It's that time of year again. For the big band fan, this weekend all roads lead to Chester-le-Street. Now in its 21st year, the Great North Big Band Jazz Festival attracts big bands from all points, keen to participate in one of the great events in the big band calendar. Year round preparations are all but complete, the weather forecast is set fair (ie no snow!), let (friendly) battle commence!
The action gets underway on Friday evening (8:00pm) with a concert double bill featuring Musicians Unlimited and a specially assembled Festival Big Band. Based in Hartlepool, Mick Donnelly's Musicians Unlimited is one of the region's premier big bands. Boasting an array of fine soloists, topped off by a couple of excellent big band vocalists, the GNBBJF is guaranteed to get off to a flying start.
The GNBBJF is staged at Park View Community Centre. The venue is located just off Front Street in Chester-le-Street (DH3 3PZ), ample parking is available and numerous buses (from/to Durham and Newcastle) drop off on Front Street (two mins from the venue). Admission on Friday evening is £10.00 (pay at the door). The competitive action gets underway at 11:00am on Saturday (£15.00.) and Sunday (£10.00.) and there's a value for money weekend ticket priced at £20.00. If you love big band jazz, the GNBBJF is the event for you! Russell
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