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The Big Blast is our annual two-day February half term orchestral project for wind, percussion and brass players. The project culminates in a performance to family and friends at Blackfriars. The Big Blast is designed for young musicians aged 5 to 18, from pre Grade 1 to post-Grade 8.

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The Big Blast

Type:Music

Blackfriars, Ladybellgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2HN
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Season (18 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026)

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