Welcome to the Lara Big Band
The Lara Big Band Inc. is Lara's own big band, playing a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary big band and swing tunes in the tradition of the Count Basie orchestra.
Our exciting combination of woodwind, brass, and rhythm instruments will make your legs want to dance!
Saturday March 15 2025 | 6.30pm
An evening with the Lara Big Band
Venue TBC
Saturday February 8 | 10.00 - 11.00pm
Sunday February 9 | 12.00 - 1.00pm
Port Fairy Jazz Festival
Fiddler's Green, cnr Bank & Sackville St, Port Fairy
Tickets and information
Friday April 25 2025 | 6.00am
Lara ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Lara RSL, Rennie St, Lara
Free entry
We are always planning new performances so check back frequently and follow our Facebook page for updates!
About Us
The Lara Big Band Inc. formed in March 2023 and incorporated in August 2024 to provide local musicians an opportunity to come together and share their talent and passion for music. Primarily targeting those who played an instrument in school but hadn't had an opportunity to continue playing as a hobby, the Lara Big Band welcomes musicians who are seeking to challenge themselves in a truly supportive and friendly environment.
The band plays a diverse repertoire of big band and swing, heavily inspired by the masterpieces of Count Basie and Sammy Nestico. The band aims to be accessible to all, not just jazz afficionados, so includes engaging big band arrangements of everyone's favourites, including from Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, and your favourite Disney and Pixar movies.
We aim to inject fun and frivolity into every performance and excel in providing a high standard of entertainment and elegance to community and private events.
The band is managed by a volunteer committee, led by:
Dr Cam Anderson - President - Tenor Saxophone
Shane Jones - Musical Director - Baritone Saxophone
The Lara Big Band Inc. is a child safe organisation.
Contact Us
Contact us for inquiries and bookings
hello@larabigband.org
0427 294 197
hello@larabigband.org
The Lara Big Band Inc.
ABN 30 841 280 858