Hello Lindy Hoppers!
We hope you’ve had a fabulous week, whatever you’ve been up to! A big warm welcome to all our new subscribers and students — and a big “hello again” to the familiar faces we haven’t seen in a while. You’re all welcome here at Swing On In, and we’re thrilled to keep you dancing!
Here’s what’s coming up in our swingin’ world:
1. Next Vintage Vinyl Soirée at Swannies!
Our recent soirée at Swannies Bar was such a vibe — amazing dance floor, great people, and the swingin’ vinyl sounds of Swingabilly Ray! So… we’re doing it again!
🗓 Sunday 31st August
🕑 2–5 PM
📍 34 Nerang Street, Southport
🎟 FREE ENTRY
FB Event here
Swing On In and Swannies are co-hosting this perfect Sunday session. Come close out your weekend with a dance and a smile — we’d love to see you there. Check out our little video from last time!
🌀 2. SWELL Swings the Fringe!
We’re popping up at the SWELL Sculpture Festival in the Fringe Bar!
When | Saturday 13th September
Time | 4.00pm – 8.00pm
Where | Fringe Pavilion, Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin Beach
Cost | FREE
Wander the stunning sculptures, enjoy the vibe, and get your groove on with SwingABilly Ray spinning the tunes. It’s FREE and fabulous.
👉 ALL DETAILS HERE
✨ 3. A Very Fabulous Affair – Tix Now On Sale!
We’re thrilled to support Beauties Feeling Fabulous, a local grassroots charity. Come party with purpose at this glam-filled night of sparkle and soul!
🪩 Saturday 27 September |6.30pm | Albert Waterways Auditorium – Mermaid Beach
Get your glitter on for this fabulous disco-themed charity Supper Dance in support of Beauties Feeling Fabulous!
🎶 Live Entertainment:
10-piece Soul, Funk & Disco Band – SOUL’D
🎟 Tax-Deductible Tickets:
Individual or table bookings available –
👉 GET TICKETS HERE
💋 What’s Included:
✨ Red Carpet Entry
🍾 Free Bubbles on Arrival
🍽️ Sumptuous Supper
🎁 Raffles, Prizes & Giveaways
🌟 Awesome Guest Entertainment
💖 Why You’re Coming:
Support women doing it tough — and have a ball doing it!
📍 Learn more: beautiesfeelingfabulous.com.au
🌊 4. BBLX (Byron Bay Lindy Exchange) Updates
Free Byron Classes!
To warm up the locals for BBLX, we’re offering free Swing Dance classes at Club Byron:
🗓 Sunday 27 July | Sunday 24 August | Sunday 21 September
🕓 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
✨ Come join us or help welcome new dancers — all welcome!
BBLX Merch Drop!
Our limited edition BBLX tees are almost sold out — another run is on the way!
👕 Sizes XS–XL | Unisex | 100% cotton | $35
📲 Text Chrissy to order: 0409 727 888
Individual Tickets Now Available!
Want to pick and choose events instead of the full pass? Now you can!
🎟 Grab your tix or full pass: byronbaylindyexchange.com.au
🎉 P.S. We’ve secured accommodation discount codes — coming soon to the BBLX Community Hub on Facebook!
🇮🇹 5. Guest Teachers While We’re in Italy! – 29 July – 14 August
While Ray & I are dancing our way through Summer Jamboree in Italy (with a little R&R in Barcelona after), classes will continue with some amazing guest teachers!
📍 Mullumbimby – Grace, Chris & Pete will be bringing their magic every Thursday night from 6:45 PM. Expect the unexpected — you’re in for a treat!
📍 Gold Coast – Mark & Sue McDonald will cover beginners every Wednesday night, and for three weeks only, intermediates/advanced get a special treat: Balboa classes! Don’t miss this rare chance to learn this elegant and super fun dance!
Thanks for supporting the community while we’re away — it means the world to us!
🚗 6. Chromefest 2025 – Save the Date!
We’re headed to Chromefest on the Central Coast again this year!
🗓 Fri 24 – Sun 26 October
🎧 Swingabilly Ray on the decks
💄 Miss Chrissy’s Vintage Styling Pop-Up Salon (Fri & Sat)
🎀 Pin-Up Hair & Makeup Workshop (Sun)
We’ll be dancing, styling, and soaking up the vintage vibes. Come make a long weekend of it!
🛍 BONUS: The Dressing Room Diaries is Now Open!
I’ve transformed my studio into a vintage shopping dream!
Come shop vintage + repro clothing & accessories — all priced to sell.
🛍 Bookings by appointment: Fridays through Mondays
🎉 Come solo or with friends
🥂 Bubbles included!
👗 Styling advice by yours truly
📲 Text 0409 727 888 to book your private style session or group dress-up date. Address provided on booking (Gold Coast based).
That’s it for now, Swing family!
We can’t wait to dance with you this week and see your beautiful faces. Thanks for being part of this amazing community.
Much love,
Chrissy & Ray
and the Swing On In team
swingonin.com.au