Spend a cosy evening with UWE's very own fantastic Big Band who will be performing a wonderful varied programme of smooth jazz standards and upbeat popular hits, featuring our talented soloists and led by MD Paul Hornsby. The Centre for Music is very proud of its Big Band who have won national awards and performed at prestigious events, such as the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Bristol Jazz Festival.

Get dressed up with us or wear something comfortable and enjoy a jazzy night to remember with delicious snacks and mocktails!

Where:

Upper engagement space (upstairs), Union 1

When:

November 2nd 6pm - 8pm

How to sign up:

This event is totally FREE - just show up on the day!

You can come alone to this event or bring friends with you!

ACCESSIBILITY:

This venue has step-free access both via the lift at the side of the venue. If you need support on the day, find a Welcome Rep in yellow, ask for the event lead, or you can email us at SUCommunity@uwe.ac.uk and let us know in advance.

There is no pressure at all to dress up for this event; we want you to feel as comfortable as possible and to just enjoy yourself!

Although this event will be structured and it is recommended you join at the start of the event for instructions, if you arrive late, you can still easily join in on the fun!

If at any point of the evening you feel overwhelmed and need a quiet space, there will be a meeting room on the same floor where you can sit away from the event. Just grab the event lead for support.

INCLUSIVITY: 

The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please  

let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible. For more information about this event, please contact:  SUCommunity@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 following address in Google maps to plan your walking route: The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY 

Bus: You should be able to get the M1, M3, M4, 19, 46, 70, 72 & 73 to Frenchay Campus. Follow this link for more information on buses to our campuses: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/your-services/bristol-universities/uwe  Find the best bus route for you using the First Bus journey planner: Journey planner | First Bus 

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.