Big Bands

Cye , Jacinta, Joey and Adrian unite together from a broad musical background including television, theatre and studio work. Being well established in the Melbourne music scene Escapade combine talent, experience, and versatility to provide the highest standard required for any function. Escapade also expands into a trio, band and big band.

Our Generation is a six piece Show Band, featuring two professional lead singers (one male and one female) and numerous costume changes depicting the different musical eras. The band can adapt to suit any demographic ranging from ages 8-80 years old. We start the show with a set of 60’s classics with, followed by a 70’s set. The Grand Finale set is a mix of 80’s songs, as well as current hits from Ricky Martin, Santana and Kylie Minogue etc. We are also available as a “Swing Style Big Band” utilising the same members with the addition of a 3 piece brass section for a variation on the corporate market.

Hot House Big Band is a twelve piece (or more) group performing swing music from the 30’s through to the 80’s. It comprises of two trumpets, two trombones, four saxophones, piano, guitar, bass, drums and a vocalist. The band pays tribute to the music made famous by bands like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller. The group comprises of selected musicians based on their ability and enthusiasm for the style and the band boasts talented individuals, each with a great deal of experience in most musical settings and genres who have come together to share the exciting swing experience.

Sydney’s newest and most dynamic swing band has arrived! The Velvet Set feature some of Sydney’s most talented jazz musicians and is truly unique in that they combine male and female vocals to faithfully recreate the classic tunes of the 1930’s and 40’s. With a repertoire of more than 80 songs they can tailor a show to suit your specific needs.

The Bellhops are Australia's Premier Award Winning Rockin’ Blues, Jump'n'Jive and Swing exponents. The Bellhops lineup is big and brassy, featuring their very own Horn Mafia. The main musical influences of The Bellhops are the Swing and Jive era of the late 40's, the Rock'n'Roll of the 50's, the Soul and R&B of the 60's and the Blues music legacy of so many great Artists. The Bellhops pay tribute to these influences in their recorded work and also in their live performances with material drawn from artists such as Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley and Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett and James Brown.