Hello Lovely Swing Fam!
Happy Monday and welcome to a big, beautiful, boogie-filled week ahead! We’ve got so much to share, from vintage magic at Cooly Rocks On to updates on our own dazzling events. But first, let’s give a huge round of applause to our very own DJ Swing-A-Billy Ray 🎶 who has been absolutely smashing it at Blues on Broadbeach, HOTA, and now… he’s on to his biggest gig of the year: Cooly Rocks On 2025!
Ray has that rare vinyl-spinning magic – reading the room, feeling the vibe, and keeping the floor alive like no other. And no, I’m not just saying that because I’m his wife, biggest fan and slightly biased… I say that because he’s booked again and again by festivals, schools and private clients who all know: Ray brings the goods and the good times.
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Now – here’s everything coming up!
🎷 1. Cooly Rocks On is HERE!
Queensland’s biggest nostalgia party kicks off this week and Ray & I are diving in headfirst – dancing, DJing, hosting, working and playing all at once! 🎉
Here’s where you’ll find us:
📲 TIP: Download the Cooly Rocks On App – it’s your pocket-sized guide to all the action.
WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE
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🕛 12–3PM: Elvis Beach Bar DJ Set – DJ Swing-A-Billy Ray
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🕑 2PM: CRO Pin-Up Pageant Finalist Sashing – Hosted by Miss Chrissy!
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🕕 6.30PM: Swing On In Gold Coast class is ON as usual! – Get in that mid-week groove.
THURSDAY 5 JUNE
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🕥 10.15AM: Int/Advanced Lindy Hop Workshops with Chrissy & Ray – Upstairs at The Strand (next to Georges Paragon Restaurant)
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🕖 7PM: Moonlight Swing Ball – Live 7-piece band The Lucky Seven, plus DJ Ray + Half Breaks Performance!
🎟️ Get your tix here -
🕥 10.30PM: After Party – Benny & the Flybyniters @ Coolangatta Sands Hotel – FREE!
FRIDAY 6 JUNE
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🕓 4PM: CRO Pin-Up Pageant – Queen Elizabeth Park – FREE
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🕘 9.30PM: Kieren McDonald Combo – Coolangatta Sands
SATURDAY 7 JUNE
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🌅 7.30AM: Today Show Media Call – Want to dance on national TV? Join us by 7:15AM at Queen Elizabeth Park Main Stage.
☎️ Call Ray/Chrissy if needed: 0408 306 560 -
🕺 All weekend long: Live bands, markets, cars, dancing everywhere!
We’ll be catching Lucky Seven, Kieren McDonald Combo, Scotty Baker, and Benny & the Flybyniters for sure!
🕺 2. This Week’s Class Update
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✅ Wednesday Gold Coast Class is ON – Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, 6:30PM
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❌ Thursday Mullumbimby Class is OFF due to the Swing Ball – back next week, June 12!
🪩 3. A Very Fabulous Affair – Disco Fever Starts Now!
Saturday 27 September 2025 | 7PM
It’s sparkle time! Get your glitter on, dust off your flares, and brush up on your disco classics: the Hustle, Bus Stop, and Soul Train line – we’re bringing the boogie for a good cause!
🎟️ Tickets available now HERE – secure your spot for this Super Dance for Charity!
🕺 It’s going to be glitter-tastic, fab, and full of funk.
🎨 4. Swell Vinyl Swings the Fringe – Save the Date!
Saturday 13 September 2025 | 4PM – 8PM
Swing On In & DJ Swing-A-Billy Ray will be spinning sweet tunes and serving up vintage vibes at the Swell Sculpture Festival Fringe Bar.
Dancing, art, drinks, music – this is the perfect sunset session.
🖼️ Full program launching soon: Swell Festival 2025
🌴 5. Byron Bay Lindy Exchange – Update + Call to Action!
We’re getting closer to lift-off! 🏄♀️ Here’s what’s new:
💖 Thanks to Tara Torkola (First National Byron Bay) for helping us feel like locals already helping with connections and support
👕 Our merch is in the works – T-shirts, keyrings & our mystery item, The “Jasho … Can you guess what it is yet?
🏡 Can you host a dancer? Grace is running our Buddy Billet program – we’ve got fab interstate dancers needing a comfy crash pad. Fill in the form:
👉 JotForm – Host a Dancer
🎤 Looking for a funny, fab MC to host the Mystery Bus Tour! Got ideas or wanna put your hand up? Let us know!
📣 Save the Date:
🗓️ October 18–20, 2025 – Byron Bay Lindy Exchange
🎟️ Tickets on Sale Now: www.byronbaylindyexchange.com
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @byronbaylindyexchange
Let’s make this a weekend to remember! 💃🌊
Phew! That’s the wrap, friends! Hope to see you somewhere fabulous this week and if you do spot me out and about… well, my dance card is wide open — so bring your pencil and let’s fill it!
With rhythm & sparkle,
Miss Chrissy & Ray x💋 www.lindycharmschool.com.au | @thelindycharmschool
📧 [email protected] | 📞 0409 727 888