Boogie Woogie Christmas: A 75th Anniversary Celebration of Mobile Disco

Step back in time and relive the music that shaped generations. Dance to iconic tunes from the 1950s to the 1970s including jive, twist, rock and roll, disco swing, and more. Feel the rhythm and move your body.

Shimmy, twirl, twist and swing - move as much or little as you feel.

Our warm and welcoming space will provide a friendly festive atmosphere for everyone. Pop in for a little boogie woogie or stay for a while.

Don't miss this opportunity to relive the magic of disco and celebrate the holidays in style!

Enjoy a party atmosphere with music played through a sound system and disco lights.

Seating available in the hall.

Background

This event is part of 'Dance again to Diggins' Exhibition. The concept of mobile discos started in the in the late 1940s when in Boston, Lincolnshire, Ron Diggins built his first 'Diggola', a mobile disco unit featuring twin 78 rpm turntables.

In all, Diggins built 5 units (possibly 6) and he took his Art Deco 'Diggolas' around village halls to play records at dances. His first method of transport was a Hillman Minx estate car. During the 1950s in Boston, he had two 'Diggolas' running concurrently, and all Bostonians of that era remember Diggins, few realising that he was the inventor of a new concept in mobile entertainment that led to dance parties everywhere.

This exhibition/event is supported by the SELCP NPO project for Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland, funded by Arts Council England.

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