Jaimie Leonarder AKA Jay Katz, the man behind the Sounds of Seduction nite club, the Mu Meson film archive, co-host of the SBS Movie Show and general all round nice guy is a true legend of the Sydney experimental underground scene. He and his wife Aspasia are devotees of independent cinema running a screening venue in their own home the Mu-Meson Archives. Avid collectors of lost film footage they have became Robin Hood figure’s to the ABC, finding them more original lost footage of their TV shows from the early 60’s than any other organization.
Jay is a well renowned and thoroughly entertaining MC with a penchant for the obscure & absurd. Anything can happen when Jay takes to the stage... His radio show - The Naked City, can be heard every Saturday on FBI Radio 94.5FM from 10am to Midday.
Sydney's most dynamic swing band! The Velvet Set feature some of Sydney’s most talented jazz musicians and is truly unique in combining male and female vocals to faithfully recreate the classic tunes of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50's.
The Velvet Set performs all the swing classics by: Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Glenn Miller and Cole Porter to name but a few. They also play the best neo-swing such as Royal Crown Review, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the Brian Setzer Orchestra to keep the dance floor jumpin' & jivin' all night long.
The world of performance, circus, dance and art was always Sarina del Fuego's destiny. Brought up with an intense love of all genres of music, a great love of art deco, art nouveau, pre-raphaelite and surrealism. It wasn't long that Sarina combined her studies of art history and the role of women along with her collection of all things vintage and antique with her passion for dance and theatre.
Inspired by the wonderful world of classical dance, 1920's Europe, through to the cheekiness of the 1950's and 1960's and continuing on through out the ages to combine an exciting modern edge or a contemporary feel within many of her shows.
www.myspace.com/sarinadelfuego
Kira Carden - With curves that would make a hula hoop jealous, she wiggles, she sizzles, this burlesque bombshell can spin a hula hoop on every part of her body, head to toe! Watch her spin over 40 hoops at once in the famous Hula Slinky, treat yourself to the excitement of a high-skill circus act wrapped up in the body of a 50s Pin-up Girl. Va-va-va-voom! Or as we like to say... Hu-La-La!
'Kiss Kill Cabaret' is the hottest new burlesque/cabaret outfit to hit the scene. With the delectable Miss Diamond and the ravishing Ruby Riot, 'Kiss Kill Cabaret' will tease, please and shimmy their way into your hearts. Blending both modern and traditional burlesque and cabaret styles, 'Kiss Kill Cabaret' are a unique dance outfit guaranteed to please any crowd.
Miss Diamond will tease you into oblivion with her baby blues and legs for miles (not to mention the rest!).Ruby Riot will have you begging for more with her ruby red lips, curves to die for and moves that stop traffic. When these gems get together, they'll blow you away! For you viewing pleasure... get ready for 'Kiss Kill Cabaret'.
www.myspace.com/kisskillcabaret
At the Gansters ball Kitty will be belting out a tune behind her be-jewelled vintage microphone whilst teasing you with a flash of flesh and perhaps a bit more... With her va-va-voom attitude oozing from every pore, Kitty is mesmerising. In fact, you can’t take your eyes off her every shake and shimmy. Let this redheaded beauty delight you with her sumptuous curves, tantalising moves and delicious vocals!
http://www.myspace.com/kittyvanhorne
Miss Lauren LaRouge a new burning flame on the Cabaret/Burlesque scene in Australia has been exciting and delighting audiences throughout Australia for just over a year. During this time she has performed at many venues throughout Sydney including the Gaelic Club for the Burlesque Ball 2007, The Arthouse Hotel (Dr. Sketchy's), Club 34B, The Oxford Art factory, Qbar & LIVE08 Festival in Melbourne.
Her unique vintage style ranging from 1920's flapper - 1950's Pinup Bombshell has been captivating her audiences along with her accoustic/electric ukulele & rich smoky singing voice reminisant of the divas of days gone by.
http://www.myspace.com/cabaretkitty
"These Katz explode with colour, excitement and energy the moment they hit the floor" - John Morrison, Swing City.
Kelly Ann Doll & Cougar Jones are Sydney's newest addition to the future of burlesque. With over 13 years performance experience, dancing all over Australia, Asia, LA, New York and London. Kelly Doll & Cougar no exactly how to make an audience want to move. Both are Australasian Champion Swing & Rock and roll Dancers, their style has been described as "one of the hottest combinations to happen to the style of swing" and "footwork so fast it would have to be seen to be believed". Matched with gravity defying air steps, and an infectious sexual charisma on the stage, these two were just born to perform.
With a performance profile, boasting some of the biggest events to hit Sydney, including The Olympic Games live sites, Darling Harbour & New Years Festivals! other performances include "The Legends of Jazz", TV appearances, Movie premiers, Sydney Premiers Annual Concert, The Big Day Out Concerts & Parklife concerts, and have just recently began to make the Australian Burlesque scene there home. Performing at this years biggest burlesque tours, The Absinth Club, Good Drugs Bad Women, & the Burlesque Ball.
www.myspace.com/littlekellydoll
Swingtime dancers have worked and performed for a variety of events including corporate functions, opening nights, product launches, weddings, birthday parties, charity balls and more. Swingtime dancers have also appeared on television and music clips - Mornings with Kerri Ann, Disney Arvo, Strictly Dancing, Dancing with the Stars, The Today Show and The Louisville Sluggers to name a few.
Some previous clients include Historic Houses Trust - 50’s fair, Jacobson Productions, Leader Of The Pack Musical - Star City, Shout-JO’K Story, Channel 9, the Disney Channel, Foxtel, Lions Club of Australia and more.
The Swingtime Performance Troupe is a must see so don't be late!
2 of the most respected DJ's in the Sydney Swing & Rockabilly scene. Limpin' Jimmy & The Swingin' Kitten have been DJ'ing and presenting live bands around Sydney for many years including the famous 1950's Fair Day at the historic Rose Seidler House at Wahroonga.
Additionally, they have supported recent shows with international world famous LA based swing band Royal Crown Revue, Jazz legend Barbara Morrison and the 50's Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson.
www.limpinjimmyandtheswinginkitten.com.au
Interactive Fiascophonics!
Unwitting bits and class action as Sydney's antidote to AM/FM Stereo Types, Jack Shit, BRINGS THE TOYS! Sonic storytelling: mangled, old-school variety; searing sad-arsed sonatas; static, electricity - Jack really is the shit!Jack can be heard every Saturday on FBI Radio 94.5FM from 3pm-5pm.
Having played swing for several years and danced it for the last 6, Max knows what makes a swing event come to life - great music! And he's got plenty of that in store when he lets loose with an array of old favourites and a few from left field to really broaden the swing experience.
Max plays tracks for the dancers, ensuring the spectacle of a dance floor in full swing. Not to be missed.
Be captivated by these gorgeous Pin-up models who will be roaming the Gangster's Ball as ushers and cigarette girls. Ask nicely and they may even have a photo taken with you...
