Welwyn Garden City, UK
23rd, 24th & 25th June 2023
After an incredible first year we’re excited to offer the 2nd WGC Vintage Festival, a unique international live music & dance event, plus all things vintage organised by JiveSwing.Com and sponsored by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City in the UK.
In 2023 we’re bringing together over 100 of the finest internationally acclaimed musicians, singers, DJs, performers, Swing, Lindy Hop, Jive, Rock n Roll dancers, dance instructors, swing dance classes, vintage & classic cars, fashion, vintage stalls and children’s entertainers across 5 stages and arenas filling the town centre with vintage entertainment for a whole weekend. Visitors come from all over Europe, as the event also hosts the WGC Vintage Festival dance camp with workshops, concerts and shows.
Transport
TRAINS
Welwyn Garden City Train Station – 1 mins walk.
(Only 25 minutes from King Cross.)
AIRPORTS
Luton – 24 mins
Stansted – 45 mins
Heathrow – 49mins
Gatwick – 1 hour 30mins by car/train
Parking
Howard Centre Car park – 1 min walk
Oaklands College WGC Carpark – 1 min walk*
NCP Carparks – 3 mins walk
Sainsburys Carpark – 1 mins walk
Campus West Carpark – 3 mins walk
*available only to those registered for the dance workshops and concerts
Accommodation
Travelodge WGC – 1 mins walk (HC Carpark directly behind)
Premier Inn WGC – 15mins walk (Onsite Carpark)
There are also lots of cheaper Air BnB’s etc in Welwyn Garden City town centre.
NB: We would recommend booking your accomodation ASAP to find somewhere close to the Howard Centre.
Eating & Drinking
The location will be filled with food and drink vendors, but also surrounded by lots of cool café’s and classic restaurants, all within 5 mins walk.
The Two Willows a typical british pub resturant, will host “JiveSwing at the Willows” between 5:30pm – 7:30pm on Saturday evening, offering food, drinks and live vintage entertainment and dancing. This will be a good place to hang out before the evening concerts at Oaklands College.
Vendors & Cars
For vendors, vintage or classic car owners who would like to participate please email admin@jiveswing.com, with a photo and information about your product and/or vehicle.
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering at the WGC Vintage Festival in return for free evening concert tickets, please get in touch with us at admin@jiveswing.com.
Friday Evening*
8:30pm – Midnight –Â Evening Dance featuring Jiveswing Show, with DJs, Collin Bray Swing Band and dancers from around the UK
Specialist Workshops*
In addition to the festival, there are specialised studio-based swing dance workshops delivered by international instructors during the daytime on Saturday and Sunday, which require advanced booking, below.
Saturday Daytime
JiveSwing Stage |
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| 12:00 | 1940’s Vintage DJ |
| 12:15 | Live Music JW Swing Band |
| 1:45 | 1940’s Vintage DJ |
| 2:00 | Vintage Dance Class for all the family |
| 2:30 | Jiveswing Cabaret |
| 3:00 | JiveAces |
| 3:45 | JiveSwing Show |
| 4:00 | JiveAces |
Howard Stage |
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|---|---|
| 12:00 | 1950’s RnR Vintage DJ |
| 12:45 | JiveSwing Gatsby Band |
| 1:30 | Pat Da Kat |
| 1:45 | Vintage Singer |
| 2:30 | Pat Da Kat |
| 3:00 | JiveSwing Gatsby Band |
Wigmore Stage |
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|---|---|
| 12:00 | Vintage DJ |
| 12:15 | Collective Jazz Band |
| 1:15 | Vintage DJ |
| 2:00 | Collective Jazz Band |
Saturday Evening*
8:30pm – Midnight: Evening Concert & Dance featuring JiveSwing Show, DJs, Mississippi Swing Band and dancers from around the UK. Location: Main Hall, Oaklands College
Sunday Daytime
JiveSwing Stage |
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|---|---|
| 12:00 | 1940’s Vintage DJ |
| 12:15 | Live Music Stolen Moments Band |
| 1:45 | 1940’s Vintage DJ |
| 2:00 | Vintage Dance Class for all the family |
| 2:30 | Jiveswing Cabaret |
| 3:00 | Laura B and Her Band |
| 3:45 | JiveSwing Show |
| 4:00 | Laura B and Her Band |
Howard Stage |
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|---|---|
| 12:00 | 1950’s RnR Vintage DJ |
| 12:45 | JiveSwing Gatsby Band |
| 1:30 | Pat Da Kat |
| 1:45 | Gatsby Band |
| 2:30 | Pat Da Kat |
| 3:00 | Andrew Sisters Style Trio |
Wigmore Stage |
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|---|---|
| 12:00 | Vintage DJ |
| 12:15 | Crooner Hour – Classic Rat Pack etc |
| 1:15 | Vintage DJ |
| 2:00 | Andrew Sisters Style Trio Singers |
Sunday Evening*
6:00pm – 9:00pm – JiveSwing Tea Dance feat. Swing Orchestra. Location: Inside the Howard Centre
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
DAYTIME
STAGES
During the day on Saturday and Sunday, we will have 2 outdoor stages in the following areas, with FREE live entertainment at the following times.
JiveSwing Stage(Stonehills Sq): 12-5pm
Howard Stage (Fretherne Rd): 12-4pm
BEGINNER DANCE CLASS
There will be a FREE absolute beginner friendly, fun vintage dance class for all the family on the weekend.No exprience required. Click HERE to Register for your limited FREE place NOW or email admin@jiveswing.com, with your full name. NB: One email per person.Â
SWING DANCE CAMP
In addition to the free beginners class and family friendly outdoor festival, there are specialised studio based swing dance workshops for experienced dancers taught by professional international instructors from various countries, plus evening concerts and social dancing on the Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings.
Registration
Register your interest below for the FREE WGC Vintage Festival outdoor activities and get exclusive access to perks, beginner class and extra fringe benefits!
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
CAMP & EVENING
Advanced booking is required for the Dance Camp Section of the festival featuring 2 days of dance workshops with international instructors and 3 nights of Concerts/Social Dances with Live Music, DJ’s,Competitions and shows
DANCE WORKSHOPS/CLASSES:
Oaklands College WGC & Rise Studios
NB:Schedule will be emailed to registered participants
EVENING CONCERTS/SOCIAL DANCES:
Oaklands College Main Hall, AL8 6AH
8:00pm – 1.00am
Friday – Welcome Party
Saturday – Vintage Summer Ball
Sunday – Farewell Party
BANDS & INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS
NILS ANDRÉN (SWE)
BIANCA LOCATELLI (IT)
MAXI PRADO (ARG)
CLAUDIA BIGGERIÂ (ARG)
CHARLOTTE MIDDLEMISS (UK)
JOSEPH SEWELL (UK)
ELENA EVANGELIA (GR)
SIMON SELMON (UK)
COLIN BRAY SWING BAND
PETE LONG SWING BAND
MISSISSIPPI SWING BAND
DANCE CAMP REGISTRATION
Full Weekend Dance Camp Pass (2 Days Of Workshops & 3 Nights of Social Dances/Concerts): Early Bird = £119.99 until 23rd December 2022, then £139.99 until 1st March 2023, £159.99 before 1st June 2023, then £179.99 thereafter.
Weekend Concert and Social Dancing Only Pass ( Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings) may be on sale nearer the time from just £49.99 subject to availability
Workshop Spaces Remaining = SOLD OUT
We’ll be opening an Advanced Level on Monday 30th January 2023. If you’d like to be on the waiting list for any level, please email admin@jiveswing.com ASAP.
Register Now:
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