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• University of Warwick Big Band: Corporate Ball

• Date: 10/05/2008
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 23:30:00
• Description: Private Function.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Wedding

• Date: 03/05/2008
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Start Time: 18:00:00
• End Time: 23:59:00
• Description: Private Function.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Charity Concert

• Date: 26/02/2008
• Location: Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa
• Start Time: 19:30:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: History Ball

• Date: 23/02/2008
• Location:
• Start Time: 00:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: MC Ball

• Date: 16/02/2008
• Location: TBC
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: Private Event

• Date: 26/01/2008
• Location: Meriden, Coventry
• Start Time: 18:00:00
• End Time: 01:00:00
• Description: Private Event

• University of Warwick Big Band: One World Week Concert

• Date: 22/01/2008
• Location: Union Marketplace
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 20:30:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: Birthday Celebration

• Date: 19/01/2008
• Location: Bedworth, West Midlands
• Start Time: 20:00:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description: Private Function.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Corporate Ball

• Date: 08/12/2007
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 22:00:00
• Description: Private Function.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Winter Wonderland

• Date: 20/11/2007
• Location: Cooler, University of Warwick Students' Union
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description: The Winter Wonderland Christmas Variety Show is happening on Tuesday 20th November in benefit of the Rehab Centre in Coventry. This show aims to raise money to improve the quality of life for the elderly this Christmas.
  
  Run by Warwick Volunteers, the show promises a brilliant evening, with the Big Band headlining the various acts throughout the night involving a number of bands. The Cooler will be transformed into a Winter Festival with chillout areas and bars, food, cocktails and mulled wine, competitions and a big party afterwards!

• University of Warwick Big Band: Schools Project

• Date: 14/11/2007
• Location: Canley Primary School, Coventry
• Start Time: 14:30:00
• End Time: 16:00:00
• Description: In our continuous efforts to contribute to the community, we showcase and provide exposure of the basics of our music to primary school students.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Sydni Poppy Party

• Date: 12/11/2007
• Location: Sydenham, Warwickshire
• Start Time: 14:30:00
• End Time: 16:00:00
• Description: Private Function.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Piazza Gig

• Date: 10/10/2007
• Location: Piazza, Students' Union
• Start Time: 14:30:00
• End Time: 15:30:00
• Description: An opportunity for Freshers to come and hear the Big Band in action, playing a relaxed gig in the Piazza outside the Students' Union.

• University of Warwick Big Band: VC's Address - Day 2

• Date: 30/09/2007
• Location: Butterworth Hall - tbc
• Start Time: 14:00:00
• End Time: 03:00:00
• Description: Our annual VC's address - timings and location tbc

• University of Warwick Big Band: VC's Address - Day 1

• Date: 29/09/2007
• Location: Butterworth Hall - tbc
• Start Time: 14:00:00
• End Time: 03:00:00
• Description: Our annual VC's address - timings and location tbc

• University of Warwick Big Band: Alma Jazz Festival

• Date: 20/09/2007
• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Start Time: 12:00:00
• End Time: 22:00:00
• Description: The Big Band are honoured to have been invited to play at the annual Alma Jazz Festival in Bologna, northern Italy. This prestigious annual jazz event showcases exclusively university jazz bands and is sponsored by Volvo! Catch us live at the following locations throughout the festival: Thursday 20th July - Accademia di Belle Arti, Piazza Belle Arti, 54 - La Scuderia, Piazza Verdi, 2 Friday 21st July - Accademia di Belle Arti, Piazza Belle Arti, 54 - Piazza Verdi, 2 Saturday 22nd July - Grande Finale, Teatro delle Celebrazioni, Via Saragozza 234

• University of Warwick Big Band: Private Function

• Date: 07/07/2007
• Location:
• Start Time: 00:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: WSAF

• Date: 27/06/2007
• Location: Piazza
• Start Time: 18:00:00
• End Time: 20:00:00
• Description: Warwick Student Arts Festival Play from 6-8pm on the stage in the Piazza. Arrival time to set up to be announced soon. Please sign up!

• University of Warwick Big Band: Leavers' Gig

• Date: 24/06/2007
• Location: Theatre, Warwick Arts Centre
• Start Time: 20:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: The annual Leavers' Gig concludes another fantastic year for the university's multi-award winning Big Band. In particular, this gig celebrates the work of all the members of the band who sadly are leaving at the end of the year, so there are sure to be some of the best and favourite tunes played at this memorable gig. Tickets are £5 NUS and concs, and £8 adult and are available from the Warwick Arts Centre Website We look forward to seeing you there!

• University of Warwick Big Band: Med Soc Ball

• Date: 02/06/2007
• Location: Coventry
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: Med Soc Ball

• Date: 02/06/2007
• Location: Coventry
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: Private Function

• Date: 21/04/2007
• Location: Meriden
• Start Time: 00:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: Charity Gig

• Date: 09/03/2007
• Location: The Theatre, Warwick Arts Centre, Warwick University
• Start Time: 20:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: This year we will be supporting the two charities "Wishes for Kids" and "interarc".  These two charities raise money for disabled and terminally ill children to give them an opportunity to do something they wouldn't be able to do otherwise, and fund building of schools in India and the Far East respectively.

  The band will be playing all their usual favourites, along with many new numbers we have started this year, ranging from swing, funk and latin to soul, blues and vocal numbers.

  The gig will take place in the Warwick Arts Centre Theatre, and tickets are priced at £8 for adults and £5 for NUS and concessions.  Tickets are available from boxoffice@thebigband.co.uk.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Warwick Volunteers Celebration

• Date: 07/03/2007
• Location: Panorama Room, Rootes Social Building
• Start Time: 17:00:00
• End Time: 18:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: Music Centre Ball

• Date: 10/02/2007
• Location: Coventry
• Start Time: 19:30:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: The annual ball for all the music societies at the University of Warwick

• University of Warwick Big Band: Warwick Charity Gig

• Date: 27/01/2007
• Location: Warwick
• Start Time: 19:30:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: The band will be performing at a fundraising function for the Air Ambulance service

• University of Warwick Big Band: Private Function

• Date: 27/01/2007
• Location: Northampton
• Start Time: 05:30:00
• End Time: 01:30:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: OWW - Americas Day

• Date: 23/01/2007
• Location: Marketplace, Union South
• Start Time: 15:00:00
• End Time: 16:00:00
• Description: As part of One World Week 2007, the Big Band return to the Union during Americas Day

• University of Warwick Big Band: Private Function

• Date: 09/12/2006
• Location:
• Start Time: 00:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: NCBF Competition

• Date: 26/11/2006
• Location: Northampton
• Start Time: 00:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: The band will be taking part in the National Concert Band Festival competition in Northampton.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Union Gig

• Date: 21/11/2006
• Location: Union South
• Start Time: 21:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: The university's ever-popular BIG BAND will be funking up the marketplace on Tuesday Week 8 for another one of their hugely popular live Union Gigs. The atmosphere is sure to be electric, and definitely a night you don't want to miss! We'll be playing the best charts from our huge repertoire of jazz, swing, funk, soul, Latin and cheese, so there'll definitely be something you'll love! The best bit? It's FREE! Come along and see the talent home-grown in your own university by our internationally award winning Big Band, and make this gig one to remember.

• University of Warwick Big Band: York

• Date: 17/11/2006
• Location: Derwent Bar, York University
• Start Time: 21:00:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description: Joint gig with York University Big Band at Derwent Bar, York University

• University of Warwick Big Band: Sydenham Primary School

• Date: 08/11/2006
• Location: Sydenham Primary School, Sydenham
• Start Time: 01:30:00
• End Time: 02:30:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: Charity Gig

• Date: 14/10/2006
• Location: Worcester
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 22:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: Piazza Gig

• Date: 11/10/2006
• Location: The Piazza, Warwick University Campus
• Start Time: 12:00:00
• End Time: 14:30:00
• Description: The band will be playing in the Piazza around lunchtime. Grab a bite to eat and stop by for a musical selection of jazz, blues, funk and latin.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Vice Chancellor's Address 2

• Date: 01/10/2006
• Location: Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre
• Start Time: 14:15:00
• End Time: 15:00:00
• Description: Playing before the Vice Chancellor's address to parents of new students.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Vice Chancellor's Address 1

• Date: 30/09/2006
• Location: Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre
• Start Time: 14:15:00
• End Time: 15:00:00
• Description: First gig of the new year. We will be playing before the Vice Chancellor's address to parents of new students.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Montreux Jazz Festival - Sunday

• Date: 02/07/2006
• Location: Scene Rouvanez - Montreux, Switzerland
• Start Time: 14:00:00
• End Time: 15:30:00
• Description: The Big Band are back, performing on the Scene Rouvanez Stage as part of the Montreux Jazz "Under The Sky" Festival, bringing you 90 minutes of groovy funk, jazz, blues and latin.
  
  For more details, visit the Montreux Jazz Festival Website

• University of Warwick Big Band: Montreux Jazz Festival - Saturday

• Date: 01/07/2006
• Location: Parc Vernex - Montreux, Switzerland
• Start Time: 14:00:00
• End Time: 15:30:00
• Description: Strolling in style, the Big Band makes its legendary debut in the 40th Montreux Jazz Festival.
  
  Performing on the Parc Vernex Stage as part of the "Under The Sky" Festival @ Montreux, the band fills the air with 90 minutes of their very own blends of swing, jazz, blues and funk
  
  For further information, visit the Montreux Jazz Festival Website.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Casino Montbenon

• Date: 30/06/2006
• Location: Casino Montbenon, Lausanne
• Start Time: 20:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description:

• University of Warwick Big Band: Gala Concert 2006

• Date: 22/06/2006
• Location: Maths & Stats field, University of Warwick
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 22:30:00
• Description: Along with the other music societies at the University of Warwick, we partake in the annual outdoor Gala concert hosted by the University to end the university year in style - an evening of warmth, high quality music and fireworks.
  
  Come and be a part of this elegant event!
  
  For more information, visit the Music Centre Website

• University of Warwick Big Band: End of Term Social

• Date: 19/06/2006
• Location: Field behind Old Rootes, Gibbet Hill Road
• Start Time: 15:30:00
• End Time: 22:00:00
• Description: The Big Band sit down together for a meal to celebrate a wonderful and successful year - playing for charity, fun and the love of music.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Leavers' Gig

• Date: 18/06/2006
• Location: Warwick Arts Centre - Theatre
• Start Time: 19:30:00
• End Time: 22:30:00
• Description: As another extremely exciting and busy year for the band comes to a close, we present a high-energy night of great jazz, swing, soul, funk and blues from the universityâ??s ever-popular Big Band, bringing together tunes from Glenn Miller and Ella Fitzgerald to Herbie Hancock and The Beatles and everything in between.
  
  This concert celebrates the contribution that the bandâ??s longest-serving members have made over the years presenting the last chance to show off what they can do and go out with a bang before graduation.
  
  A night of great atmosphere and high quality Big Band music to suit all tastes!
  
  Tickets available by email: boxoffice@thebigband.co.uk

• University of Warwick Big Band: WBS Ball

• Date: 17/06/2006
• Location: Pump Rooms, Leamington
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description: Private Function.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Schools Project

• Date: 03/05/2006
• Location: Sydenham Primary School
• Start Time: 14:00:00
• End Time: 16:00:00
• Description: In an effort to give back to the community, we showcase the basics of our music to primary school students in Sydenham.

• University of Warwick Big Band: NCBF 2006 Finals

• Date: 08/04/2006
• Location: Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow
• Start Time: 14:00:00
• End Time: 16:00:00
• Description: Having won a gold award at the regionals of the National Concert Band Festival competition in Wolverhampton last November, the Big Band accept an honourable invitation to play in the competition finals at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. [Map]
  
  More information available at the NCBF website http://www.ncbf.info/participants

• University of Warwick Big Band: The Eagle Inn

• Date: 08/04/2006
• Location: The Eagle Inn, Motherwell
• Start Time: 21:30:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description: Fresh from the stage at the NCBF Finals in Glasgow, the University of Warwick Big Band move on to Motherwell to perform at the Eagle Inn.
  Expect a night of varied music from our repertoire ranging from Swing and Jazz to Latin, Funk and Blues.
  
  Click here for directions or contact the Eagle Inn for further details on (01698) 262 193

• University of Warwick Big Band: Societies Federation Awards 2006

• Date: 28/02/2006
• Location: Marketplace, Students' Union
• Start Time: 22:00:00
• End Time: 22:40:00
• Description: We jazz up the venue of this prestigious event to build up to the announcement of the winners!

• University of Warwick Big Band: WUFF Old Boys Ball

• Date: 25/02/2006
• Location: Royal Court Hotel, Coventry
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 23:59:00
• Description: Private function.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Elections 2006

• Date: 23/02/2006
• Location: Ensemble Room, Music Centre, Warwick Arts Centre
• Start Time: 19:30:00
• End Time: 22:00:00
• Description: The Elections for the coming Big Band Executive Committee Year will be held during this time during our weekly rehearsal. These elections will be for all exec positions. All current registered members of The Big Band will be entitled to run for exec and vote.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Music Centre Ball

• Date: 11/02/2006
• Location: Leofric Hotel, Coventry
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 23:30:00
• Description: We show off some funk, jazz, blues and soul at the annual ball for music societies.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Ladies Event Ball

• Date: 28/01/2006
• Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
• Start Time: 18:30:00
• End Time: 22:00:00
• Description: Private Function.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Charity Evening

• Date: 12/01/2006
• Location: Warwick Arts Centre - Theatre
• Start Time: 19:30:00
• End Time: 22:00:00
• Description: Serving a good cause, the Big Band plays its favourite tunes in its favourite venue, The Warwick Arts Centre Theatre.
  
  All proceeds for this gig will go to two deserving charities, wishes4kids and the Anthony Nolan Trust
  
  Tickets are available at a very low (charity) price of £10 (£5 concession/NUS) from us. E-mail boxoffice@thebigband.co.uk for your tickets now!

• University of Warwick Big Band: SHIFTI Festival

• Date: 06/01/2006
• Location: Warwick Arts Centre - Theatre
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 22:00:00
• Description: Improvisation is king in this collaborative gig!

• University of Warwick Big Band: Union Gig 2005

• Date: 29/11/2005
• Location: University of Warwick Students' Union
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description: The Big Band returns to its spiritual home - The student's union! Come to enjoy a healthy range of jazz, swing, cheese and funk!

• University of Warwick Big Band: NCBF 2005

• Date: 20/11/2005
• Location: Wolverhampton
• Start Time: 16:00:00
• End Time: 18:00:00
• Description: We perform our annual ritual of taking part in the National Concert Band Festival competition in Wolverhampton.

• University of Warwick Big Band: VC Gig 2

• Date: 25/09/2005
• Location: Butterworth Hall, Arts Centre, Campus
• Start Time: 15:00:00
• End Time: 15:30:00
• Description: Playing before the Vice Chancellors address to parents of new students.

• University of Warwick Big Band: VC Gig1

• Date: 24/09/2005
• Location: Butterworth Hall, Arts Centre, Campus
• Start Time: 15:00:00
• End Time: 15:30:00
• Description: First gig of the new year. We will be playing before the Vice Chancellors address to parents of new students.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Leavers Gig

• Date: 14/06/2005
• Location: Warwick Arts Centre
• Start Time: 19:30:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: "And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain."
  
  The award winning University of Warwick Big Band presents the last chance for some of its longest-serving members to show off what they can do and go out with a bang before graduation.
  
  The band plays music from Frank Sinatra to the Beatles via Count Basie and Pat Metheny, all arranged for Big Band. There will be some newly acquired tunes as well as old favourites, some arranged exclusively for Warwick Big Band.
  
  A night of great atmosphere and high quality Big Band music to suit all tastes.
  
  £8 (£5)
  Ticket available online from Warwick Arts Centre

• University of Warwick Big Band: 40th Anniversary Gig

• Date: 07/05/2005
• Location: Marketplace, Students' Union
• Start Time: 13:30:00
• End Time: 16:00:00
• Description: Gig to celebrate the University's 40th Anniversary. Campus open day for the local community to come and look around the University.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Pump Rooms Gig

• Date: 05/03/2005
• Location: Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa
• Start Time: 19:30:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description: The University of Warwick Big Band returns to the Pump Rooms for a lively evening of Swing, Jazz, Funk, Latin and Blues. Expect the big band classics mixed in with arrangements of newer tunes all played to a high standard. Tickets: ?5 (?4 NUS) Available on the door, or from boxoffice@thebigband.co.uk

• University of Warwick Big Band: Law Ball

• Date: 26/02/2005
• Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
• Start Time: 00:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: Performance at the second largest student ball in Europe

• University of Warwick Big Band: Socs Fed Awards

• Date: 17/02/2005
• Location: Union South
• Start Time: 21:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: No rehearsal this week, instead we're performing at the Socs Fed Awards night in the union. It's a social as well as a gig so come along even if you're not playing. Happy hour starts at 9pm, awards will be announced at 10:30 with a party till 1am.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Music Centre Ball

• Date: 12/02/2005
• Location: Brittania Hotel
• Start Time: 00:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: The annual Ball for all the Music Centre's Societies.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Tsunami Benefit Gig

• Date: 30/01/2005
• Location: Bar Lorca, Brixton
• Start Time: 15:00:00
• End Time: 21:00:00
• Description: A gig to raise money for the victims of the Tsunami. All donations on the door will be given to the Disasters Emergency Commission
  You can see a copy of the press release here

• University of Warwick Big Band: Cardiff Minitour

• Date: 21/01/2005
• Location: Cardiff!
• Start Time: 13:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: Cardiff ? Minitour II ? the revenge of the mini tour. We will be leaving around lunchtime on Friday 21st of Jan (week 3) and coming back on Sunday afternoon. We will be playing at the Cardiff Millenium Centre on Saturday afternoon.

• University of Warwick Big Band: 41 Club gig

• Date: 07/12/2004
• Location: Whitstable, Kent
• Start Time: 00:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: Charity gig

• University of Warwick Big Band: Weekend Mini Tour

• Date: 26/11/2004
• Location: Dublin
• Start Time: 19:00:00
• End Time: 23:00:00
• Description: Following the success of our mini-tours to Edinburgh, Kent and Amsterdam, this year we hop over to Dublin as we invite our new band members to get involved in one big weekend of jazz and guinness.

• University of Warwick Big Band: National Concert Band Festival

• Date: 14/11/2004
• Location: Northampton
• Start Time: 13:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: The NCBF regional heats

• University of Warwick Big Band: Emerson Gig

• Date: 30/10/2004
• Location: Chatham, Kent
• Start Time: 11:45:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: Private Function in Kent

• University of Warwick Big Band: Union Gig

• Date: 30/09/2004
• Location: student's union
• Start Time: 21:00:00
• End Time: 00:00:00
• Description: The big band returns to its spiritual home- the student's union to offer up a range of jazz swing cheese and funk.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Vice Chancellor's Address

• Date: 26/09/2004
• Location: Butterworth Hall, Arts Centre
• Start Time: 14:00:00
• End Time: 14:45:00
• Description: The Vice Chancellor's speech to new parents.

• University of Warwick Big Band: Vice Chancellors address

• Date: 25/09/2004
• Location: Butterworth Hall
• Start Time: 14:00:00
• End Time: 14:45:00
• Description: The annual address to parents of new students.