Photographer Ian Yarwood, Bletchley Park
Welwyn Garden City Town Centre
(24), 25th & 26th June 2022.
Welcome to the WGC Vintage Festival, a FREE international event organised by JiveSwing.Com and Wonderful Welwyn .
We’ll be bringing together over 50 of the finest internationally acclaimed musicians, singers, DJs, performers, Jive, Lindy Hop, 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.
Trains
TRAINS
Welwyn Garden City – 1 mins walk.
(Only 25 minutes from King Cross.)
AIRPORTS
Luton – 30 mins
Stansted – 45 mins
Parking
Howard Centre Carpark – 1 min walk
NCP Carparks – 3 mins walk
Sainsburys Carpark – 1 mins walk
Campus West Carpark – 3 mins walk
Accommodation
Travelodge – 1 mins walk
Premier Inn – 15mins walk
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.
Vendors & Artists
For vendors and acts who would like to participate please email admin@jiveswing.com, with information about what you do.
Friday Evening*
8:30pm – Midnight – 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 3 stages in the following areas.
JiveSwing Stage – Stonehill Square: 12-5pm
Howard Stage – Fretherne Rd: 12 – 4pm
Wigmores Arena – Wigmores S: 12 – 3pm
BEGINNER DANCE CLASSES
There will be FREE absolute beginner, fun vintage dance classes for all the family near the JiveSwing Stage.
DANCE CAMP
In addition to the daytime festival, there are specialised Intermediate and Int/Advanced studio based, swing dance workshops by international instructors from various countries, plus evening concerts and social dancing on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th June.
Headline Acts
Laura B
Jive Aces
Stolen Moments
Whisky Sours
Jeff Williams Swing Band
Bray’s Jazz Band
Groove Collective
Registration
Register your interest to the FREE Welwyn Garden City Vintage Festival, and get exclusive access to perks and extra fringe benefits!
Register Now:
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
EVENING
During the evenings we will have a social dance on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Live Music and DJ’s.
Friday – Main Hall, Oaklands College: 8pm – Midnight
Saturday – Main Hall, Oaklands College: 8pm – Midnight
Sunday – Tea Dance – Howard Centre: 5:30pm – 9:00pm
BANDS & INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS
TO BE ANNOUNCED
TO BE ANNOUNCED
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Sponsors
