The D-Day Darlings and BBC Big Band to Perform in Bradford

September 3, 2026 Off By

Upcoming concert celebrates wartime and swing era music

A concert featuring The D-Day Darlings and the BBC Big Band is scheduled to take place at Bradford Live on 6 February 2027. This event will offer an evening of music inspired by the wartime and swing era, showcasing a range of classic songs and performances.

Details of the performance

The D-Day Darlings, a vocal group known for their wartime-inspired repertoire, will be joined by the BBC Big Band, conducted by musical director Barry Forgie. The concert will also feature special guest vocalists Lance Ellington, recognised for his work with the Strictly Come Dancing band, and Shirlie Kemp, formerly part of the duo Pepsi & Shirlie.

The programme includes well-known wartime favourites such as:

We’ll Meet Again
The White Cliffs of Dover
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

In addition, the concert will feature music associated with iconic bandleaders including Glenn Miller, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman.

Performers and venue information

The event will bring together nine members of The D-Day Darlings, eighteen musicians from the BBC Big Band, and the two guest vocalists. It aims to provide a nostalgic experience reflecting the music that was significant during the wartime period and remains popular today.

The concert will be held at: