local bands

local auckland swing bands

In Auckland we are blessed with some amazing swing bands, so keep your eye on their websites or our whats up page for all their upcoming gigs.

tuxedo swing

Tuxedo Swing - a 10-piece swing sensation led by Brendon Packard and with vocals by the wonderful Lloyd Kyd and Jacquie Hudson - recreates the romance and rhythm of the big band era with some of New Zealand’s best known musicians and regularly plays to dance audiences throughout Auckland.

As well as one off gigs, Tuxedo Swing have joined forces with The Swing Station and the Juice Bar in Parnell to bring you Swing Junction the 3rd Sunday of every month from 6-9pm. At only $20 entry, and with a band of this quality at the trendiest venue in town, Swing Junction is an event not to be missed.

the queen city big band

The other best swing band in New Zealand (and the band that brought the house down at The Swing Station's inaugural Swing Ball), this 20 piece big band led by John Calleson features some of the best up and coming players in Auckland and the wonderful vocal talents of our very own Jennifer Neal (yes, THAT Jennifer!).

They occasionally play free gigs at local Auckland bars and festivals and LOVE to have a bunch of swing dancers to inspire them, so join our mail list to find out when, and get out and support them whenever you can.

the swing cats

This 12 piece sound sensation play in the genre of some of the best neo swing bands of today - and that means fast and furious!!

the alibis

The Alibis' sound has been influenced by swing and jump blues combos from the 1950s rhythm and blues era and the neo-swing revival of the late 1990s. Their classy, horn-driven swing music and jump blues appeals to music lovers and dancers alike.

prohibition big band

This 18 piece plus vocals big band has performed at jazz festivals, dances and functions around Auckland and beyond since 1988.

the society jazzmen

A jazz showband that have been performing their own style of British American Dixieland since 1969, the Society Jazzmen are still as full of enthusiasm as they were 30 years ago!

north harbour swing band

Comprised of eighteen musicians and a vocalist, The North Harbour Swing Band play in the style of the big bands of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s

They play at the East Coast Bays RSA in Bute Road, Browns Bay on the last Sunday of every month (except December) from 6 - 9pm ($8 single, $15 couple)

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other local bands

While not as swing oriented, here are some other hot options on the local music scene that you may enjoy.

grand central band

A local jazz, soul and funk group that can often be seen at Ponsonby's Grand Central Bar on alternate Wednesday nights

nairobi trio

Since their inception in 1989, Nairobi Trio have become New Zealand's favourite jazz band, touring regularly throughout the world, appearing at major festivals in New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Australia and Asia - and if we are very lucky, the occasional gig around Auckland.