Jakob Sveistrup is a Danish singer-songwriter from Funen, born 8 March 1972, whose music draws on soul and funk. He rose to national fame by winning Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in February 2005 with 'Tænder på dig', then represented Denmark at Eurovision in Kyiv, reaching the final and finishing ninth. Over the following two decades he released several albums on his own label, gradually moving from pop towards a deeper soul sound.
Jakob Sveistrup plays with band at RIGA - Strungesalen in Hvidovre on October 17, 2026.
2025 brought many performances, TV recordings and a Christmas tour across the country, after Sveistrup returned with a full band.
Sveistrup released the EP '2024', where the single 'Stronger' marked a new direction in his sound.
Jakob Sveistrup played an intimate concert in Roskilde in May 2024 as part of a series of intimate duo shows with guitarist Dennis Flacheberg.
The live album 'LIVE 2020' was released in 2021 and documented Sveistrup's stage sound in the format the music is composed for.
A Christmas concert with Jakob Svejstrup at La Smil in Kalundborg, featuring a welcome drink, three-course dinner, and live music.
Jakob Svejstrup performs a Christmas concert at SOHO Holbæk, celebrating traditions and festive cheer through music.