DOORS 12.30PM // KITCHEN OPENS 12.30PM // SHOW STARTS 1PM

We Prefer to Swing - get ready for the return of Melbourne’s biggest swing dancing event!  This fabulous show features three of Melbourne's best swing bands plus DJ Rusty, all on the one Matinee Bill at the glorious Brunswick Ballroom, on Saturday 19 October from 1pm till 4pm.   
 

Jennifer Salisbury's Swingin' Elixir 

The Swingin' Elixir - well-known and well-loved on the Melbourne swing circuit for over a decade. Re-booted in 2023 with a brand-new line-up and long-time vocalist Jennifer Salisbury at the helm, the Swingin' Elixir will have you on the dance floor from very first “1,2, you know what to do”! 
 

32 Bars 

This fabulous project brings brand new swingin' tunes to life from Melbourne composer and producer Mark Morand.    With four sensational vocalists and a red hot 7-piece band, the dancing is irresistible – and we promise you’ll be humming these brilliant melodies when you wake up on Sunday morning! 

The Pearly Shells 

Over more than 15 years, The Pearly Shells have gained a reputation as Melbourne’s premier Jazz/Swing/RnB band with a classic style and look reminiscent of the Golden Age of Basie, Goodman, Ellington and Brother Ray Charles, today featuring the full 10-piece Pearly Shells experience plus a very special guest vocalist. 

DJ Rusty 

Popular swing DJ Rusty will keep the beats pumping between sets! 

TICKETING INFO 

Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport.

Accompanied children of all ages are welcome at matinee shows. All children above the age of 6 are required to have a ticket, and must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times while in the venue.

The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles.

VENUE INFO 

THE BALLROOM MENU
The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show.
You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here.

ACCESSIBILITY
The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible.
The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.)

VENUE FAQS
To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.