THE KING's College Big Bang has just returned from its ten-day tour.

The group handed to Barbados for the "Blowin' in the Windies" tour.

Staff and pupils headed out for a tour of the island and played at primary schools, a number of prestigious hotel and the foremost jazz venue on the island, the Waterfront Café in Bridgetown.

The band also had the opportunity to play alongside the Barbados Community College Big Band.

Colin Albery, director of music at King’s College, said: “This was a fantastic experience for our pupils and one that will stay with them forever.

“They have performed brilliantly and the comments and reviews we have received have been wonderful. We were made to feel so welcome and are missing the warmth of the weather and the people already.

“The tour has been a resounding success and we’d like to thank everyone who has supported us in making this trip possible.”