Centre for Music

Big Hello – Big Band

Try out our wonderful Big Band

Key Information:

Date and time
Mon 26 January 2026
19:00 - 21:00
Location
2E027, Frenchay Campus, Further info
Contact
Centre for Music cfm@uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 82067
Cost
Free for CfM student and staff members.
Attendance
Booking not required

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Description

Confident and enthusiastic players are welcome to join this full big band!

Reasons to join Big Band

Hear why our members enjoy being part of Big Band.

How to register

This event is free for Centre for Music student and staff members. If you are member of the community or UWE Bristol alumni, you can try out the Big Band for free before joining.

Become a member
  • Cost: Free for CfM student and staff members.
  • Attendance: Booking not required

Location

2E027
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

Frenchay Campus map

Accessibility

  • Disabled parking: Yes
  • Step-free access: Yes
  • Automatic doors: Yes
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Induction loop: No
  • Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
  • Quiet spaces available: Yes 

 

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