Step back in time and experience the magic of a 20-piece wartime era Big Band as the golden age of swing is brought back to life.
This Fenton VE Day 80th Anniversary Ball at Fenton Town Hall is a tribute to VE Day, celebrating the joy of freedom at the end of the Second World War in Europe.
In 1945, millions of people celebrated the news that Germany had surrendered – marking the victory with parties, dancing and singing.
The event will mark 80 years since victory in Europe with Stoke-on-Trent-based Trent River Big Band - made up of 20 musicians from the city - getting the party started.
They will perform classic hits from legends like Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Vera Lynn, Ted Heath, and many more on a night of music, nostalgia, and community spirit.
The evening will include a charity raffle, raising funds for the Lord Mayor’s Charity. The event will take place from 7.30-11.30pm with optional 1940s dress or dress to impress.
Councillor Lyn Sharpe, Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, said: “I can’t thank the Trent River Big Band enough for organising this special event. It will bring the community together over music to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
“We mustn’t forget though, that the war didn’t end on 8 May 1945 for everyone. While celebrations took place across Europe, the war against Japan was ongoing – and we’ll be marking Victory in Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August.”
Tickets are £15 and are available from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/TRBB
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