Swing Steps Big Band

29/05/2026

Good luck to our friends in Towcester Studio Band who, today, I've been reliably informed - are "bringing some magic" to the Wit Friday marches.

I'm sure we'll find out more as they keep us updated through the day!!

21/05/2026

After Natasha, The Songbirds Towcester and Swing Steps Big Band are combining forces once again for Midsummer Music, Friday 19th June at 20:30.

Come join us for a night of musicnand dance with a bar on site. Find your ticketa on this link!

7.00 - 8.00pm Mellow jazz vibes from the Natasha Thompson Quartet performing songs from the Great American Songbook. 8.30 - 9.30pm Swing Steps Big Band will perform a wide range of more modern scores as well as Classic Big Band era jazz scores. On-site bar for ticket holders.

19/05/2026

Come; Watch, Dance, Sing along with us and the fabulous ladies of Songbirds Towcester.
We'll be in Towcester Townhall at 20:30 as we do an hour set for Towcester MidSummer Music Festival

11/05/2026

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10/05/2026

What's a Big Band without a little Glen miller?

10/05/2026

100% swing in force, ready for Midsummer Music Festival!!!

05/05/2026

We are delighted to join the Mid Summer Music festival committee in inviting you all to come and Join Towcester's very own, brand new swing band, bolstered by some of our good friends, the "Songbirds", for a fantastic band debut night of funk, latin, swing and soundtrack.

Swing-Steps Big Band promises a tantelising evening full of Joviality, toe-tapping swing classics, singalongs, space to dance and to have some fun, with a licensed bar and some incredible music from the likes of Bruno Mars, CeLo green, Ray Charles, Dusty Springfield, Glen Miller and many more, all performed by a full 17 piece function band and vocalists.

26/04/2026

We look forward to entertaining you with a night of music, dancing and fun, come and meet your local big band, tap your feet, hit the dance floor or just come and lap up the Midsummer Music Festival atmosphere/vibe

🎼𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🎼

The much-loved Towcester Midsummer Music Festival will return from 18–21 June 2026, bringing four days of live music, community celebration and fundraising to the heart of Towcester town centre.
Now in its 24th year, the festival continues to showcase the very best of local musical talent while supporting important causes across the community. Organised by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Towcester and Towcester Town Council, the event has become a cornerstone of the town’s cultural calendar.

🎤𝘼 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮
Founded in 2003, and now a registered charity, the festival was created to provide a platform for young musicians, schools, community choirs, orchestras, bands and local performers. Today, it remains true to that mission - offering audiences a vibrant mix of performances across multiple venues throughout the town. From classical and jazz to pop, rock and contemporary acts, the festival promises something for everyone, with performances staged in community spaces including the Town Hall, St Lawrence Church, Towcester Mill Brewery and other local venues, culminating with a firework finale over The Watermeadows on the Saturday night.

💫𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨
A key focus of the 2026 festival is fundraising for Towcester’s primary schools. Recent festivals have demonstrated the event’s impact, raising thousands of pounds for local organisations and helping sustain music opportunities for young people in the area. Festival Chair, David Reed says “the festival highlights the power of the community working together to make a lasting impact on local young musical talent, with strong backing from volunteers, sponsors and local businesses.”

🫶𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮
The festival is made possible through the dedication of volunteers and the support of local sponsors, and a wide network of businesses and organisations.
Organisers are now calling for additional sponsors, volunteers, and creatives - particularly in marketing, photography and videography - to help make the 2026 event “bigger and bolder” than ever before.

📣𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘!!!
With its unique blend of grassroots music, community spirit and charitable impact, the Towcester Midsummer Music Festival continues to grow as a highlight of the summer season.

🎊Festival dates: 𝟭𝟴–𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🏘️Location: 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to get involved, visit: www.towcestermidsummermusic.co.uk

23/04/2026

We are still looking for lovely ladies who love to sing to come and join our friendly group!

We sing a mixture of songs from pop, to musical theatre and acapella pieces. Some of the pieces we are working on at the moment include:
🎶 Fight Song
🎶 Girl On Fire
🎶 Cups (from Pitch Perfect)
🎶 Taylor Swift Mash Up
🎶 Easy On Me

To name a few!

We sing our repertoire in either two or three part harmony

🎤 Altos - or 'bottoms' . These are our low voices, sometimes singing the tenor line depending on the arrangement. We are in need of ladies with a lower range so if this is you we want to hear from you!

🎤 Sop2 - soprano 2 or 'middles' . These are our middle voices, often singing the tune and at the moment, our most popular section.

🎤 Sop1 - soprano 1 or tops. These are our high voices, sometimes even singing up to a high G, but nothing to be scared of!

We welcome all abilities and voice types but as stated above, we are particularly looking to grow our Alto section. So please do get in touch if you have a low voice or if you'd like to be part of our group on any part!