70s Big Band Blast
Sunday 27 October
Time
1.00PM – 4.00PM
Venue: North Quad
Free
The All Girl Big Band and Sideline Swing will take you right back to the Christchurch Commonwealth Games era as they play music hits from the 70s. 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 also celebrate the 18th year of the Labour Weekend Christchurch Big Band Festival.
1pm CSM Big Band
2pm 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.
It will be held in the beautiful North Quad, and if wet, it will relocate to the Great Hall.
Treat yourself to food and drink from the nearby vendors and settle in for a fun afternoon featuring music from the 70’s.
This event is part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival (12 - 28 October 2024).
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