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SUMMARY:Swing Into Christmas 2025 - The Down for the Count Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for their much-loved annual show\, ‘Swing Into Christmas’! \nThis is a Christmas spectacular like no other\, as Down for the Count’s 30-piece big band with strings is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Directed by conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith and featuring some of the UK’s top vocalists and instrumentalists\, the orchestra recreates the sounds of Nat King Cole\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday in a uniquely joyful and engaging performance which has endeared the ensemble to audiences up and down the country. \nAudiences of all ages will be captivated by stunning performances of iconic songs including The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)\, I’ve Got You Under My Skin\, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas\, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and New York\, New York\, alongside many fantastic new song selections for the 2025 show – all performed in authentic big-band-with-strings style. \nThe Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK’s most highly regarded vintage ensembles\, having sold out shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, The London Jazz Festival\, Cadogan Hall\, and many other prestigious venues. It may be cold outside\, but a night with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is guaranteed to leave you in the warm glow of the holiday spirit! \n \n“A sonic sleigh ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s” DownBeat Magazine \n“Awesome” Michael Bublé \n“The whole show was almost faultless” Liverpool Echo \nPlease note: \n\nDoors open at 7pm and the concert will begin at 7:30pm.\nAn external organisation hosts this concert\, and booking fees may apply.\nTicket and access queries should be directed via the Down for the Count website.\n\nAs a charity which receives limited funding from the Church and Government\, Newcastle Cathedral is grateful to organisations that hire the building for their events. Opening our doors to events such as ‘Swing Into Christmas’ helps us maintain this beautiful building\, support our charitable work\, and keep our doors open to all. \nClick here for all events and special services at Newcastle Cathedral during Advent & Christmas 2025.
URL:https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/event/swing-into-christmas-with-the-down-for-the-count-orchestra/
LOCATION:Newcastle Cathedral\, St Nicholas Square\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1PF\, United Kingdom\, Newcastle\, Tyne & Wear\, NE1 1PF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guest Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Down for the Count Orchestra":MAILTO:mike@downforthecount.co.uk
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