Dátum: 24-08-01 03:17
All proögrams of the 2024 JAZZ CAPITAL festival in time order. After the programs the venue i displayed.
Swing dance programs are indicated in Italics, while green letters show the accompanyig program.
Dátum: 22-06-13 07:18
AUGUST 3-6, 2023 (Thu-Sun): Lindy INT-ADV and ADV + JAZZ CAPITAL FESTIVAL
JULY 31-AUGUST 4, 2023: Lindy BEG-INT
LOCATION: Kecskemét, Hungary, Benkó Zoltán Szabadidőközpont (known also as Domb Beach, also the venue of the JAZZ CAPITAL festival) – 1-hour drive from the Budapest Airport, 70 minutes from Budapest by train
TEACHERS (swing dance):
Dominik Knoll & Nora Locher (A) / Fri-Sun: Lindy Hop INT-ADV and ADV groups, Aerial add-on classes
Jenna Applegarth (USA) & Tobias Koelbl (A) / Fri-Sun: Lindy Hop INT-ADV and ADV groups, Solo Jazz (Jenna)
Ellie Marek (USA) / Fri-Sun: Lindy Hop ADV group (with Tobi), Tap Dance add-on classes, Solo Jazz
Mónika Hibály & Viktor Sápi (H) / Mon-Fri: Lindy Hop BEG-INT group, Solo Jazz (Móni)
Árpád Pirovits (H) / Tue-Thu: Tap dance, Body Drumming
TEACHERS (vocal and instrumental): Éva Bolba (vocal), Balázs Cseh (drums), Péter Farkas (bass), László Fodor (reeds), István Gyárfás (guitar), Tamás Ittzés (jazz history, jazz theory, violin), Attila Korb (brass), Eszter Lukács (vocal), Iván Nagy (piano), Krisztina Pocsai (vocal), Attila Rieger (guitar).
COURSE FEE: between 185 and 245 EUR together with the pass for the 4-day JAZZ CAPITAL festival (Aug 3-6, 120 musicians, 40 hours of live music on 5 stages) is . (Plus possible add-ons: tap dance or/and instrumental lessons or combining courses differently.)
COURSE HOURS:
Lindy BEG-INT course participants get 19 hours of dancing lessons plus jazz theory classes and evening parties.
Lindy INT-ADV and ADV course participants get 10,5 hours of dancing lessons plus possible add-ons (aerial or tap).
Instrumental and vocal course participants get 5x60 minutes of individual lessons, 3 jazz theory classes plus orchestral practice and jam sessions.
ACCOMMODATION: you can choose from the most simple solution (camping right by the venue) to the cozy 4-star hotels.
FOOD: you can order lunch and dinner through the organizers for weekdays (Mon-Fri), and there is plenty of meals at the festival site (Thu-Sun).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2023. (Number of participants is limited, therefore applications re handled on the 'first come first serve' basis.) The criterion for finalizing the application is the payment of the participation fee.
Dátum: 19-07-29 21:38
The festival shuttle bus leaves from Hotel Aranyhomok 30 minutes before the first musical programme and takes you to the festival site (2nd gate, by the festival's container office) and takes you back right after the programme (but at midnight on Friday and Saturday). You need a black SHUTTLE wristband to get on board. If you ordered your accommodation through the festival, you'll get your wristband in the hotel at arrival for free, otherwise you have to buy one for 3000 HUF (around 7,5 EUR) at the front desk in Hotel Aranyhomok.
Dátum: 17-04-23 18:25
a) JAZZ CAPITAL 2019 package: 7 nights (arr. July 30, dep. Aug 6, 2019)
Price depending on hotel choice (27% VAT included): 299,000 or 312,000 HUF / about 899 or 939 EUR (double occ.),
369,000 or 402,000 HUF / about 1109 or 1209 EUR (single occ.)
ALL domestic transportation is included. Meals are included when indicated.
Dátum: 16-05-17 11:00
ALL PROGRAMS BY VENUES BELOW.
PROGRAMS IN TIME ORDER CAN BE FOUND HERE.
ACCOMPANYING PROGRAMMES:
– 4th JAZZ CAPITAL jazz camp (July 31-Aug 4, 2024)
– JAZZ CAPITAL Run (Saturday 10 am)
– Olympic Tent (during the festival)
– beach (open from 9 am to 8 pm) can be used free of charge (excluding the wakeboard) with the festival wristband
– Oldtimers Show (Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
– labyrinth run (Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
– dragon boat (Saturday)
– board games (Saturday)
– face painting (Sunday)
– Oh Yeah Shouting Contest (Sunday)
Festival MC: Freddie
Dátum: 16-05-14 21:47
Best choice: Hotel Four Points Sheraton Kecskemét (15 minutes on foot) GET 25% DISCOUNT, SEE BELOW!
Most elegant choice: Hotel Gaia (downtown, driving distance)
Very good choice: Hotel Aranyhomok (downtown, driving distance)
Most economic choice: Tó Camping. Take your own tent or caravan and sleep in the camping. If you choose this, you have to book the camping on your own. BOOK THE CAMPING HERE.
Most popular choice: Hotel Aqua (next to the venue) NOT AVAILABLE, FULLY BOOKED.
