1 May: The Lipson Big Band @ 1930 (previously the Co-op Big Band)

About this event

Calstock Arts are delighted to welcome the Lipson Big Band (previously Co-operative Big Band) back for their annual performance. Formed in 2009 with a small group of students and private pupils  by Pete Twyman. They are kindly performing as a fund raiser for themselves and Calstock Arts. The Lipson Big Band prides itself on being regards as a very professional & democratic youth big band. The band is tutored by professional musicians and consists of a mixture of students from Lipson Cooperative Academy and several other schools across the region. The band’s big break was being booked to play for the America’s Cup on Sky TV along such artists as Seth Lakeman. The addition of ex Royal Marine Bandsman, who play regularly with the band, has created an emulation model for the players. Now led by Gav Martin, currently a Teacher of music at Lipson Cooperative Academy and former WO1 Bandmaster Royal Marines Band Service, the band have performed at many prestigious events including the Theatre Royal Plymouth & Plymouth Pavilions and they have won Best Regional Big Band at the Saltash Music Festival for 5 consecutive years! They have an extensive repertoire of swing, funk, & soul music and have up to 30 members performing at some engagements.

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