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What's on
Swing Fest 2022
An amazing day of live swing music, swing dance workshops and dancing as we take over The Bedford
BOOK YOUR TICKETSwing Dance Workshops
A wide choice of levels and styles with top teachers!
in the Ballroom and Club Room
A selection of swing dance workshops for all levels – Lindy hop, authentic Jazz dance, and tap – with experienced professional teachers.
Prices from £30 (£25 early-bird) in advance
Please book workshops directly from the schedule
From 10.30 am
Afternoon "Tea Dance"
Afternoon “Tea Dance”
A relaxed, fun afternoon for all! No dance experience required!
in the Ballroom
Corina Kwami & the Swing Selection
Swinging 5-piece band – highly entertaining!
PLUS
Swing DJ
Fun dance class for all, with Maxine Kilgour of South London’s Swingdyhop
The afternoon is family-friendly!
2.30 - 5.30
Sunday night
Live Music Extravaganza & Swing Dance Party
Over three hours of purely live music from two great bands!
in the Club Room
The Intercontinentals
International 6-piece featuring Leigh Barker on double-bass, Duncan Hemstock on clarinet/sax, and the exquisite vocals of Louise Messenger!
PLUS
Pete Long’s Pocket Basie
Clarinet/sax (and trumpet) maestro and band-leader extraordinaire Peter Long brings his hard-swinging Basie 6-piece – comprising some of today’s finest swing & jazz musicians!
Over-18s only. No dance experience needed. Reserved seating available on the Mezzanine (balcony) – with fantastic view of the stage.
7pm - 10.30