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!

DOORS 7PM // KITCHEN OPEN // SHOW STARTS 8.30PM

Vanilla Gorilla returns from a celestial hiatus, reinvigorated and transformed with the creation of their 3rd album ‘Home’, to be released on 27th February. The 7 piece infuses the emotive core of blues, reggae, the ethereal essence of psych-rock, and hints of hip-hop. Their mid-January single serves as a prelude to a lush creative landscape awaiting exploration. Embracing the spirit of rebirth, Vanilla Gorilla invites all to join them in this transcendent journey through uncharted sonic territories for a massive 90 minute set including the new album and fan favourites.