JINGLE BAND – A Christmas Concert by Big Band Blagoevgrad & Friends
On December 22, Blagoevgrad tunes in to an entirely new festive frequency.
Join us for one of the city’s most distinctive, fun-filled and large-scale musical events. We promise a true celebration of shared creative energy and a completely fresh take on Christmas classics, reimagined through the sounds of swing, jazz, rock and... punk!
Line-up
Joining us on stage will be an incredible group of artists:
- Militsa Gladnishka – the queen of jazz improvisation and one of Bulgaria’s most recognizable voices. She’ll fill Yavorov Hall with her unmistakable charm.
- Ivan Gatev of the band KONTROL will bring his authentic punk-rock spirit and commanding stage presence. For the first time, you’ll see him perform with a band—and not just any band, but a big band—and hear some of Bulgaria’s best-loved songs in brand-new arrangements.
- Aleksandrina Mekhandzhiyska – one of Blagoevgrad’s signature voices, right at home on stage with us.
Our special young guests will include talented students from Presto Music School, as well as wonderful soloists from South-West University “Neofit Rilski” and the American University in Bulgaria.
About the project
“With JINGLE BAND, we’re challenging ourselves to break free from traditional festive clichés. We want to show that Christmas music has enormous potential for transformation. Blending the refinement of swing with the rebellious energy of punk and rock, brought to life by artists such as Militsa Gladnishka and Ivan Gatev, will offer audiences a distinctive, intelligent and deeply moving experience. For Big Band Blagoevgrad, this concert is both a pleasure and an opportunity to challenge the aesthetic sensibilities of our fellow citizens.” — Ventsislav Mitsov, Big Band Director
Come challenge your senses and have fun with us!
Start time
7:00 PM
Important information
- Children under 6 do not need a ticket and may share their parent’s or accompanying adult’s seat. Due to anticipated demand and the limited capacity of Yavorov Hall, any child occupying their own seat must have a regular ticket.
- Accompanying adult and declaration: The concert starts at 7:00 PM and will end before 10:00 PM. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. If anyone under 18 is accompanied by an adult who is not their parent or legal guardian, a completed Accompanying Adult Declaration must be presented at the entrance in two copies.
Tickets
Online at Entase.com, in person from Big Band representatives, or at EasyPay ticket offices. You can reserve tickets in advance on the Entase.com website.
We look forward to seeing you!