Cheltenham Racecourse

Electric Swing Circus

Dave’s Stage (Main Stage), Saturday 2015

Electric Swing Circus

Electric Swing Circus is a 6-piece fusion of saucy 20′s swing and stomping electro beats. With an explosive sound that reverberates back through time, the ESC hotfoot their way through everything from breakbeat and house to reggae and dubstep, all with their own unique style of swing. They will take you back to the sounds of the 1920s delivering a consistently dazzling show.

One of the highlights of Glastonbury Festival…
Electric Swing Circus - Valentine
Electric Swing Circus - Valentine

The band first formed in 2011, with their preview EP, Penniless Optimist, released in September that year. Their eponymous debut album was released in 2013, and new music is in the works! They have played at many festivals such as Glastonbury, Bestival and Vale festival in addition to being highly active in the electro-swing scene. ESC run their own annual festival: Swingamajig and regular club night Hot Club de Swing and curate acts for events and stages across Europe.

If you liked Caravan Palace and Gentleman’s Dub Club at previous Wychwood Festivals you will most likely love this band!