IC Big Band x TUM JazzBand

The Imperial College Big Band is proud to present a special collaboration with TUM JazzBand from Munich, right on home turf in Metric! Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz, as we bring together two bands so similar yet so distinct. Prepare yourselves for some good tunes and great fun!

When?
📅 Monday, 17th November 2025
🕕 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Doors open at 7 PM)

Where?
📍 Metric
Imperial College Union
Beit Quadrangle, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BB

🚇 Closest tube stations: South Kensington (Circle & District, Piccadilly lines) or Gloucester Road (Circle & District line)

Who Are the IC Big Band?

The Imperial College Big Band is the official big band of Imperial College London, showcasing the university’s most talented musicians.

Under the direction of Chris Dean — one of the UK’s leading big band directors and the head of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra — the band has gained a national reputation for its outstanding musical quality.

Renowned for their fun and diverse repertoire, the band performs everything from big band classics to funk and fusion, making them the first choice for events both within and beyond Imperial College. With an impressive history of private invitations and performances, their music keeps audiences coming back for more.

The IC Big Band regularly plays at some of the UK’s most prestigious jazz venues, including:
🎷 Sold-out shows at Pizza Express Jazz Club (Soho)
🎷 Performances at Hideaway Streatham (London)
🎷 Appearances across the UK and beyond

Who Are the TUM JazzBand?

Based at the Technical University of Munich, the TUM JazzBand is a vibrant, student-run big band that brings together musicians from universities all across Munich. With their own talented vocalists and a sound that stretches far beyond traditional swing, they perform everything from high-energy funk and iconic film tunes to contemporary jazz and original arrangements. You can catch them not only at their own concerts but also lighting up TUM events and student festivals throughout the year.

The band’s story began when a handful of passionate musicians answered their initiator’s call and started rehearsing together. Fueled by that same enthusiasm, the group quickly grew and gave its first performance at a fundraising event. Since 2014, the TUM JazzBand has been organized as TUM JazzBand e.V. — entirely self-managed and driven by student initiative. Today, the ensemble numbers around 25 musicians and is conducted by Korbinian Bauer, a student at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich and a former member of the Landes-Jugendjazzorchester Bayern.

And they don’t stop there. Each semester, the band dedicates an entire weekend to intensive rehearsals, invites professional musicians for workshop sessions, and connects with other student big bands from across Europe. Their first international tour took them to Edinburgh in the autumn of 2018 — the beginning of many exciting collaborations across Europe.

Find out more about the TUM JazzBand at: https://tumjazzband.de

This concert is supported by the Goethe Institut (https://www.goethe.de/en/), whose mission is to promote cultural exchange and international understanding through the arts.