The Kris Nock Big Band is a highly talented big band based in the South West. Formed in 2018, the 18 piece big band has performed at multiple festivals including Wychwood Festival, Thornbury Jazz Festival and Breacon Jazz Festival and has won numerous awards including Gold award at the Indoor Music Games and multiple Platinum awards at the National Concert Band Festival.

A 'high octane' and 'highly drilled unit', the Kris Nock Big Band is quoted by Jazzman as being an act to look out for in the future.