IN THE MOOD FOR SWING. Featuring the BLAMEY STREET BIG BAND

Blamey Street Big Band presents an exciting show featuring well known music by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and Ella Fitzgerald, with an added splash of songs from the Beatles and ABBA.

Experience the Blamey Street Big Band Live.

Join Ian McLean and the Blamey Street Big Band, featuring Canberra’s leading jazz vocalist Leisa Keen, for a memorable afternoon filled with timeless classics and beloved tunes. This event promises a vibrant showcase of hits from legendary artists and bands, all delivered in the signature swing style that the Blamey Street Big Band is renowned for.

Enjoy the most cherished songs from iconic figures such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Ella Fitzgerald. The repertoire also includes favourites from The Beatles and ABBA, ensuring a diverse and entertaining musical journey.

• 40’s and 50’s classics: ‘In the Mood’, ‘Take the A Train’, ‘Satin Doll’ and ‘My Funny Valentine’
• 60’s and 70’s hits: ‘Penny Lane’, ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Thank You for the Music’

All songs will be performed in the finest toe-tapping swing style by the Blamey Street Big Band, recognised as Canberra’s greatest exponents of fabulous big band jazz. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an afternoon of outstanding music and lively entertainment.