About us

In Full Swing is a 22 piece community big band who has been performing in the Canberra region for over 30 years. We deliver high-energy, entertaining performances regularly in Canberra and surrounding regions for any occasion.


Calendar and upcoming gigs

8-9 June 2025 || Merimbula Jazz Festival

In Full Swing will entertain crowds and swing their socks off at the 43rd edition of the annual Merimbula Jazz festival

Event information and tickets

15 June 2025 || Annual General Meeting

The annual general meeting of Belconnen Musicians for 2025

15 June 5.30pm at Southern Cross Club Jamison. All welcome

Contact: president@infullswing.org.au

29 June 2025 || Open rehearsal

Your chance to sit in on a rehearsal and play with In Full Swing!

29 June 7-9pm

Register your interest: recruitment@infullswing.org.au

17 August 2025 || Big Band Karaoke

Save the date! 17 August afternoon

Big Band Karaoke is back - more information coming soon keep an eye on our website and social media.

Contact: musicaldirector@infullswing.org.au

Past events

4 May 2025 || In Full Swing and YMS concert band

The second annual joint concert of In Full Swing and our very own youth band, Belconnen Musicians YMS Concert BandThe concert band kicked off the event with a variety of contemporary songs and pieces in preparation for the Australian National Eisteddfod.

Then In Full Swing finished the evening with a swinging big band set.


6 April 2025 || Canberra Big Band Collective

The first Canberra Big Band Collective event for 2025, featuring In Full Swing and TraXion Big Band in an evening packed with great music and entertainment Live at the Polo. Formed in 2017, the Canberra Big Band Collective features some of Canberra’s finest community jazz bands. Their concerts have become a mainstay of our capital’s jazz calendar.