WHEN:

28/09/2026 19:00 – 21:00

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Our award-winning Big Band is back!

Join our lively big band for weekly rehearsals on Frenchay Campus. Open to students, staff and community members, the band welcomes confident and enthusiastic instrumentalists who enjoy playing jazz, swing, funk and contemporary big band repertoire.

Whether you're looking to develop your musicianship, meet fellow musicians or simply enjoy making music together, we'd love to have you join us.

Confident and enthusiastic players are welcome to join this full Big Band!

Mondays 19:00-21:00

Further information about the Centre for Music

WHERE TO FIND US:

Room 2E027, E Block, Frenchay Campus

Further info

HOW TO SIGN UP:

This event is free for Centre for Music student and staff members. If you are member of the community or a UWE alumni, you can try out the Big Band for free before joining.

Become a member: 

Students can get your free membership here 

• Cost: Free for Centre for Music student and staff members.
• Attendance: Booking not required

For any questions, please contact the Centre for Music team at cfm@uwe.ac.uk 

Frenchay

Venue Information:
Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
Step-free access: Yes
Automatic doors: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes
Induction loop: No
Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
Quiet spaces available: Yes

Travel Information:

Cycle: Frenchay is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2

Walk: You can use the address The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY in Google maps to plan your walking route.

Bus: Get the M1 or M3, 48a, 70, 72, 74 & U3 to the Frenchay Campus. Follow this link for more information on first bus and Travelwest 

Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.