Here are the next few events where the Bren Jones Big Band is playing. We do hope that you will be able to come along and listen to us.
Date of event | Saturday 22 March 2025 (19:30 – 21:35 provisional) |
Location | The Kings Arms, 29 High St, Malmesbury SN16 9AA |
Details | A wide range of big band swing and jazz |
Date of event | Saturday 10 May 2025 (19:30 – 22:00 provisional) |
Location | Kington Langley Village Hall |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 21 June 2025 (17:30 – 19:30) |
Location | Crudwell Village Hall, Tetbury Lane, Malmesbury SN16 9HB |
Details | Music to energise and entertain |
Date of event | Saturday 28 June 2025 (13:00 to 15:00) |
Location | Lake Pleasure Grounds, Warminster, BA12 9NP |
Details | A wide range of big band swing and jazz |
Past Events
Date of event | Sunday 22 September 2024 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 21 September 2024 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Sunday 1 September 2024 |
Details | Big Band music with memorable tunes |
Date of event | Saturday 3 August 2024 |
Details | A wide range of big band swing and jazz |
Date of event | Saturday 20 April 2024 |
Details | Our first appearance at the Wharf Theatre, Devizes. We travel around the world through music and pictures. |
Date of event | Saturday 10 February 2024 |
Details | An evening of Big Band music, old and new. |
Date of event | Saturday 23 September 2023 |
Details | Working with the newly appointed Events Manager to finalise details |
Date of event | Sunday 6 August 2023 |
Details | Big Band Swing and Jazz |
Date of event | Saturday 5 August 2023 |
Details | Big Band music in a fabulous park setting |
Date of event | Tuesday 20 June 2023 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Monday 8 May 2023 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 29 April 2023 |
Details | We return to the Kings Arms in Malmesbury for another great evening of Big Band entertainment. Sure to be a sell-out! Listen to some of your favourite big band music. Perhaps find a new favourite. |
Date of event | Sunday 31 July 2022 |
Details | The full sound of a big band |
Date of event | Saturday 30 July 2022 |
Details | The big sound of a big band on a Saturday afternoon of swing and jazz. |
Date of event | Friday 8 July 2022 |
Details | The big sound of a big band for a great Friday night out. |
Date of event | Saturday 12 March 2022 |
Details | A lively night of jazz and swing big band music. |
Date of event | Saturday 2 October 2021 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Sunday 27 June 2021 |
Details | Big band music to enhance the Village Picnic |
Date of event | Saturday 5 October 2019 |
Details | Big Band music at a classic race meeting |
Date of event | Sunday 4 August 2019 |
Details | Great big band music in the park. |
Date of event | Sunday 30 June 2019 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 29 June 2019 |
Details | Big Band music at Wiltshire Armed Forces and Veterans Celebrations |
Date of event | Saturday 8 June 2019 |
Details | Join us as we enjoy a varied and fun evening of big band music. |
Date of event | Saturday 30 March 2019 |
Details | The big sound of a big band on a Saturday night of swing and jazz. |
Date of event | Saturday 2 March 2019 |
Details | An introduction to the 2019 season of big band events. A mix of old and new sounds in the big band style. Set your SatNav to GL8 8EY |
Date of event | Thursday 20 December 2018 |
Details | Tickets for the Cracker Concert can be obtained at £10 each from: |
Date of event | Saturday 6 October 2018 |
Details | Big Band music as part of the sights and sounds of this classic race meeting |
Date of event | Sunday 5 August 2018 |
Details | The sound of a full big band in the park. |
Date of event | Thursday 21 December 2017 |
Details | Christmas charity concert supporting Chippenham Male Voice Choir |
Date of event | Sunday 6 August 2017 |
Details | A lively concert of Big Band music |
Date of event | Saturday 8 July 2017 |
Details | Big band music to accompany the village fete |
Date of event | Sunday 25 June 2017 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 24 June 2017 |
Details | Big Band music from the 1940s and beyond. |
Date of event | Saturday 22 April 2017 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Thursday 23 March 2017 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Sunday 14 August 2016 |
Details | A Bandstand concert of Big Band music. |
Date of event | Sunday 24 July 2016 |
Details | The BJ Big Band returns with more great swing music across the Big Band years. |
Date of event | Saturday 9 July 2016 |
Details | A mix of Big Band music within this popular Village Fete |
Date of event | Saturday 25 June 2016 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 11 June 2016 |
Details | A Big Band celebration of the Queen’s 90th Birthday. |
Date of event | Tuesday 5 April 2016 |
Details | BJ Big Band will join a visiting band from Bad Hersfeld, recognising the connections with Malmesbury dating back to 769. |
Date of event | Saturday 24 October 2015 |
Details | An uptempo musical evening in aid of Alzheimer’s Support |
Date of event | Saturday 10 October 2015 |
Details | Voices for Hospices concert in aid of Dorothy House Hospice Care |
Date of event | Saturday 3 October 2015 |
Details | A follow-up to our successful 2014 appearance where you can expect more great Big Band music as we Swing and Sing in Autumn. |
Date of event | Friday 4 September 2015 |
Details | This is a joint venture with the choir and will generate income for both groups. |
Date of event | Sunday 23 August 2015 |
Details | A concert of great Big Band music showcasing toe-tapping swing music. |
Date of event | Sunday 9 August 2015 |
Details | A Bandstand Concert of music in the Big Band style |
Date of event | Saturday 4 July 2015 |
Details | A mix a Big Band music within this popular Village Fete |
Date of event | Tuesday 9 June 2015 |
Details | An impromtu concert to raise funds to support those suffering from the earthquakes in Nepal. The band and organisers are not being paid, so that the maximum amount of money can go to the appeal fund. Tickets on the door. |
Date of event | Saturday 11 April 2015 |
Details | A concert of Big Band music to fill the Church with toe-tapping sounds |
Date of event | Saturday 29 November 2014 |
Details | Charity fundraising performance of Big Band Music for Dorothy House and to celebrate the 10th Birthday of B&Q’s Chippenham store. |
Date of event | Saturday 4 October 2014 |
Details | A concert of Big Band Music from across the decades |
Date of event | Friday 29 August 2014 |
Details | A Kennet and Avon Canal Trust event linked to Devizes Carnival. |
Date of event | Sunday 10 August 2014 |
Details | A concert of Big Band music across all eras. |
Date of event | Sunday 3 August 2014 |
Details | A concert of popular Big Band Music across the decades |
Date of event | Saturday 5 July 2014 |
Details | Big Band music at a vibrant village fete |
Date of event | Thursday 26 June 2014 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Thursday 26 June 2014 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 7 June 2014 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Tuesday 25 March 2014 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 8 March 2014 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Friday 30 August 2013 |
Details | All the Bs – barbecue, beer, big band, boat. A Kennet and Avon Canal Trust event linked to Devizes Carnival. There is no charge to attend this event. There will be a Turkish BBQ, Beer Tent and Boat trips etc that are chargeable |
Date of event | Sunday 11 August 2013 |
Details | Bandstand Concert of Big Band music across many decades |
Date of event | Sunday 21 July 2013 |
Details | A concert of Big Band music from many decades in beautiful gardens by the river. |
Date of event | Friday 5 April 2013 |
Details | A concert of contrasting styles – Big Band Music and Male Voice Choir singing songs from the 1960. Tickets from Christian Malford Village Shop, Anthony Hughes of the Church, Chippenham Tourist Information Office, Dolmans Furnishers in Chippenham and End of the Track. |
Date of event | Saturday 1 December 2012 |
Details | An informal concert of Big Band music to support the people of Malmesbury and the Mayoral Flood Appeal. There is no set admission cost but a collection will be taken as people leave. |
Date of event | Friday 12 October 2012 |
Details | A lively concert of Big Band Music from its golden era through to more modern pieces. Prepare to tap your toes and click your fingers! Venue: Town Hall. For tickets see http://www.calnemusicandartsfestival.co.uk/2012/booking.html |
Date of event | Friday 14 September 2012 |
Details | Fundraising Concert |
Date of event | Sunday 9 September 2012 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 1 September 2012 |
Details | The B J Big Band are pleased to be opening the 2012 Broad Town Big Gig with a mixture of traditional Big Band music and Big Band arrangements of more modern well known music |
Date of event | Sunday 19 August 2012 |
Details | Bandstand Concert in the Park down the hill from the Royal Crescent |
Date of event | Sunday 12 August 2012 |
Details | A concert of Big Band music in the centre of this beautiful park. Ideal for picnics. |
Date of event | Sunday 5 August 2012 |
Details | A Bandstand concert of Big Band music. Great location to relax on a Sunday afternoon. |
Date of event | Tuesday 6 December 2011 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Tuesday 29 November 2011 |
Details | Playing music in the Neeld Arms, Grittleton this evening. Come along, have a drink and listen to the music. |
Date of event | Saturday 26 November 2011 |
Details | An evening of music at All Saints Church – with a nod towards Christmas |
Date of event | Saturday 1 October 2011 |
Details | Providing music for this important anniversary event. More details to follow. |
Date of event | Sunday 11 September 2011 |
Details | Playing a range of music in the bandstand at John Coles Park. |
Date of event | Sunday 21 August 2011 |
Details | We will be playing a mix of Big Band music this afternoon – jazz, blues, rock and pop. Grab one of the deckchairs and listen to us for a couple of hours. |
Date of event | Sunday 31 July 2011 |
Details | Playing music on the lawn to support this fund-raising event for the Church in Christian Malford where we rehearse. |
Date of event | Saturday 2 July 2011 |
Details | Providing music for this school fete in Marlborough – a mix of big band material. |
Date of event | Sunday 26 June 2011 |
Details | Playing easy listening big band music in the bandstand at Parade Gardens in Bath |
Date of event | Friday 10 June 2011 |
Details | Tickets £5 to include light refreshments with a retiring collection for Christian Aid.
Do come and support this event on this (hopefully) lovely summer evening.
Tickets available from Kington Langley PCC members or contact Colin or Elizabeth Coles 01249 750631 |
Date of event | Saturday 4 June 2011 |
Details | Supporting a worthwhile charity by playing background music during an evening dinner. |
Date of event | Saturday 21 May 2011 |
Details | Providing background music for a private function. |
Date of event | Saturday 12 March 2011 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Tuesday 15 February 2011 |
Details | Providing background music in a pub. |
Date of event | Sunday 3 October 2010 |
Details | Private function – details not shown |
Date of event | Saturday 4 September 2010 |
Details | Providing an evening’s entertainment for this Leonard Cheshire home. |
Date of event | Sunday 13 June 2010 |
Details | Helping to raise money for the church in Christian Malford, where we rehearse. |