1st January 1970 at 00:00
Kick off Band on the Wall’s 50th Birthday festivities with Apitos, the UK’s premier Latin jazz ensemble renowned for their vibrant tributes to Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez. Regular performers at Band on the Wall from the 80’s until the early 2000s, Apitos also contributed to our education programs. Featuring Dave Hassell (timbales) and Andy Scott (saxophone), their dynamic percussion and horn section will set the stage ablaze.
Following Apitos, enjoy performances in the Copper Bar from Friends of Band on the Wall, featuring Hopalong Gretzky, alongside venue regulars Emma Taylor and more, delivering soulful and eclectic sets.
Explore our archival exhibition throughout the day, celebrating five decades of music and memories at Band on the Wall.
Bar open: 12.00pm01st January 1970 at 00:00