Hello, Swing Kids!
In this newsletter:
- 11/9 – Mullum Class – Orchid Show
- 13/9 – Swell Swings the Fringe
- 21/9 – BBLX Mini Movie film – we need you!
- 27/9 – A Very Fabulous Affair – Disco Ball for Charity
- 17/10 – BBLX is HERE!
Now, let’s dive into what’s coming up in September & October.
** No Mullumbimby Class Next Thursday… International Orchid Day..
Next Thursday, 11 September 2025, there will be no class at Mullumbimby, the Mullum Ex-Services Club is hosting the annual Orchid Flower Show. We look forward to seeing you back in full swing the following week!
🎶 SWELL Swings the Fringe
📅 Saturday 13th September
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Fringe Bar on the beach, Currumbin
Part of the SWELL Sculpture Festival, this is always a highlight! Join us at the beachside Fringe Bar where DJ Swing-a-Billy Ray will be spinning your favourite swingin’ tunes. Bring your friends, soak up the art, enjoy the salty sea air, and let’s fill the sand with swingouts!
💸 Free event – come dance with us! – ALL THE DETAILS HERE
Mini Movie for BBLX promo – Your Help Needed!
We’re in for something magical! A talented French film director and crew are creating a short promotional film for the Byron Bay Lindy Exchange (BBLX), and we need your fabulous selves to make it sparkle:
- Dress to impress and join pop-ups and flash mobs at iconic Byron Bay locations.
- Save the date: Sunday, 21 September 2025 (mid morning) join us in Byron Bay!
- Brisbane and Gold Coast crew: let’s carpool down, enjoy dancing in the sun, share lunch, and if you’re game, stay for a free class + social at Club Byron in the afternoon.
- Message me on 0409727888 if you are keen and available to be a part of this special event and I will send you the meeting time and location via what’s app a few days before.
Come be part of something epic!
✨ A Very Fabulous Affair – Our Annual Charity Supper Dance…. It’s Disco Night!
📅 Saturday 27th September
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Broadbeach Cultural Precinct
This year’s theme is DISCO! Think glitter, sequins, and sparkle. We’ll have a 10-piece Soul, Funk & Disco band, red carpet entry, a glass of bubbles on arrival, a delicious supper, and fabulous entertainment all night long.
Best of all – every ticket sold supports our beloved charity Beauties Feeling Fabulous, helping us keep it alive for the next 12 months. What do we do? Check us out HERE and HERE
💃 Grab your pals, book a table, and let’s disco for a cause!
🎟️ Tickets: GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
AND…..for the finale!!
🌴 Byron Bay Lindy Exchange (BBLX) – October 17–19
It’s nearly here…. our very first Byron Bay Lindy Exchange!
Free Pre-Exchange Swing Classes @ Club Byron Bowlo:
- Sunday 21st September – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
FREE Register HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/free-swing-dance-classes-for-byron-locals/tickets
BBLX T.SHIRTS :
The 2nd batch of BBLX shirts (more mediums & larges!) JUST LANDED – message me to pre-order yours. Don’t miss out! This is the last batch. This design is for the Inaugural BBLX so will be a special edition!
Why BBLX?
We threw the question out to the community what is so special about dance exchanges and here are some of our favourite comments:
@mela_2606 – Dance exchanges are a phenomenal way to not only further develop yourself as a dancer, learning and dancing with new people you wouldn’t normally have a chance to. And, more importantly meet new dancers, musicians, teachers, etc. from different cities, countries, cultures and whether you speak the same language or not you can share a mutual love for dance together. And, what a fantastic excuse to travel with new and familiar faces.
@operation_dance_mutt – All locations have a different pulse to their dancing, by traveling more for dance we diversify the dancing in our own cities which keeps the swing dance community growing and evolving
@rachaeleball – ❤️because at swing exchanges you realise you belong to a group of the coolest people ever. ❤️Because at swing exchanges you learn that you’re never too old to be silly and joyful and dance into the wee hours of the morning!
@Nicmars – Exchanges are a great way to meet new friends, learn new moves and increase your social dancing repertoire 😀
@chamibearr – Dance exchanges remind us it’s more than steps. it’s community, growth, and the joy of sharing music together 🕺
@orah.2002 – Lindy Hop dance exchanges are the heartbeat of our community, keeping this joyful dance alive and thriving. They’re more than just events—they’re like a beautiful jam circle, where old friends and new ones step in, share their rhythm, and inspire each other. Some of my best memories are dancing around the world, as it is an instant community—from little pubs in Australia to old mansions in New York. Every exchange is a chance to move in sync with someone different, to grow in confidence, and to remember why we fell in love with this dance —it’s about people, passion, and the dance of life itself.
Our first-ever exchange is going to be a huge, joy-filled weekend of live bands, DJs, socials, and swingin’ good times. Whether you’re a dancer or just love great music and atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.
🎟️ Tickets & info: HERE
🙌 Please help us spread the word by sharing BBLX with friends, family, and other dance communities across Australia, we can only reach so many but the mire you share the further the reach the more successful the first event! Thanks in advance.
That’s it for our first newsletter back. We can’t wait to see you on the dancefloor soon.
With swingin’ love,
💛 Miss Chrissy & Ray