May 5, 2016 · Team HG
The 22e The upcoming edition of Swingin’ Groningen is coming up. On June 16, 17, and 18, music lovers can enjoy (inter)national jazz, soul, and other crossover music styles such as dance, funk, and groove. Attendees can visit various venues in the city center, the Northern European Jazz Talent Contest, and StadsKabaal, among others.
Swingin’ Groningen offers an extensive program once again during the third weekend of June 2016. Attention is paid to both well-known artists and up-and-coming talent, who are distributed across stages at the Waagplein, the Broerplein, the Ellebogenbuurt, the Uurwerkersplein, the Zuiderdiep, and on Friday evening at the ship Ludina. café De Toeter.
Talent Stage
During the Northern European Jazz Talent Contest, young ‘light music’ talents compete for the Energizing Future Talent Award. The conservatories of Aarhus (Denmark), Stockholm (Sweden), Tallinn (Estonia), Hamburg (Germany), and Groningen are sending several outstanding talents to this competition. On Thursday, June 16, from 19:30, the News Café provide a platform for these international talents.
The day before, on June 15, it will become clear who will represent Groningen. This will be determined during the Local Pre Round: a competition for the final spot between a number of candidates selected by the Prins Claus Conservatorium. The Local Pre Round can be watched from 20:00 onwards. Buckshot café.
In addition, several up-and-coming and emerging musical talents can be admired on the various designated stages on Friday and Saturday. See the program here for Friday and Saturday.
Round Town Jazz
Saturday afternoon, June 18, promises to be an extra enjoyable time for shopping in Groningen. In collaboration with the Fonds Ondernemend Groningen and the Groningen City Club, Swingin’ Groningen is offering a musical program featuring crossover jazz in six shops in the city center between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. As soon as the participating shops are announced, this information will be available on this page.
City Noise
That same afternoon, it is time for StadsKabaal again at Broerplein. Dozens of children, young people, and adults from the city and province are busy preparing a wonderful concert. A unique opportunity to let children and young people with diverse socio-cultural backgrounds create something beautiful together. This year under the guidance of musician and vocal teacher. Anne-Lie Persson.
