THE STORY OF SWING (From The Rat Pack to Robbie and Basie to Buble) comes to BARRY – Memo Arts Centre on Saturday 28th February 2026!

The Story of Swing 🎺From The Ratpack to Robbie, from Basie to Bublé.

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.

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

‘Love the show, the arrangements, performance and concept are just fantastic’ Tony Minvielle, Jazz FM

‘First class singer and band, playing big band and swing music the right way’ Dennis Rollins MBE 

‘A very professional show that is a must-see’ Andy Pierce, BBC Radio Leicester 

‘I love what Gareth and the band have done with this, a really fun evening for all’ Carol Leeming MBE FRSA 

‘Gareth is the British Buble, pure and simple’ Darren Bazzoni, Tribute Magazine

Tickets for THE STORY OF SWING – 2026 Shows are available from:

2026 DATES 

Friday 23^rd January         LYTHAM ST ANNE’s – Lowther Pavilion 

Friday 6^th February                  LOWESTOFT – Marina Theatre

Thursday 26^th February             CHRISTCHURCH – The Regent 

Saturday 28^th February             BARRY – Memo Arts Centre 

Thursday 12^th March                 EDINBURGH – Assembly Rooms 

Saturday 11^th April                    SOLIHULL – Core Theatre

Sunday 10^th May                       RHYL – Pavilion Theatre

Thursday 18^th June                    HARLOW – Playhouse 

Tickets for the above shows can be purchased from – https://storyofswing.com/

For more information on THE STORY OF SWING, please visit the following website / social media links below:

Website – https://storyofswing.com/

Facebook –  https://www.facebook.com/storyofswing

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/storyofswing/