Planet Swing
Schedule
Thu Aug 28 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Wixams Retirement Village | Bedford, EN
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✨ LIVE BANDS • DJ MICK THE KNAVE • ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE ✨Experience the magic of Planet Swing – a weekly Thursday night celebration of Swing, Jazz, Latin & more! Featuring top UK live bands, classic tunes from DJ Mick The Knave, a silky dance floor perfect for Balboa & Swing Outs, and an unbeatable community vibe.
🗣️ “We can only support live music… if YOU support our live music nights!”
🕖 Evening Format:
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM: Shag Course – £32 for 4-week block in August (Perfect for beginners!)
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM: The Main Event with LIVE BAND & DJ MICK THE KNAVE
🎤 FULL 2025 LIVE BAND LINE-UP
(Save the dates – every Thursday from July to December!)
AUGUST
🎵 21 – ON HOLIDAY - CLOSED
🎵 28 – Natasha Thompson Quartet
SEPTEMBER
🎹 4 – Mark Keeley Solo Road Show
🎤 11 – Soul Man
🎷 18 – The Untouchables
🎙️ 25 – Pete Gill
OCTOBER
🎹 2 – T J Johnson & His Band
🎤 9 – Chris Lord & Her Blues Express
🎙️ 16 – The Fabulous Miss Jones Trio
🎷 23 – Queen Bee Blues Band
🎶 30 – Minnie & The Moochers
NOVEMBER
🎤 6 – Shane (from The Korrados)
🎺 13 – The Lazy Oyster Jazz Band
🎼 20 – The Gary Wood Swing Band
🎙️ 27 – Danny Graceland
DECEMBER
🎷 4 – Last Chance Ragtime Band (LCRB)
🎻 11 – Grandma's Wooden Leg
🎺 18 – The Umbrella Big Band
🎵 Why You’ll Love Planet Swing:
✅ Authentic live music every week
✅ DJ playing swing classics and more!
✅ Glorious dance floor perfect for Balboa & Swing styles
✅ Friendly atmosphere – mix of seasoned dancers & complete beginners
✅ Step into the glamour of the jazz era
🚗 IMPORTANT PARKING INFO:
Please do NOT park in the main car park (reserved for residents).
👉 Use the Planet Swing Car Park – from the roundabout, take Bedford Road, then the second entrance on the right.
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🛑 Stay Safe, Swingsters!
If you have any cold symptoms or feel unwell, please stay home.
Check the Facebook Page or Website before heading out – occasionally, events may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
🌟 A Word From Mike & Mel
“Our club is inspired by the iconic jazz/swing clubs of London’s golden age – buzzing with music, movement, and community. Whether you’re just starting or have danced for decades, you’ll feel right at home.”
🪩 Planet Swing isn’t just a dance night – it’s a weekly celebration of music, movement, and memories.
📅 Mark your calendar.
📍 Get directions.
✅ Hit "Going".
🕺 Grab your dancing shoes.
🎟️ Pay on the door: £12.99 (card only – cashless bar)
📸 Photos, videos, and smiles every week!
Mike & Mel & The Planet Swing Team
💫 Planet Swing – A Live Band Dance Night That’s Truly Out of This World!
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Where is it happening?
Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
