On June 20,21 and 22 Groningen can fully enjoy it again, because then the festive 25th edition of Swingin' Groningen will take place. The public will also be treated in 2019 to crossovers of jazz, funk, soul and groove.
Line-up
On Thursday 20 June the festival will start with the Swingin' Groningen Northern European Jazz Talent Contest. Jazz talents from 5 European conservatories compete for the title and a cash prize.
Afterwards, visitors can enjoy two evenings full of swinging music with: New Cool Collective feat. Matt Bianco, The Preacher Men, Steffen Morrison, James & Black, Antwerp Gipsy-Ska Orchestra, Ntjam Rosie, Smilin' Osei, Woodgrain, Lex Jaspers presents Marjorie Barnes, Vincent Koning & Frans van Geest, Bufo Sanna, Deejay Irie feat. MC Sherlock, Jerome Hol, Samuel Jack, Hiske Oosterwijk Band, The Woods and Something about Sanna.
With the musical content on Thursday and Friday evening, the program is not yet complete! The entire Saturday from 11 a.m. is also completely dominated by music! Including the 00th edition of StadsKabaal, The Swingin' Experience, Jazz Train and the PCC Big Band.
Who is the best Northern European jazz talent?
Who will be named jazz talent of the year this year? The conservatories of Aarhus (Denmark), Stockholm (Sweden), Talinn (Estonia), Hamburg (Germany) and Groningen are sending their top performers for this exciting musical competition. Who can participate for Groningen will be determined on Tuesday evening 18 June during the Local Pre-Round, a thrilling competition for the last place in the final between candidates delegated by the Prince Claus Conservatoire. Location The Forge.
Visit StadsKabaal
Also this year there will be StadsKabaal on Saturday 22 June: a concert with dozens of children, young people and adults on the Waagplein. Together with the partners Prince Claus Conservatoire, BY FRIDAY and the schools in Groningen, we are tackling this in a big way! A unique opportunity to let children and young people with different socio-cultural backgrounds create something beautiful together.