Step back into the roaring heart of the Jazz Age with the Cairo Club Orchestra, Melbourne’s premier vintage dance band. Specialising in music from the 1920s and 1930s, this spirited ensemble is devoted to recreating music from history’s dust bin—reviving rare and forgotten gems from the golden era of jazz and swing.

Founded by musician, historian, and Egyptology enthusiast, Peter Milley, the Cairo Club Orchestra blends expert musicianship with a deep respect for the past. Every performance is a time capsule: meticulously arranged charts, authentic period instrumentation, and the irresistible rhythms of early jazz bring the dance halls of yesteryear back to vibrant life.

With a repertoire that spans the hot jazz of New Orleans, the smooth sophistication of New York ballrooms, and the playful syncopation of Tin Pan Alley, the orchestra delivers an evening of elegance, energy, and entertainment. Their shows are more than concerts—they're a joyous celebration of an era when music was made for dancing, romancing, and living large.

Whether performing for swing dancers, vintage festivals, private events, or jazz lovers young and old, the Cairo Club Orchestra invites audiences to dress up, step out, and experience the thrill of live jazz played the way it was meant to be heard.

From the speakeasy to the stage, the Cairo Club Orchestra keeps the spirit of the Jazz Age alive—one glorious note at a time.

Naarm/Melbourne’s legendary soul party Soul-A-Go-Go is back for a one-off night of dancing and rare grooves at the Brunswick Ballroom on Saturday April 11, from 9pm ‘til 3am. Come join us as we bring the dancefloor to life with classic soul, deep cuts, rare grooves and irresistible rhythms, delivered by an all-star lineup of PBS DJs.

Since 2007, Soul-A-Go-Go has set the standard for feel-good dancefloor action, spinning the finest soul and funk 45s and keeping bodies moving into the early hours. This edition brings together some of PBS’s sharpest selectors and event founders. Returning behind the Soul-A-Go-Go wheel of steel is DJ Manchild (The Breakdown), groove queen Miss Goldie (Boss Action), mid-century music aficionado Mohair Slim (Blue Juice Radio Show), and vintage style goddess Emma Peel (Switched On).

Joining them is special guest Stuckey of Surprise Chef and College of Knowledge Records, musician and devoted vinyl digger as well as member of the PBS presenter family.

Whether you’re a soul purist, rare vinyl collector or just looking to move, this is the night to let loose and get down. It’s a one-off you don’t want to miss, so get your dancing shoes ready!