Ikon Arts Management, Suite 114 Business Design Centre,

52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH

+44 (0)20 7354 9199, info@ikonarts.com

Undoubtedly one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music today,

The Real Group is famed for its superlative creativity, delighting audiences

with jazz originals and reworkings of popular favourites. The group’s

performances display an unbeatable combination of its trademark sound,

insatiable humour and audience engagement. Hailing from Sweden, The

Real Group has created a unique musical expression in a field between

jazz, pop and Nordic European choral music.

Formed at Stockholm’s Royal Academy of Music, from which the original

group graduated in 1989, The Real Group has enjoyed an international

touring career for 30 years, with highlights including performances at

prestigious events such as the Queen of Sweden’s birthday (when it

performed the Abba classic ‘Dancing Queen’ together with the former Abba

member Anni-Frid Lyngstad) and the opening ceremony of the FIFA World

Cup in South Korea and Japan.

Its versatility and creativity makes it possible for the group to collaborate

with symphony orchestras, jazz groups, big bands and pop bands alike –

not to mention artists such as Barbara Hendricks, Toots Thielemans and Sir

George Martin.

The Real Group hosts its own festival in Stockholm, welcoming visitors from

more than 20 countries. In 2015, the group presents the LEVELELEVEN

festival with Finnish a cappella group Rajaton. Education and outreach

remains at the core of the group’s work, and regular workshops and courses

are offered through The Real Group Academy. The singers are proud to be

Ambassadors for the charity Star For Life in Sweden and South Africa.

With an impressive and popular discography, The Real Group has released

a wealth of celebrated discs, including their most recent offerings: ‘Live in

Japan’ (2013) and ‘The Real Group’ (2015), a compilation album for the

group’s 30th anniversary.

‘At the core of this quintet's repertoire are the standards on which every jazz artist

…eventually must prove his mettle’

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

‘I wish I was in this group’

JON HENDRICKS

Ikon Arts Management, Suite 114 Business Design Centre,

52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH

+44 (0)20 7354 9199, info@ikonarts.com

PROGRAMMES

From Mozart to Michael Jackson As one of the leading forces on the vocal music scene today, The

Real Group present a programme, inspired by their

CD release ‘The Real Group: Three Decades of vocal music’, of

incredible creativity as they mix jazz standards with Nordic gems

and popular favourites. Featuring Nat King Cole’s Nature Boy, jazz

picks including Pass Me the Jazz & popular favourites Count Basie

Medley and Gee Mine or Mozart’s?

Pass me the Jazz For three decades, The Real Group’s unbeatable combination of

vocal artistry and perfection, insatiable humour and a unique

personal touch has delighted audiences worldwide.

Alternative Programmes

A World of Christmas The legendary Swedish voices create a perfect ‘Holiday Mix’ with

comedy, festive cheer and warmth combined, including Christmas

classics "The Christmas Song" & "Silent Night" and traditional

Swedish favourites including "Nu Tändas Tusen Juleljus" and

"Julfemman".

Pops: The Real Group with Symphony Orchestra or Big Band Please contact info@ikonarts.com for more details & availability

ON DISC “The Real Group: Three

Decades of vocal music”

Special 30th Anniversary compilation disc

EDUCATION Offering joint concerts, masterclasses, and workshops, education

& outreach lies at the core of the group’s work and interest.

They present their very own festival and act as Artistic Directors for a festival

in Seoul, South Korea & are Ambassadors for charity Star For Life

in Sweden & South Africa.

WATCH Shot on the island of Södermalm, the Södermalm Sessions (live) are

a series of dazzling intimate performances captured on video:

Nature Boy www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRqOjKWobSI

Pass me the Jazz www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDsjZXrYIZk