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Whether it’s a milestone birthday– 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th or even 70th– an Anniversary or just an occasion to celebrate, some of the best bush dances and hoedowns are often for private parties – where your guests are ready to let loose laughing, dancing, singing and creating a memorable night with some of their closest friends and family. For us, it’s always a privilege to be invited to play with your closest friends and family to help make your night memorable and one that you’ll talk about for years.
Everyone loves a party where you can dress up– and we’ve seen it all at the private parties we’ve done. Kenny’s & Dolly’s, Garth’s & Taylor’s, even Keith & Nicole! No shortage of boots, denim, hats, checks and a fair bit of leather along with all kinds of animal onesie’s.
The mechanical bull often makes an appearance, as does a good themed photo booth– and along with some hay bales, wine barrels, a pig on a spit and cold beer– you’ve got yourself one hell of a party.
For private parties, we typically play a wide range of material that starts with music as your guests arrive and over dinner. We help set the mood for the night in a quiet way that lets everyone talk and catchup with out of town guests, meet friends of friends or enjoy settling in with the regular crew. After dinner we’ll start kicking on by playing a two or three songs that get people in the mood for dance before getting them up for some called dances. As the night goes on, the mix shifts towards classic Australian, Americana or themed music of your choice to take the party into the night and keep everyone thoroughly entertained.
It’s a formula we’ve developed that we’ve seen hit the spot time and again for weddings and parties. See our testimonials for comments from recent parties– without exception they have been fantastic nights that have kept guest talking about their night time and time again.
Contact Michael to discuss your next party or wedding and find out how Swamp Dawkins can make your event the most memorable party for all your friends and family. You can also find out more on our Booking Information page.
GREATEST HOEDOWN OF ALL TIME!
Extended recovery from “The Greatest Hoedown of All Time” weekend put on by my Honkytonk Heros with wine, karaoke, and line dancing.
My favourite things!
Massive thanks to Michael and Lozz from Swamp Dawkins for coming out to the Robertson Ranch to Dust Our Boots Off!! YEE HAW!
Lucinda - Hen's Weekend - Robertson - November 2023
INCREDIBLE!!! TRULY SPECIAL!!! FANTASTIC ENERGY!!!
I had the absolute pleasure of hiring Swamp Dawkins to play at my 40th birthday party on 28th October 2023, and I can’t express just how incredible their performance was! From the moment they started playing, they had the entire room on their feet dancing!
Swamp Dawkins brought a fantastic energy to the party and created a memorable atmosphere that made my birthday celebration truly special.
Their musical talent is undeniable, and they played a diverse range of songs that appealed to everyone and the line dancing added an extra layer of fun to the night.
I would highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for your next event!
Amanda - 40th Birthday - Cobbity - October 2023
PROFESSIONAL, FELXIBLE, THE TIME OF OUR LIVES!!!
We knew we wanted bush dancing at our wedding and found Swamp Dawkins online – bringing them into our night was the best decision ever! Most of our friends had never bush danced before and had the time of their lives, it was a great way to get everyone up and involved.
Swamp Dawkins were the perfect mix of professional, flexible and good fun. They’re experienced enough to know what difficulty of dancing the group could cope with and worked around our timelines with no stress at all. I can’t recommend having Swamp at your next event highly enough.
Gemma - Wedding - Berry - October 2023
THE BEST WEDDING EVER!!!
Swamp Dawkins played for our Redfern Town Hall bush-dance wedding and exceeded expectations in every way. From regular contact over the last few months to turning up early on the day, their preparation was outstanding. They were THE entertainment for the night and we can’t imagine what it would’ve been without them.
All of our guests were raving about it afterwards and many have said it was the best wedding they’ve been to.
It wasn’t just how good Michael and the team are musically (they’re brilliant!), but they have a way of sensing the vibe, knowing what to play and when, while making the whole thing feel personalised. We can’t thank them enough!
Tom and Amy - Wedding - Redfern Town Hall - September 2023
SO MUCH FUN!!! AMAZING MUSICIANS!!!
We hired Swamp Dawkins for our 20th Anniversary celebration.
Michael was so easy to communicate with and accommodating, not only with the music played by the band but also with helping out with playlists to be played around the band’s sets.
And then the night!
Swamp Dawkins are amazing musicians with a fantastic sound. They can read the room, and know how to get everyone up and into the Do-si-do. They are awesome, complete professionals!!! We had so much fun!
Catherine - Wedding Anniversary - Hunters Hill - September 2023
UNFORGETTABLE!!! TRULY REMARKABLE!!!
Swamp Dawkins delivered an unforgettable live music experience that had everyone on their feet and dancing.
Their captivating performance left a lasting impression, and people have been raving about it ever since. I would highly recommend booking Swamp Dawkins for any event where you want to create an electric and memorable atmosphere.
Their talent and ability to engage the audience are truly remarkable, and I would eagerly book them again in the future.
A truly great night of dancing!
Ali - 40th Birthday - Dalgety - September 2023
EVERYONE ON THE DANCE FLOOR IN SECONDS!!!
Swamp Dawkins played at my Australian Bush Dance themed 60th birthday celebration in March 2023.
The band were fantastic, great music and had everyone up in the dance floor within seconds.
Michael was great fun teaching everyone the steps to each dance, and he has a great sense of humour.
From the time of contacting Michael to discuss booking Swamp Dawkins, through to the night of my party, Michael and the band could not have been mores engaged and easy to work with.
They have a great play list and my guests are still commenting on how much fun they had, and that Swamp Dawkins are such a great band.
I highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for your event.
I can’t thank you enough for last Saturday- the band were a “hoot”!
David - 60th Birthday - Leichhardt Town Hall - March 2023
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
Thank-you Michael for being a key part of my birthday party.
You and your team got everyone up and dancing and all our guests had a wonderful experience and we look forward to having you play for us again!
Robert - 60th Birthday - Woodhill Mountain - November 2022
AN AMAZING NIGHT!!! EVERYTHING I HOPED FOR!!!
A deep thanks to the Swamp Dawkins band for an amazing night celebrating my 50th birthday! Michael was so gracious, answering my emails and calling to chat about details to make sure my Wild West Bush Dance was everything I hoped it would be and more.
The band travelled to the South Coast, NSW for the night and I think they had just as much fun playing as the guests did dancing!
Everyone that attended has an amazing night! These guys are in demand for a reason!!
All the best and hope to see you again soon!
Virginia - 50th BIrthday - Shoalhaven Heads - August 2022
BEST WEDDING EVER!!!
We had Swamp Dawkins play at our farm wedding on March 12th. Every one of our 112 guests had a blast!
Music to suit everyone and the barn dancing was hilarious! We bumped into someone today and they said it was the best wedding they have ever been to! No fights, no drama- just fun. I had a great time!
We highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for your next shindig! The gang are welcome back here anytime! Great excuse for another party!
Dionne - Wedding - Lade Vale - March 2022
THE PERFECT ATMOSPHERE!!!
Thanks so much to Michael and The Swamp Dawkins Band for making my 50’ish celebration a huge hit!
Michael was easy to deal with in the lead up to the party and worked well with our caterers to ensure we could dance between the food service.
Michael and the band were able to create the perfect atmosphere to get everyone up and dancing (guests ranged from 10yrs-80yrs). We’ve had lots of feedback from guest saying how good the band were.
We can highly recommend Swamp Dawkins!
Jo - 50th Birthday - Terry Hills - September 2022
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
We recently held a Covid-catchup combined birthday party including a 90th and two 60ths and the guests ranged from 3 to 92.
Without Swamp Dawkins and his band the celebrations would not have been such a hoot- the event evening was over far too quickly!
Highly recommended! I cannot wait to have a chance to hire them again!
Fiona - 60th Birthday - Bow Bowing - July 2022
PERFECT! THE TIME OF OUR LIVES!
Swamp Dawkins played at my 40th Bushdance at Jervis Bay. It was perfect.
They played beautifully, called the dances with humour, patience and they were easily followed for young and old!
Michael was wonderful to communicate with and they were very accomodating with all of my extra requests.
Thank you Swamp Dawkins– We had the time of our lives!
Suzannah - 40th - Jervis Bay - March 2022
FANTASTIC! PERFECT!
Swamp Dawkins were fantastic! They brought the perfect flair to our cowgirl themed Hen’s Party and really set the scene for the day.
Not only were Michael and his band INCREDIBLY talented but they were super accomodating and flexible with plans and set-up.
Everyone had a wonderful time and all got involved in the line dancing lessons – which were hilariously fun.
I’d highly recommend Swamp Dawkins! We are so glad we booked them – they really made the day. Many more comments from the girls that attended the Hen’s about how much fun they had.
Thanks again for everything!
Greta - Hen's Party - Derby House - February 2022
RAGING SUCCESS!
You guys were a raging success!
Pretty much the consistent feedback for the night was “The band was fantastic!”
I loved every minute of it! Thank you!
Sarah - 50th Birthday - Burrawang - June 2021
WE HAD A BLAST!
We really wanted to have a band that could bring our guests together, young and old, in a different and memorable activity at our wedding.
Michael and Swamp Dawkins were very easy to work with, especially with the uncertainty of COVID, we never felt obligated to lock things in.
We had a blast!
Thanks again and all the best!
Caroline & David - Wedding - Athol Hall, Mosman - January 2022
PARTY OF THE DECADE! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!
To Michael & the Band,
You were absolutely brilliant!
I decided to go big for my 30th and Swamp Dawkins made it bigger and better than I could ever have hoped for. You’d think a 50+ bunch of 30 year olds might not be that keen for a hoedown type party but Swamp Dawkins proved me wrong. The entire party loved every single second of the dancing and music – we couldn’t get enough! Wanted it to go all night!
Incredible songs, huge musical talent, great voices, brilliant dance instructor (so easy to pick up the moves) and great people!
I would highly recommend for any party type. I’ve never seen my friends so happy. It’s been dubbed party of the decade all because of Swamp Dawkins! Thank you!!!
David - 30th Birthday - Wiseman's Ferry - May 2021
UNIQUE! EVERYONE DANCING! A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thank you for such a fantastic night!
You and the Swamp Dawkins band mad my 40th one to remember! The called dances, the music, the atmosphere you guys created… it was all awesome!!! It made my hoedown theme go down a treat!
Everyone I invited commented on how much fun they had and where in the world did I find you?
You guys are unique, lots of fun and got everyone up dancing, twirling, kicking and yelling “Hoy!”, laughing and colliding in between.
You were a great success and I will recommend Swamp Dawkins to anyone that will listen!
Thank you!
Jo
Jo - 40th Birthday - Appin House - March 2021
EVERYONE DANCING WITHIN MINUTES!
Swamp Dawkins had all the guests at our daughter’s 21st up and dancing within minutes. The Australian Bush Dance music was the best we’d ever heard. People of all ages got involved – kids to grandmas – and so many people commented that they had the best time they’d ever had at a party.
You don’t need to know how to dance as Swamp Dawkins teach you as you go… so much fun and laughter! The sets of Australian songs in between were also fabulous.
Swamp Dawkins were really great to deal with in terms of logistics, set up and everything on the day. I can’t recommend them highly enough!
Liz - 21st Birthday - WInmalee - October 2019
INCREDIBLY FLEXIBLE, RELAXED & ACCOMODATING
Swamp Dawkins recently played at my 40th birthday party- Michael and his band were fantastic and had the majority of the room up on the dance floor bush dancing with ease and laughing at ourselves all at once.
The band were incredibly flexible, relaxed and accomodating of what we wanted to make the party loads of fun- which it was!
I would have no hesitation in recommending Swamp Dawkins for your next party or event.
We had a great night, thanks again guys for helping us kick up our heels and have so much fun!
Jenni - 40th Birthday - Gerroa - March 2018
JUST AN AWESOME NIGHT!
Just wanted to say, from Brian, myself & all at the party, thank you so much for the wonderful night of fun & entertainment!
It was great to go back to the simple barn dance days, although it made us realise how unfit we are, was so much fun for young and old!!
Just an awesome night!!
Thanks to you and the band for being not only professionals but so fun and friendly!
We will definitely recommend you to anyone!
Natasha & Brian - 40th Birthday - Northmead - September 2017
JUST PERFECT! EXACTLY HOW I WANTED IT TO BE!
Dear Michael & Band,
Thank you all so much for last night- Just Perfect. Exactly how I wanted it to be.
The guests raved about you and you could see how much they loved the dances. “Where did you get them from?” they kept asking!
I did publicly thank you in my speech but I am not sure you were aware or could hear.
Honestly, I am just so pleased I plucked you off the internet. You were so sensitive to the occasion and the mood as the evening wore on and very accomodating.
From very happy and thankful sixty year old,
Heather
Heather - 60th Birthday - Sutherland - December 2017
A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH!
Dear Michael,
Thank you for all your help in the lead up to, during and post the event. You and your team were a delight to work with and hopefully we will have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.
Thanks, Ally
Ally - MG Events, Private Party - Inglis Stables, Randwick - March 2017
AN AMAZING NIGHT!
Thank you guys for such an amazing night!
From acoustic outdoor music to a fantastic barn dance that was loved by all– you helped make our special day extremely memorable. Top guys, great sense of humour.
All in all outstanding! Will recommend to anyone!
Aaron & Jenna - Wedding - Topi Topi - October 2016
A GREAT NIGHT!
Thank you so much for making such a great night— Everyone commented on how good the band was!
Julie - 50th Birthday - North Curl Curl RSL - March 2016
AMAZING BAND HAD EVERYONE DANCING
We held my husband’s 50th at an RSL club and I had informed the function co-ordinator that the dance space he had provided would not be enough room as he would be bush dancing and everyone would participate. He told me that in his experience at planning functions that not even half the crowd dances. Well- we showed him! For the first set this amazing band had all but 2 elderly people up and dancing. We were quickly moving chairs out of the way! By the time the first set was over the functions co-ordinator himself realised his mistake and quickly rallied his staff to move several more tables and chairs. Needless to say we thoroughly enjoyed many bush dances and by the end of the night when the kids were still not tired we even danced to other styles of music.
Many thanks to Michael and all the band for making our family party a night to never forget!
Megan & Reg - 50th Birthday - Smithfield RSL - May 2016
FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT!
Thank you to Swamp Dawkins for providing such fantastic entertainment for my 40th party. The mixture of bush dance music and cover versions was perfect for the night and we all had fun “Threading the Bobbin” and “Stripping the Willow”.
They also surprised us by playing an acoustic set outside while we were having drinks, which was a lovely touch.
We could have danced all night and everyone has said what a great night it was- I would definitely recommend Swamp Dawkins to anyone!
Fiona - 40th Birthday - Oyster Bay - November 2015
WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE! AMAZING BAND!
I have had so many comments about how amazing the band was and how much fun everyone had with the band especially Brendan. He hasn’t stopped raving about the you all!!! We’re so grateful and appreciative of how you went outside and created a wonderful atmosphere among the guests, kiddies and the animals!!
You were all very professional and so easy to work with. Thankyou!!
Gail & Brendan - 30th Birthday - Oyster Bay - November 2015
OUR PARTY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thank you so much for making our party a great success!
We hired the band for our combined birthday/anniversary party at our farm. They were fabulous and our guests continue to tell us how great they were. From the first contact with Michael, he was extremely professional and ensured that the night ran smoothly, continually gauging the mood of the crowd and adapting the playlist to suit.
The atmosphere the band created was excellent and the music, combining bush dancing with rock and roll, kept our guests dancing the night away. It was great fun and everyone was thoroughly exhausted by the end of the night.
We would highly recommend the band – great guys and great music!
Donna & Paul Wallis - 50th Birthday & 25th Anniversary - Taralga - April 2015
GREATEST HOEDOWN OF ALL TIME!
Extended recovery from “The Greatest Hoedown of All Time” weekend put on by my Honkytonk Heros with wine, karaoke, and line dancing.
My favourite things!
Massive thanks to Michael and Lozz from Swamp Dawkins for coming out to the Robertson Ranch to Dust Our Boots Off!! YEE HAW!
Lucinda - Hen's Weekend - Robertson - November 2023
INCREDIBLE!!! TRULY SPECIAL!!! FANTASTIC ENERGY!!!
I had the absolute pleasure of hiring Swamp Dawkins to play at my 40th birthday party on 28th October 2023, and I can’t express just how incredible their performance was! From the moment they started playing, they had the entire room on their feet dancing!
Swamp Dawkins brought a fantastic energy to the party and created a memorable atmosphere that made my birthday celebration truly special.
Their musical talent is undeniable, and they played a diverse range of songs that appealed to everyone and the line dancing added an extra layer of fun to the night.
I would highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for your next event!
Amanda - 40th Birthday - Cobbity - October 2023
PROFESSIONAL, FELXIBLE, THE TIME OF OUR LIVES!!!
We knew we wanted bush dancing at our wedding and found Swamp Dawkins online – bringing them into our night was the best decision ever! Most of our friends had never bush danced before and had the time of their lives, it was a great way to get everyone up and involved.
Swamp Dawkins were the perfect mix of professional, flexible and good fun. They’re experienced enough to know what difficulty of dancing the group could cope with and worked around our timelines with no stress at all. I can’t recommend having Swamp at your next event highly enough.
Gemma - Wedding - Berry - October 2023
THE BEST WEDDING EVER!!!
Swamp Dawkins played for our Redfern Town Hall bush-dance wedding and exceeded expectations in every way. From regular contact over the last few months to turning up early on the day, their preparation was outstanding. They were THE entertainment for the night and we can’t imagine what it would’ve been without them.
All of our guests were raving about it afterwards and many have said it was the best wedding they’ve been to.
It wasn’t just how good Michael and the team are musically (they’re brilliant!), but they have a way of sensing the vibe, knowing what to play and when, while making the whole thing feel personalised. We can’t thank them enough!
Tom and Amy - Wedding - Redfern Town Hall - September 2023
SO MUCH FUN!!! AMAZING MUSICIANS!!!
We hired Swamp Dawkins for our 20th Anniversary celebration.
Michael was so easy to communicate with and accommodating, not only with the music played by the band but also with helping out with playlists to be played around the band’s sets.
And then the night!
Swamp Dawkins are amazing musicians with a fantastic sound. They can read the room, and know how to get everyone up and into the Do-si-do. They are awesome, complete professionals!!! We had so much fun!
Catherine - Wedding Anniversary - Hunters Hill - September 2023
UNFORGETTABLE!!! TRULY REMARKABLE!!!
Swamp Dawkins delivered an unforgettable live music experience that had everyone on their feet and dancing.
Their captivating performance left a lasting impression, and people have been raving about it ever since. I would highly recommend booking Swamp Dawkins for any event where you want to create an electric and memorable atmosphere.
Their talent and ability to engage the audience are truly remarkable, and I would eagerly book them again in the future.
A truly great night of dancing!
Ali - 40th Birthday - Dalgety - September 2023
EVERYONE ON THE DANCE FLOOR IN SECONDS!!!
Swamp Dawkins played at my Australian Bush Dance themed 60th birthday celebration in March 2023.
The band were fantastic, great music and had everyone up in the dance floor within seconds.
Michael was great fun teaching everyone the steps to each dance, and he has a great sense of humour.
From the time of contacting Michael to discuss booking Swamp Dawkins, through to the night of my party, Michael and the band could not have been mores engaged and easy to work with.
They have a great play list and my guests are still commenting on how much fun they had, and that Swamp Dawkins are such a great band.
I highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for your event.
I can’t thank you enough for last Saturday- the band were a “hoot”!
David - 60th Birthday - Leichhardt Town Hall - March 2023
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
Thank-you Michael for being a key part of my birthday party.
You and your team got everyone up and dancing and all our guests had a wonderful experience and we look forward to having you play for us again!
Robert - 60th Birthday - Woodhill Mountain - November 2022
AN AMAZING NIGHT!!! EVERYTHING I HOPED FOR!!!
A deep thanks to the Swamp Dawkins band for an amazing night celebrating my 50th birthday! Michael was so gracious, answering my emails and calling to chat about details to make sure my Wild West Bush Dance was everything I hoped it would be and more.
The band travelled to the South Coast, NSW for the night and I think they had just as much fun playing as the guests did dancing!
Everyone that attended has an amazing night! These guys are in demand for a reason!!
All the best and hope to see you again soon!
Virginia - 50th BIrthday - Shoalhaven Heads - August 2022
BEST WEDDING EVER!!!
We had Swamp Dawkins play at our farm wedding on March 12th. Every one of our 112 guests had a blast!
Music to suit everyone and the barn dancing was hilarious! We bumped into someone today and they said it was the best wedding they have ever been to! No fights, no drama- just fun. I had a great time!
We highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for your next shindig! The gang are welcome back here anytime! Great excuse for another party!
Dionne - Wedding - Lade Vale - March 2022
THE PERFECT ATMOSPHERE!!!
Thanks so much to Michael and The Swamp Dawkins Band for making my 50’ish celebration a huge hit!
Michael was easy to deal with in the lead up to the party and worked well with our caterers to ensure we could dance between the food service.
Michael and the band were able to create the perfect atmosphere to get everyone up and dancing (guests ranged from 10yrs-80yrs). We’ve had lots of feedback from guest saying how good the band were.
We can highly recommend Swamp Dawkins!
Jo - 50th Birthday - Terry Hills - September 2022
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
We recently held a Covid-catchup combined birthday party including a 90th and two 60ths and the guests ranged from 3 to 92.
Without Swamp Dawkins and his band the celebrations would not have been such a hoot- the event evening was over far too quickly!
Highly recommended! I cannot wait to have a chance to hire them again!
Fiona - 60th Birthday - Bow Bowing - July 2022
PERFECT! THE TIME OF OUR LIVES!
Swamp Dawkins played at my 40th Bushdance at Jervis Bay. It was perfect.
They played beautifully, called the dances with humour, patience and they were easily followed for young and old!
Michael was wonderful to communicate with and they were very accomodating with all of my extra requests.
Thank you Swamp Dawkins– We had the time of our lives!
Suzannah - 40th - Jervis Bay - March 2022
FANTASTIC! PERFECT!
Swamp Dawkins were fantastic! They brought the perfect flair to our cowgirl themed Hen’s Party and really set the scene for the day.
Not only were Michael and his band INCREDIBLY talented but they were super accomodating and flexible with plans and set-up.
Everyone had a wonderful time and all got involved in the line dancing lessons – which were hilariously fun.
I’d highly recommend Swamp Dawkins! We are so glad we booked them – they really made the day. Many more comments from the girls that attended the Hen’s about how much fun they had.
Thanks again for everything!
Greta - Hen's Party - Derby House - February 2022
RAGING SUCCESS!
You guys were a raging success!
Pretty much the consistent feedback for the night was “The band was fantastic!”
I loved every minute of it! Thank you!
Sarah - 50th Birthday - Burrawang - June 2021
WE HAD A BLAST!
We really wanted to have a band that could bring our guests together, young and old, in a different and memorable activity at our wedding.
Michael and Swamp Dawkins were very easy to work with, especially with the uncertainty of COVID, we never felt obligated to lock things in.
We had a blast!
Thanks again and all the best!
Caroline & David - Wedding - Athol Hall, Mosman - January 2022
PARTY OF THE DECADE! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!
To Michael & the Band,
You were absolutely brilliant!
I decided to go big for my 30th and Swamp Dawkins made it bigger and better than I could ever have hoped for. You’d think a 50+ bunch of 30 year olds might not be that keen for a hoedown type party but Swamp Dawkins proved me wrong. The entire party loved every single second of the dancing and music – we couldn’t get enough! Wanted it to go all night!
Incredible songs, huge musical talent, great voices, brilliant dance instructor (so easy to pick up the moves) and great people!
I would highly recommend for any party type. I’ve never seen my friends so happy. It’s been dubbed party of the decade all because of Swamp Dawkins! Thank you!!!
David - 30th Birthday - Wiseman's Ferry - May 2021
UNIQUE! EVERYONE DANCING! A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thank you for such a fantastic night!
You and the Swamp Dawkins band mad my 40th one to remember! The called dances, the music, the atmosphere you guys created… it was all awesome!!! It made my hoedown theme go down a treat!
Everyone I invited commented on how much fun they had and where in the world did I find you?
You guys are unique, lots of fun and got everyone up dancing, twirling, kicking and yelling “Hoy!”, laughing and colliding in between.
You were a great success and I will recommend Swamp Dawkins to anyone that will listen!
Thank you!
Jo
Jo - 40th Birthday - Appin House - March 2021
EVERYONE DANCING WITHIN MINUTES!
Swamp Dawkins had all the guests at our daughter’s 21st up and dancing within minutes. The Australian Bush Dance music was the best we’d ever heard. People of all ages got involved – kids to grandmas – and so many people commented that they had the best time they’d ever had at a party.
You don’t need to know how to dance as Swamp Dawkins teach you as you go… so much fun and laughter! The sets of Australian songs in between were also fabulous.
Swamp Dawkins were really great to deal with in terms of logistics, set up and everything on the day. I can’t recommend them highly enough!
Liz - 21st Birthday - WInmalee - October 2019
INCREDIBLY FLEXIBLE, RELAXED & ACCOMODATING
Swamp Dawkins recently played at my 40th birthday party- Michael and his band were fantastic and had the majority of the room up on the dance floor bush dancing with ease and laughing at ourselves all at once.
The band were incredibly flexible, relaxed and accomodating of what we wanted to make the party loads of fun- which it was!
I would have no hesitation in recommending Swamp Dawkins for your next party or event.
We had a great night, thanks again guys for helping us kick up our heels and have so much fun!
Jenni - 40th Birthday - Gerroa - March 2018
JUST AN AWESOME NIGHT!
Just wanted to say, from Brian, myself & all at the party, thank you so much for the wonderful night of fun & entertainment!
It was great to go back to the simple barn dance days, although it made us realise how unfit we are, was so much fun for young and old!!
Just an awesome night!!
Thanks to you and the band for being not only professionals but so fun and friendly!
We will definitely recommend you to anyone!
Natasha & Brian - 40th Birthday - Northmead - September 2017
JUST PERFECT! EXACTLY HOW I WANTED IT TO BE!
Dear Michael & Band,
Thank you all so much for last night- Just Perfect. Exactly how I wanted it to be.
The guests raved about you and you could see how much they loved the dances. “Where did you get them from?” they kept asking!
I did publicly thank you in my speech but I am not sure you were aware or could hear.
Honestly, I am just so pleased I plucked you off the internet. You were so sensitive to the occasion and the mood as the evening wore on and very accomodating.
From very happy and thankful sixty year old,
Heather
Heather - 60th Birthday - Sutherland - December 2017
A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH!
Dear Michael,
Thank you for all your help in the lead up to, during and post the event. You and your team were a delight to work with and hopefully we will have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.
Thanks, Ally
Ally - MG Events, Private Party - Inglis Stables, Randwick - March 2017
AN AMAZING NIGHT!
Thank you guys for such an amazing night!
From acoustic outdoor music to a fantastic barn dance that was loved by all– you helped make our special day extremely memorable. Top guys, great sense of humour.
All in all outstanding! Will recommend to anyone!
Aaron & Jenna - Wedding - Topi Topi - October 2016
A GREAT NIGHT!
Thank you so much for making such a great night— Everyone commented on how good the band was!
Julie - 50th Birthday - North Curl Curl RSL - March 2016
AMAZING BAND HAD EVERYONE DANCING
We held my husband’s 50th at an RSL club and I had informed the function co-ordinator that the dance space he had provided would not be enough room as he would be bush dancing and everyone would participate. He told me that in his experience at planning functions that not even half the crowd dances. Well- we showed him! For the first set this amazing band had all but 2 elderly people up and dancing. We were quickly moving chairs out of the way! By the time the first set was over the functions co-ordinator himself realised his mistake and quickly rallied his staff to move several more tables and chairs. Needless to say we thoroughly enjoyed many bush dances and by the end of the night when the kids were still not tired we even danced to other styles of music.
Many thanks to Michael and all the band for making our family party a night to never forget!
Megan & Reg - 50th Birthday - Smithfield RSL - May 2016
FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT!
Thank you to Swamp Dawkins for providing such fantastic entertainment for my 40th party. The mixture of bush dance music and cover versions was perfect for the night and we all had fun “Threading the Bobbin” and “Stripping the Willow”.
They also surprised us by playing an acoustic set outside while we were having drinks, which was a lovely touch.
We could have danced all night and everyone has said what a great night it was- I would definitely recommend Swamp Dawkins to anyone!
Fiona - 40th Birthday - Oyster Bay - November 2015
WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE! AMAZING BAND!
I have had so many comments about how amazing the band was and how much fun everyone had with the band especially Brendan. He hasn’t stopped raving about the you all!!! We’re so grateful and appreciative of how you went outside and created a wonderful atmosphere among the guests, kiddies and the animals!!
You were all very professional and so easy to work with. Thankyou!!
Gail & Brendan - 30th Birthday - Oyster Bay - November 2015
OUR PARTY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thank you so much for making our party a great success!
We hired the band for our combined birthday/anniversary party at our farm. They were fabulous and our guests continue to tell us how great they were. From the first contact with Michael, he was extremely professional and ensured that the night ran smoothly, continually gauging the mood of the crowd and adapting the playlist to suit.
The atmosphere the band created was excellent and the music, combining bush dancing with rock and roll, kept our guests dancing the night away. It was great fun and everyone was thoroughly exhausted by the end of the night.
We would highly recommend the band – great guys and great music!
Donna & Paul Wallis - 50th Birthday & 25th Anniversary - Taralga - April 2015