National Concert Band Festival finals
Wish the UWE Bristol Big Band well as they represent the university at the finals of the NCBF
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Sun 16 April 2023
09:30 - 21:00 - Location
- Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Street, Further info
- Contact
- Steven Legge steven.legge@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- £4 - £25, varies depending on age and type of tickets purchased
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Wish the UWE Big Band well as they represent UWE Bristol at the finals of the National Concert Band Festival. The NCBF is the UK’s largest wind band and jazz band festival attracting many of the best school, community and university ensembles.
Invitations to the final are awarded following participation in a regional festival. The UWE Bristol Big Band were awarded the top Platinum Award at the regional event giving them automatic entry to Manchester this April.
The finals of the NCBF will be held at the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester on Sunday 16 April. Wish them well.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: £4 - £25, varies depending on age and type of tickets purchased
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
Royal Northern College of Music
124 Oxford Street
Manchester
M13 9RD
UK
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