The Northern Swing Orchestra is a 16 piece Big Band based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, we play some of the very best in big band music.
We have an extensive Swing Band library including numbers made famous by the bands of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie, to name just a few. More recently, the band’s library has grown to include new arrangements by some of the country’s leading composers and arrangers.
The vocalists enthral audiences with classic Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland numbers.
Easy to Love Album
It’s been a while in the making, but we are really pleased finally share our new album with you.
Order your CD or download a copy from Bandcamp
Or pick up a copy at a gig!
Upcoming Gigs
Sunday 5th April – Joe Medlock Swing into Sunday at Swillington Leeds
Saturday 9th May – A tribute to Glenn Miller – King’s Hall, Ilkley
Joe Medlock and The Northern Swing Orchestra – Sunday 5 April – Swillington Club, Leeds
🎙️ The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band and Joe Medlock 🎙️
📅 When: Sunday 5 April at 3:30pm
📍 Where: Swillington Sports and Social Club, Leeds
16 Piece Big Band with guest vocalist Joe Medlock, singing classic big band charts!
We return to our monthly residency at Swillington and have lots of great music for you and room for dancing.
Joe Medlock is a fantastic male singer with years of experience fronting bands, performing leads in musical theatre and performing at live events as a solo act.
Joe performs for several function bands “Ska House” & “Indigo” and also has performed in theatre, most recently playing “Toby” in Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance of Sweeney Todd. He also played the likes of “Tick” in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. “Emmett Forrest” in Legally Blonde and “Angel” in RENT.
Come and unwind with us for a lovely afternoon of Big Band music.
Tickets only £7
Under 16s are free
🎟️ Book tickets > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-northern-swing-orchestra-and-joe-medlock-tickets-1985227495881
A Tribute to Glenn Miller with The Northern Swing Orchestra – King’s Hall – Ilkley – Saturday 9th May 2026
The Northern Swing Orchestra, a 16-piece Big Band, are very excited to be returning to King’s Hall, Ilkley with their tribute to the great band leader and musician Glenn Miller.
Glenn Miller was one of the most successful bandleaders of the 1930’s and 40’s with a string of hit records – in fact Chattanooga Choo Choo earned the first gold record ever awarded to a performing artist. This was followed by many other hit records including A String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade and Tuxedo Junction to name but a few. In 1942 Glenn formed his AAF band until his sad disappearance in December 1944.
This show promises to be an event not to be missed when the band will be performing classics such as Little Brown Jug, Caribbean Clipper, In The Mood, Pennsylvania 65000 along with Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree, Chattanooga Choo Choo and Kalamazoo to name but a few. They guarantee to have your feet tapping and you will want to be dancing in the aisles!
The Leeds based Northern Swing Orchestra was formed by leader Jonathan Wyatt, who has almost 40 years of experience in running a Big Band. This evening they will recreate the authentic sounds of the big band era. Also featured will be two fantastic vocalists with The Northern Swing Orchestra adding that final touch of class to an event that promises to be an evening of excellent entertainment.
Looking for a Big Band for your Event?
The Northern Swing Orchestra is the perfect Big Band to hire for a range of events including your Wedding, Party, Birthday, or function in Yorkshire or throughout the UK.
Whether it is the nostalgia of the 1940’s or the excitement of big band jazz, The Northern Swing Orchestra will always provide excellent entertainment.
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