Sadly we have needed to postpone the concert planned for this coming Saturday as the advance ticket sales have not reached the level required for us to put on the concert securely. This even was well attended and enjoyed previously, so the intention is to reschedule for the Autumn. Details will follow once arranged. Apologies…
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BBO return to headline Binfield Heath Festival
The BBO big band will be playing again at this years Binfield Heath Festival. The concert will be in the big tent at Binfield Heath on Wednesday 26th August 2015. Bring your own food and drink and enjoy a picnic in the main show marquee The show starts at 7.00 pm Tickets for the Big…
Swing up your Spring Concert – 2nd May
Tickets are now on sale for the Swing Up Your Spring concert at St Michael’s Catholic School, High Wycombe on Saturday 2nd May at 7:30pm. You can order them by calling the BBO Box Office number 01494 534880 or by sending an email to brian.greene@gigajam.com with your order request. Tickets are just £8 for adults,…
Emotional End of Month Concert for Peter Mayhew
The BBO played a special and emotional end of month concert in celebration and memory of Peter Mayhew. Two of Peter’s own trombones were played last night, by Hilary Spiers and Bill Skelton. Not all the right notes though had been left in them! Our MD, Bill, put a great programme together for Peter, with some lovely…
Summertime Swing for Scannappeal
The BBO will be playing a concert for the Scannappeal on Sunday 21st June at Amersham Cricket Club. Grounds open at 5pm for people to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds prior to the concert. Tickets £15 each or two for £25 (includes a complimentary glass of Prosecco) Groups of four £45, groups…
BBO Big Band Summer Bash 2015
The BBO Big Band will be playing their Big Band Summer Bash as a special Summer Concert in aide of Imani Orphanage at St Michael’s Catholic School on Saturday the 2nd May 2015 at 7:30pm. Tickets will be £10 for adults and £5 for u18, available from the school and BBO Box Office. They will…
Peter Mayhew – BBO Trombone legend
We have the sad task of letting all the BBO followers know of Peter’s death late last year. The news was greeted with great sadness at our January month end concert, the first since Peter’s passing. A much loved, talented musician, Peter was one of the earliest members of the band and will always be…
2015 – BBO Start with £345,000!
The BBO broke the £345,000 figure for the total amount raised by the band to support local charities. This incredible sum has been raised by supporters and followers of the band as well as the many fundraisers who have partnered with the band to help those in need. Thanks goes to all concerned, with a…
Don’t take our word for it!
Following last nights performance at Benson Church, we received this email from one of the audience. Very impressed with the BBO last night. So many good things, tight, accurate, lovely tone, enthusiasm, good programme, great introductions. Many thanks for a very enjoyable evening. (the saxes were quite good too!) Ken Don’t take our word for it…
Busy Autumn for BBO
The gigs are coming thick and fast in October and November starting with next weeks, Month End Concert at The Royal British Legion in Marlow. Thursday 30th October. Fun starts at 8:15pm, with raffle and licenced bar and entry just £6 on the door with proceeds going to RBL for their annual Poppy Appeal. November…