Prevous Gigs and Events
See also my Upcoming Gigs and Events.
| Date | Event (Click Event Name for details) | Venue |
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| 4 Dec 2009 |
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
| 7 Dec 2009 |
Royal Variety Performance Royal Variety Performance: Blackpool Winter Gardens. Rob once again performs as part of the stellar band backing acts such as Alexandra Burke, Bett Midler, Diversity, Katherine Jenkins, Michael Buble, Miley Cyrus, Peter Kay, Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg, Anastacia, Lulu, Mika,and Chaka Khan. (Broadcast on ITV1 later in December). |
Blackpool Winter Gardens |
| 15 Dec 2009 - 16 Dec 2009 |
Carl Davis conducts RLPO RLPO: Liverpool and Nottingham respectively: Carl Davis conducts. |
Liverpool and Nottingham respectively |
| 19 Dec 2009 - 20 Dec 2009 |
Frosty the Snowman Christmas Concerts RLPO: Frosty the Snowman Christmas Concerts. |
RLPO |
| 31 Dec 2009 |
Swing into the New Year RLPO/John Wilson: Swing into the New Year. |
RLPO |
| 2 Jan 2010 - 3 Jan 2010 |
The Wizard of Oz The Wizard of Oz: John Wilson conducts the RLPO, playing live to a screening of the classic film. |
RLPO |
| 19 Jan 2010 - 21 Jan 2010 |
RLPO: Bizet L’Arlesienne Suite Preston Guildhall (19), Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 20/21. www.liverpoolphil.com |
Preston Guildhall & Liverpool Philharmonic Hall |
| 10 Feb 2010 - 11 Feb 2010 |
Halle Orchestra: Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue: Jazz Band Version 10/11/14 Feb. Bridgewater Hall, Manchester www.halle.co.uk |
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
| 13 Feb 2010 |
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra New work. |
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
| 14 Feb 2010 |
Halle Orchestra: Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue: Jazz Band Version 10/11/14 Feb. Bridgewater Hall, Manchester www.halle.co.uk |
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
| 14 Feb 2010 |
RLPO: Prokofiev, Romeo & Juliet Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool www.liverpoolphil.com |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool |
| 21 Feb 2010 |
Soloist in John Williams’ "Escapades" Concerto Rob is featured soloist with the Orchestra of Opera North, in John Williams’ Escapades - from the Dreamworks Film “Catch Me If You Can”. Conducted by John Wilson. www.operanorth.co.uk |
Leeds Town Hall |
| 24 Feb 2010 - 25 Feb 2010 |
Michael Nyman Band Michael Nyman Band, Spain. (Barcelona & Madrid) www.michaelnyman.com |
Spain |
| 27 Feb 2010 |
Threepenny Opera - Kurt Weill (BBC) Following on from their acclaimed recording of the complete Threepenny Opera in April 09, broadcast on BBC radio 3 in the autumn (09), Rob joins the BBC Phil to perform the orchestral suite from this iconic work. |
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
| 28 Feb 2010 |
RLPO: Bizet L’Arlesienne Suite Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool. www.liverpoolphil.com |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool |
| 9 Mar 2010 |
RLPO: Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet Preston Guildhall. www.liverpoolphil.com |
Preston Guildhall |
| 13 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010 |
Saxophone Weekend Join Rob for a weekend of workshops and concerts: Saturday Grade 3-5, Sunday Grade 6 plus. Evening concert Sat 6th with pianist Tim Carey... |
Winchester |
| 19 Mar 2010 |
World Premiere of the Orchestral Version of Andy Scotts Dark Rain With the Edinburgh University Music Society Orchestra. www.eums.org.uk |
Edinburgh |
| 29 Apr 2010 |
RNCM Saxophone Orchestra Rob and Andy Scott direct the RNCM Saxophone Orchestra in a lunchtime concert featuring some amazing new music for this excellent young ensemble. www.rncm.ac.uk |
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| 7 May 2010 |
Apollo Saxophone Quartet Apollo Saxophone Quartet: Shrewsbury School Subscription Series |
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| 15 May 2010 | Halle Orchestra: Ravel's Bolero |
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
| 16 May 2010 | Halle Orchestra: Ravel's Bolero |
Derby Assembly Rooms |
| 19 May 2010 |
Ensemble 10:10 (RLPO Contemporary Music Group) Mark-Anthony Turnage: "Crying Out Loud" & "No Let Up" www.liverpoolphil.com |
The Capstone Centre, Hope University |
| 5 Jun 2010 | Halle Orchestra: Ravel's Bolero |
Nottingham Royal Concert Hall |
| 28 Jun 2010 | Liverpool Echo Arena |
Liverpool Echo Arena |
| 4 Jul 2010 |
Havering SaxFest A day of ensemble workshops and concerts. for info visit: www.eastcoastwind.co.uk |
Upminster School |
| 8 Jul 2010 |
Keith Nichols All Star Band Rob leads the Sax section in this All-Star Band, featuring Matthias Seuffert amongst others.... |
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| 10 Jul 2010 |
BBC Big Band with Clare Teal (Big Band Divas) Rob plays with this legendary Big Band for the first time in a programme of classic jazz and big band favourites with stunning vocalist Clare Teal |
Brighton Dome |
| 21 Jul 2010 - 23 Jul 2010 |
Manchester Saxophone Course A NEW course, featuring three days of workshops, masterclasses, ensembles sessions and concerts. For more info and booking, visit www.singlereed.org |
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| 24 Jul 2010 - 30 Jul 2010 |
International Saxophone Summer School International Saxophone Summer School, Woldingham, Surrey. www.summermusic.org.uk |
Woldingham, Surrey |
| 31 Jul 2010 |
Manchester Jazz Festival: New mjf Commission from Neil Yates. Rob featured as part of this amazing new 18 piece big band project, written by jazz trumpeter and composer Neil Yates as an antiphonal project in this unique and beautiful acoustic. www.manchesterjazz.com |
St. Ann's Church, Manchester |
| 4 Aug 2010 |
Walton's Facade, with Psappha Rob plays the famous saxophone part in William Walton's hugely popular and entertaining "Facade".www.ldsm.org.uk/international_festival/ |
Lake District Summer Music Festival, St. John's Church, Kendal. |
| 5 Aug 2010 | BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Ravel's Bolero, Royal Concertgebouw Concert Hall, Amsterdam |
Royal Concertgebouw Concert Hall, Amsterdam |
| 13 Aug 2010 | BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Proms: Dellapiccola: Partita |
Royal Albert Hall, BBC Proms |
| 19 Aug 2010 | World Premiere of my "Song without Words" for Flute & Harp, |
RNCM, Manchester: British Flute Convention |
| 22 Aug 2010 - 26 Aug 2010 |
Harrogate Saxophone Summer School Harrogate Saxophone Summer School www.windstruments.co.uk |
Harrogate |
| 16 Sep 2010 |
Pinocchio - Opera North LEEDS Rob plays Saxophone and Clarinet in this amazing new take on the traditional tale - music by Jonathan Dove. www.operanorth.co.uk/ |
Grand Theatre, Leeds |
| 25 Sep 2010 | Pinnochio - Opera North LEEDS |
Grand Theatre, Leeds |
| 27 Sep 2010 - 29 Sep 2010 |
Tell Me On A Sunday: featuring Clare Sweeney Rob deps on this national touring show, playing Saxes and Flutes. http://www.tellmeontour.com/tour.html |
Dundee: Rep Theatre |
| 1 Oct 2010 | Pinnochio - Opera North LEEDS |
Grand Theatre, Leeds |
| 4 Oct 2010 |
Tell Me On A Sunday: featuring Clare Sweeney Rob deps on this national touring show on Saxes and Flutes: http://www.tellmeontour.com/tour.html |
Buxton Opera House |
| 5 Oct 2010 |
Tell Me On A Sunday: featuring Clare Sweeney Rob deps on this national touring show on Saxes and Flutes: http://www.tellmeontour.com/tour.html |
Wakefield Theatre Royal |
| 9 Oct 2010 |
Recital: Rob Buckland with Tim Carey, Piano Evening Recital by Rob Buckland and Tim Carey (piano). Rob and Tim perform a wide ranging programme including music by John Williams, Takashi Yoshimatsu, Chick Corea, Will Gregory, Rob Buckland, and others. |
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| 19 Oct 2010 | BBC Philharmonic Orchestra: The Music of Frederic Cerha |
BBC Studio 7, Manchester |
| 23 Oct 2010 | Pinnochio - Opera North LEEDS |
Grand Theatre, Leeds |
| 27 Oct 2010 - 30 Oct 2010 | Pinnochio - Opera North EDINBURGH |
Edinburgh |
| 31 Oct 2010 |
CASS Young Soloist Competition Rob joins the panel of adjudicators for this solo Saxophone Competition. www.cassgb.org/ |
Kneller Hall, Twickenham |
| 3 Nov 2010 |
SaxAssault First date of the autumn tour - catch this amazing group in a relaxed and informal setting....some amazing new charts and old favourites...http://www.saxassault.com |
DeeBees, Winsford, Cheshire |
| 4 Nov 2010 | SaxAssault |
Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury. |
| 5 Nov 2010 - 6 Nov 2010 | Pinnochio - Opera North MANCHESTER |
The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester |
| 12 Nov 2010 - 13 Nov 2010 | Pinnochio - Opera North NEWCASTLE |
Newcastle Theatre Royal |
| 14 Nov 2010 |
10th RNCM Saxophone Day Celebrating 10 years as the UK's largest annual Saxophone event, the RNCM Saxophone Day this year features Classical Virtuoso Johan Van Der Linden, Fiona Asbury, the extraordinary Carlama Orkestar (Balkan influenced Sax and percussion ensemble), and SaxAssault, the now legendary massed Saxophone session, a wide variety of workshops and masterclasses, and the UK's largest and most comprehensive trade exhibition. www.rncm.ac.uk/ |
RNCM, Manchester |
| 14 Nov 2010 |
10th RNCM Saxophone Day: 14 November 2010 As we approach the 10th Anniversary of this unique event, I have written an article for the CASS magazine, which is copied here. See also: RNCM Saxophone Day. |
Royal Northern College of Music |
| 15 Nov 2010 | Apollo Saxophone Quartet & SaxAssault |
The Lighthouse, Poole |
| 17 Nov 2010 |
Ensemble 10:10 (RLPO Contemporary Music Group) Music by Gary Carpenter, Graham Fitkin, Martijn Padding, and Jenni Watson. |
The Capstone, Liverpool |
| 18 Nov 2010 | Reflections: Rob is Soloist in Jenny Watson's new work with Ensemble 10:10 |
The Tate Gallery, Liverpool |
| 19 Nov 2010 - 20 Nov 2010 | Pinnochio - Opera North NOTTINGHAM |
Theatre Royal, Nottingham |
| 21 Nov 2010 |
Ensemble 10:10 (RLPO Contemporary Music Group) Music by Gary Carpenter, Graham Fitkin, Martijn Padding and Jenni Watson. |
Hudderfield Contemporary Music Festival, St. Paul's Church, Huddersfield |
| 27 Nov 2010 | BBC Philharmonic Orchestra: Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem |
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
| 31 Dec 2010 | Swing Into New Year: John Wilson and the RLPO |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool |
| 15 Jan 2011 | Puttin' On The Ritz: John Wilson and the RLPO |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool |
| 24 Jan 2011 - 25 Jan 2011 |
Saxophone Masterclass and Recital Rob has been invited by Johan Van Der Linden, International Saxophone Soloist, teacher and leader of the Aurelia Saxophone Quartet, to give 2 days of classes at the Utrecht University in Holland. |
University of Utrecht, Holland |
| 13 Feb 2011 |
Equivox Trio @ RNCM Day of Percussion Equivox Trio performs a concert and masterclass at the prestigious RNCM Day of Percussion. http://www.rncm.ac.uk |
RNCM, Manchester |
| 20 Feb 2011 |
Equivox Trio @ British Saxophone Congress Equivox Trio performs a short concert at the British Saxophone Congress, held at TCM. http://www.cassgb.org/news.php?id=61 |
Peacock Room, Trinity College if Music, London |
| 20 Feb 2011 |
Equivox Trio Equivox Trio makes it's London Debut at the stunning Forge, Camden. http://www.forgevenue.org/whats-on |
The Forge, Camden |
| 23 Feb 2011 |
Equivox Trio @ Sandbach Concert Series Equivox Trio at the new Sandbach Concert Series 7pm. http://www.sandbach-concert-series.co.uk/2011-february-concert.htm |
Sandbach Concert Series |
| 12 Mar 2011 - 13 Mar 2011 |
Saxophone Weekend Weekend of workshops, masterclasses etc. Concert by Rob Buckland and Percussionist Simone Rebello Sat 12th March. more info and booking: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk / 01962 857275 |
Winchester, |
| 17 Mar 2011 |
RNCM Saxophone Orchestra: Sax Europa and Beyond The RNCM's Saxophone Orchestra, conducted by Andy Scott and myself, presents a programme of music influenced by travel through Europe and beyond. Repertoire includes music by Will gregory, Andy Scott and myself, alongside folk inspired music from across Europe. Come and see some of the UK's finest young players put through their paces!http://www.rncm.ac.uk |
Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester |
| 31 Mar 2011 | BBC Philharmonic Orchestra: Britten: Our Hunting Fathers |
BBC Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester |
| 15 Apr 2011 | MICHAEL NYMAN BAND |
CCR Concert Hall, Istanbul, Turkey |
| 16 Apr 2011 - 18 Apr 2011 |
NYWE Course Rob coaches the Saxophones in the National Youth Wind Ensemble, the UKs leading Youth Wind Ensemble, conducted by Phillip Scott. |
Queenswood School, nr St Albans |
| 14 May 2011 |
Woodwind Day Rob works with young Saxophonists as part of this exciting day at Chetham's. |
Chetham's School of Music, Manchester |
| 1 Jun 2011 |
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jan Pascal Tortelier Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite. |
MediaCity, Salford |
| 3 Jun 2011 |
Friday Night is Music Night: BBC Phil conducted by Mike Dixon. A selection of West End hits with a star-studded cast, introduced by Tamsin Outhwaite. |
MediaCity, Salford |
| 4 Jun 2011 |
Tell me on a Sunday: featuring Clare Sweeney Rob plays flutes and saxes on this highly successful tour of the early Lloyd Webber musical. |
Nottingham Playhouse |
| 9 Jun 2011 |
Northern Sinfonia Mark-Anthony Turnage's Kai (Concerto for Cello and Ensemble) featuring Rob and Carl Raven on Saxophones. |
The Sage, Gateshead |
| 10 Jun 2011 | BBC Philharmonic - Friday Night is Music Night: The Great Film Scores |
MediaCity, Salford |
| 11 Jun 2011 |
RNCM Saxophone Diploma Recitals Rob's 4th year and PG students give their final recitals. Open to the public - come and hear some of the finest young players in the UK. |
Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester |
| 12 Jun 2011 |
RLPO - SuperOrchestra - Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet http://www.liverpoolphil.com/4031/events-film-comedy-amp-events/superorchestra.html |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool |
| 16 Jun 2011 |
Nearly Dan Rob joins the horn section of the Uk's leading Steely Dan tribute band. A great opportunity to hear these incredible charts with the full line up of band, backing singers and blistering horn section. http://bandonthewall.org/events/3006/ |
Band on the Wall, Swan Street, Manchester |
| 17 Jun 2011 | RLPO - Shostakovich Jazz Suites |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool |
| 30 Jun 2011 | RLPO - Gershwin Concert |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool |
| 2 Jul 2011 |
Concerto For Saxophone - Ronald Binge Rob is delighted to have been invited to perform Ronald Binge's quintessentially English Saxophone Concerto with the Sunderland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ray Farr. http://www.sunderlandsymphonyorchestra.org.uk/ |
West Park Church, Sunderland |
| 15 Jul 2011 - 16 Jul 2011 |
BEACHED Rob plays in this exciting new chamber Opera which is the culmination of a 2 year Opera North Education project. |
The Spa, Bridlington |
| 23 Jul 2011 - 28 Jul 2011 |
International Saxophone Summer School 2011 Join Rob on his summerschool, now in it's 12th year: More info and links are on the Summerschools page on the Educator Tab. |
Woldingham School, nr Croydon. |
| 25 Jul 2011 |
Equivox Duo Rob and Simone Rebello perform a set as part of the tutor concerts at this year's International Saxophone Summer School. http://www.summermusic.org.uk |
Woldingham School, Surrey, as part of International Saxophone Summer School |
| 1 Aug 2011 - 3 Aug 2011 |
Single Reed Summer School Check out the links on the Summer Schools page on the Educator tab.... |
Manchester High School for Girls |
| 21 Aug 2011 - 25 Aug 2011 |
Harrogate Saxophone Summer School Check out the info on the links on the Summerschool page on the Educator tab.... |
Harrogate Ladies College |
| 10 Sep 2011 |
Nearly Dan Rob joins the horn section of the UK's leading Steely Dan tribute band for their return visit to the Sage. |
The Sage, Gateshead |
| 30 Sep 2011 |
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Ravel's Bolero |
Hanley, Stoke on Trent |
| 1 Oct 2011 |
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Ravel's Bolero |
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
| 2 Oct 2011 |
Martin Ellerby Concerto Recording Recording Martin Ellerby's Cinnamon Concerto with the RNCM Wind Orchestra for a new CD due for release early next year. |
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| 8 Oct 2011 |
Nearly Dan Rob joins the horn section of the UK's leading Steely Dan tribute band for a return visit to the Stables. |
The Stables, Wavendon |
| 9 Oct 2011 |
Equivox Trio @ Barry Percussion Festival Rob's Equivox Trio play a set from their The Time Is Now CD at this annual percussion festival. |
Barry Comprehenseive School, Wales |
| 11 Oct 2011 |
Equivox Trio @ Axis Arts Centre Rob's Equivox Trio play music from their The Time Is Now CD, and new compositions and arrangements. |
Axis Arts Centre, Alsager |
| 13 Oct 2011 |
RLPO with John Wilson Vaughan-Willams Symphony No.9 |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool |
| 15 Oct 2011 |
Ripon Young Musicians Competition Rob is guest adjudicator for this highly respected annual music competition. |
Ripon |
| 21 Oct 2011 |
BBC National Orchestra of Wales Benjamin Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem |
St.David's Hall, Cardiff |
| 29 Oct 2011 |
Judy & Lisa Rob guests as part of the band on this new touring show. |
Regent Theatre, Stoke on Trent |
| 13 Nov 2011 |
11th RNCM Saxophone Day The RNCM Saxophone Day returns on 13 November, with the usual range of concerts, workshops and of course the now traditional Massed Saxophones session.
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RNCM Manchester |



