Battle of the Big Bands 2025
Six Jazz bands from across the southwest will compete to be crowned the brand new winner of Battle of the Big Bands 2025. This is our first time hosting this epic annual event at Falmouth’s Princess Pavilion. We promise hours of funky bass lines, smooth solos and groovy tunes followed by the traditional chaotic jam, before the winner is announced.
This year, bands are travelling in from the far-flung University lands of Cardiff, Bath, Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth along with Falmouth’s very own Jam First Big Band.
We invite you to expect big band swing classics, fresh jazz standards, and timeless disco bangers. This will be the highlight of our year, so come along to make it a highlight of yours.
The event will be roughly 3:30 hours long, with each band doing a 20 minute set. Afterwards a panel of judges will crown the new winner.
Tickets available on the door at for £10, or £6 for students.
**Note that tickets for Battle of the Big Bands are on sale through Falmouth and Exeter Student Union website. If you are a non-student then you will need to create a free account in order to purchase advance tickets. Once your registration is complete, click on the ticket link again and you will be able to purchase tickets.**
