Press and bookings

Touring plans 2010-2012

We have just launched a new version of the Orchestra, which will be the mainstay of our programme for the next three years, underpinning a variety of other projects. Some of these may be smaller in scale, concentrating perhaps on a particular region of the world, and/or featuring specific musicians.

One example of these smaller groups is the Grand Union Bangla Band, a very popular and unusual attraction at Melas across the UK; but there are many other favourite combinations.

All shows listed on the events page, and most of those on the history page, are also readily available.

However, Grand Union delights in responding to commissions and tailoring shows to order. Any of our existing shows can be adapted to local demands, or serve as models for new productions.

Just call us to discuss possibilities and negotiate prices.

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Latest news

Jazz Festival success revived!

A sell-out success in last November's London Jazz Festival, Bengal Tiger Shanghai Dragon returns to the Vortex in March.

Melas in Britain

A new version of Grand Union Band for South Asian audiences.

Circular breathing

Four Grand Union musicians take part in an experiment at the Science Museum.

Launching a new decade

Grand Union has announced new versions of the Orchestra and Bands for 2010.

On Liberation Street DVD

A full-length video of our hugely successful show at the Hackney Empire has just been released. Watch highlights from the show.

The Golden Highway

Following On Liberation Street, Grand Union plans for a 3-year project culminating in a show for the Cultural Olympiad in 2012 are progressing well.

Bangladesh project

Read about the latest phase in this ongoing collaboration and see video of guest artists from Bangladesh with GUO at the Bethnal Green Baishakhi Mela.