DOORS 12.30PM // KITCHEN OPENS 12.30PM // SHOW STARTS 1PM
The fourth 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! Here’s what to expect.
Georgia Brooks Swingtet
A rising star in the Australian jazz scene, Georgia Brooks wows audiences wherever she goes. She has assembled some of the finest musicians alongside her and together they relish performing a rip-roaring swing dance.
A swing dance teacher in her own right, Georgia has a great command of melody,harmony & rhythm and can really make a song groove, effortlessly blending in with her accomplished band.
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.
Jennifer Salisbury's Swingin' Elixir
Well-known and well-loved on the Melbourne swing circuit for over a decade, the Swingin' Elixir will have you on the dance floor from very first “1,2, you know what to do”!
DJ Rusty
Popular swing DJ Rusty will keep the beats pumping between sets.

People under 18 in the company of adults are welcome to attend We Prefer to Swing! Please note that tickets are required for anyone over the age of six.
TICKETING INFO Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. Accompanied children of all ages are welcome at matinee shows. All children above the age of 6 are required to have a ticket, and must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times while in the venue. The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles. VENUE INFO THE BALLROOM MENU The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show. You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here. ACCESSIBILITY The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible. The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.) VENUE FAQS To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.
TICKETING INFO
Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport.
Accompanied children of all ages are welcome at matinee shows. All children above the age of 6 are required to have a ticket, and must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times while in the venue.
The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles.
VENUE INFO
THE BALLROOM MENU
The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show.
You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible.
The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.)
VENUE FAQS
To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.

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