Bratislava Lindy Exchange

'Be Crazy, Stay Classy!'
Bratislava, Slovakia
11-13 Oct 2019

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About the Event

Slovak biggest, yet the most cozy swing dance event of the year! Come and experience quality swing music from slovak and czech big bands playing original vintage arrangements, but also smaller eager bands with lots of energy that will keep you on the dance floor all night long. Bratislava is based in central Europe and that gives you an awesome opportunity to get cheap flight (or beer) and share the dance floor with your closest friend or meet new enthusiastic friendly people from all over the Europe.

24+

Hours

On the dance floor

9+

Hours

Of live remarkable music from slovak and czech bands

200+

Dancers

All the lovely people you can even imagine

Schedule

October 11, 2019
Evening
Big Band Battle
Venue: Stará Tržnica

Bratislava Hot Serenaders vs. Ondřej Havelka & his Melody Makers

We will explore 20’s to 40’s of the last century in the middle Europe. Not only will we have chance to swing to quality american big band music, but also to peabody and charleston to arrangements played in this area back in the days. (Party is part of public event Veľký tanečný večer / Big Band Battle)

Later
Party
Venue: Metropol bar

Party continues in Metropol bar

October 12, 2019
During the day
Day Program
Venue: Kamel Klub

... to be announced ...

Evening
Party
Venue:

  • Party with Heart of Dixie
  • Taster Class
  • Open Jack & Jill Competition
We’ll taste the atmosphere of famous Savoy ballroom, just on a bit smaller scale. Band as well as Open Jack and Jill competition will take care of crazy party.

October 13, 2019
Lunch
Hanging out together
Venue: Caffe St. Germain

lunch, coffee & cake

Evening
Farewell Party
Venue: Metropol Bar

  • Gabo Jonáš Swingtet
  • Taster Class
Farewell party in homy cozy atmosphere, after which we’ll hope next year will run fast as water. Just so we can meet again sooner in Bratislava at BLEX!

Performers

  • Heart of Dixie

    (CZ)

    Gabo Jonáš Swingtet

    (SK)

    Ondřej Havelka & his Melody Makers

    (CZ)

    Bratislava Hot Serenaders

    (SK)

Heart of Dixie
(CZ)
Heart of Dixie is a crazy swing band that loves to party. They feel most comfortable at dance festivals, in the last three years they appeared in many venues across Europe. From their home base in Brno, Czech Republic, they often visit Germany, Austria and Poland, but also go to Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria and other countries. Don´t be fooled by their classical dixieland setup - trumpet, clarinet, trombone, guitar, double bass and drums. With their great singing abilities and background in academic jazz they can go anywhere from 1920s to 1940s, from big band style music to modern tunes with a swing feel. The dancers should enjoy the music as much as the band - that is their motto.
Gabo Jonáš Swingtet
(SK)
Brilliant and internationally acclaimed jazz musicians around pianist Gabo Jonas. Get ready for swing jam session that will make you soak up music to the last tone. Ageless swing classics, or less known melodies in arrangements, that maybe even musicians themselves don’t know yet won’t let you sit during their set.
Ondřej Havelka & his Melody Makers
(CZ)
Authentic sound, old-time's stylization and an attractive show full of sight and great musical performances will bring you to the early 30's to early 40's. The repertoire of the 15-member orchestra is truly varied, sweet jazz, hot jazz, from Hollywood musicals to the performances of great swing big-bands.
Bratislava Hot Serenaders
(SK)
The Bratislava Hot Serenaders orchestra belongs to the list of the few strictly “early jazz” oriented bands in the world. The band’s 20 enthusiastic musicians have played together without interruption since the formation of the group in season 1991/1992. Their playing adheres to the sound, style, and feel of such orchestra’s as Paul Whiteman, Jean Goldkette, and Duke Ellington, in addition to featuring Czech, Slovak, and other European classic jazz tunes of the period. The Bratislava hot Serenaders are well established outside of Slovakia.

Registration

Full Pass Early Bird

50 €
všetky 3 dni / all 3 days
Sold Out

Full Pass Regular

55 €
všetky 3 dni / all 3 days

Saturday Party Ticket

20 €
sobota / saturday

Sunday Party Ticket

10 €
nedeľa / sunday
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FAQ

I didn’t get any mail, what should I do?
Write us to info@blex.sk. We will check what went wrong and give you all the needed information.
Is it possible to get hosting for the event?
Our community is small, and so, we don’t have many places to host. First, we try to accomodate bands and teachers. If we will have any spots left, we will inform about it in event on social media.
I didn’t get hosting. Where to look for accomodation?
We heard good stuff about hostels https://www.patiohostel.com/ and http://www.hostelblues.sk/ . Both of them are in the city center, near Friday and Sunday venue, also on the tram track to the Saturday party.
What do I get in Friday ticket for Big band battle? (Full pass only)
As a part of full pass you’ll get ticket to Fridays Big band battle. With the ticket you get place at the table on the balcony and, of course, entrance to the dance floor, where you can enjoy both big bands.
Can I go to day program without full pass?
Venues, where BLEX is taking place have limitted capacity, therefore day program is only part of full pass and can not be bought separatelly.
I bought ticket but can not attend. What should I do?
We reccomend selling the pass. After selling of the ticket we need both seller and buyer to contact us via mail info@blex.sk. Selling a ticket 24 hours or less before the event is not possible.

Contact

Don't hesitate to contact us with any question

Email

info@blex.sk

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