Festivo Winds are a dynamic Wind Quintet based in Manchester and London. Formed in December of 2017 at the Royal Northern College of Music, the group achieved notable competition successes including picking up the ‘Audience Favourite’ Prize at the RNCM Christopher Rowland Chamber Group of the Year’ Competition, and winning the John Fewkes Woodwind Chamber Prize and the June Emerson Launchpad Award. They have been invited to perform at a number of prestigious festivals and venues such as the Buxton International Festival, Manchester Chamber Concerts Society, Lake District Summer Music International Festival, Music Coll - the Tunnell Trust and have given well received performances at numerous venues across the North West of the UK.
Individually, the members hold a number of personal accolades and successes, and between them have performed with esteemed ensembles including the Hallé Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal National Scottish Orchestra, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra and Nederlands Blazers Ensemble.
Important Information
Venue: ChristChurch, Finkin Street
Tickets: £15 adult | Children and Students free
Running Time: approx 2hrs
Wed 20 Nov
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Thurs 21 Nov
"A celebration of classic Seasonal Swing !" - (Telegraph) Swing ‘n’ sing-along...
Sat 23 Nov
A journey through traditional & folk music to jazz Baritone - Nicholas Morris...
Wed 4 Dec
Versatile and original, the Equinox Saxophone Ensemble is a group of like-minded, accomplished saxophonists wi...
Every Monday
Monday dance classes - Starting 16th September Discover the joy of dance in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere...
Fri 6 Sep, Fri 11 Oct, Sat 9 Nov & Sat 7 Dec
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, The remaining discos for this year, will no longer be taking pl...
Wed 13 - Sat 16 Nov
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars" Revel in th...
Mon 21 Oct, Mon 18 Nov & Mon 16 Dec
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, these sessions will be taking place in The Newton Room. Joi...