As part of Imperial College’s “Welcome Week”, which takes place in the first week of each academic year, IC Big Band annually performs a gig for the freshers. This year was no exception; on Thursday 6th October we brushed the dust off our music after a long summer apart and headed over to Imperial’s swankiest […]
Hey, I’m Simon, and I’ve got the great pleasure of chairing IC Big Band this year, and being the first to welcome you all to a new year of wonderful music! If you’re new around here (or you’ve been living under a rock), IC Big Band is the epicentre of jazz at Imperial, celebrating the […]
It’s October again, which makes it a complete 12 months since my first post on here, when my year as Chair was just beginning. It’s been a whirlwind of a year and – as you’ve hopefully seen – we packed a lot in. I thought I’d just take a couple of minutes to look back […]
On 1st July 2016 in the pouring rain, our two minibuses, ‘Party Bus’ and ‘Stealth Bus’ set off from Imperial College. Windscreen wipers on full pelt, it was a truly British start to the Great British Big Band Tour. Over the next 10 days we would travel through rain, shine and everything in between for […]
As you are all well aware, the trumpet section of IC (or indeed any) big band contains only the most serious and dedicated musicians. Therefore there wouldn’t be that much to gossip about in our section, were we not gifted with the existence of Jake Bulmer. This fine young specimen boasts many talents, including the […]
It’s now April, and I can’t believe we’re already entering the final third of the 2015-16 academic year. My term as Chair of the band so far has flown by, but has been far from uneventful (as those who follow our social media/website will know). I thought I’d take a few minutes to reflect on […]
At the end of February, we had the pleasure of performing with the Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra – they invited us to perform alongside them on their own turf, in Clare Cellars, a thriving little jazz venue tucked away deep inside Clare College. Aside from the opportunity for a road trip (a little taste of […]
Roll roll up, the ballot is in, and we’ve got ourselves a new committee! A huge congratulations to the following, who will be taking the band to new heights next year, I’m sure. President – Simon Warder Treasurer – Jake Bulmer Secretary – Leonard Budd PR Manager – Matthew Nelson Gig Manager – Charlie Millard […]
We are excited to announce that IC Big Band will be kicking off Summer 2016 with the Great British Big Band Tour! For 10 days, 20 scientists, engineers and medics will squeeze into two minibuses alongside all our gear, travelling across three countries and leaving a trail of jazz, fun and friendship wherever we go! […]
The ArtsFest Queen’s Tower gig is a regular event on the IC Big Band calendar, and always proves to be a good time. This year, rather than playing from the balcony, we were under the tower: up close and personal. The Tuesday farmers’ market was bustling as usual, sending some wonderful smells wafting our way. […]