THE
BEN WARD BIG BAND
The Ben Ward Big Band is a high-energy 20-piece jazz orchestra comprised of talented music students and top professional players. The band was formed in February 2018 and regularly performs challenging charts to sell-out audiences. Check out our next gig - tickets sell fast so don't miss out!
Saxophones
Dan Gribbin (lead)
Ben Jackson
Josh Mead
Will Rhodes
Ryan West
Trumpets
Steve Bland (lead)
Russ Buckberry
Derek Lawton
Trombones

Pete Johnson (lead)
Dom Blackwell
Kevin Stewart
Tom Davis
Rhythm
Reuben Savage (Guitar)
Barney McNamara (Bass)
George Povey (Drums)
Filip Trenkić (Piano)
Fiona Kinsella (Vocals)
The band is also available to hire for events ranging from business conferences to weddings. We can supply anything from the full 20-piece band down to a duo or trio - get in touch for a personalised quote.
"I booked the Ben Ward Big Band for a corporate awards ceremony – they were professional from start to finish. The band arrived early and were very accommodating when we needed them to play additional songs (as our guests took a little longer to enter the room than planned!). Most importantly they sounded great, and were exactly what we’d hoped for to bring our event to life."
Francesca McKernan
Marketing Manger, SDL Surveying