The University of Portsmouth Big Band Website
We have another website at:
www.pubb.co.uk
The University of Portsmouth Big Band plays a wide range of music, anything from Jazz Standards through Soul, Funk, Samba, Cheese and just about everything in between. When in full swing, this 30 piece big band showcases the talent of its Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet and Rhythm sections as well as calling on the excellent vocal talents of our group of singers.
The band is in constant demand for events in Portsmouth and the surrounding area and regularly plays at Student Union events such as the Freshers, Christmas, and Graduation Balls. Other performances include concerts at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth and gigs at local large pubs including the Registry and Fleet. The band also regularly plays at local community and charity events. The band is also available for hire for parties, weddings or anything else that requires upbeat music.
We are composed mainly of students and a few alumni. The musical director of the band is elected annually and has always been a student. The band has been running since 1990 and has always had an independent and very social character.