BBC Big Band
Conductor & Musical Director: Barry Forgie
Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band for a world-class evening of music, in the unique and spectacular setting of Rochester Cathedral.
Through a diverse programme of arranged and curated by their acclaimed conductor, Barry Forgie, the concert will feature a wonderfully eclectic selection of music – performed by one world’s finest big bands.
Expect swinging versions of classic TV and Movie themes from the likes of James Bond, The Pink Panther, Peter Gunn, and Mission: Impossible – alongside Big Band and Swing favourites chosen from the BBC Big Band extensive library of music … plus a few surprises along the way!
Widely regarded as the world’s leading and most versatile Orchestras, The BBC Big Band continues to delight audiences around the world through their broadcasts on BBC Radio and their live performances.
The Band’s musical collaborations read like a ‘who’s who’ of the international music scene, and have included artists as diverse as: Tony Bennett, Martin Taylor, Robert Palmer, Louis Stewart, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse, Mel Torme, Clark Terry, Michael Buble, Dr John, George Benson, Van Morrison, Georgie Fame and Ray Charles … to name just a few!
“A wonderful band!”
In addition to its regular studio and concert recordings, the BBC Big Band regularly gives live performances at major venues around the UK, as well as touring with major music artists abroad. Within the UK, the BBC Big Band is probably best known for its work across the BBC’s radio channels, Radio 2 and Radio 3 – however, their music also reaches a huge global audience, through its regular broadcasts for the BBC World Service, and via the BBC’s web channels.
Live performances have included numerous appearances London’s Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms and also at the ‘Proms in the Park’ series in Hyde Park; at major festivals such as Aberdeen, Cheltenham, Edinburgh, Great North and Brecon; as well as performances at the UK’s premier concert venues, such as Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Snape Maltings, Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall and The Sage Gateshead.
Tickets
VIP £60 + Booking Fee
VIP tickets will include a sparkling canape reception an hour before the performance.
Tier 1 £40 + Booking Fee
Tier 2 £35 + Booking Fee
Tier 3 £30 + Booking Fee
Restricted View £15 + Booking Fee
Restricted view tickets have no view of the stage but screens showing the performance will be in place.
DOORS OPEN AT 6.45PM
CONCERT STARTS 7.30PM
“World-class musicians … a brilliant musical force”
The Telegraph
“I told my wife that for my next birthday I want this band as a gift!”
Lalo Schifrin
