

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Oceanaires Big Band and the Syd Lawrence Orchestra
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Two of Britain’s most renowned swing ensembles unite for a spectacular double big band performance - a rare and thrilling opportunity to hear these celebrated bands together on one stage.

Experience the full power of The Oceanaires Big Band alongside the Syd Lawrence Orchestra - a breathtaking wall of brass, rhythm, and harmony performing the timeless music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more.

Soaring trumpets, velvet saxophones, thundering trombones, and a rhythm section that swings with precision and style. Whether you are a dedicated jazz enthusiast or simply love the excitement of live music, this concert promises to be the big band event of the year.

The biggest sound. The biggest swing. The biggest big band in the world!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/basingstoke/the-oceanaires-big-band-and-the-syd-lawrence-orchestra/200029685211529
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, performances, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 106

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/the-oceanaires-big-band-and-the-syd-lawrence-orchestra?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=basingstoke-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Basingstoke
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Anvil Arts
- **lat**: 51.26677
- **long**: -1.08961
- **full address**: Anvil Arts, Basingstoke, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Bands of HM Royal Marines (https://allevents.in/org/the-bands-of-hm-royal-marines/1533373)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Anvil Arts, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Bands of HM Royal Marines
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, concerts, performances, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Oceanaires Big Band and the Syd Lawrence Orchestra ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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