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🎷 How to Throw a Swinging 1930s Jazz Party
Step Back in Time and Dance the Night Away!
Greg Poppleton - Australia's only Authentic 1920s - 1930s swing jazz Singer
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There’s nothing quite like the energy of a 1930s swing jazz party — the rhythm, the glamour, the dancing, the joy. Whether you’re planning a vintage-themed soirée, a special celebration, or just love the era, here’s how to throw a night that echoes with the spirit of the Swing Era.
🎩 1. The Look: Dress to Impress
Encourage your guests to channel the elegance and flair of the 1930s. Think wide lapels, suspenders, and fedoras for the gents; flapper-style dresses, pin curls, and red lips for the ladies. Vintage accessories — gloves, pearls, two-tone shoes — complete the look.
🎶 2. The Sound: Authentic Swing Music
Want to go all-out? Set the tone with Greg Poppleton and his swing band. Greg is Australia's only authentic 1920s–30s jazz and swing singer for that truly golden-age experience.
🕺 3. The Moves: Learn the Lindy Hop
Swing dance was born in the ballrooms of Harlem and quickly became a national craze. Hire a swing dance teacher or play a short instructional video at the party to get everyone moving. It’s fun, energetic, and a perfect icebreaker.
🍸 4. The Vibe: Vintage Cocktails & Decor
Serve up 1930s-style cocktails like the Sidecar, Bee’s Knees, or a classic Gin Rickey. Set the scene with art deco decorations — gold accents, jazz posters, gramophones, candlelight — and a dance floor ready to go.
đź“» 5. Make It Memorable
Capture the night with a vintage photo booth, old-school party favors, and a playlist that swings late into the night. And if you want a truly authentic touch, Greg can program some live 1930s swing band radio in the intermissions: Benny Goodman from the Cafe Rouge, Count Basie from the Hotel Edison, Glenn Miller from the Meadowbrook Ballroom and more.
💬 Ready to Party Like it’s 1935?
Whether you’re hosting in your lounge room or a grand hall, a 1930s swing jazz party is a joyous way to bring people together, dance off the blues, and celebrate timeless music.
Need help with the soundtrack? Book Greg Poppleton for a live performance to make your night unforgettable.
đź“© Contact now to book Greg Poppleton for your next corporate event.
Greg is represented by OzManagement. Email tony@ozmanagement.com. Phone 0407 941 263
Greg Poppleton 1920s 1930s Jazz and Swing
Greg Poppleton is Australia's only authentic 1920s - 1930s swing jazz singer. Based in Sydney, Greg offers live swing music for weddings, parties, and corporate events across Australia. Specialising in Roaring Twenties, 1930s Swing, Hollywood, Prohibition, and Great Gatsby vintage entertainment. Managed by OzManagement
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