You only celebrate your 20th birthday once… The anniversary of euro-scene Leipzig is the occasion for a closing ball – a bit prettier and more festive than a party. There will be a proper band and, after seeing so many dancers on the festival stages, there will finally be the opportunity to dance yourself. But no one has to; the classical ball dances will allow breaks for eating, drinking and conversation. Some of the festival artists will still be present before they depart on Monday … and there are already new names for 2011 …

Black Coffee formed in 2004 during the funk session at the Leipzig jazz & music club Spizz. Regular rehearsal sessions and alternating session guests have led to the development of an improvisation-friendly, extremely groovy and excellently coordinated live band. Black Coffee has discovered an inexhaustible source of funk and already has a wide repertoire.