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Howdy Kats and Kittens!
Bim Bam Boogie is an afternoon Record Hop & Social event playing Jivers, Strollers & Boppers 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 era and all it's genres.
"For the dancers. By the dancers."
Next Event:
#5 - Upton Village Hall
Sunday December 28th - Festive Freezer
with DJs Dave Baxter and Daniel Froggatt
T-Shirt information and ordering coming soon :)
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Event Information
Dance to a mix of classic tracks from resident and guest DJs with vintage TV on our giant screen!
* mainly music from the 50s era, but you might also hear some Bellfuries, Dollar Bill, Revolutionaires, Pike Cavalero, Charlie Hightone, Ray Collins, Hot Boogie Chillun, Jets, Space Cadets, n stuff too ;)
It's suitable for beginner to expert dancers, couples, solos, Leaders, Followers, fashionistas, friends, family, none dancers and of course voyeurs!
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.
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
Second Hand Clothes Rail
We have a Second Hand Clothes Rail in the Book Room! If you've anything to sell, bring on a hanger WITH A LABEL ATTACHED MARKED WITH PRICE, YOUR NAME AND MOBILE NUMBER. Any prospective buyers can then message you to arrange getting together for payment in the Book Room.
- 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 or band sound checks to interrupt the music :)
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Your Music and DJs
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!
Dave Baxter
Resident DJ-
Lou
Hostess & Guest DJ
Bim Bam Boogie #4 
Rockin' Daniel Froggatt
Special Guest DJ
Bim Bam Boogie #3
Bim Bam Boogie #5
December 28th 2025
Andy Barker
Special Guest DJ
Bim Bam Boogie #2
September 28th 2025-
Mark Thorpe
Special Guest DJ
Bim Bam Boogie #1
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 :)
Photo Gallery
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 Event Layout and seating selection
Find out more about the Rock n Roll and Rockabilly scene with our Newcomers Guide
For more information, contact Dave 07976 793778