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Two weeks and counting.....
Ōtautahi - the city of Big Band Jazz!
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Get your tickets now and support the amazing mahi that has been going on behind the scenes. This festival is featuring over 500 musicians, 36 bands, 81 performances, 4 workshops and 5 ticketed events. We know there's lots of free music to check out but please also make sure you get along to the incredible ticketed performances! We've planned it so you can actually get to all 5 (although you might need a cup of tea and a lie down after that....)
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TNT!
Friday 6pm - 7.45pm at The Piano
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First up on Friday 23 October is TNT! – Where Big Band Meets Te Ao Māori. This gig features the amazing Capital City Big Band all the way from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, where they are performing next week at the Wellington Jazz Festival. Check out some of their incredible mahi here.
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Tickets from $29 + booking fee
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Partners in Swing
Friday 8 - 10pm at Altiora
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This gig is for the dancers among you.... It features Silverlocks Jazz Orchestra in the beautiful heritage space at The Arts Centre. Tickets for this one will sell out.... there won't be a lot of seating but the bar will be serving some great Garage Project Beer and Main Divide Wine (thanks for the support team!) As well there'll be a good range of non alcs and the food trucks will be operating at the Friday Night Food Market. Definitely lots to come out for!
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Tickets from $20 + booking fee
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Dan Costa and the Bill Martin Big Band
Saturday 5 - 6pm at The Piano
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This is a unique artistic collaboration between internationally acclaimed Latin jazz pianist and composer Dan Costa and Dunedin-based musical director Bill Martin. Bill has put together a stunning big band all the way from Ōtepoti which will take the stage for a fantastic early evening concert. We planned it that way so you can still get to the Big Band Birthday Bash!
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Tickets from $25 + booking fee
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The Big Band Birthday Bash Gala Concert!
Saturday 7.30 - 10.30pm at the Isaac Theatre Royal
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Now this is truly not to be missed and while tickets are moving there are still some good seats available in this beautiful venue. Featuring two of Christchurch's favourite Big Bands - the All Girl Big Band and Symposium this celebration should not be missed. We're excited to have Erna Ferry join us and also some fabulous performances from Swingtown Rebels.
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The Big Band Ball
Sunday 7.30 - 10.30pm at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
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A highlight every year and this year we've gone bigger and better! There'll be masses of space to sit and enjoy the bands or jump up on the dance floor. Don't worry, you don't need to dress up - but you do need to get your ticket now! Food trucks The Chippy and Posh Puds will be on site and there's a festival bar supported by Garage Project and Main Divide. The ball features Whanganui Jazz Orchestra, Sideline Swing and of course the Festival All Star Big Band.
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Tickets from $30 + booking fee
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Help us spread the word!
Now is the time to tell your friends, family, colleagues, and fellow music lovers about this fantastic festival. Share the newsletter with anyone who you think might be interested, jump onto facebook and comment on or share an event, grab a programme from a local library and leave it on a bus.... anything works!
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Thank you for being part of our Festival community. We look forward to celebrating with you in less than two weeks.
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Donate to support the festival
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The Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival is proudly run by a charitable trust, powered by the support of grants, sponsors, and an incredible community of volunteers and musicians.
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Every Labour weekend we bring the energy of big band jazz to the streets and venues of Ōtautahi. If you love live music and want to see this festival continue to thrive, your support truly makes a difference.
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Our thanks go to Christchurch City Council Events and Festivals Fund, Creative Communities, Aotearoa Gaming Trust, Pub Charity, Mainland Foundation, Kiwi Gaming Foundation and Lion Foundation. Also thanks to Main Divide, Garage Project, the Isaac Theatre Royal, The Church, The Piano, Fat Eddie's, Riverside Market, MEC, The Court Theatre and A Rolling Stone.
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