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

We Prefer to swing - A Mark Morand Production

The third edition of "We Prefer to Swing" is set to be another brilliant afternoon of swing dancing and general revelry.  There is a small number of great-value ‘very early bird’ tickets to be snapped up - but you’ll have to be quick!

We've refreshed the band line-up, removed many of the tables to maximise the floor space for dancers - and, in fabulous news, we’re holding a very exciting dance competition...here’s what to expect.

Jennifer Salisbury's Swingin' Elixir

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

The Shuffle Club

Their style is most easily described as a hot blend of jazz, swing, blues and boogie. But that hardly does justice to The Shuffle Club's raw energy and enthusiasm – the kind that will bring you to your feet and on to the dance floor before you even quite know what is happening!

32 Bars

This fabulous production brings brand new swingin' tunes to life from Melbourne composer and producer Mark Morand. With three 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.

DJ Rusty

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

Dance-off!

We’re holding a dance competition for couples who’d like to invent a set of moves for the brand-new single from 32 Bars, “Bliss”.  Here’s what to do for your chance to win the $200 Couple’s First Prize:

• subscribe to markmorand.com to receive news about the competition, and all of our events
• watch and listen to “Bliss” on the 32 Bars Youtube Channel, on or after Monday 10 March
• invent an inspiring set of moves that others could copy
• showcase your sequence with other competitors during our set

Judges will be Jennifer Salisbury,  DJ Rusty, and a representative from the Brunswick Ballroom.

There is a $200 cash prize for the winning couple, plus a 32 Bars merch pack each.  The winners will be invited to be spotlighted dancers to feature in a future 32 Bars video!

There will be consolation prizes for second and third place, and a merch pack for everyone who has a go.  Solo dancers are most welcome to participate, of course!  But we’d like the winning moves to feature interaction between two dancers, as the song is quite romantic.

Full terms and conditions are here.  It’s quite brief - but please read them so you know what we are looking for!

And finally…

People under 18 in the company of adults are welcome to attend We Prefer to Swing!  Please note that tickets are required for anyone over the age of six. 

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.