his music business and teaching practice. Brian is away touring during May with Rock Band Space Elevator, who are signed to record label SPV/Sledghammer…