Preliminary Schedule

FRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY
11:00-14:30Music Workshop – Part I
Nick Rossi & Band
(Location TBA)
Music Workshop – Part II
Marie-Anne Standaert
& Shannon Barnett
(Location TBA)
12:00 – 16:00Dance Workshop
Part I
(Statthaus Böcklerpark)
12:00 – 16:00Dance Workshop
Part II
(Statthaus Böcklerpark)
14:30 – 15:30BREAKBREAK
15:30 – 17:00Music Lecture IMusic Lecture II
16:00 – 19:00free
16:30 – 18:00(door 16:30/ start 17:00)
The Rufus Temple
Orchestra
17:00 – 19:0018:00 – 19:30(start 18:30)
Dance Taster Class
19:00-21:00(Doors 18:30)
Community Gathering, Talk at 19h
Dance Taster Class at 20h30
(Doors 18:30)
Community Gathering, Talk at 19h
Dance Taster Class at 20h30
20:00 – 00:0020:00 Music Workshops Presentation

20:30 Jam w/ Tenement Jazz Band
00:00 END
21:30-23:30Syncopated Sisters
Marie-Anne Standaert
Shannon Barnett
& Band
Nick Rossi
Swinging Six
23:30 – ?DJDJ House + Shows + teacher’s presentation
? – ?Jam w/ The Fat SixJam w/ Angela Stranberg & Friends
? – ?DJDJ
? – ?More Jam Session!
03:00 END
More Jam Session!
04:00 END

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.