We are closing registration for competitions on December 22nd. However, you still have the option to sign up at The Snowball during designated hours, that can be found here: https://www.thesnowball.se/competition
Christoffer Johansson – SWE (December 27)
Christoffer Johansson has a way of taking the stage and making it his. With faultless sense for drama and suspense, he reproduces the blues, ballads and spirituals of early 20th century America. Whether plucking his strings or just clapping out a rhythm, his gritty voice will keep you spellbound, hanging on every word.
Stockholm Hot Seven – SWE (December 27 Main Ballroom)
Stockholm Hot Seven (SH7) is one of Europe's finest swing ensembles. The band’s deep groove and exquisite arrangements have enraptured dancers as well as the clubbing crowd in Stockholm and beyond in recent years. The septett consists of some of Stockholms young and most talented soloists as well as more established musicians on the Scandinavian jazz scene. Don’t miss out on a night filled to the brim with hard swinging jazz at its best!
Christoffer Johansson – SWE (dec 28)
Christoffer Johansson has a way of taking the stage and making it his. With faultless sense for drama and suspense, he reproduces the blues, ballads and spirituals of early 20th century America. Whether plucking his strings or just clapping out a rhythm, his gritty voice will keep you spellbound, hanging on every word.
Embark on a thrilling time-travel experience to the vibrant jazz clubs of the 1930s with the Hot Swing Sextet. From Paris to Harlem, they'll take you on a Swing-filled journey featuring the music of legends like Django Reinhardt, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong. Join these six energetic musicians for an unforgettable trip back in time. Get ready for the toe-tapping rhythms, enchanting 'swing,' and all-around good vibes as you explore the heart of the jazz era. Let the party start with the Hot Swing Sextet!
The Enric Peidro Swingtet, originally a sextet since 2016, quickly became a sought-after group in the national classical jazz scene. In just a few years, these international musicians have released four records.
The Swingtet draws inspiration from the Swing era but aims to create imaginative, contemporary interpretations, extending classic jazz into the 21st century. They emphasize creativity over imitation while respecting tradition.
With an elegant stage presence, electrifying live shows, and an extensive repertoire, Enric Peidro's Swingtet is a prominent force in the international Swing scene, leaving a lasting impact on music and dance enthusiasts.
ONE MORE WEEKEND TO GO
Sign up before November 1st and get the
early bird price for Silver pass, classes including evening dances, ends October 31st!
www.thesnowball.se
ONE MORE WEEKEND TO GO
Sign up before November 1st and get the
early bird price for Silver pass, classes including evening dances, ends October 31st!
www.thesnowball.se
For the last 18 years Sergey have been looking for tunes that make dancers feel better. Quickly he became one of the most sought for DJs in his home scene. Despite many years of Dj-ing he only made his international debut at Herrang the past summer. Sergey is an experienced dancer in both Lindy and Balboa and will serve the best of classic swing.
Bluesman Bill Öhrström -SWE (December 27)
A legend in the Swedish blues scene. Here we meet the singer and harmonica player in the best possible company with guitarist Kenny HÃ¥kansson, a guitar legend. Together they make fantastic blues interpretations of jazz standards.
Stef Rosen is a guitar player and singer from Berlin, Germany. He is considered one of the most innovative and genuine blues players that have emerged in Europe in the recent decades. His way of composing, playing and arranging is inspired by the soulful electric blues from the 70s, as well as the old acoustic blues from the late 20s.
He looks at the tradition of this music with a personal and respectful attitude. He has performed in blues clubs, festivals and blues dance events all around the World, from New York to Seoul, as a solo artist and with bands.
Hey, my name is Yulia. I’m a swing dancer and DJ. I have played swing music over 15 years locally, and at national and international dance events, too. My true love is authentic jazz of the swing era. I keep trying to find out more about jazz and swing history, to learn more about the context of the music. And I truly enjoy reading stories from the lives of jazz musicians.
Dara likes his music like he likes his whiskey: aged and mellow. He was born under a bad sign in Holland and has danced, taught, and DJ’ed all over Europe.
Infamous on the blues & swing dance circuit for his outstanding DJ skills, Dara meticulously researches new music, discovers rare treasures, and delights in serving up the new favourite song you've never heard.
With Dara, every set is like New Year's Eve, absolute bangers from sundown to sunup.
Hasse Ling & His Syncopators of Swing – SWE (December 26 Main Ballroom)
Hasse Ling and his Syncopators of Swing play music from the 1930's and 40’s. With one leg in rhythm & blues and the other one in jazz this band brings a broad diversity of swing music for dancers to enjoy.
Shirt Tail Stompers (UK) (December 29 Main Ballroom, 31 Balboa Ballroom)
London's top vintage band, the Shirt Tail Stompers are firmly established at home and internationally playing Harlem Swing and the Hot Jazz of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Featuring music from composers such as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Count Basie.
A dance teacher posted about the only way to get the swing rhythm into your dancing is to immerse yourself in the music of the era as that music at the time was playing on the radio and everywhere.
That brought Merino to start collecting swing and blues music to listen to and move to that eventually led to DJ'ing around his hometown of New York City and some of the many events He attends "yearly" around North America and Europe.
Stockholm Swing All Stars – SWE (December 29 & 30 Main Ballroom)
Since their conception in 2002, The Stockholm Swing All Stars have had great success touring all over Scandinavia, playing in concert halls, at jazz festivals, and in clubs. The tailor-made arrangements highlight the various members’ personalities. Their music is full of energy and swing, sometimes virtuosic, sometimes quietly beautiful. Challenging, yet inviting.
