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Splanky | |
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| Origin | Gloucestershire, England |
| Genres | Classical, jazz, film music, contemporary |
| Years active | 2023–present |
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| Website | www |
Splanky is a British saxophone quartet based in Gloucestershire, England. Formed in 2023, the quartet comprises Karen Wray, Lee Shaw, Diane Arthurs and Carolyn Folley.[1]
History
Splanky was formed in 2023 after its members, who had previously performed together in other ensembles, established a saxophone quartet.[1]
Performances
In November 2024, Splanky performed as part of the Moreton-in-Marsh Christmas Lights Switch-On programme.[2]
On 8 March 2025, the quartet presented The Wind of Change at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, to mark International Women's Day.[3][4]
On 4 July 2025, the quartet performed a charity concert at St Mary de Crypt, Gloucester, in support of the Hollie Gazzard Trust as part of the Purple HollieDay fundraising campaign.[5]
In November 2025, Splanky returned to perform at the Moreton-in-Marsh Christmas Lights Switch-On.[6]
Media
Members of Splanky have appeared on BBC Radio Gloucestershire with presenter Nicky Price.
Known appearances include:
- 21 November 2024 – interview promoting the quartet's Christmas performances.
- 30 June 2025 – interview promoting the forthcoming Purple HollieDay charity concert.
- 3 December 2025 – interview promoting a concert at Cheltenham Playhouse featuring a performance by Splanky.
In February 2025, Punchline Gloucester featured the quartet ahead of its performance at the Corinium Museum.[3]
In November 2025, the quartet was featured ahead of a festive concert at Cheltenham Playhouse in the Gazette Series, Stroud News & Journal and the Wiltshire & Gloucestershire Standard.[7][8][9]
Discography
Studio albums
- A Not So Silent Night (2025)[10]
Members
- Karen Wray – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone
- Lee Shaw – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Diane Arthurs – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
- Carolyn Folley – baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone
External links
Category:British saxophone quartets Category:English musical groups Category:Musical groups established in 2023 Category:Musical groups from Gloucestershire Category:2023 establishments in England
References
- ^ a b "About Splanky| Saxophone Quartet". splanky.
- ^ "Moreton Christmas Light Switch-On – need to know". Cotswold Journal.
- ^ a b "All-woman saxophone quartet to play in Cirencester". Punchline Gloucester. 24 February 2025.
- ^ "LIVE MUSIC - Saxophone Quartet 'Splanky'".
- ^ "Concert in aid of the Hollie Gazzard Trust at St Mary de Crypt Church event tickets from TicketSource".
- ^ "Need to know: Moreton Christmas Light Switch 2025". Cotswold Journal.
- ^ "Festive jazz show coming to Gloucestershire theatre". Gazette Series.
- ^ "Festive jazz show coming to Gloucestershire theatre". Stroud News & Journal.
- ^ "Festive jazz show coming to Gloucestershire theatre". Wiltshire & Gloucestershire Standard.
- ^ "A Not So Silent Night, by Splanky Saxophone Quartet". Splanky Saxophone Quartet.
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