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The Swingle Singers prepare for their performance at Lovebox Festival 2010

June 22, 2010 4:51 PM

Excitement is already building as the Swingle Singers prepare for their performance at Lovebox Festival 2010 this summer; the festival is warning people to 'expect the unexpected'!

Continue reading The Swingle Singers prepare for their performance at Lovebox Festival 2010.

By Ikon Arts Management on June 22, 2010 4:51 PM

A Cappella at Kings Place this September

June 18, 2010 10:29 AM

Following the overwhelming success of the first-ever London A Cappella Festival held at Kings Place in January 2010, we are delighted to announce a short series of free performances as part of the annual Kings Place Festival in September, to showcase more of the UK's best a cappella groups. The London A Cappella Festival, curated by the world-famous, five-time Grammy-winning vocal group the Swingle Singers, brings together the UK's diverse a cappella community, with music ranging from choral and jazz to contemporary and gospel ensembles.

Saturday 11th September

1pm: In The Smoke

2pm: Diversity

3pm: Evolution (2009 BABS Competition winners)

Sunday 12th September

1pm: Voice

2pm: Chantage

3pm: Evolution

Read about the London A Cappella Festival's beginnings here.

The 2011 London A Cappella Festival will run from 12-15 January 2011 - watch this space for more details and exciting announcements!

By Ikon Arts Management on June 18, 2010 10:29 AM

Swingle Singers UK summer dates!

June 17, 2010 12:48 PM

International a cappella sensation the Swingle Singers will be performing at some exciting venues and festivals in the UK this summer!

JUNE 30

International Concert Series
Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London

The Swingle Singers present their acclaimed new show "Ferris Wheels", following an afternoon of workshops at Alleyn's.

JULY 10
Llandeilofawr Festival of Music and Flowers
St. Teilo's Church
Llandeilo, Wales
19:30
The Swingles present their acclaimed new show "Ferris Wheels".

JULY 18

Lovebox

London, UK

15:30

The Swingles are excited to be a part of the huge London summer festival that is 'Lovebox', held at Victoria Park in East London over the whole weekend. Catch the group on the Gaymers Bandstand in the afternoon.

AUGUST 2-4
Pizza Express (Jazz Club Soho)
London
20:30
The Swingles as you might not have seen them before... In collaboration with Richard Niles, the show features our favourite jazz and contemporary tunes, and gives a sneak peak at our upcoming Swingle/Niles project featuring original spins on songs from West Side Story!

AUGUST 13-15
Vintage at Goodwood
Goodwood, UK

The Swingles are excited to be a part of the first-ever Vintage at Goodwood festival, performing over three days. In true retro fashion, we'll be featuring the very best Swingle songs from the swinging '60s!

AUGUST 21
Haselstock
Haselbech Hill Farm, Northamptonshire, UK
17:00
The Swingles join in the fun at this mini-festival in the Northants countryside!

For other upcoming shows, check the group's calendar.