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For the
dancers.
By the
dancers.
Next Event: Sunday June 22nd
Time: 2.00pm - 6.00pm.
Door open at 1.45pm.
Price: £6 on the door (cash only).
Place: Upton Village Hall, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JB
Howdy Kats and Kittens!
Bim Bam Boogie is an afternoon Record Hop and Social event suitable for lovers of music from the late 40s, 50s and early 60s, taking you from early Rhythm & Blues right through the Rock n Roll eraand all it's genres. It's geared up for beginner to expert dancers, couples, solos, Leaders, Followers, fashionistas, friends, family, none dancers and voyeurs!
Dance to a mix of classic tracks from resident and guest DJs with vintage TV on the big screen!
There's NO BAR so please bring your own food, drinks... and alcohol :)
Tea and Coffee are FREE and Upton Coop is a 1 minute drive or 4 minute walk away if you need to top up on anything else.
- This is an event run for the dancers, by the dancers... so we have a no drinks on the dancefloor policy and there's no raffle to interrupt the music :)
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Your DJs for June 22nd
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Want2jive's Resident
Dave Baxter -
Special Guest
Rockin' Daniel
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Expect Rock n Roll, Rockabilly, Rhythm n Blues, Pop, Swing, Doo-Wop, Jump Blues, Western, Hillbilly, British, Surf and more for the Jivers with plenty of Strollers and Boppers too.
New to the music?
Think, Elvis, Bill Haley, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Wanda Jackson, Hank Williams, The Everley Brothers, Little Richard and Carl Perkins just to get started :)
Already on the scene?
How about all the cool stuff you hear at the weekenders and International events
...and maybe a scattering of Charlie Hightone, The Bellfuries, Hot Boogie Chillun or Ray Collins Hot Club if we go off at a tangent ;)
Your DJs for June 22nd-
Want2jive's Resident
Dave Baxter -
Special Guest
Rockin' Daniel
Previous Events - video and feedback
Thanks to everyone who made our events in December 2024 and March 2025 such fab events... music lovers, smiling faces and a busy dance floor!The survey feedback from our first event was excellent too with lots of support and a few observations to help us make a Better Bigger Bim Bim Boogie :)
Find out more about the Rock n Roll and Rockabilly scene with our Newcomers Guide - This is an event run for the dancers, by the dancers... so we have a no drinks on the dancefloor policy and there's no raffle to interrupt the music :)
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Directions and Parking
Address:
The Village Hall
Harewood Lane
Upton
Pontefract
WF9 1JB
Directions
By car - 5 minutes from A1 J39 Barnsdale Bar.
Find the venue on Google Maps
Parking
Yellow - on street parking up to 2 minutes walk.
Green - park on the grass if it's dry.
Red - shortcut ginnel, snicket, etc ;)
Seating and layout
Bim Bam Boogie Main Hall
For more information, contact Dave 07976 793778