award winning sydney band

jive bombers

About Jive Bombers

Formed in 1985, the award winning Sydney band, Jive Bombers have been performing constantly all around Australia at music festivals, clubs and functions. They have won prestigious music awards for both jazz (APRA music awards 2001) and rhythm & blues (Wintersun Festival 2002) and have gained praise as one of the finest bands in the country.

our music

Listen to music from the award winning Sydney band, Jive Bombers.

Upcoming Gigs

What People Are Saying

Celyna & John-Paul

"Wow, what a night! We want to thank the band for being so amazing and providing our wedding guests with such great music. Everyone from young and old has commented on how fabulous the band was and it was incredible to see so many people up dancing. Even John-Paul's grandmother who has only recently been able to walk again after surgery and a couple of guests whose partners have recently passed away were up on the dance floor having a great time and it was lovely to see them having so much fun! A group of some of our wedding guests including us will be seeing you again at some of your up coming gigs as we want the party to go on!!! Please keep us updated of where the band is playing. Thank you again... "

Roy McKeenPresident, Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club

" Thank you for a wonderful evening's music at the Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club on Friday evening. The joint was rocking like we have never seen it before and as the punters were leaving we were flooded with compliments on such a great night.We were impressed by the individual warmth and charm of your band members. You are nice people! We look forward to repeat visits."

Catherine HullCommercial Manager, Southern Suburbs Football Club

"Hi Pete Thank you so much for the wonderful music.. it has united all of us. We have heard nothing but wonderful things from those who attended and our staff. You are all so fantastic, so energetic.. "

Chris O’ConnorManly Food & Wine Festival

"After having listened to your whole performance at the recent Manly Food & Wine Festival, my wife and I decided to move to Sydney from Zimbawe. How many bands do you know that have made people move country?"

John SpeightDirector, Manly Jazz Festival

"The most entertaining jazz act in Australia today."

Anne HeldExecutive Director, Swiss Ball, Manly Pacific Parkroyal Hotel

"You will remember that five minutes after sitting down at the tables, the first couple started to dance, and the dance floor was crowded during the whole function."

Frankie ManningCreator of the Lindyhop, dance icon

"These guys can really swing and they know how to play for dancers"

Sally RichmondSass, Sony Corp., Millioneth Play Station, Fox Studios

"This band is awesome!"

Sandy IvorySunshine Coast Rock n' Roll, Wintersun Festival, Coolangata

Just a short note to say how much we enjoyed your band on Sunday night at the golf club during the Wintersun Festival."

Jill MayheadFestival Co-ordinator, Mackay Festival of Arts

"Once again a fabulous night’s entertainment by the Jive Bombers and we look forward to a return visit in the near future."

Peter BateyOAM, Director Coolac Festival of Fun, Bald Archie Award

"The best party band on the circuit."