Down for the Count Swing Orchestra: TWO New Albums!

A project in London, UK by Down for the Count
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Be part of something special: help Down for the Count Swing Orchestra fund the recording of two beautiful new albums for 2026 & 2027
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Backers: 253
Average Pledge Per Backer: £101

Funded: £25,454 of £25,000
Dates: Jun 10th -> Jul 15th (36 days)
Project By: Down for the Count
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Latest News

2 days left on Down for the Count's Kickstarter!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you SO much for your support of our Kickstarter campaign! As you know, Down for the Count are raising the funds to head to the recording studio in August to record two new albums - and we're very nearly there. The crowdfunding campaign ends at... (Read More)

ONE WEEK TO GO (and what a nice way to start)!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Just look at the lovely difference between the two figures! With only a week to go to our deadline, we can almost smell that studio. Thank you for donating already – if you're feeling extra generous, you can increase your pledge via Kickstarter.... (Read More)

You can now get the vinyl on its own!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Great news! You've asked so we've provided: you can now order the limited-edition vinyl of our non-festive record on its own, rather than as an add-on to a CD. It'll be signed by members of the Orchestra and come with a downloadable copy on us.  (Read More)

Happy Throwback Thursday!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This was us the last time we recorded an album, way back in 2020. With under 2 weeks to go on our fundraising campaign, here's hoping we can make our target and get back in the studio!  (Read More)

Halfway there!

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We're over the halfway point of our fundraising period, but just under halfway to our target. If you could please share our crowdfunder with any fellow jazz fans, we'd be forever grateful. Let's smash it!... (Read More)

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