BIG BANDits - Big Band der Uni Duisburg-Essen

About the event

The Zeche Carl in Essen, a cultural centre on the site of a former coal mine, brings the Big Bandits, the big band of the University of Duisburg-Essen, to its stage in December 2026.

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About Big Bandits

The BIG BANDits are the big band of the University of Duisburg-Essen, founded in 1991 as an initiative by music-loving students. The roughly 20-member ensemble has been directed by saxophonist and music educator Nils Powilleit since 1993.

About Zeche Carl

Zeche Carl is a cultural centre on the grounds of a former coal mine in Essen's Altenessen district. Its programme features concerts, comedy, cabaret and neighbourhood culture.

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Venue

Coming up at this venue

• 12 Sept 2026Lena Kupke - Pause
• 15 Sept 2026anaïs - wünsch dir was - extrawünsche tour 2026
• 16 Sept 2026Dr. Cordelia Schott - Rezeptfrei - Was Ärzte keinem sagen
• 17 Sept 2026Guido Cantz - Komische Zeiten

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Big Bandits

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This week in Essen

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