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Big Band of Boom – Birmingham’s rock juggernaut; This 12-piece behemoth is set to redefine everything you know about heavy guitars and big-band brass! Imagine the Kill Bill soundtrack played by Rage Against the Machine with an orchestra\u2026sonically expansive, cinematic, and uncompromising. <\/p>\n

Known for an electrifying live-show, BBOB have already graced some of the most prestigious festival stages across the UK and Europe including Boomtown, Northside, Rudolstadt and Camp Bestival as well as hosting and programming their own stage at Shambala Festival, and watching the band open the Swingamajig Stage on Thursday is the best place to see them live!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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