Big Band Event Diary
Songs From The Rat PAck with The Northern Swing Orchestra – Friday 14 February
🎙️ Songs From The Rat Pack with The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band 🎙️
📅 Friday, 14th February 2025 19:30
📍 King’s Hall, Ilkley
It’s all systems go for Yorkshire’s premier Big Band, The Sixteen Piece Northern Swing Orchestra, as they gear up for an electrifying performance.
With three incredible vocalists delivering smooth, powerful performances, you’ll be swept away by the charm, energy, and unforgettable tunes that defined the Rat Pack era.
Featuring the legendary hits of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., alongside the swingin’ classics of Count Basie, the night will transport you back to the golden age of music. Expect to hear iconic songs like The Lady Is a Tramp, Me and My Shadow, and Ain’t That a Kick in the Head, along with swinging instrumental numbers like Flight of the Foo Birds, Corner Pocket, and Pennies from Heaven.
Prepare yourself for an evening packed with timeless music, irresistible rhythms, and entertainment guaranteed to have you tapping your feet and singing along. With their sensational Rat Pack and Big Band Show, this will be an event to remember!
📅 Friday, 14th February 2025 19:30
📍 King’s Hall, Ilkley
A Tribute To Swing With The Northern Swing Orchestra – Saturday 12 April
🎙️ A Tribute To Swing with The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band 🎙️
📅 Saturday, 12th April 2025 19:30
📍 Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
Back by popular demand…
The Northern Swing Orchestra Brings Big Band Magic Back to the Lawrence Batley Theatre!
Prepare to be swept away by the irresistible sounds of the Northern Swing Orchestra as they return to the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, on Saturday, 12th April 2025, at 7:30 pm for an evening packed with Big Band classics.
Step back in time to the golden era of swing, where musical legends like Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Count Basie ruled the airwaves, and icons like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin headlined the world’s biggest stages.
The evening’s repertoire will feature timeless hits such as “Take The ‘A’ Train,” “Let’s Face the Music and Dance,” “Georgia,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” and the ever-popular “In The Mood.” Expect toe-tapping rhythms, lush melodies, and the unmistakable energy that defined the Big Band era.
The Leeds based Northern Swing Orchestra was formed by leader Jonathan Wyatt, who has over 35 years of experience in running a Big Band. To add even more magic to the night, two fantastic vocalists will join the big band. Their captivating voices will perfectly complement the rich, vibrant sounds of the band, adding that final touch of class to an already extraordinary evening.
So why not join us? Your feet won’t stop tapping!
🎙️ A Tribute To Swing with The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band 🎙️
📅 Saturday, 12th April 2025 19:30
📍 Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
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