The Northern Swing Orchestra is a 16 piece Big Band based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, we play some of the very best in big band music.
We have an extensive Swing Band library including numbers made famous by the bands of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie, to name just a few. More recently, the band’s library has grown to include new arrangements by some of the country’s leading composers and arrangers.
The vocalists enthral audiences with classic Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland numbers.
Easy to Love Album
It’s been a while in the making, but we are really pleased finally share our new album with you.
Order your CD or download a copy from Bandcamp
Or pick up a copy at a gig!
Upcoming Gigs
Sunday 7th December – Swillington – James Stephens
Friday 12th December – Swillington Big Band Christmas Party
Friday 19th December – Swing into Christmas – Ilkley King’s Hall
James Stephens and The Northern Swing Orchestra – Swillington – Sunday 7th December
🌟 Featuring the Sensational 16-Piece Big Band & James Barrington Stephens! 🌟
Swing into Sunday with The Northern Swing Orchestra 16 piece Big Band
We are very excited to have James Barrington Stephens join us!
James Barrington Stephens is an emerging talent whose inspiration is drawn from an explosive mix of jazz, pop and swing.
Come and unwind with us with a lovely afternoon of Big Band music.
🎫 Tickets: Only £7!
🎫 Under 16’s FREE
Swing Into Christmas with The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band
It’s full steam ahead for The Northern Swing Orchestra as they prepare for their forthcoming festive concert ‘Swing into Christmas’, on stage at The Kings Hall in Ilkley on Friday 19 December 2025
Jonathan, the 16 piece Big Band and singers have been working hard to put the finishing touches to this year’s show, which features Cherie Gears and Stephen Amer.
Yorkshire’s premier Big Band promises a night of the very best Christmas songs and traditional festive favourites. It guarantees to have you tapping along, singing and laughing in your seats! The show includes holiday classics such as ‘Jingle Bells, ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’ and ‘White Christmas’ as well as festive versions of Big Band instrumental classics.
Looking for a Big Band for your Event?
The Northern Swing Orchestra is the perfect Big Band to hire for a range of events including your Wedding, Party, Birthday, or function in Yorkshire or throughout the UK.
Whether it is the nostalgia of the 1940’s or the excitement of big band jazz, The Northern Swing Orchestra will always provide excellent entertainment.
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Contact us
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TELEPHONE – 07968 192757 EMAIL – northernswingorchestra@gmail.com
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