Essex Swing Dance Live Band Social

Essex Swing Dance Live Band Social Feat. The Intercontinentals

Dance Styles: Balboa, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop

Price: £20

Time: 19:00 - 23:30

Ticket Options: Ticket only (prebooking essential)

Three of Europe’s premier swing and jazz musicians, bassist Leigh Barker, vocalist Louise Messenger & extraordinary reeds player Duncan Hemstock (all hailing originally from Australia) have joined forces to form the all-star swing band, The Intercontinentals.

This special line-up features Duncan Hemstock, Louise Messenger and showcases the London iteration of the band.

Expect The Intercontinentals signature swing, groove and globe-trotting energy that defines the band’s performances with artists like Gordon Webster, The Shirt Tail Stompers, the Hot Jazz Alliance, Branford Marsalis & The Hot Sugar Band.

Event Address: Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham CM8 2DY
Date: Friday 30th January 2026

Early bird (Until December 1st) – £18 Including booking fees
Normal (from December 1st) – £20 Including booking fees
On the door (if not sold out) – £25

Timings:
7:00pm – Doors Open & DJ Set
8:00pm – First live band set
9:00pm – DJ Set
9:30pm – Second live band set
10:30pm – DJ Set
11:30pm – Finish

We’re also delighted to welcome Dave Willis ‘The Mailman’ on the decks! Dave has been a collector of vintage music for most of his life. A fellow founding member of the Hot Club of Norwich, he has Dj’d at Nighthawks, Frisking the Whiskers, Fine City Swing, The Rhythm Riot and Hillbilly Hoedown.