Big Band Event Diary
ames Stephens and The Northern Swing Orchestra – Swillington – Sunday 7th December

🌟 Featuring the Sensational 16-Piece Big Band & James Barrington Stephens! 🌟
Swing into Sunday with The Northern Swing Orchestra 16 piece Big Band
We are very excited to have James Barrington Stephens join us!
James Barrington Stephens is an emerging talent whose inspiration is drawn from an explosive mix of jazz, pop and swing.
Come and unwind with us with a lovely afternoon of Big Band music.
🎫 Tickets: Only £7!
🎫 Under 16’s FREE
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Big Band music. Grab your tickets now for a Sunday to remember!
Swing Into Christmas with The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band

It’s full steam ahead for The Northern Swing Orchestra as they prepare for their forthcoming festive concert ‘Swing into Christmas’, on stage at The Kings Hall in Ilkley on Friday 19 December 2025
Jonathan, the 16 piece Big Band and singers have been working hard to put the finishing touches to this year’s show, which features Cherie Gears and Stephen Amer.
Yorkshire’s premier Big Band promises a night of the very best Christmas songs and traditional festive favourites. It guarantees to have you tapping along, singing and laughing in your seats! The show includes holiday classics such as ‘Jingle Bells, ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’ and ‘White Christmas’ as well as festive versions of Big Band instrumental classics.
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