A 17-piece big band from Manchester will travel to the Isle of Man next month to headline a Christmas fundraising event in aid of Hospice Isle of Man.

An Evening of Swing will take place at the Comis Hotel and Golf Resort on Thursday, December 17, with guests invited to enjoy a black-tie evening of live music, dinner and dancing.

The event will feature Not Quite Big Band (NQBB), which will perform throughout the evening as part of the resort's annual Christmas charity fundraiser.

Guests will be welcomed with a drink on arrival before being served a three-course dinner. The evening will also include a charity auction and raffle, with the dance floor opening as the band takes centre stage.

The Comis has chosen Hospice Isle of Man as its charity partner this year, following a particularly challenging period for the organisation.

The charity has faced financial pressures over the past year, including making redundancies as part of efforts to address its financial position, while continuing to provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care to patients and their families across the island.

The hotel's annual Christmas fundraising event has previously supported Island charities, including Junior Achievement Isle of Man and Isle Listen in 2025.

Hospice Isle of Man's head of income generation, Vanessa Smith, said: ‘What makes this fundraiser particularly exciting is that it doesn’t ask people to choose between supporting Hospice and having a brilliant Christmas celebration.

‘This is an opportunity for businesses to entertain clients, thank their teams or bring people together for a fantastic evening, knowing that their night out is also helping Hospice care for patients and families here on the island.’

Further information about An Evening of Swing is available at hospice.org.im/swing-band.