The Swing Kids, Switzerland’s most beloved children’s jazz band, will return to Japan in October 2025. Composed of talented young musicians between the ages of 9 and 17, the band has impressed audiences with their outstanding skills and vibrant performances at schools and community halls across Japan. This year, the tour will take them to various cities across Japan.
Ranked as the “most beloved jazz band in Switzerland” by Radio Swiss Jazz, the Swing Kids have performed at numerous concerts and festivals both at home and abroad. Their international activities include performances in Brazil and appearances in European television programs as well as in a Uniqlo Europe commercial.
The band is led by Dai Kimoto, a trumpet player originally from Kurashiki City who now resides in Switzerland. For his contributions in the fields of music, education, and social engagement, he became the first foreign national to receive the Grand Prize for Culture from the government of the Canton of Thurgau. On stage, he not only conducts and performs but also entertains the audience with heartwarming stories about his interactions with the children.
The Swing Kids’ concerts provide not only an inspiring musical experience but also opportunities for cultural exchange and friendship.
Performance Schedule (planned)
Oct 3 (Fri) – Usuki Civic Hall, Oita Prefecture Start 18:30 (Doors open 18:00)
Oct 4 (Sat) – Usuki Civic Hall, Oita Prefecture Start 15:30 (Doors open 15:00)
Oct 5 (Sun) – Numakuma Sunpal Hall, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture Start 17:00 (Doors open 16:30)
Oct 7 (Tue) – Ryukoku University, Shiga Prefecture (Private performance for related persons only) Start XXXX (Doors open XXXX)
Oct 8 (Wed) – Suita City Cultural Hall “May Theater,” Osaka Prefecture Start 18:30 (Doors open 18:00)
Oct 9 (Thu) – Fuji City “Rose Theater,” Shizuoka Prefecture Start 18:30 (Doors open 18:00)
Oct 10 (Fri) – Ebara Cultural Center, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo Start 18:30 (Doors open 18:00)
Oct 12 (Sun) – Exchange performance (outdoor concert in Sendai, details to be announced) Start XXXX (Doors open XXXX)
Oct 13 (Mon, holiday) – Goza-in Hall, Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture Start 14:00 (Doors open 13:30)
Oct 15 (Wed) – Fukushin Yume-no-Ongakudo (Small Hall), Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture Start 18:30 (Doors open 18:00)
Oct 16 (Thu) – Sumita Town Forestry Hall, Iwate Prefecture Start 13:30 (Doors open 13:00)
Oct 17 (Fri) – Miyagino Cultural Center, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture Start 18:30 (Doors open 18:00)
Oct 18 (Sat) – Shichigahama International Village Hall, Miyagi Prefecture Start 18:30 (Doors open 18:00)
Tour Organizer: Tohoku Media Creation Co., Ltd.
Ticket Reservations: Tour Office / TEL: 090-3367-4645