Swing
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Down for the Count's collective of 30 professional musicians perform together in a variety of different band line-ups.
In addition to the fantastic regular line-ups you see below, we can also create a bespoke band just for you. If you don't see what you're looking for, get in touch with your ideas and let's talk about what is possible.
Vintage Bands & Orchestras
Our vintage swing bands are quite simply some of the most popular in the UK. We're well known for our 11-piece swing band Down for the Count (often found at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and Pizza Express Jazz Club) and our 20- to 45-piece Concert Orchestra. We also have a fabulous 1940s styled, 19-piece Big Band. All our vintage bands are also available with vintage dancers!
Wedding Party and Show Bands
Our fantastic selection of award-winning party bands and show bands for hire, available in a range of line-ups performing swing, soul, Motown and pop music. Our party bands are designed to appeal to audiences of all ages, making them suitable for wedding receptions, private parties and corporate events. Our party bands are available in a range of sizes from 6 to 27 musicians.
Acoustic Roaming Bands
Acoustic walkabout acts, including our fun swing and pop band The Vintage Strollers and New Orleans brass band Get Brassy. These bands are ideal if there is no electricity in the performance location, or your venue prohibits amplified music.
Jazz Bands
Sophisticated entertainment from our stylish jazz bands, performing jazz classics alongside modern songs performed in a vintage style. Including instrumental and vocal-led line-ups.
Wedding Ceremony Music
The perfect entertainment for your wedding ceremony, from Down for the Count Strings - our stylish ensemble performing classical, pop and swing music - and our wedding pianist.
Vintage Dancers
Vintage swing, Lindy hop and Charleston dancers to hire. Our dancers perform live alongside our bands and take a fun, interactive lesson which is the perfect icebreaker at all events.
Book the band
- Contact: Band Director: Mike Paul-Smith
- Tel: 07855 488 462
- Email: [email protected]
01
Dec
5:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Corn Exchange
02
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
The Forum - Bath
03
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Cheltenham Town Hall
04
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
St Georges Hall - Liverpool
05
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Royal Concert Hall - Glasgow
07
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Queens Hall - Edinburgh
07
Dec
2:30 PM
Down for the Count - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Queens Hall - Edinburgh
09
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Perth Concert Hall
13
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Octagon Centre
14
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Central Hall - York
15
Dec
2:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Stoller Hall
15
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Stoller Hall
17
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Albert Hall - Nottingham
18
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Lawrence Batley Theatre
19
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Hull City Hall
20
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Olivier Hall
21
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Assembly Hall
22
Dec
2:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Turner Sims Concert Hall
22
Dec
7:00 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Turner Sims Concert Hall
28
Dec
2:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Cadogan Hall
28
Dec
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Orchestra - Swing Into Christmas
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Cadogan Hall
10
Jan
6:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Soul Mama at the Gantry Hotel
12
Jan
5:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Theatre Royal - Winchester
31
Jan
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Chickenshed Theatre
01
Feb
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Quarry Theatre
02
Feb
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Loft Theatre
07
Feb
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Roses Theatre
08
Feb
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Theatre Royal - Bury St Edmunds
09
Feb
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Chequer Mead Theatre
14
Feb
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Electric Theatre
15
Feb
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Mercury Theatre
16
Feb
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Broadway Theatre
18
Feb
8:00 PM
Down for the Count present the music of Motown
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Pizza Express Live - Holborn
01
Mar
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Wiltshire Music Centre
06
Apr
5:00 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Gulbenkian Theatre
23
Apr
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Lancaster Grand Theatre
24
Apr
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Joseph Rowntree Theatre
25
Apr
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Queens Hall - Edinburgh
26
Apr
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Gardyne Theatre
27
Apr
5:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Tivoli Theatre
28
Apr
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Eastwood Park Theatre - Glasgow
13
Jun
7:30 PM
Down for the Count All-Stars - Swing That Music
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Babbacombe Theatre
17
Jun
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra - Celebrating Sammy Davis Junior
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Albert Hall - Nottingham
19
Jun
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra - Celebrating Sammy Davis Junior
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Stoller Hall
20
Jun
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra - Celebrating Sammy Davis Junior
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
St George's - Bristol
21
Jun
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra - Celebrating Sammy Davis Junior
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Cadogan Hall
27
Jun
7:30 PM
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra - Celebrating Sammy Davis Junior
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
West Road Concert Hall
WHAT THEY SAY...
“This is awesome!!!” Michael Buble on our lockdown video
“One hellova celebration of vintage music.” TimeOut London
“Luscious renditions of jazz standards” The Guardian
“Love this! Just lovely.” Clare Teal on our lockdown video
“A breath of fresh air on the swing scene.” Twinwood Festival
Listen in - Mr Bojangles