Event Information
Welcome to Mersey Swing Smackdown 2017 We re so happy you could join us. If you have been to any of our events before, you know that we love to have a good time and we are really looking forward to you seeing our lovely city of Liverpool The Smackdown is a weekend full of dancing, competitions, live bands, sightseeing, and a heck of a lot of fun Quick intro to the team: Normandie Helen -Bookings -Venues -Volunteers -Finance -Friday Night -Saturday After Party Susan -Safe spaces -Band Logistics -Sunday Hannah -Band Liaison -Saturday -Schedule John -DJ and Sound -Sunday Ria -Saturday After Party
Cat -MC/ Contest Co-ordinator -Saturday Alicia -City Walk -Safe Spaces Pippa Martin -Decorations Our incredible contest team: Contest DJ: Laura Knight Head Judge: Alex Parker Our lovely stretching Teacher: Andrea Our Amazing DJs: Alex, George, DJ JD, Pol. Our Excellent Volunteers: Jo, Jane, Lucy, Naiara Our Talented Photographer: Georgie Rastall -Design - Friday
Friday Night Location: The Black E, Liverpool- 1 Great George St, Liverpool L1 5EW Time: 8pm to 1am Band: Pete Long and the Pocket Basie Band Theme: Represent your scene- Disco Style It s next to a the largest Chinese Arch outside of China, and on the outskirts of Chinatown, home to Europe s oldest Chinese Community- cool eh? There is some free onstreet parking available on Nelson Street. There are also spots on Berry St and the roads leading off it. Otherwise, we recommend Q park Hanover Street or Renshaw Street. Locally, we d recommend Maguire s for amazing Pizza, Neon Jamon for lovely Tapas, the Monroe for posh pub grub. Berry and Rye for a posh cocktail and the Grapes for a proper pub :) There will be a cash bar and water available at the venue. You can collect your Tshirt and the contest desk will be open.
Saturday Afternoon City Walk Led by the lovely Alicia and Naiara Meet 12pm at The Pumphouse, Albert Dock, Hartley Quay, Liverpool L3 4AF You ll get to see Liverpool s most beautiful and iconic buildings, and don t forget your brolly, just in case The tour will bring you past the Soul Train venue, and leave you right where the Pub Crawl begins. Soul Train Class with Helen Time- 13:30-14:30 Location: Maguire s Pizza, 77 Renshaw Street, L1 2SJ (Limited spots still available for full weekend pass holders) Prepare for sweaty fun Drinks and cakes available to purchase at the bar. Pub Crawl Led by the lovely Jo and Pol Meet 3pm at Philharmonic Pub, 36 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX 3.30-4pm The Pilgrim, Pilgrim St 4-4.30 The Fly in the Loaf, Hardman Street End 4.30-5pm Hannah s Bar, Hardman Street
Saturday Night Location: The Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ Time: 8pm to 12am Band: Pete Long and his Goodmen Parking- Pay and display in the dock, or we d recommend Q Park Liverpool 1. You should definitely check out this area if you get a chance, many museums and art galleries to explore Don t forget your coat- it can get chilly near the river. There will be a cash bar and water available at the venue.
Saturday Night Contests Prelims 8pm Start (prompt) for Dance with a Random divisions: 1. Newbie - for those dancing Lindy Hop 12 months or less (in any dance role, lead or follow & any age). 2. Standard - for those non professional dancers dancing Lindy Hop 13 months or more (any age). 3. Masters - for those non professional dancers 40 years of age and older. 5 entry- will be available on the door on Friday Finals If you are selected for finals, these will be in the band break, around 9:45- don t be late Team Contest will happen after the Random finals, around 10pm. Times are subject to change due to the fluid nature of these things, please be patient with us, we ll do our best to keep everything running smoothly. Peoples Judges We need YOU to help us judge If you re not competing, and you want to throw your name in the hat- do so on Friday and have a taste of judging our amazing contests
Saturday After Party Location: The Magnet (basement) 45 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AS Time: 12am-4am This will be a PARTY. There will be music of many different styles. There will be non-swing music. It will be the most fun ever. No, but really. We should have the room mostly to ourselves, but there may be regular revellers present, so to be on the safe side, we ask that you put your bags on the stage (furthest from the entrance) and stay vigilant :)
Sunday Tea Dance Location: Lark Lane Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane L17 8UU Time: 1-5pm Tea and Cake: Yes. Stretching class: 12pm (limited spaces available- please bring your own mat) Parking- ample on-street. Or catch the 82 bus from town There are many amazing eateries around Lark Lane- Moon and Pea do an extra special breakfast if you are so inclined. The Old Police Station is a Community Hub, so non dancers may wander in- please feel free to chat with them about our lovely dancing world and if anyone makes you feel uncomfortable, let us know :)
The STEPS Code of Conduct 1. Smile and ask people to dance 2. Don t be upset if they say no, you are allowed to say no, too 3. Don t touch anyone on or off the dancefloor without being sure it s OK first, asking is the best way of finding out, and is always appreciated 4. When dancing, only touch hands, shoulders, backs and arms 5. If you bump someone, say sorry 6. Don t hurt others 7. If anyone upsets you, or hurts you, tell an organiser or trusted friend who can talk to an organiser for you. Alicia and Susan will be our points of contact during the weekend for issues pertaining to these points. Happy Dancing For further info, please visit: https://safetyinswingdance.com/stepscode/