See the band live

A spectacular festive celebration from the Down for the Count Concert Orchestra featuring highlights from our Christmas album, Swing Into Christmas!

Our 28-piece Concert Orchestra presents a celebration of the great American composer and arranger Nelson Riddle in his centenary year.

Born in 1921, Nelson Riddle was one of the unsung heroes of the swing era. To celebrate his 100th year, the vocalists and instrumentalists of Down for the Count have joined forces with City String Ensemble to bring some of Nelson’s most popular arrangements back to life at London's spectacular Cadogan Hall.

This will be our biggest live performance to date, and we'd love to see you there!

Join the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (TimeOut London) – it’s time to swing out as we celebrate the Legends of Swing!

Legends of Swing is our touring show for 2021, performed by our regular 11-piece mini big band. Expect to hear songs from the likes of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, and classics from singers such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat ‘King’ Cole - as Down for the Count present a joyful celebration of some of the best music of the 20th Century.