Let It Swing! The Christmas Collection

Let It Swing! The Christmas Collection

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About the show

Let It Swing! The Christmas Collection.
The festive season has always had a soundtrack—and nothing captures the magic of Christmas quite like the unmistakable sound of swing. From fireside classics to joyous seasonal sing-alongs, these songs have defined Christmas for generations.
It began with legends like Bing Crosby and his iconic “White Christmas,” alongside the velvet tones of Nat King Cole. Then came Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, bringing swagger, style, and timeless festive charm.
Fast forward to today, and artists like Michael Bublé have revived that golden sound—reintroducing big band Christmas to a whole new generation.
And now, that entire journey explodes onto the stage in Story of Swing.
Fronted by the charismatic Gareth John and powered by the phenomenal SOS Big Band, this is no ordinary festive concert. It’s a full-scale live experience that captures both the elegance and the electrifying energy of swing.
Yes, you’ll hear the warm, nostalgic Christmas classics made famous by the great crooners—alongside hits from Michael Bublé’s iconic Christmas album—but it’s not long before the tempo lifts. Expect high-energy big band arrangements, upbeat festive favourites, and swing-infused pop Christmas hits that lift the roof and have you on your feet.
From smooth crooners to brassy showstoppers, Story of Swing delivers the full spectrum of Christmas music—performed live with power, precision, and undeniable style.
It’s festive. It’s dynamic. It swings.

Featuring

The Story Of Swing

The Story Of Swing appearing at this event
Presented by Award winning vocalist and World Class trumpet player, Gareth John and featuring the stunning SOS Big Band The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music. Featuring the classic, much loved hits of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, right through to modern day crooners such as Michael Buble, Robbie Williams, Matt Goss, Paul Anka and Harry Connick Jr. 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.

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on Saturday 28 November 2026