Find the program of the whole festival below depending on your pass. Click here for all the locations.
Party SCHEDULE
Thursday
| Times | Online | Villa Neukölln |
|---|---|---|
| 19:30-21:00 | community talk – online preparation for Sunday’s community group talk. -> Register here. | |
| 20:30 | unofficial opening party |
FRIDAY
| Times | Statthaus Böcklerpark |
|---|---|
| 18:30 doors open 19:00 – 20:00 | community talk with Marie-Anne, Luana & Kelly |
| 20:30 – 21:30 | dance taster Urban Afro-fusion with Luana Madikera |
| 21:30 | Syncopated Sisters All Star band feat. Shannon Barnett, Marie-Anne Standaert, Roz Macdonald, Charlotte Joerges, Ophélie Luminati, Svetlana Marinchenko and Anna Margolina. |
| 23:30 – 02:30 | DJs, Jam Session with the Fat Six & Friends |
SATURDAY
| Times | Säälchen |
|---|---|
| 18:30 doors open 19:00 – 20:00 | community talk with Shannon, Peeps and Nick |
| 20:30 – 21:30 | dance taster Lindy House with Elle & Peeps |
| 21:30 | Nick Rossi Swing Six & teachers presentation |
| 23:30 – 03:30 | DJs, Jam Session with Angela Strandberg & Friends |
SUNDAY
| Times | Statthaus Böcklerpark | Dolce Vita |
|---|---|---|
| 16:30-18:00 | The Rufus Temple Orchestra | community talk group talk. -> Register here. |
| 18:30 – 19:30 | dance taster Balboa Swing Club with Camille & Giedre | |
| 20:00 | workshops presentation | |
| 20:30 – 23:00 | Jam Session with the Tenement Jazz Band |
DANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday
| Times | Statthaus Böcklerpark | Dolce Vita |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Judith Group A | Kelly Group B |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Break | Break and walk to the other venue (15-minute walk) |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Judith Groups A + B |
Sunday
| Times | Statthaus Böcklerpark | Dolce Vita |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Kelly Group A | Judith Group B |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Break | Break and walk to the other venue (15-minute walk) |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Kelly Groups A + B |
MUSIC SCHEDULE
All takes place at Theater Remise.
Lectures are open to all AYS?! (register here).
| Times | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 14:30 (incl. 30mn break) | Class with Nick Rossi, Kamrin Ortiz & Riley Baker | Class with Shannon Barnett & Marie-Anne Standaert |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Break | Break |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Lecture by Nick Rossi | Lecture by Shannon Barnett |
WHERE?
Here are the FESTIVAL VenueS
- Friday & Sunday: Statthaus Böcklerpark has a long history of live music, dance and social gatherings for all communities.
- Saturday: Säälchen is a beautiful ballroom located on Holzmarkt, right on the Spree.
- Music workshops and music lectures are happening at Theater Remise.
- Additional dance workshops and group talks will happen online and at Dolce Vita.
Thursday
Xelor
19:00
Door open
20:30 – 21:30
Taster with Jean & Tony
A unique perspective from Africa/Mozambique to spice up your social dancing, whether you’re dancing solo or with a partner. Open to all dancers, regardless of skill level.
21:30
The Ragtime Nightmare
The Ragtime Nightmare has been fueling stomping dance parties with its distinctive brand of red-hot jazz, grinding blues, and bouncing ragtime. Read more.
23:00 – 01:00
Party with DJ Impulse!
A veteran of the Berlin swing scene, Jörg will take the party away!
FRIDAY
daytime
Side activities during the day. More details.
Talks are free! (18:30)
evening at Säälchen
main floor
20:00
Box office opens
20:30 – 21:30
Dance Taster (festival pass)
Nay Honey (@nay_honeyy) focuses on Caribbean culture and always incorporates its history, meaning and origins in her classes. Get ready for a lot of waist movements!
21:30
The Jungle & Oliver Franc
The Jungle Jazz Band host traditional jazz legend Olivier Franc on soprano saxophone. Read more.
23:00
The Big Five
Standout representative of the authentic swing sound in Berlin, they will host guest star vocalist, Nicolle Rochelle. Read more.
24:00 – 02:00
Ana Maeso
Known for her amazing work with Rayuela Swing, Ana is also a dancefloor killer!
02:00 – 04:00
DJ Sevinç
The party ain’t stopping while Sevinç will keep us moving until late in the night.
Salöön
18:30 – 20:00
Talk
„Approaches of appreciation and respect when engaging with Jazz and other Afro-diasporic cultures“
with Marie N‘diaye, Kelvin Sholar, Luana Madikera, David Hermlin and more
20:30 – 24:00
lounge
with DJ Elle (off & on)
24:00 – 01:00
Kelvin Sholar Trio
This band presents exceptional musicianship and will bring modern influences to the night. They will open the session! Read more.
01:00 – 04:00
+ JAM CATS Session
All musicians are welcome!
Saturday
daytime
Side activities during the day. More details.
Check the Dance Workshop schedule.
evening at Säälchen
main floor
20:00
Box Office opens
20:30 – 21:30
Dance Taster (festival pass)
Jam Haus Taster with Elle Brenecki and Joris Focquaert.
21:30 – 22:30
Oliver & Jean-Baptiste Franc
Father and son performing a set of famous and lesser-known tunes from the jazz legacy.
23:00 – 01:00
Syncopation Society Orchestra
& guests
The flagship of the collective, with guests and performances. Hosted by Jack Woodhead. Read more.
01:00 – 02:00
DJ Elle
Rhythm & Blues, jazz and more with DJ Elle.
02:00 – 04:00
DJ Chris & Andi
Vinyl spinning! Jazz, western swing, rare cuts.
Salöön
18:30 – 20:00
Talk
„Female and queer perspectives on Afro-diasporic music and dance“
with Nay Honey, Nicolle Rochelle, Michaela Dudley and more.
20:30 – 24:00
lounge
with Elle (off & on)
01:00
Ghost Of A Chance
formed around Angela Strandberg, this band will host the late jam. Read more.
02:00
+ JAM CATS Session
All musicians are welcome!
Sunday – Xelor
Side activities during the day. More details.
Check the Dance Workshop schedule.
10:30
Door open
11:00
family program 1 – movie-concert
The Vagabond (1916)
Charly Chaplin & live accompaniment with and by Camille Phelep on piano and Mark Kagan on violin. Read more.
12:00
FAMILY PROGRAM 2 – Making Instruments
Build instruments from scratch! Suitable for all children and parents. Read more.
18:00
Potluck
Open to all the survivors! Bring some food to get over the weekend 🙂 details here.
20:00 – ???
AYS After-Party!
10 – 15€ Sliding scale, 5€ for festival pass holders. This final get-together is open to all! Participants, artists, team members and volunteers! With a live music performance by the Smile Trio and a DJ set by Seraphim.