Liverpool Hope Big Band: International Jazz Day

Enjoy an intimate performance from a small ensemble of the Liverpool Hope Big Band in celebration of International Jazz Day.

Time

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Date

Thu 30 April 2026

Thu 30 Apr, 7-8pm

Celebrate International Jazz Day with Liverpool Hope Big Band

Join us on 30 April for International Jazz Day as we celebrate with a special concert in the Sandon Room, showcasing a rich variety of jazz styles spanning nearly a century.

Enjoy an intimate performance from a small ensemble of the Liverpool Hope Big Band, directed by Dr Tom Sykes. The ensemble has previously performed at the Liverpool International Jazz Festival and on the Eurovision Pier Head stage in 2023.

Free, booking required

About Liverpool Hope Big Band

Liverpool Hope Big Band brings together student and non-student musicians from across the region, forming a dynamic ensemble dedicated to performing a wide-ranging jazz repertoire under the direction of Dr Tom Sykes.

Based at the Creative Campus of Liverpool Hope University on Shaw Street, Everton, the band rehearses weekly during term time on Wednesday afternoons. It has built a strong performance profile through a variety of public concerts and events.

The ensemble continues to grow as a creative space for musicians to develop, collaborate, and perform together.

If you are interested in joining the band, please get in touch with Liverpool Hope University for more information.