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Local jazz big bands play hits of the 70s in this FREE event at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora!The All Girl Big Band, Sideline Swing and the Christchurch School of Music (CSM) Jazz Band will take you right back to the punchy grooves of the 1970s marking the 50th anniversary of the Christchurch hosting the 1974 Commonwealth Games!
The setting is the wonderful outdoor heritage space of The Arts Centre. They will be joined by the Christchurch School of Music (CSM) band whose nascent years were at The Arts Centre.
The bands and festival also celebrate the 18th year of the Christchurch Big Band Festival on Labour Weekend.
1pm CSM Big Band
2pm The All Girl Big Band
3pm Sideline Swing
This event joins the Heritage Festival and the Arts Centre as we celebrate 50 years since the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch.
Treat yourself to food and drink from the nearby food truck vendors and cafes and settle in for a fun afternoon featuring music from the 70’s.
Where to go:
It will be held in the beautiful North Quad of the Arts Centre, and if wet, it will relocate to the Great Hall. More info on getting there available at: artscentre.org.nz/visit/getting-here/
More info and events at chchbigbandfest.com.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand,Christchurch, New Zealand
