The Story of Swing at South Mill Arts in Bishop’s Stortford on Saturday October 11

Icons from the world of swing and big band music will be celebrated in a live extravaganza at South Mill Arts in Bishop’s Stortford next month.

The Story of Swing will feature tunes by the likes of The Rat Pack, Robbie Williams, Matt Goss and Michael Buble on Saturday October 11.

The show is presented by award-winning vocalist and world-class trumpet player Gareth John and features the stunning SOS Big Band.

Gareth is renowned for his top-class showmanship, performing from the heart with huge passion for the genre.

His stage presence and natural rapport with the audience are second to none - not surprising as he has shared the stage with many household names, including The Beautiful South, The Specials and many more.

He also co-founded New Orleans-inspired brass/vocal outfit King Brasstards, who have taken the live music scene by storm since their inception in 2015, and has two solo albums to his name.

Gareth will also be joined by some very special guests on the night.

The audience can expect to hear songs made famous by the likes of Bobby Darin, Paul Anka and Harry Connick Jr as well as famous hits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

Go to southmillarts.co.uk to book tickets.