tag:swingpunks.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=3NEWS2019-05-03T12:33:03+01:00Swing Punksfalsetag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/57413532019-05-03T12:31:47+01:002023-12-10T18:55:16+00:00Swingamajig 2019<p>We have a FAB band for Swingamajig 2019 this Sunday 5th May in Birmingham Botanical Gardens, B15 3TR . </p>
<p>Swingamajig is all about the sights and sounds of the 1920s with a modern twist and this year they are swapping the industrial backdrop of the city for the glass houses, sprawling lawns and tropical greenhouses of Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens. </p>
<p>It’s blend of music, dance, and cabaret is consumed by the most amazingly open community that everyone and anyone can join! The main event has previously attracted over 3,500 of the best dressed ladies and gents. </p>
<p>We start the fun at 2pm...... </p>
<p><a contents="Info /tickets:&nbsp;https://swingamajig.co.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="Info%20/tickets:%C2%A0https://swingamajig.co.uk">Info /tickets: https://swingamajig.co.uk</a>. </p>
<p>Have a great Bank Holiday weekend. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/3db8e67974c080ca8efcad2b698bff5fec33d374/original/sp-band-guide-190105.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/57321122019-04-25T18:40:05+01:002022-05-29T20:05:48+01:00Swing Punks to open Swingamajig May 5th 2.30pm<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/096413b318612af550066f02abb718ff007044b9/original/swingamajig2019.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The Swing punks are looking forward to opening this years Swingamajig at 2.30 pm in Birmingham Botanical Gardens ! </p>
<p>Swingamajig is all about the sights and sounds of the 1920s with a modern twist and this year we are swapping the industrial backdrop of the city for the glass houses, sprawling lawns and tropical greenhouses of Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens. </p>
<p>It’s blend of music, dance, and cabaret is consumed by the most amazingly open community that everyone and anyone can join! The main event has previously attracted over 3,500 of the best dressed ladies and gents, we invite you all back for what is going to be a very special limited 2019 edition… </p>
<p>TICKETS £25 ON SALE NOW! Kids welcome.</p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/57021842019-04-01T09:08:23+01:002024-01-27T09:02:50+00:00Shows<p>Our show planned for the 12th April at The Tabernacle has had to be postponed. Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused. We are looking forward to playing at Swingamajig In Birmingham Botanical Gardens at 2pm on Sunday 5th May. <a contents="https://swingamajig.co.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://swingamajig.co.uk">https://swingamajig.co.uk</a></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/55749912018-12-31T13:53:26+00:002024-03-08T11:58:36+00:00HNY !<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/3db97dd71f4d57d22be2b6a7f75b8229c2e33514/original/sp-hny-2019.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/54413802018-09-24T17:11:52+01:002022-12-16T14:41:42+00:00This Thursday<p>We have a TOTALLY fantastic line up for Swing Punks @ The Tabernacle this Thursday 27th. </p>
<p>Drums: Moon Sauce <br>Bass: Paul Moylan <br>Guitar: Nelson Pari <br>Keys: Daniel Hewson <br>Saxes : Tracey Mendham Aaron Liddard Nichola Pope Dom Pusey Bob Mckay <br>Trombones : Jamie Pepper Michael Pilley Yuyu Sufsuf Nah-chin <br>Trumpets: Tom Harrison Andy Gibson Alex Otta, Junior Nascimento <br>Vocals : James Lawrence Francesca Confortini Giulia Joni Marelli <br>......and me on spoons. </p>
<p>Looking to be a BIG night, Hope to see lots of you there...tickets online .....or on the door if you just want to turn up and enjoy the show</p>
<p>https://www.tabernaclew11.com/events/2018-09-27-swing-punks-in-concert-the-tabernacle<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/394ce8b9c355f8359c3168600dfda7d6104c514b/original/swing-punks-sax-secn-2.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/54131752018-09-03T15:30:40+01:002023-12-10T18:43:29+00:004 weeks to go...<p>Under 4 weeks to go until our next Swing Punks show at The Tabernacle, W11 (27th Sept). Hoping for a good crowd...it's going to be a fab night...... and to avoid disappointment The Punkettes recommend getting tickets in advance : https://billetto.co.uk/e/swing-punks-in-concert-tickets-297596<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/725a2648175f1580e10a8ad868a732c15da15009/original/swing-punks-guilia.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/53267792018-07-01T12:01:08+01:002023-12-10T17:04:59+00:00Swing Punks @ The Tabernacle 27th Sept '18<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/7e76783b782611f6ddfa632270ce85795744da29/original/swing-punks-flyer-180927.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/48163452017-08-16T22:39:17+01:002022-05-11T19:45:13+01:00Vote to help Swing Punks play at The Moto GP, Silverstone<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/152a9c62c63941ef33a3d7e1c4a0bf1189b591f9/original/19702423-1363328107116473-2160664404502273507-n.png?1502363218" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>The Swing Punks are in the running to play the main stage at The British Motorcycle Grand Prix on 26th Aug at Silverstone organised by liv.LIVE! <br>To get us on stage we need to make it into the top 6 artists via your votes. <br>To help us land a slot Just follow these instructions: <br>• Hit link - <a contents="http://woobox.com/ios9p8/j90rc5" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://woobox.com/ios9p8/j90rc5" target="_blank">http://woobox.com/ios9p8/j90rc5</a> <br>• Vote Swing Punks <br>• Enter email and be in with a chance at winning 2 weekend tickets <br>• Then share and invite your friends to help us <br>#PlayEverywhere </p>
<p>Thanks so much for your support and best wishes from all the Punksters #livlive #playeverywhere #livemusic #motogp #silverstone </p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/47523072017-06-21T13:45:02+01:002022-04-26T19:13:21+01:00Twelve things that will definitely happen at Glastonbury<p><a contents="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40331561" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40331561" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40331561</a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/f99e4221e0be42d63aed3183d987d835d580bdb6/original/96563514-8a21ff50-7095-46d4-b15d-71fdd41430c5.jpg?1498049085" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/47363412017-06-07T11:30:04+01:002023-12-10T16:56:21+00:00Swing Punks a smash at Mello Festival 2017<p> </p>
<p>Swing Punks made their festival debut at Mello Festival in Worcestershire last weekend. The show pulled a huge crowd of festival goers, basking in the baking hot sunshine as the band performed their unique set of jazzy big band versions of the punk classics The festival organisers were delighted with the massive response from the crowd .</p>
<p>Check out the gallery here : <a contents="http://swingpunks.com/galleries/472522/mello-festival-2017" data-link-label="Photos" data-link-type="page" href="/photos" target="_blank">http://swingpunks.com/galleries/472522/mello-festival-2017</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/9d18c9ad1c2673f194bf423cdcb6c2582c6bfdb1/original/band-2.jpg?1496401591" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/47203082017-05-24T10:16:17+01:002022-08-27T13:55:46+01:00Mello Festival - Bank holiday Weekend 26th-28th May <p>We have fantastic band lined up for the Mello Festival this weekend. Delighted to have Mandy Meadows ( pictured ) join us on backing vocals with a powerful 20 piece band featuring : </p>
<p>Saxes - Nichola Pope, Mike Rowlands, Dom Pusey, Tracey Mendham, Charles Rowe <br>Trombones - James Lawrence, Faye Treacy, John Caddick , Peter Jackson <br>Trumpets - Toby Jack Brazier, Mike Prestage, Nick Cochrane, Magnus Pickering <br>Rhythm - Drums - Moon Sauce, Bass - Tom Fry, Guitar - Richard 'Hank' Hannaford, Piano - Daniel Hewson <br>Vocals - James Lawrence, Giulia Joni Marelli, Mandy Meadows </p>
<p>and last but not least, ruggedly handsome producer, conductor, wit, ranconteur and Union Jack Doc Marten boot wearing driving force behind the Swing Punks - Chris Bemand </p>
<p>Swing Punks hit the main Vulcan stage at 3pm on Sunday 28th. Hope to see you there !</p>
<p>http://www.mellofestival.co.uk/</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/1773d146c4f91698abe6c17a489882de7fa7f439/original/relection-bw.jpg?1495617190" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/47031712017-05-10T10:33:49+01:002023-12-10T17:35:55+00:00The unusual sport that girls in Finland love<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-39853880/the-unusual-sport-girls-in-finland-love" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/452cf1021d44dd6d5c7ace8afb3f298fa5605052/original/finland-hobby-horsing-79999-jpg-b0a60.jpg?1494408946" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Just love this....<a contents="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-39853880/the-unusual-sport-girls-in-finland-love" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-39853880/the-unusual-sport-girls-in-finland-love" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-39853880/the-unusual-sport-girls-in-finland-love</a></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/46948942017-05-03T15:37:19+01:002023-12-10T17:53:24+00:00 Swing Punks captured by Max Ellis<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://swingpunks.com/galleries/463564/swing-punks-racc-170422" target="_blank"><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/cc5eaa9ef06b528215e6c7874c42019f11e7738c/large/dsc-7643.jpg?1493822586" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></a><p>Ace photographer Max Ellis (http://maxphotographic.com) was at the last Swing Punks show on 22nd April. Here is a selection of his shots of the evening. </p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://swingpunks.com/galleries/463564/swing-punks-racc-170422" target="_blank">Swing-Punks-Racc-170422</a><br> Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/46797982017-04-21T11:03:38+01:002022-04-26T19:17:49+01:00Happy Birthday to Her Maj'<p>Happy Birthday to Her Maj' Queen Elizabeth - 91 today Here's our Swing Punks cover of God Save The Queen (by The Sex Pistols)</p><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="NO1mEF_0IcY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/NO1mEF_0IcY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NO1mEF_0IcY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/46784752017-04-20T18:48:11+01:002023-12-10T16:33:24+00:00Fantastic Line up for this Sat 22nd April<p>We have fantastic band lined up for Saturday 22nd @ RACC, Richmond. </p>
<p>Delighted to have Jay Phelps (http://www.jayphelpsmusic.net/bio - picture below) join us on lead trumpet with a powerful star studded 20 piece band featuring James Lawrence, Manuela Panizzo, Giulia Joni Marelli on vocals and Aaron Liddard, Dom Pusey, Claude Werner, Tracey Mendham, Josef Stout, Angus Moncrieff, Toby Jack Brazier, Nick Cochrane. Jamie Pimenta,Faye Treacy Peter Jackson, Daniel Hewson, Richard 'Hank' Hannaford, Mike Higgins Neil Burton (Moon Sauce) and last but not least, ruggedly handsome producer, conductor, wit, ranconteur and Union Jack Doc Marten boot wearing driving force behind the Swing Punks - Chris Bemand</p>
<p>Tickets https://billetto.co.uk/e/swing-punks-tickets-188683 <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/9fee661cef6c58adf3d538498a4227c0869efb30/original/images-2.jpeg?1492710949" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/46371372017-03-20T14:46:35+00:002023-12-10T18:01:27+00:00Swing Punks to play at Mello Festival.The Swing Punks hit the main stage at Mello Festival on Sunday 28th May 2017<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/bceaa365503a13cbec560e216d580a9eb125ef63/original/c690tvqwwaimaaj.jpg?1490021161" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/46179582017-03-06T10:37:44+00:002022-04-20T06:23:30+01:00Interview with Swing Punks MD Chris Bemand <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/e680ef18607d03d84463b8d7c0043f68abda24c8/original/ready-steady-go-copy.png?1488796774" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Nice interview published today in The Crazy Mind arts blog . Read it here: <a contents="http://www.thecrazymind.com/2017/03/swing-punks-interview-with-composer.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thecrazymind.com/2017/03/swing-punks-interview-with-composer.html" target="_blank">http://www.thecrazymind.com/2017/03/swing-punks-interview-with-composer.html</a></p>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/46047292017-02-24T08:43:17+00:002023-12-10T17:31:56+00:00New Live date<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239808/a2dfe318e2a5de30e097518fd21bbeced9aaeb32/large/o.jpg?1487925650" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br> <span class="font_regular">Come<font size="3"> </font></span><span class="font_regular">see the Swing Punks at Nells , West London on 22nd April 2017</span><br><br><span class="font_large"> <a contents="MORE" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">MORE</a></span>Swing Punkstag:swingpunks.com,2005:Post/45913952017-02-15T17:13:10+00:002022-09-05T13:01:56+01:00Featured Video- Ever Fallen In Love (The Buzzcocks)<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="iNbst0XTh1I" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/iNbst0XTh1I/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iNbst0XTh1I?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Swing Punks