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At last, someone has gone and put the 1920s & 1930s into a band!

Every note of this swinging 1920s & 30s music carries you along to your ballroom of dreams, sprinkled with ruby red rose petals and the pop of sparkling champagne, dazzling with sharply dressed beaus & glamorously gowned flappers

Greg Poppleton is Sydney's only authentic 1920s & 30s-style singer. He formed his Bakelite Dance Band in 2003...

Why? To provide you with high quality 1920s & 30s music at an affordable price

How? By forming a collective of swing musicians who are the absolute best in Sydney. All have at least 30 years national and international performance experience

For whom? Exclusively for you - discerning brides, events organisers and private parties

"Greg Poppleton captures the essence of the swing years with uncanny accuracy. 5 Stars" John Gilbert, eJazzNews.com (US)

Whether your occasion or venue is big or small, you'll find a Bakelite Band size that's just right for you - from the smallest vocal - guitar duo to the Great Gatsby 9-piece Orchestra

You can even hire the GREEN acoustic band with Greg singing through a 1920s megaphone for your classic outdoor event and garden wedding

7 More Reasons to Hire
Greg Poppleton & his Bakelite Dance Band

• We are GST-free. For a five-piece combo for 3 hours, Sydney metro, that saves you $169
• We don't charge you agent's fees when you book the band directly off this site, saving you anything up to $1100
• Free pre-event venue meeting and helpful, friendly service with every booking
• All PA (up to 200 guests) provided. Use our microphone for you speeches - Free
• As a complementary service, 1920s & 30s music CDs are played in band breaks to maintain your theme. Greg is an award-winning swing and jazz radio presenter
• Full Public Liability insurance for $20,000,000 underwritten by SLE Worldwide Australia
• We're never loud. Rather, we complement and enhance your guests' enjoyment of your special occasion

"Fresh, original, filled with musical integrity ...And boy do these guys swing"
Gerard Beulah Jr, JazzReview.com (US)

Join our long list of satisfied brides, corporate, government and private clients, and request a quote today for your next function

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Debut CD "The Phantom Dancer" out now on CDBaby

"The band was fantastic"
- Lisa Kelly
Deacons Commercial Law, Sydney

"You chaps were fantastic, our guests loved you as well. You helped make our
night really special.
Our only complaint is that we didnt get quite enough of you! I think its
often that way at your wedding though. We spent far too much time talking
to our guests and not enough time dancing"
- Carol and John Newall,
Bride & Groom

"It was great working with the Band on our 1920s event - your music & professionalism helped make the event a success. We look forward to working with you again"
- Justine Henderson
Communications Manager
Woollahra Council

"Thank you, thank you, thank you What a blast. We had a great day thanks to you and your band. We will never forget this great party by the sea."
- Trish & Cass Iacono Organisers 30th Birthday Party

"Highly recommend your band for anyone holding a 1920's theme"
- Lily Lee,
Group Marketing Manager
King Gee & Stubbies

"The team would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for all your efforts in our Flappers & Gangsters on the Lawn event on the 23rd of October 2008. The event was a great success and we could not have done it as successfully without your help and co-operation"
- Bianca Emerton
Event Manager
Flappers & Gangsters Team