IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS with the jazziest, most swinging 1920s-30s little band in town - The Bakelite Dance Orchestra...
- The ONLY Sydney band to give you real 1920s Hot Jazz & 1930s swing in one time-warped, star-filled outfit with...
- Sydney's ONLY 1920s & 30s-style crooner
- Sydney's TOP swing musicians who tour worldwide
- Friendly, personal service, plus...
FREE EXTRAS
- Use our microphone for your speeches - FREE
- 1920s - 30s music CDs played in band breaks - FREE
- Pre-event venue meeting - ABSOLUTELY FREE
Full Public Liability Insurance: $20, 000, 000 underwritten by SLE Worldwide Australia
We're never loud: "Many people said how lovely the music was not drowning out conversation - some said it was the best party they have ever been to!"
Maggi Brown, 50th Birthday Party Organiser
Did you know? "Over 74% of your guests will base the success of their time at your wedding reception or function on the music service and entertainment" US Party Plan Research
CAN WE SEE THE BAND LIVE?
Yes! Right here! Here's The Bakelite Dance Orchestra captured live at a 1920s-themed private event...
WHAT US JAZZ CRITICS SAY...
Captures the essence of the swing years with uncanny accuracy. 5 Stars"
John Gilbert, eJazzNews.com (US)
"And boy, do these guys swing!"
Gerald H. Beulah, JazzReview.com (US)
"The band knows what to do in terms of style"
Donny Harvey, MuzikReviews.com (US)
TRUST OUR IRONCLAD PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS...
1. ABIA - Australian Bridal Industry Association: 2009 Awards Finalists
Membership strictly limited to ethical, professional wedding & function providers only
2. MEAA - Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance
Exclusive industry body strictly for professional actors & musicians only
WHO ELSE HAS BOOKED The Bakelite Dance Orchestra?
1. Brides & Grooms, our sole aim is to make you shine...
With an unbeatable combination of Sydney's only 1920s & 30s singer, world touring swing musicians, plus friendly, personal service, we work with you to make your reception wonderful
Mix easily & dance with family & guests as our 1920s & 30s jazz & swing serenades you. We're never loud
And FREE EXTRAS help everything run smoothly, saves you organisational stress and helps your budget
We are also available for your
Engagement. Are you having a
garden ceremony? Then the
Acoustic Bakelite Dance Band is your stylish, romantic alternative to a stale string quartet
"Everyone commented that the band was excellent and asked how we found you guys"
Alenka & Justus, Bride & Groom
"On the night I was approached by so many guests asking where we had found you and looking to book you for other occasions. The band really were fantastic"
Laura & Phil, Bride & Groom
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2. Corporate Events
The Bakelite Dance Orchestra add retro magic to your event. Professional & unique. Whether you book The Bakelite Dance Orchestra for background or dancing, your guests will be impressed
"Highly recommend your band to anyone holding a 1920s theme"
Lily Lee, Group Marketing Manager, King Gee & Stubbies
"Perfect for our Chicago Night! Very entertaining. Highly recommend!"
Glenn Quevedo, Preformed Line Products & Sicame
Join our list of happy clients: the Australian Rugby Union Squad, Epicteam, Australian International Education Conference, Hilton Hotel, Nighthawk Radiology, Divine Events, King Gee, St Jude’s Medical, Grace Hotel, Impressions Events, Ferrero-Rocher, Bain International, Masterfoods & Woolworths, Australian Institute of Conveyancers, Change Training, Sydney Macquarie Researcher, Wizard Home Loans, SKYCITY Casino Darwin, Fundraiser Institute of Australia, CSIRO, Loud Advertising, McDonald Performing Arts College, Universities & Schools Club, National Independent Liquor Wholesalers Association, Bullet Marketing, Deacon's, Coast to Coast RV Services, A T Kearney, Watson & Wyatt, Association of Sales & Marketing Australia, Naked Communications, Preformed Line Products & Sicame + Channel 9's Monster House TV Show
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3. Private Parties
Birthday parties from 21sts to 80ths, house warmings, christenings & anniversaries, our aim is to make you shine
With an unbeatable combination of Sydney's only 1920s & 30s singer, world touring swing musicians, plus friendly, personal service, we work with you to make your party wonderful
We're never loud. Mix easily & dance with family & guests as our 1920s & 30s jazz & swing serenades you
And FREE EXTRAS help everything run smoothly, saves you organisational stress and helps your budget
"WOW! That’s the only thing I can say…I am proud to say you guys played at my 30th!"
Maria Lado, 'Hollywood Glamour' 30th Birthday Party Organiser, Windsor
"Awesome. In fact I think they made the party! I highly recommend you book Greg and his band in the future." Marc Freeman, Organiser, 'Speakeasy' 21st Birthday Party Woollahra
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4. Public Sector Events
The Bakelite Dance Orchestra entertain at Concerts, Festivals, Capital Works Launches, Malls & Luncheons. We've been hired for:
Special Events: 75th Party Sydney Harbour Bridge, 60th Party Film Australia, Art Deco Rose Bay Promenade Launch, Crown Prosecutors’ Association, Crown Prosecutors’ Office, CSIRO
Museums: Historic Houses Trust, the Australian Museum (Eureka Prize Launch), Susannah Place Museum, Museum & Galleries NSW, St George Regional Museum, Government House
Councils: Parramatta Olympic Festival, Canada Bay Tea Festival, Carnival of Cultures Ashfield, Gymea Jazz & Art, Global Table Waverley, Discovery Festival Hurstville (won CBAA Award), Woollahra, Bankstown, Leichhardt, Burwood, North Sydney & Strathfield Councils, Seniors' Week & Christmas Concerts
"We had them do an extra set!"
Jackson Pellow Film Australia, 60th Anniversary
"Perfect"
Ruth Pallias, Community Events, Ashfield Carnival of Cultures
We look forward to playing for you>> Make your BOOKING ENQUIRY NOW >>
WANT TO HEAR MORE of our 1920s & 30s Hot Jazz & Swing? Glad you asked...
Click on the sound samples below from our top-selling Retro Swing CD, The Phantom Dancer:
1. It's Only a Paper Moon - Bakelite Dance Orchestra
2. On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Bakelite Dance Orchestra
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Join our long list of satisfied brides, corporate, private & government clients
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1920s & 30s Repertoire
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't She Sweet?
All Of Me
Always
Amapola
Anything Goes
As Time Goes By
Avalon
Begin the Beguine
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
Brother Can You Spare A Dime?
Button Up Your Overcoat
Carolina in the Morning
Charleston
Crazy Rhythm
Darktown Strutters Ball
Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?
Dinah
East of the Sun
Exactly Like You
Five Foot Two Eyes Of Blue
Georgia
Guilty
How Deep Is The Ocean?
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
I Found a Million Dollar Baby
I Only Have Eyes For You
If I Could Be With You
If I Didn't Care
If You Knew Susie
I Surrender Dear
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter
I'm Through With Love
It Had To Be You
It's Only A Paper Moon
I've Got Rhythm
I've Got The World On A String
I've Got You Under My Skin
Just One More Chance
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
Louise
Love Is Just Around The Corner
Love Me Or Leave Me
Lover Come Back To Me
Margie
Makin' Whoopee
Minnie the Moocher (6-piece band only)
Mississippi Mud
More Than You Know
My Blue Heaven
Night & Day
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Pretty Baby
Polkadots & Moonbeams
St Louis Blues
Shuffle off to Buffalo
Sing, Sing, Sing (6-piece band only)
Small Hotel
South Of The Border
Star Dust
Sugar
Sweet & Lovely
Sweet Sue
Tea for Two
That's My Weakness Now
The Black Bottom
The Very Thought Of You
The Way You Look Tonight
These Foolish Things
Time On My Hands
Tip Toe Through The Tulips
Two Sleepy People
When I Take My Sugar to Tea
When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbing Along
Where or When
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
Yes Sir, That's My Baby
You Took Advantage of Me
You're the Cream in my Coffee
You're Driving Me Crazy
and 100s more instrumentals
We look forward to playing for you
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