Pop-Up Speakeasy 

Wednesday March 18th

Newnham Croft Social Club, Hardwick Street, Cambridge

The headline band is The Angus Moncrieff Band featuring Catherine Lima on vocals  They are supported as usual by the speakeasy Allstars with singer Hannah Campbell. 

Band leader Angus Moncrieff is a composer, arranger and trumpet player, and is Musical Director of London's John Ongom Big Band. He has orchestrated for dozens of TV shows such as The Assassin, The Tourist, Ripper Street, Primeval and Agatha Christie’s Marple, also playing trumpet on many of them. Angus has toured all over the UK, Europe, Brazil and Mexico with festival favourites Molotov Jukebox and various Jazz and Latin ensembles.

London-based Jazz and Big Band singer, Catherine Lima regularly performs at many of the capital's leading jazz venues, up to and including Ronnie Scotts. A charismatic and entertaining performer, she draws on influences such as Anita O'Day, Hoagy Carmichael, Patricia Barber, Barbra Streisand and Peggy Lee. Catherine has a warm expressive tone that she uses expertly to create moods from sultry to joyous, her charming personality shining through with each song.

Website www.cathrinelima.biz and https://angusmoncrieff.com

Doors open 7.00pm  Music from 7.30

🕖 Doors: 7.00pm

🎶 First set: 7.30pm

✨ Main set: 8.45pm

⏰ Finish: 10.00pm

🎟 Tickets: £12 in advance or on the door, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swing-into-christmas-pop-up-speakeasy-jazz-tickets-1976603302687?aff=oddtdtcreator

Club members: £8 

Step into our Pop-Up Speakeasy for a night of top-class live jazz in a cosy nightclub-style setting — with a fully stocked bar and spring cheer in the air! 

ALSO, exciting news of CamJam - a new regular Tuesday night weekly session

CamJam is a long-running, musician-led jazz session in Cambridge built around a strong house band and an open, welcoming format. For over 20 years it has provided a supportive space where musicians of all levels are encouraged to sit in, explore standards, and develop their craft alongside others in a relaxed setting.

CamJam has recently moved from the Tram Depot to its new home at Newnham Croft Sports & Social Club, marking an exciting new chapter while continuing its established tradition.

Starting on Tuesday 17 February, CamJam differs from the monthly Speakeasy jazz night : while Speakeasy focuses on curated performances in a listening-room atmosphere, the weekly CamJam sessions centre on participation, open sit-ins, and the shared exploration of repertoire.

The musical focus remains on swing, attentive listening, and mutual respect, creating an atmosphere that is friendly yet musically engaged. Audiences enjoy authentic live jazz in a sociable setting, and players value the opportunity to collaborate in a supportive environment.

Run by musicians for the love of the music, CamJam continues to be a cornerstone of Cambridge's grassroots jazz community.

  We look forward to seeing them  - and you  - for an evening of cool jazz in an intimate club atmosphere and we're proud to host this great Cambridge jazz collective. Please do come down and support them!  (Remember to bring your membership card.  Membership is only £15 for 2026.)

PS Our bar remains the best value for miles around!

Best Wishes,   Newnham Social Club

Hardwick St, Cambridge CB3 9JA

Club opening hours

Tuesday - Saturday: 1900 - 2200

Sunday: 1200 - 1700

How to contact the Club

Telephone: 01223 311453 during opening hours please or leave a message outside those hours and we will get back to you when we are open again.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AT THE CLUB