Here’s a great chance to hear four bands at A Rolling Stone before heading over to the Gala Concert at the Piano. (Note that this event starts an hour earlier than originally advertised.)

This is a free event as part of the Christchurch Big Band Festival. Food and drink are available for purchase.

• 1pm Papanui High School Big Band

• 2pm Southland Youth Jazz Band

• 2:30pm UC Jazz Society Big Band

• 3pm TPWOW Hagley College Big Band

• 3:30pm - 4:30pm Ellesmere Big Band