Door Duty

The Edinburgh Jazz & Jive Club thrives on the support of our volunteers.

Want to get involved?

Volunteering for door duty is a fantastic way to:

  • Enjoy free entry to Friday nights *
  • Meet fellow jazz and dance enthusiasts
  • Contribute to the vibrant club atmosphere
What does door duty involve?
  • Welcoming guests
  • Accepting payments (card or cash)
  • Selling raffle tickets during the first band break
  • Cashing up before the start of the third set
  • Preparing for the raffle draw during the middle session

During the first set, you'll be the friendly face welcoming everyone – a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and be part of creating a welcoming atmosphere right from the start! You might even sneak in a little dance yourself while keeping an eye on the door.

The first break is a lively time, selling raffle tickets and adding to the fun of the evening. It's a great way to interact with everyone!

During the second set, you'll play a vital role in getting the raffle ready and cashing up – it's all part of making the night a success.

During the second interval, one of you will help with the raffle draw, which is always fun!

Once your door duty is done, you can fully relax and immerse yourself in the joy of the third set, whether that's hitting the dance floor or simply enjoying the music.

Just so you know, if you have evening commitments, like catching a bus, you'll definitely be finished with your door duties by 10pm (usually by 9:15/9:30pm), allowing you to enjoy most of the evening.

We always work in pairs on door duty, so if you're new to this, don't hesitate! We'll team you up with an experienced volunteer who can show you the ropes, making it a fun and easy way to get involved. Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to our community, meet new friends, and enjoy a great night of music and dancing from a unique perspective. We really appreciate our volunteers' help in making these evenings happen!

*Not only do you get free entry on the night, but you also get a free pass for any future Jazz 'n Jive event!!

Would you like to volunteer?

You can see the available dates on this page and if you want to volunteer:

  • Email us at.... info@edinburghjazz.com
  • Sign up at the club on a Friday night

Thank you for your support.

The right-hand column below shows the initials of those doing door duty and which events still require someone.
Please help if you can.

September

Fri 19th

£10.00/£12.00 for Members/Non-Members pay at the door.
The Jammy Piece is Dick Lee's ensemble for playing mid-century Jazz music for listening and dancing. Expect a great jam session making you want to tap your feet and dance.

F&?

Fri 26th

£10.00/£14.00 for Members/Non-Members
Dancers playing for dancers! This septet plays fast and slow Jazz especially suitable for dancing Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Foxtrot, Jive, Laminu, Lindy Hop, Quickstep and Slow Balboa
Tickets can be bought at the club or here

N&C

October

Fri 3rd

£10.00/£12.00 for Members/Non-Members pay at the door.
Amazing 11-piece dance orchestra playing 1920s and early 1930s Jazz. This band has played last in Edinburgh in 2017, so we're thrilled to bring them back! Before the gig, starting at 18:45, we've got a conversation about "How Swing dancing came to Edinburgh" with Jamie Davies, Kathy Harrison, Michelle Davies and Rhona Davies, all Swing dancers, dance teachers and event organisers.
Here's a video of the band

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Fri 10th

£10.00/£12.00 for Members/Non-Members pay at the door.
Fantastic octet playing classic Jazz tunes from the 1930s to 1960s. This well-known band now plays very rarely together, so don't miss this opportunity to see, hear and dance to them. A great choice for dancing Lindy, Jive and Foxtrot. Before the gig, starting at 18:45, we've got a talk about "How Jazz music came to Britain" by Dick Lee, musician, composer, band leader and Jazz historian.
Here's a video of the band

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Fri 17th

£10.00/£12.00 for Members/Non-Members pay at the door.
This is a double act: The Maid of the Forth Stompers will serve up classic and Trad Jazz, whilst King Louis and the Primas specialises in entertaining Swing Jazz for dancing. Before the gig, starting at 18:45, we've got a talk about "How Jazz music came to Edinburgh" by Grahame Blamire, musician, band leader and author, and Norrie Thomson, cofounder of the Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club..
Here's a video of the band

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Fri 24th

£10.00/£12.00 for Members/Non-Members pay at the door.

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