Swing into Christmas with the Belfast Jazz Swing Orchestra 20 piece band. Listen and dance to music from Glen Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald. So don’t forget your dance shoes and get your Christmas outfits or jumpers out.
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Halloween Dance 2024
Halloween dances have a rich history that dates back centuries, evolving from ancient harvest festivals and Celtic Samhain traditions into vibrant community celebrations that transcend generational boundaries. Originally marked by gatherings that honoured the changing seasons and paid tribute to spirits, these events have transformed into joyous occasions filled with music, fancy dress, and dancing under the autumn moon. Today, Halloween dances serve as a beloved tradition, bringing people together in a spirit of camaraderie and creativity, where the thrill of the spooky season is matched only by the joy of connection and shared revelry. As we prepare for Halloween Dance 2024, we invite everyone to join in the fun, embrace the magic of the night, and create lasting memories with friends and family alike.
Band Rehearsals
Find out more about the Belfast Jazz Swing Orchestra rehearsals. The Belfast Jazz Orchestra is a talented group of musicians, passionate about the performance of the “Big Band” swing sound and the Jazz music of composers like Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glen Miller. We welcome all musicians, regardless of instrument or skill level, to come and join our rehearsals.
Showtime with the Fortwilliam Musical Society
We are currently working on some ideas for Spring/Summer events.
We will publish more details on our plans as soon as we can confirms dates etc.
St. Patrick’s Day Dance
Details to be announced closer to the time
St. Valentines Day Dance
Belfast Jazz Swing Orchestra St. Valentines Day Dance
Christmas Dance
Date: Friday 8th December
Location: Shorts Club, Holywood Road, Belfast.
Doors Open: 7:30 pm
Band Playing: 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Pay at the door: £10
Halloween Dance
The Band welcomes everyone back for a new season with our Halloween Fancy Dress Dance. Come along, sit back, relax and listen or bring your dance shoes and dance the night away to the Belfast Jazz Swing Orchestra – (20) piece ‘Big Band’ Sound