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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
May 2023 was our 7th time at the Guernsey Liberation Dances. Playing to 2000 dancers over 3 dances.
The Victory Show
One of the biggest 1940s shows in the Country. We will return in august 2025 for a 7th time headlining Saturday night's entertainment
Bletchley Park 1940s events
Perhaps one of the most iconic WW2 venues, we were proud to be the headline act for the June and September 1940s weekends again in 2024.
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 was
our 11th time at this prestigious event. We will return in 2025
Welshpool 1940s
In September 2024 we returned for a 9th time to play the Saturday night dance of Wales' top 1940s weekend. We will be back next year
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 played at the fantastic sell-out "Grand Dance" for a 8th time and will be back again next year.
Sleap Airfield 1940s Weekend
A Brand new event took place on this 1940s RAF Airfield in July. Our Big Band, singers and dancers played to a sold- out dance and will return again in 2025
East Lancashire Railway 1940s Weekend
Last year we made our debut at the ELR 1940s event. We returned in May this year for another memorable performance to a station full of reverllers
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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