News

Groot amateurkunstfestival Amersfoort

12 July 2022

On September 10 we will perform at the Groot Amateurkunstfestival Amersfoort. There are performances by the various amateur art companies in Amersfoort throughout the city. The exact time and location are yet to be announced, so keep an eye on the site and our social media channels.

Drummer wanted!

22 June 2022

Hey drummer! The New Manhattan Big Band is looking for you: an advanced musician who combines ambition with conviviality. Like us. Are you curious? Contact us!

New gig at Grand Cafe Vyssotski

27 October 2021

Almost two years ago we gave our last pre-corona performance in @vyssotski. And we'll be back next December 12th! From 4 pm we will treat you to a wonderfully swinging and spectacular performance! And to make it even more memorable: this will also be a kind of farewell performance with …

Vacancy new bandleader

14 October 2021

As a band leader you ensure an improvement of our level during the weekly rehearsals. You lead 5-10 concerts a year, contribute ideas about the repertoire and determine the programs. This is based on our musical vision.

We search: • Affinity and experience with big band music • Professional and …

Cancelled: show on the 11th of september

3 September 2021

Our show on the 11th of september in Amersfoort has unfortunately been cancelled. Due to the corona regulations the organisation had no possibility to continue the festival.

Finally started again!

24 June 2021

In memoriam Wijnand Bühre (1943 – 2020)

9 July 2020

To our dismay, we received news that Wijnand Bühre passed away on Friday July 3. This happened after a fall in the hospital where he was admitted for treatment.

He was 1st tenor saxophonist in the NMBB. With his years of experience and a large music library, he has made …

Resumption of rehearsals

24 June 2020

June 15 was the day. After a period of 13 weeks of not rehearsing, we started cautiously resuming rehearsals on June 15. Not with the entire band but, as previously described in a news item, with section rehearsals. Two on a Monday night. The first time the trombones and the …