BAKELITE BROADCASTERS

BAKELITE BROADCASTERS

1920s - 1930s Great Gatsby and Swing Band. Duo to 6-piece with world-renowned, authentic 1920s - 1930s Dance Band Singer, Greg Poppleton

Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters is Australia's unique, exciting 1920s - 30s Great Gatsby duo to 6-piece band of world-touring swing jazz musicians. Uniquely, it features world-renowned, authentic 1920s – 1930s dance band singer, Greg Poppleton, giving you the only complete Roaring 20s and Swinging 30s small group experience in town

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters play for background and dancing, big events and small

The moment Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcsters play, you’ll instantly imagine yourself partying in the Great Gatsby Mansion, Charlestoning in a 1920s speakeasy, sipping Gin Fizzes with your friends and guests in the moonlight aboard the majestic Ile de France

Feel confident your music is in the best hands, Bakelite Broadcaster musicians have played at thousands of weddings, corporate events, parties and festivals all over the world

"Poppleton captures the essence of the swing years with uncanny accuracy" - John Gilbert eJazzNews.com (US)

"We must say, Greg Poppleton's music always hits the spot - so authentic sounding!" - KMRN Women's Vintage Radio (USA)

"Greg's voice is just too fun to ignore!" - CFBO Radio (Canada)

"Fresh, original, filled with musical integrity (with) a unique perspective on the familiar" - Gerald H. Beulah, Jr. JazzReview.com (USA)

Listen to these 1920s - 1930s swing jazz music samples…


1. THE CHARLESTON - 1920s Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters

2. BLUE SKIES - 1930s Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters
3. US RADIO CALL INS - Greg Poppleton
 

Bakelite Broadcasters band leader and singer, Greg Poppleton, makes you the number one priority so your special day is memorable. Why trust your music with any other band?

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Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters have played at...

  • First Sydney Artists' Ball
  • 2012 Bledisloe Cup Ball
  • Seymour Centre Courtyard Sessions
  • Kabaret Kino
  • Carrington Hotel 1920s Ball
  • Movember Launch
  • Eureka Prize Launch
  • The Vanguard
  • Blue Beat
  • Basement
  • Manly Pavilion
  • Bondi Pavilion
  • Concrete Blonde
  • Powerhouse Young Blood Designers' Market
  • Victoria Room Carnival Nights
  • VE Day 1940s GI Dance
  • Clemenger's Great Gatsby Party
  • Opening Night Art & About 2011 - Art Gallery Of NSW
  • VE Day GI Dance
  • Philip Morris
  • Glen Street Theatre Music In The Glen
  • Dendy Opera Quays Film Launch
  • Edge Cinema Katoomba Film Launch
  • Fairfield Museum 1920s Open Day
  • Avant-Garde Events
  • Triple Treat Promotions
  • Nighthawk Radiology
  • A.T.Kearney (Australia)
  • Sutherland Entertainment Centre
  • Ashfield, Bankstown, Burwood, Canada Bay, Hunters Hill, Hurstville, Lane Cove, Leichhardt, North Sydney, Strathfield, Sutherland, Waverley, Willoughby, Woollahra Councils
  • Government House
  • Museum Of Sydney
  • Monster House, Channel 9
  • Australian Wallabies Squad
  • Masterfood/Woolworths
  • 60th Anniversary Film Australia
  • McDonald College
  • Universities & Schools Club
  • SKYCITY Darwin
  • Bain International
  • Festival Of Sydney
  • CSIRO
  • 75th Anniversary Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Deacons Commercial Law
  • King Gee
  • Coast-to-Coast RV
  • Deutsche Post
  • Ferrero-Rocher
  • The Grace Hotel
  • Preformed Line Products & Sicame
  • Impressions Events
  • St Jude Medical
  • Weddings
  • Birthday Parties
  • Anniversary Parties
  • Housewarming Parties
  • Engagement Parties
  • Cruises
  • Christenings
  • Great Gatsby Parties

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1920s & 1930s Song List for Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters
 
Ain't Misbehavin'
Fats Waller/Harry Brooks/Andy Razaf (1929)
Ain't She Sweet?
Milton Ager/ Jack Yellen (1927)
All Of Me
Gerald Marks/Seymour Simons (1931)
Always
Irving Berlin (1925)
Amapola
Joseph LaCalle /Albert Gamse (1924)
As Time Goes By
Herman Hupfield (1931)
Avalon
 Al Jolson/ BG De Sylva/ Vincent Rose (1920)
Begin The Beguine
Cole Porter (1935)
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Jacob Jacobs/Sholom Secunda (1932)
Blue Moon
Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart (1934)
Blue Skies
Irving Berlin (1926)
Button Up Your Overcoat
Ray Henderson/ Bud G. DeSylva/Lew Brown (1928)
Charleston
James P Johnson (1923)
Cheek to Cheek
Irving Berlin (1935)
Crazy Rhythm
Irving Caesar/Joseph Meyer/ Roger Wolfe Kahn (1928)
Dinah
Harry Akst/ Sam M. Lewis/Joe Young (1925)
East of the Sun
Brooks Bowman (1934)
Exactly Like You
Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields (1930)
Georgia
Hoagy Carmichael/Stuart Gorrell (1930)
How Deep Is The Ocean?
Irving Berlin (1932)
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields (1928)
I Found A Million Dollar Baby
Harry Warren/Mort Dixon/Billy Rose (1931)
I Only Have Eyes For You
Harry Warren /Al Dubin (1934)
If I Could Be With You
James P. Johnson/Henry Creamer (1926)
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself a Letter
Fred E. Ahlert /Joe Young (1935)
It Had To Be You
Isham Jones/Gus Kahn (1924)
It's Only A Paper Moon
Harold Arlen/E. Y. Harburg/Billy Rose (1932)
I Get a Kick out of You
Cole Porter (1934)
I've Got The World On A String
Harold Arlen/ Ted Koehler (1932)
I've Got You Under My Skin
Cole Porter (1936)
Just One More Chance
Sam Coslow/Arthur Johnson (1932)
Louise
Leo Robin/Richard A. Whiting (1929)
Love Me Or Leave Me
Walter Donaldson /Gus Kahn (1928)
Lover Come Back To Me
Sigmund Romberg/Oscar Hammerstein (1928)
Margie
Con Conrad/J. Russel Robinson/Benny Davis (1920)
Makin' Whoopee
Walter Donaldson /Gus Kahn (1928)      
Minnie the Moocher (6-piece band only) 
Irving Mills/Cab Calloway/Clarence Gaskill (1930)
More Than You Know
Vincent Youmans/ Billy Rose/Edward Eliscu (1929)
My Blue Heaven
Walter Donaldson/ George A. Whiting (1927)
Night & Day
Cole Porter (1932)
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields (1930)
St Louis Blues
W.C. Handy (1914)
Sheik of Araby
Harry B. Smith/Francis Wheeler/Ted Snyder (1921)
Sing, Sing, Sing (6- piece band only)
Louis Prima (1936)
Small Hotel
Richard Rodgers/ Lorenz Hart (1935)
South Of The Border
Jimmy Kennedy/Michael Carr (1939)
Star Dust
Hoagy Carmichael /Mitchell Parish (1927)
Sugar
M Pinkard / S Mitchell / F Alexander (1926)
Sweet & Lovely
Gus Arnheim/Charles N. Daniels/Harry Tobias (1931)
Sweet Lorraine
Cliff Burwell /Mitchell Parish (1928)
Sweet Sue
Victor Young/Will J. Harris (1928)
Tea For Two
Vincent Youmans/Irving Caesar (1925)
The Very Thought Of You
Ray Noble (1934)
The Way You Look Tonight
Jerome Kern/Dorothy Fields (1936)
These Foolish Things
Eric Maschwitz/Jack Strachey (1936)
Thou Swell
Richard Rodgers/ Lorenz Hart (1927)
Time On My Hands
Vincent Youmans/Harold Adamson/Mack Gordon (1930)
Tip Toe Through The Tulips
Joe Burke/ Al Dubin (1926)
Two Sleepy People
Hoagy Carmichael/Frank Loesser (1938)
When I Take My Sugar To Tea
Sammy Fain/Irving Kahal/Pierre Norman (1931)
Where Or When
Richard Rodgers/ Lorenz Hart (1937)
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
Harry Barris/Ted Koehler/Billy Moll (1931)
You Made Me Love You
James Monaco/Joseph McCarthy (1913)
You Took Advantage Of Me
Richard Rodgers/ Lorenz Hart (1928)
You're Driving Me Crazy
Walter Donaldson (1930)
+ 100s more 1920s & 30s Vocals & Instrumentals          
 
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Testimonials from Corporate & Government Clients

 

"We really appreciated your efforts in ensuring the success of this event and the very quick and thorough responses to all of my queries was fantastic. You created a fantastic presence on stage and made our 1930's theme feel very authentic! Most of all I really appreciated your flexibility to play to set times and lengths that were slightly different to the brief when booked. You were just too easy to work with. I would highly recommend you to other bookers seeking a classy, authentic, warm and charismatic act"
Sharlene Mifsud, General Manager, Podium Business Events, 2012 Bledisloe Cup Ball

"Greg and his band were amazing at our 1940's ball. They were extremely professional and had taken the time to research the music from the era to make sure they got their set list fit perfectly with our event. The music was beautiful and at the end the crowd were literally begging for more" 
Hannah Boaden, Cultural Programs Officer, The Historic Houses Trust of NSW

"You did a brilliant job. We look forward to working with you again"
Richard Bernardo, Avant-Garde Events for Clemenger BBDO’s Great Gatsby Party
 
"The band was fantastic. I have had a lot of positive feedback this morning. I will keep you in mind for future events"
Lisa Kelly, Deacons Commercial Law, Sydney
 
"The night ended too soon! I hope you can play for us again in the future, it was wonderful working with you.”
Michelle Bonamy, Senior Office Administrator, NightHawk Radiology Services 

"The band was a great success. We couldn’t have been happier with the standard of musicianship and the choice of music. I had terrific feedback from everyone there, and I personally thoroughly enjoyed everything they played. The guys themselves were also very pleasant to deal with. And for the first time ever, the volume was perfect – I don’t know how so many bands get that bit so wrong. I am already trying to think of a reason to have them at another function!
Elizabeth Scott, Administration Manager, A.T. Kearney (Australia) Pty Limited 

"A big thank you - we all enjoyed the music provided by both yourself and your band at our Christmas party. I will not hesitate to recommend you and your band to anyone who asks
Kim McFarlane, Coast to Coast RV Services (Sydney Head Office)

"The band was perfect with our Chicago Night Theme! Very entertaining and pleasant to deal with. I highly recommend Greg and his band for any occasion!"
Glenn Quevedo Preformed Line Products & Sicame
 
"Thank you very much to you and your band for helping make our KingGee/Stubbies gala dinner fun and memorable. I would highly recommend your band for anyone holding a 1920's theme."
Lily Lee, Group Marketing Manager, King Gee & Stubbie

"It was a pleasure to work with you and the band. I will definitely be in contact and look forward to working with you again in the future."
Holly Massey & Katrina Picthall, Impressions Events

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Testimonials from Brides & Grooms

"You were fantastic!!!! Before we entered the room we could hear you from outside. I said to my new husband "listen to them, our wedding is awesome!!!!" You made the party! Thank you so much for coming," 
Kate & Andrew, Bride & Groom

"I've been meaning to write to say how pleased we were with the band - and how much all of our guests enjoyed the music as well. Alex and I were particularly impressed by the rendition of Beyond the Sea and how easy you guys made it for us to perform our first dance (which we were very nervous about leading up to it but greatly enjoyed on the night). It was also very cool that Jamie was able to play a couple of tracks and for Linda to sing a few - all in all, it was a fantastic night of music and we greatly appreciate the effort you and the band put in coming down the coast for the night." 
Alex & Angus, Bride & Groom

“Greg and his band completed the picture of the evening - a 20s inspired theme was taken to a completely different level with their performance but also his genuine nature and happiness to accommodate all requests... thanks Greg. On the night - I was approached by so many guests asking where we had found them and others were already looking to book them for other occasions. They really were fantastic”
Laura & Phil, Bride & Groom

“A very warm thank you for your magical addition to our wedding day. Everyone has commented that the band was just excellent and asked how we found you guys. It was such an honour to have your band playing at our special day and thank you very much for accepting. All in all, the band was a wonderful hit and we will no doubt be recommending you to everyone for years to come"
Alenka & Justus, Bride & Groom

“We both thought that the music was fantastic and we couldn’t have asked for more from you in fulfilling our requirements and helping to create the ambiance we were looking for. All the band looked amazing on the day and we would like to thank you wholeheartedly for the effort you put into the music and the look, dealing with you throughout has been exemplary. Regularly we listen to your Phantom Dancer CD especially when we have people over for dinner! We are hopeful that sometime in the future we are in position where we need music for another purpose (maybe for our first child’s birthday party!) as we know who to ask first! We will recommend you to all we know as the results you produced were simply delightful. Thanks for everything Greg and we wish you all the best for the future, please make sure that if you ever come over to the UK to mention it to us as we would love to meet up”
Eva & Andy, Bride & Groom

“You chaps were fantastic, our guests loved you as well. You helped make our night really special. Our only complaint is that we didn't 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, Bride & Groom

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