The 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra head to Albert Hall, Nottingham for their festive spectacular - it's time to Swing Into Christmas!

If you have any problems completing a ticket order please email mike@downforthecount.co.uk or call 07855 488 462.

This is a Christmas celebration like no other, as Down for the Count recreate the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and many more in a luscious 30-piece orchestral setting evoking the sounds of the great Capitol Studios recordings.

Expect to hear faithful recreations of the best music of the swing era including I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Let’s Face The Music and Dance and ‘S Wonderful, alongside original arrangements of jazz and festive standards written by the Orchestra’s principal conductor Mike Paul-Smith, including Winter Wonderland and The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting).

The Down for the Count Orchestra are one of the UK's most highly regarded vintage ensembles, having sold out numerous shows at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The London Jazz Festival, Cadogan Hall and more. Their Christmas show is full of joy from the first note to the last and is the perfect start to the festive season for you and your family.

The Down for the Count Orchestra

Mike Paul-Smith Conductor
Lydia Bell Vocals
Ineza Kerschkamp Vocals
Marvin Muoneké Vocals

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes including one 20 minute interval
The auditorium will open 30 minutes before the concert start time.

Praise for the show:

“Awesome!” Michael Bublé
“A sonic ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s” DownBeat Magazine
“A breath of fresh air on the swing scene” Twinwood Festival

Wheelchair and accessible spaces:

• There are 6 wheelchair spaces available behind Row F in the tiered seating area. Each wheelchair space is automatically allocated a complimentary companion seat.
• Please contact Mike on 07855 488 462 or mike@downforthecount.co.uk if you have any questions about wheelchair or accessible spaces.
  

The venue

This event takes place at Albert Hall Conference Centre, Derby Rd, Nottingham NG1 5AA.

Parking

There is on-street parking available close to the venue and several multi-story car parks nearby.

Bar

There will be a bar open from 6.30pm. Doors to the auditorium will open at 7.00pm and the performance will begin at 7.30pm. Please note that only soft drinks may be taken into the auditorium.

Please note that the exact seating layout for this concert differs slightly from the picture above.