Swing East

A day of Swing music, dancing and 50’s-themed entertainment will be coming to Chrisp Street Market, Poplar on Sunday 29th June.

Come on down and Jitterbug & Jive to some of the top acts from the UK swing circuit. There will also be a retro car display, vintage market and a selection of tasty food stalls.

Timetable
12:00 DJ & Welcome
13:00 Carmen Ghia & the Hot Rods – A seven-piece from Sheffield fronted by Miss Carmen Ghia and bringing red-hot rockin’ tunes.
14:00 DJ & Free dance lessons
15:00 Sugar Ray’s Lucky Combo– Eight-piece 50’s R&B Jump Jive band.
16:00 DJ & Free dance lessons
17:00 Hot Tin Roofs – Spanish rhythm ‘n’ blues with a splash of swing and shake.

In between performances, East London’s very own Jerome Anderson will be teaching the crowd how to perfect the Jive, Lindy Hop and the Charleston. He has travelled the world performing at festivals and events, rubbing shoulders with some of the best performers from the world of Swing.

The event gives a nod to the marketplace itself, a true gem of the old East End. Created in 1951 at the height of the Swing movement in Britain, it was built as a ‘living architecture’ element of the 1951 Festival of Britain. It was designed by Frederick Gibbard and was the first pedestrianised shopping centre of its kind in the UK.

Entertainment will run from 12noon until 6pm and entry is free.

Swing East is organised in association with Poplar Harca.