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1940's/1920's Dance Band based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch and providing services across the UK
With a library of more than 3,000 charts, Ashby Big Band brings the golden age of music to life—spanning 1940s swing standards, 1950s rock ’n’ roll, and pop favourites from the 60s through the 80s. Over the years, this vintage orchestra has performed at hundreds of private functions, public concerts, and dances, delighting audiences across Derbyshire, Wales, Nottingham, and Yorkshire with a variety of entertaining programmes. Featuring two outstanding vocalists, sixteen gifted musicians, and a roster of professional back‑up players, the band delivers an unforgettable sound that keeps every event swinging.
Events
20th June 2026. Birstall Gala. Little Big Band
4th July 2026. La Touquet. 1940s Dance. Little Big Band
7th August 2026. Social Dance. Post Mill Centre, South Normanton. Little Big Band
8th August 2026. Yorkshire Wartime Event. Big Band
9th August 2026. Proms in the Park. Maurice Lea Park, Swadlincote. Big Band
14th August 2026. 1940s Big Band Dance. Sleap Airfield, near Shrewsbury. Little Big Band Band
15th August 2026. 1940s Big Band Dance. Sleap Airfield, near Shrewsbury. Big Band
4th September 2026. SI CRANSTOUN "Vintage Swing and R&R" with the Ashby Big Band. Post Mill Centre, South Normanton.
26th September 2026. Welshpool 1940s Dance. Little Big Band
27th September 2026. Bletchley Park 1940s weekend. Little Big Band
2nd October 2026. Social Dance. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
23rd October 2026. Ullesthorpe. Private party. Little Big Band
6th November 2026. Poppy Ball. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
6th November 2026. Charity Dance. Land Rover Social Club, Coventry. Little Big Band
8th November 2026. Poppy Ball. Thringstone Members Club. Little Big Band
15th November 2026. Sheffield Christmas Crackers Event. Little Big Band
11th December 2026. Christmas Dance. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
13th December 2026. Christmas Dance. Uplands Social Club, Woodford Green. Little Big Band
20th December 2026. Christmas Dance, Mash Dance School, Corby. Little Big Band
12th February 2027. Valentine Dance. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
12th March 2027. Rat Pack and Glenn Miller Dance. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
3rd April 2027. Dance Weekend, Earl of Doncaster. Big Band
9th April 2027. Social Dance. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
8th May 2027. Liberation Ball. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
14-16th May 2027. KWVR 1940s Weekend Dances and daytime performances. Little Big Band
28th May 2027. Ironbridge 1940s Weekend. Little Big Band
29th May 2027. Ironbridge 1940s Weekend. Little Big Band
5th June 2027. Shobdon Airfield 1940s Weekend. Big Band
6th June 2027. Private Party, Coleshill. Little Big Band
18th July 2027. SI CRANSTOUN "Drive and Jive" Vintage Swing and R&R. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Big Band
10th September 2027. Social Dance. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
8th October 2027. Social Dance. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
12th November 2026. Poppy Ball. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
20th November 2027. Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dance. Swindon. Little Big Band
10th December 2027. Christmas Dance. Great Northern Classics, Derby. Little Big Band
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