The BBO are delighted to confirm that we have been asked to play at Hedsor Jazz Club on the 20th September in support of Thames Valley Adventure Playground for children and young people with special needs at the Taplow Centre – a great cause. If you would like to support this fantastic cause by enjoying…
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Autumn Programme Confirmed
The BBO will be playing 6 live concerts this autumn with 3 end of months concerts on the last Thursdays of September, October and November. Additionally, the band are playing at the RBL in Cippenham on the 9th November in support of their Poppy Appeal, Bishopshalt School on the 16th November to raise money for…
Promoter cancellation of BBO at Binfield Heath Summer Swing and Picnic
Unfortunately the annual Binfield Heath Flower Festival Summer Swing Picnic has been cancelled by the organisers. The BBO will not be appearing on Wednesday 22nd August 2018 as previously advertised If you require refunds then speak to the organisers by telephoning 07931 573376. http://www.binfieldheathflowershow.com/
BBO Summertime Swing concert hailed incredible success
More than 260 tickets were sold for this year’s Summertime Swing event at Shardeloes in June. The event raised over £2900 for the Eye See Appeal at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The band played a much loved classic big band swing set, together with great choices for dancing. The BBO are now eyeing a lifetime fundraising…
Ian Sands – BBO Drummer
You will have noticed over the last year that our regular drummer, Brian Greene, has been covered by Ian Sands. Many of you will know that Brian still plays professionally, alongside his music business and teaching practice. Brian is away touring during May with Rock Band Space Elevator, who are signed to record label SPV/Sledghammer…
Film Theme Nights at Pinewood SOLD OUT
Both the original theme night and the added dates have now been sold out entirely. Thank you for your support for this event and sorry if you have missed out this time. Remember we are playing for Scannappeal again this year on Sunday 17th June at Amersham cricket Club, so please come and join us…
Film Theme Nights at Pinewood
Scannappeal have advised us that they have sold out the 20th May Film Theme night at Pinewood Studios. We are delighted to confirm that they have added a second date of Sunday the 27th May, to meet demand. For ticket information please contact Scannappeal event team.
2018 Gigs and Concert Schedule
The BBO Big Band have just finalised the schedule for the coming year and we are delighted to be busier than ever with 17 gigs and concerts already confirmed. In addition to the 9 regular month end concerts held at the RBL in Marlow (January – June, Winter Spring Season & September – November, Autumn…
Swing Into Christmas with the BBO
Yet another first for the BBO, a “Just Before Christmas” gig at the Legion. This year the BBO is putting on a Christmas Concert on the 21st December 2017. The BBO invite you to celebrate Christmas with them at a special concert in aid of the Marlow Royal British Legion Roof Repair Fund! This will…
BBO fundraising passes £370,000
The BBO Big Band have supported charity fundraising since 1986. This year, the band’s 31st, we have just passed the £370,000 mark of funds raised for charity with a concert for the Marlow Poppy Appeal. The BBO play two more concerts at Marlow RBL on Thursday the 30th November and a special Christmas celebration on…