Dutch Swing College Band (2G)

Sleek and smooth Dixieland

Please note: This event takes place according to the »2G« regulation – only people who are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19 will be admitted. Ticketholders to whom this does not apply will be may request a ticket refund until 18:00 on 5 November 2021 under the following link: Reversal form for cancellations or rescheduling

This event replaces the cancelled concerts from 3 April 2020 and 7 April 2021. Tickets purchased for the postponed concert are valid for this event.

Seventy-five years ago a group of enthusiastic young people were determined to listen to and play jazz music in Holland even though it was banned there at the time. They rehearsed in secret, learned new songs from illegal radio programmes and resolved to establish a jazz school – The Swing College – once the Second World War was over. The members held readings, organised jazz meets and gave jazz lessons. In 1960 the band became a professional orchestra and won numerous prizes, and it continues to perform around the world enjoying great success to this day.