About
Harborough Big Band is a community-based Big Band established originally as Brass Wind and Fire in 2005. The band is made up of a group of passionate music lovers, each with years of musical experience, who pride themselves on performing to the highest of musical standards.
Led by Musical Director Tony Rifugiato, the bands’ repertoire ranges from 1940’s big band sounds, such as Summertime and Fly Me to the Moon, through to modern ballads including Skyfall and Mercy.
The band is available for hire for celebrations and community events across South Leicestershire / North Northamptonshire.
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Tickets Now On Sale: The Great American Songbook – Sat 17th Nov
On Saturday 17th November, Harborough Big Band present classics from the “Great American Songbook”.
Tickets Now On Sale: A Right Royal Wedding Party – Sat 19th May
On Saturday 19th May, Harborough Big Band invite you to “A Right Royal Wedding Party”.
Tickets Now On Sale: The Great Gatsby – Sat 18th Nov
On Saturday 18th November, Harborough Big Band present music inspired by “The Great Gatsby”.
Photos: North Kilworth Community BBQ
Some photo’s from the gig on Saturday 10th June.
Follow-up: Harborough Big Band supporting Lutterworth Share & Care group
As part of its role in supporting local charities, the band played at a charity barbecue organised by the Rotary Club of Lutterworth Wycliffe and the Lutterworth Share and Care Group in support of dementia sufferers and their carers.
Photos from “Swing into Spring” – Sat 1st April
Some photo’s from the gig on Saturday 1st April.
North Kilworth Community BBQ – 10th June
Harborough Big Band are once again looking forward to playing at North Kilworth annual community BBQ, in aid of the community hall and village green.
Harborough Big Band supporting Lutterworth Share & Care group – Sat 29th July
Come and listen to live music performed by the Harborough Big Band at the Gilmorton pavilion, Kimcote Road, Gilmorton on Saturday, 29th July.
The Great Gatsby – Sat 18th Nov
On Saturday 18th November, Harborough Big Band present music inspired by “The Great Gatsby”.
Swing into Spring – Sat 1st April
On Saturday 1st April 2017, Harborough Big Band, present “Swing into Spring” – a concert of big band music to welcome the joys of spring.