I’m taking the 8=piece band to Jazz In The Spa

£15 on the door

https://www.jazzinthespa.co.uk/

We are setting up camp in Leeds University’s Refectory for 2 NIGHTS for Swing Soc’s ‘Swing Revolution’.

With a 6-piece band on the Friday night, and the full 8-piece on the Saturday night, this promises to be an epic weekender of swinging music and incredible dancing.

More details: https://www.facebook.com/swingrevolution/?locale=en_GB

We are setting up camp in Leeds University’s Refectory for 2 NIGHTS for Swing Soc’s ‘Swing Revolution’.

With a 6-piece band on the Friday night, and the full 8-piece on the Saturday night, this promises to be an epic weekender of swinging music and incredible dancing.

More details: https://www.facebook.com/swingrevolution/?locale=en_GB

Dancing! Live Music! Sheffielders!

If you’ve not been to this fantastic event before, now’s your chance. It really is wonderful.

Oh, and it’s totally free! Even the dance class.

More details TBC

More details TBC.

We’re visiting Yardfest at the Caroline Club in Saltaire for the first time ever.

Come join us for a dance!

PAYF (with a raffle!)

Music: 7:30 - 9:30pm

We’re hitting the road and helping to celebrate Edinburgh Swing Dance Society’s 30th Birthday party!

8-piece line up.

More details:

https://www.esds.org.uk/30th-anniversary

Tessa and the Applejacks have recorded an album of swinging arrangements, perfect for listeners and dancers.

We are going to play the tunes at this very special tea dance!

Tickets:
£9.50 (+fees) in advance via https://tessaandtheapplejackslaunch.eventbrite.co.uk

£15 on the door

(Option to pre-order the album at an additional price)

Tessa Smith - Vocals
George Macdonald - Piano
Sam Jackson - Double Bass
John Arnesen - Drums
Harry Orme - Guitar
Tom Sharp - Trumpet
Stuart Macdonald - Sax and Clarinet
Stuart Garside - Trombone

An annual event: The Swillington Big Band Christmas Party with Northern Swing Orchestra!

🎟 https://www.northernswingorchestra.co.uk/uk-big-band/big-band-events/

Doors: 1.00pm Music: 1.30pm

The Honeybirds share a love of intricate close harmony, jazz swing music as well as tea and cake!  The group will bring their precision harmonies to Seven, treating the audience to a festive, 1940s sound that never goes out of fashion.

Vocalists Tessa Smith, Kate Peters and Jenny Chamberlain, and featuring Emma Pryde on piano

£12 (£10 concessions in advance) 🎟 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/honeybirds-at-christmas/e-ogplod

The Honeybirds are joined by Pianist Emma Pryde for a festive evening of Jazz, Swing and close harmony.

Experience live Jazz Music at Cucina every month for a sophisticated and classy evening right in the heart of Morley. Ticket prices start at £8.00, with which you benefit from 20% off your food bill on the night (booking essential). Book your tickets by popping into Cucina or calling our team on 0113 253 2113 on or after 14th November 2025.

Leeds University Swing Society event

More details at the LUU Swing Soc Facebook page

Dancing! Live Music! Sheffielders! BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

If you’ve not been to this fantastic event before, now’s your chance. It really is wonderful.

Oh, and it’s totally free! Even the dance class.

Doors: 6.00pm Music: 6.00pm

Jazz choir fans will know Tessa from her running the JazzVoices and the Chapel Allerton Festival choirs as well as her vocal performances with the Honeybirds and lindy-hopping. For this rush hour jazz she’ll be singing some swinging jazz tunes with the JazzLeeds trio 

Payf collection

Echo 42 Big Band, together with acclaimed vocalist Tessa Smith, are delighted to be performing at St John’s Church, Bilton. Join us for an evening of timeless big band favourites and fresh arrangements of popular classics. Pack a picnic, enjoy the music, and support the church in what promises to be a truly memorable night!

🎟: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/echo42bigband/1794811

The Honeybirds will be singing at the long-running ‘Romanby Jazz and Cabaret’ event, with a full trio.

More details at https://www.romanby.com/jazz-event/the-honeybirds/

The Honeybirds will be singing at the long-running ‘Jazz in the Spa’ event, with a full trio.

More details at https://www.jazzinthespa.co.uk/

I’m very excited to be singing with this big band! Dance floor space too! It’s a lovely way to spend an afternoon!

FREE

We're delighted to be back at Leopold Square accompanied by the wonderful Jon Chamberlain.
The Honeybirds are a 1940's style vocal trio singing a large helping of Andrew's Sisters songs and a sprinkling of old jazz classics.

*Please note this is an outside gig, please check the Leopold Square Facebook if the weather is looking bad

Some Voices York will also be joining us!

(Want to join this choir? Visit https://somevoices.co.uk/leeds)

Dancing! Live Music! Sheffielders!

If you’ve not been to this fantastic event before, now’s your chance. It really is wonderful.

Oh, and it’s totally free! Even the dance class.

Live music in Leopold Square. I’ll be singing with my Swing Band - come and dance!

A sold out, ticketed vintage weekend in the stunning Earl of Doncaster hotel.

We’re kicking off the Sheffield Uni Swing Dance weekender!

DETAILS HERE

Tessa Smith (voice) Jason Scott (piano) Sam Jackson (double bass) John Arnesen (drums)

Every song tells a story. Jazz vocalist and Leeds University vocal tutor, Tessa Smith, explores the narrative power of song alongside her dynamic trio. From timeless standards to powerful contemporary songs, each piece invites the audience to connect with stories of emotion, resilience, and optimism.

The performance places a special focus on songs that amplify the voices and perspectives of women - tales of strength, independence, and self-discovery - delivered with honesty, depth, and authenticity.

This performance follows ‘Unfolding the Process’: an open rehearsal which invites audience members behind the scenes to see how the creative rehearsal develops into performance.

The interactive session will see Tessa bring songs she has never performed with the trio and show the journey from idea to reality. Questions will be welcomed throughout the open rehearsal.

https://concerts.leeds.ac.uk/events/tessa-smith-stories-in-song/

https://concerts.leeds.ac.uk/events/tessa-smith-unfolding-the-process/

Dancing! Live Music! Sheffielders!

If you’ve not been to this fantastic event before, now’s your chance. It really is wonderful.

Oh, and it’s totally free! Even the dance class.