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Doncaster Youth Swing Orchestra

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Colin Jeynes from Doncaster Youth Jazz Association writes - 

Hi folks! Just in case any of you have not seen that there are two excellent concerts at Cast, Doncaster’s new performance venue. This Thursday 7.30pm we have an evening featuring young musicians from Germany and from Doncaster.

Thurs 26 June Eks Big Swing Band from Herten, Germany (directed by Thomas Vennes) with the Doncaster Youth Swing Orchestra and Doncaster Youth Stageband (directed by John Ellis MBE)

This much anticipated musical showcase will feature the amazing EKS Big Swing Band (from Herten, Westphalia in Germany), directed by Thomas Vennes, alongside our own Doncaster Youth Stageband and the Doncaster Youth Swing Orchestra, directed by John Ellis MBE. This special Celebration will mark 20 years of highly-successful tours, exchanges and musical collaborations between the two towns. Tickets £12.50 (incl. booking fee if paying online or by card) (£12.00 cash at Box Office) £8.50 under 16’s. We need to support these youngsters!

Thurs 3 July 8pm - 'The Big Easy' Band featuring members of Alligator Gumbo

Both concerts to be held at 'Cast Theatre', Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU @ 8pm Tel 01302 303959, www.castindoncaster.com

Eugene Farrar at Doncaster Conservative Club

Also in Doncaster Charlie Worsdale from ‘Jazz into Doncaster’ writes  about their summer jazz programme

Thurs 24 July - Shirley Patterson accompanied by the Ralph Salt Quartet.

Thurs 28 August - Knights of Jazz Trad Jazz Band

Thurs 11 September - Washington Whirlygig Jazz Band

Thurs 25 September - Eugene Farrar and his Trad Jazz Band

All these four concerts to be held at Doncaster Conservative Club, 2 South Parade, Doncaster. DN1 3ET