Unfortunately NZ does not have a plethora of dedicated swing events, but these Jazz, Blues and Dance festivals and gigs may nevertheless be of interest.
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weekly gigs
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auckland jazz & blues club - every Tuesday - 7.30pm - Free
Pt Chev RSA, 1136 Gt North Road
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brett's new internationals - third Thursday of every month - 7.30pm - $10
Masonic Tavern, 29 King Edward Parade, Devonport. (except December)
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barry clewitt showband - second Sunday of every month - 6pm - $10
Pt Chev RSA, 1136 Great North Road.
swing junction with tuxedo swing - third Sunday of every month - 6-9pm - $20
The Juice Bar, 144 Parnell Road - Jazz meets Jive at the Juice Bar!
north harbour swing band - last Sunday of every month - 6-9pm - $10
East Coast Bays RSA, Bute Road, Browns Bay (except December)
See also Where to Dance and PME Gig Guide for other places to dances
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yearly events
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nelson jazz festival - January 2 - 9 2011
Now in its 20th year, you are guaranteed loads of sunshine, world class musicians, and a eight day programme with more than 60 events and 25,000 spectators
jazz at the rotunda - every Sunday January thru March - Free
Band Rotunda, Auckland Domain from 2-5pm. Nothing too swingy this year, but a great way to pass a Sunday afternoon listening to some jazz or blues.
the tea dance - every Wednesday January thru March - Free
Also part of the Music in the Parks series, this has a couple of potentially swingy gigs this year for those of you that are lucky enough not to have a day job (2pm start)
summer music at cornwall park - every Sunday January thru March - Free
Band Rotunda, Cornwall Park from 1-3pm.
This years more swingy Sundays are:
- 13 Feb – Aotea Youth Combo and Kumeu Vintage Brass
A double bill; jazz and blues of a youth combo to traditional brass performers.
- 20 Feb – Queen City Big Band
Get your dancing shoes on. Swing music from the big band era.
- 20 Mar – Ze Jazz
Up tempo and swinging renditions of jazz standards.
- 27 Mar – The North Shore Concert Band
Reminisce with the sound of Glenn Miller from this concert band.
coopers creek summer jazz - every Sunday January thru March 1-4pm - Free
Cheese and fruit platters are available, or you can bring a picnic. NO BYO.
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art deco napier - February 15 - 20 2011
Napier goes back in time with loads of live music to dance to and gorgeous retro costumes to marvel at.
devonport food & wine festival - February 19-20 2011 - 11am-6pm
Windsor Reserve comes alive with a great line up of wineries, eateries, guest chefs and entertainers - this year including Auckland's own Swing Cats, and the Nairobi Trio.
mission bay jazz & blues festival - Sat February 26 2011 - 6-11pm - $20
Spend the evening strolling Tamaki Drive and enjoying an outstanding showcase of Top Live Jazz & Blues Bands.
This years line up includes The Queen City Big Band
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Mar |
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auckland festival - March 2 - 20 2011
A biennial festival of theatre, dance, concerts, cabaret, exhibitions, and family events
auckland fringe festival - February 25 - March 13 2011
Every Festival and every city needs a Fringe and this year Auckland is getting one!
whangamata beach hop - March 23 - 27 2011
New Zealand’s biggest celebration of all things 50’s & 60’s
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tauranga jazz festival - April 21 - 25 2011 (Easter)
For five days over Easter, Tauranga explodes with the vibrant sounds of the National Jazz Festival.
Think Easter, Think Jazz, Think Tauranga.
byron bay blues fest - Byron Bay, Australia - April 21-25 2011 (Easter)
Yet again, another AMAZING line up of acts!
nz international jazz & blues festival - Christchurch - April 5 - 11 2010
The largest combined jazz and blues festival in New Zealand, featuring some of the best local, national and international jazz and blues talent on offer.
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Jul |
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deco decanted and jazz festival - Napier - July 15 - 17 2011
Napiers slimmed down winter version of Art Deco weekend
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Aug |
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bay of islands jazz & blues festival - August 12 - 14 2011
3 days of music at 5 fantastic venues in Paihia, Waitangi, Haruru Falls and Russell
waiheke winter blues festival - August 28 - 29 2010
700 festival goers, 11 bands at 5 venues over 2 days
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Sep |
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north shore heritage festival - September 2 - 12 2010
Celebrating yesterday today - this year includes a tea dance, and a Ball with Tuxedo Swing!
auckland heritage festival - September 18 to October 3 2010
With everything from art and architecture to fashion and music, there is often a classic movie and dance evening featuring one of Aucklands swing bands.
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tempo - nzs festival of dance - September 18 - October 2010
A celebration of all things dance, including shows and free lessons
asb queenstown jazzfest - October 20 - 24 2011
5 days of fantastic music with in excess of 50 bands and 150 performers
whangarei international jazz & blues festival - October 22 - 23 2010
christchurch big band festival - October 23 - 25 2010 (Labour Weekend)
LOTS of live band dances including a Battle of the Bands!!
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armistice victory dance - Cambridge - November 7 2009
Held on the Saturday of Armistice Weekend, the Victory Dance features a full sized big band, and attracts punters dressed in military uniform or wartime period costume.
whangamata jazz art and blues festival - November 20 - 22 2010
The first Jazz Art and Blues Festival to be held in Whangamata
grey lynn park festival - November 20 2010
Food, stalls, music...
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