If you're looking for the perfect Christmas work do – or planning to let loose with friends during December's party season – then Waipuna Hospice has the event for you.

The hospice's next big fundraiser is ‘Gatsby Nights' on Friday, December 5 at Classic Flyers – a cabaret-style show with a powerful combination of song, music and dance from the 1920s.

Dynamic six-piece UK band The Electric Swing Circus are set to entertain at Waipuna Hospice's Gatsby Nights fundraise this December.

Waipuna Hospice fundraising manager Trish Rae says The Electric Swing Circus – a six-piece band of full-time professional musicians from the United Kingdom – will be playing live electro-swing.

She says: 'Two dynamic female vocalists perform an extensive variety of styles to the explosive sound of swing, jazz and stomping electro beats in this dazzling two-hour show.”

The evening includes performances from Silhouette, the incredible husband and wife dancing duo Lei'ataua and Kate Limuloa from Christchurch.

'Their daring routine includes towering lifts, thrilling spins and exhilarating throw-catches,” adds Trish.

To round out the evening Kate and Gemma Dudson will perform 1920s flapper girl dance pieces.

Trish says the event has their first international act 'and the band's irrepressible style of music is sure to see many up dancingc.

'We're delighted to have this very dynamic group coming from the UK and it will be a really exciting evening.

'And Classic Flyers is a venue that sort of fits the 1920s era, people will be able to sit at tables, enjoy a drink and chat.”

The ladies of dynamic six-piece UK band The Electric Swing Circus, are set to entertain at Waipuna Hospice's Gatsby Nights fundraise this festive season.

Trish encourages guests to dress up in 1920s era style – think flapper dresses, feather headbands and long pearl necklaces for the ladies, and for men bring out the vests, gangster tuxedos and hats.

'It's not essential but it adds to the atmosphere if people get into the theme and it's quite an easy style to dress to,” she says.

'Plus, it's the perfect Christmas function or end-of-year celebration for friends, family or colleagues.”

‘Gatsby nights' is on Friday, December 5 from 8pm at Classic Flyers, Mount Maunganui.

Tickets cost $90, and include the show, a complimentary glass of bubbles, a delicious supper and a cash bar.

Individual tickets or tables of 10 can be purchased from Waipuna Hospice or at waipuna-hospice.co.nz

Businesses can be invoiced for corporate tables. Call Trish on: 07 552 6892 or email: trish.rae@waipuna-hospice.co.nz