The Wantage Big Band is an 18-piece swing band. It performs music from many legendary artists which include Count Basie, Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington to name a few. The band’s programme can be tailored to suit individual requirements ranging from weddings, outdoor festivals, corporate events and parties of all descriptions, where the band can play a selection of hits from the 20’s to the 80’s. As well as performing as an 18 piece, the band also play as a smaller combi.

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Its players include many music graduates from the London Music Colleges as well as colleges in Manchester, Birmingham and Wales.

Fancy a Jive, Jitterbug or Lindy Hop? Contact Eileen Sykes (aesykes18@btinternet.com or tel. 01235 767541) to discuss booking details.

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Forthcoming Events

Sunday, 12th September

  • Wantage Heritage Day
    1:00pm at Wantage Square
    (Concert Brass)

Sunday, 19th September

  • Battle of Britain Parade
    11:45am at Wantage
    ('A' Band)

Sunday, 26th September

  • O&DBBA Contest

    'B' Band and Concert Brass

      at Burford

Saturday, 2nd October

  • Annual Concert
    7:30pm at Wantage Civic Hall

Saturday, 16th October

  • Folkestone Contest

    'A' and 'B' Bands

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