Phil Johnson from the Independent On Sunday gives a great review of our gig at Cheltenham Jazz festival.
“……the best new stuff I’ve heard in an age came from the Birmingham-based Irish composer Sid Peacock, whose young, 16-piece big band played inspiring, wildly creative music of avant-garde bite yet emotional weight. Premiering works written while Peacock [...]
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Independent On Sunday Review - Posted May 12, 2010
Cheltenham Gig - Posted May 4, 2010
The premiere of the new Surge line up went down very well at Cheltenham on Monday. The band played amazingly and it was very well received by the audience. Thanks to all those who came to hear us. If you have time I’d be very pleased to hear from you and what you thought of [...]
Cheltenham Preview!!! Pixel Carnage & Bronze Bling! - Posted April 19, 2010
Afraid the dancers won’t be with us at the gig but if you want to volunteer drop me a mail.
Cheltenham Jazz Festival Gig!! - Posted March 17, 2010
During my stay as composer in residence at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris I have been working on music for a big band gig at Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The band features some very talented performers and improvisors and I am very grateful to have them perform my music. Check back here soon as we [...]
CMC representation - Posted November 23, 2009
I am very pleased to announce that I have been accepted for representation by
Contemporary Music Centre of Ireland.. Check the link for further info.
New band at Rush Hour Blues - Posted
4th December 2009. Rush Hour Blues, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Free adm.
I am launching a new quintet at Birmingham Jazz’s Rush Hour Blues Session at Symphony Hall. It features Aaron Diaz – trumpets/electronics, Max Gittings – flutes/whistles, Rob Anstey – trombone/bass, Steve Tchoumba – percussion & myself on vocals. It’s gonna be fun, funky and as [...]
Jazz It Up - Posted
Last year I was the education composer in residence at Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s Jazz It Up project. I must have done something right cause they have had me back again this year. Last year the theme was Cartoons this year it is Heaven and Hell. So there has been big band arrangements for Bat [...]
Paris - Posted
I have been awared a residency at the Irish Cultural centre in Paris. I will be staying there Jan, Feb & Mar 2010. Obviously I am very excited and alongside drinking coffee and being arty I will be working on pieces for my big band gig at Cheltenham Jazz festival and performing Steve Troman’s [...]
Back In Action - Posted
Hi, My website is back in action. Still lots to add and tidy up but keep an eye on here for gigs and info about new and exciting projects. Lots happening!