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1940's/1920's Swing Band based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch and providing services across the UK
Ashby Big Band is a swing band formed in 2005, the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2. Since then the 1940s re-enactment scene has really taken off. It is not only one of the best Glenn Miller tribute bands in the Country but also one of the most versatile on the 40s entertainment circuit. In addition to the Miller standards and a repertoire that includes the "top 100 hits of the 40s", we cater to dedicated swing dancers with music from Louis Jordan, Louis Prima, Caro Emerald etc for Lindy, Shim Sham, Balboa,
Shag and more.
The WW2/1940s events we play at change from year to year. However, to demonstrate how far the band has come, we provide you with some highlights of the last year. Contact us today for more information about our upcoming events or ballroom music in Derbyshire, Wales, Nottingham and Yorkshire.
Swing Band Highlights
Guernsey Liberation
Over the years we have played at 14 Hangar Balls and seven Tea Dances helping the Island Celebrate its Liberation in WW2
The Victory Show
One of the biggest 1940s shows in the Country. We will return in August 2025 for an 8th time, entertaining the troops on Friday night and bringing the Big Band sound to the Saturday night's dinner dance
Bletchley Park VE80 event
Perhaps one of the most iconic WW2 venues, we return in May this year to celebrate VE80
Yorkshire Wartime Experience
The Yorkshire Wartime Experience is the biggest military show in the North of England. The Ashby Big Band play at their Saturday night Dance. This August we will be our 12th year
Welshpool 1940s
In September we return for a 10th time to play the Saturday night dance of Wales' top 1940s weekend.
Ironbridge 1940s
Now firmly established as one of the best 40s weekends, the Band are proud to support fundraising dances throughout the year for this great event. In May we will play at the fantastic sell-out "Grand Dance" for a 9th time.
Sleap Airfield
1940s Weekender
After a change of venue we return to the ex RAF airfield to perform at the Sell-out Saturday night dance
Great Central Railway 1940s Weekend
In May we return to to our local Heritage Steam Railway for the popular Saturday night dance
Not all venues and events need a full big band. The Ashby "little" Big Band also played throughout the WW2 weekends and Hangar Balls held by Crich Tramway Museum, GCR, RAF Metheringham, The Festival of Vintage, Melton Mowbray, March into the Forties, Lytham, Queensbury, Peak Rail, BCLM, Stoke Bruerne, Chesterfield Council, Sheffield Council, Mansfield Council and NWLDC. Derbyshire Council and Leicestershire Council
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