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Equinox performance at World Sax Congress July 30, 2015
  Equinox performed Four Pictures from New York, by Roberto Molinelli. ... [MORE]

Equinox at SaxOpen, the World Sax Congress in Strasbourg April 20, 2015
SaxOpen is the 17th World Saxophone Congress & Festival. Uniting 2000 musicians from all over the world, open to every music style, with over 30... [MORE]

'The Equinox Collection' launch May 20, 2013
Equinox performed a selection of material from their new recording 'The Equinox Collection' at their launch concert in West Bridgford.  An appr... [MORE]

Sanctuary Ensemble at Southwell, 27th October 2012 September 21, 2012
The wonderful Sanctuary Ensemble will be performing at Southwell Minster on October 27th 2012, and at other venues around the UK during 2012-13.&nbs... [MORE]

Equinox at the World Saxophone Congress July 17, 2012
Equinox at the 16th World Sax Congress - the biggest ever! Imagine around 1000 saxophonists, including some of world's most eminent and accom... [MORE]

Saxophone Spectacular - Concert Report June 09, 2012
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World Saxophone Congress appearance June 05, 2012
Equinox are thrilled to have been selected to perform at the prestigious World Saxophone Congress, in St Andrew's, Scotland in July 2012. Their pro... [MORE]

World Premiere at Southwell July 20, 2011
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Sanctuary at Southwell May 24, 2011
Southwell Minster   September 2nd 2011   Christian For... [MORE]

Standing ovation at Fakenham May 23, 2011
Judging by the warm and enthusiastic audience response, Equinox won some new friends after their recent performance in Fakenham.  On Saturday... [MORE]

Saxophones Appeal at Fakenham May 06, 2011
In Lynn News   Published on Friday 6 May 2011 12:25 // THE Nottingham-based Equinox Saxophone Ensemble will be in... [MORE]

"A new and exciting saxophone soundscape" CASS article Autumn 2010 September 27, 2010
Article by Ken Morris in Clarinet and Saxophone Magazine, Autumn 2010         "..The conventional Equin... [MORE]

CASS magazine review of Equinox and Christian Forshaw concert June 25, 2010
Clarinet and Saxophone, Summer 2010   Equinox and Christian Forshaw – Sanctuary for Saxophones Concert Review - St Giles Church, ... [MORE]

Concert Report: Equinox, Christian Forshaw and Natalie Clifton-Griffith March 15, 2010
Photo Chris Smith   St Giles' Church in West Bridgford played host to a spectacular evening of saxophone music on Saturday 13th ... [MORE]

'Sanctuary' for Saxophones - concert with Christian Forshaw November 24, 2009
Equinox will be presenting a concert with saxophonist Christian Forshaw in St Giles' Church, West Bridgford.  The concert will feature C... [MORE]

Concert report: Equinox at Djanogly Recital Hall 4th April 2009 April 06, 2009
Left to right;  Jon Oldershaw, Nicola Pennill, Becky Deans, Alistair Parnell, Matt Lond, Gayle Lond, Michelle Phillips, Daniel Christian, Keri ... [MORE]

Equinox announce new concert dates February 10, 2009
Equinox have three new concert dates in the diary, featuring a new selection of repertoire, along with some old favourites.   Among the new w... [MORE]

Review of Partial Eclipse in Clarinet and Saxophone Journal April 02, 2008
  "Partial Eclipse is the first CD by Equinox Saxophone Ensemble, formed by Alistair Parnell in 2005.  The album comprises a mixture of... [MORE]

Keri joins Equinox March 25, 2008
  The most recent member to join Equinox is Keri Degg on alto saxophone.  Here Keri introduces herself!   "I began playing ... [MORE]

Nottingham SaxDay 2nd March 2008 March 02, 2008
  Equinox will be featuring in the evening concert of SaxDay 2008 at the Djanogly Recital Hall, 6.30 pm.  Admission free, just come along... [MORE]

Kirsty joins the Equinox line up January 09, 2008
Equinox are delighted to welcome Kirsty Everett who has joined the group on bass and baritone saxophones.    Kirsty is currently studying... [MORE]

First performance of 'Partial Eclipse' at de la Beche Theatre, BGS, Keyworth November 18, 2007
de la Beche Theatre,  British Geological Survey, Keyworth 17th November 2007   Equinox sax ensemble gave the first performance of Nigel W... [MORE]

Concert: report: 15th September 2007 St Mary's Long Sutton September 17, 2007
Equinox Saxophone Ensemble Saturday 15th September 2007  St Mary's Church, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire      ... [MORE]

CD release planned for autumn 2007 August 20, 2007
Equinox have just recorded their first CD, which will be available in the autumn. True to the spirit of Adolph Sax’s original concept of a ‘f... [MORE]

Concert report: Holymoorside Festival June 24, 2007
The Holymoorside and Walton Arts Festival near Chesterfield has become a regular fixture on the calendar, with a wide range of events and concer... [MORE]

Equinox and the National Saxophone Choir June 21, 2007
National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain Photo - Double Image Photograpy   Equinox recently had the privilege of being invited to join the ... [MORE]

Equinox at Kinoulton May 27, 2007
On Saturday 26th May, Equinox played the second concert of their May programme at St Luke's Church, Kinoulton.   St Luke's is starting... [MORE]

Equinox on MySpace May 22, 2007
Equinox now has its very own MySpace page, with sample recordings and a profile of the group.   www.myspace.com/equinoxsax     &... [MORE]

Concert report, Grangewood Hall Wollaton May 19, 2007
On Saturday 19th May, Equinox played to a capacity audience at the Grangewood Hall, Wollaton.   Grangewood Methodist Church are celebrating 40 ... [MORE]

Equinox concerts in May April 16, 2007
Equinox Saxophone Ensemble present Vivaldi to Van Morrison     Presenting their usual wide range of styles of music from baroque t... [MORE]

Review: Equinox guest at Gala Concert March 24, 2007
On Saturday 24th March Equinox were special guests of the Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra who were staged a special gala concert in honour of ... [MORE]

Review: Nottingham Sax Day March 04, 2007
      Sunday 4th March 2007 Djanogly Arts Centre University of Nottingham   More than 50 saxophone players descended on Not... [MORE]

Review: Christmas Kidsophonic at the Albert Hall December 23, 2006
More than 500 children and adults enjoyed an enchanting morning of music and entertainment at Nottingham's Albert Hall on Saturday 23rd December at ... [MORE]

Langar Church Concert Report October 28, 2006
  It was standing room only at St Andrew's Church, Langar on Saturday 28th October for the Equinox Concert.  Latecomers struggled to find... [MORE]

Bass saxophone is latest addition to Equinox lineup September 21, 2006
David Oldershaw and Margaret Frogson of Windblowers hand over the new bass sax to player James Crockford and Equinox leader Alistair Parne... [MORE]

Equinox raise the roof! May 06, 2006
The Equinox sax ensemble played to a packed church in Attenborough, Nottingham, on Friday 5th May, marking the start of the 2006 Biennial Flower Festi... [MORE]

Saxophone Workshop and Concert March 19, 2006
Equinox performed as part of an intensive saxophone workshop at the University of Nottingham Djanogly Arts Centre.  Following a day of mastercl... [MORE]

Equinox Performances in December 05 January 01, 2006
Equinox featured in a series of concerts in December to support the launch of Alistair Parnell's new CD 'Winter Solstice'.   Supporting Alistai... [MORE]