Concert goes back to war years

Remember the old favourites?

It's a Long Way to Tipperary to We'll Gather Lilacs, to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.

The Stratford Singers and Taranaki Steam Band have got it covered.

Their concert, Music Through the War Years - Gallipoli to the Gold Era of Swing will be held at the TET Kings Theatre in Stratford on June 13 and 14.

The celebration of music that got us through the war years and beyond will include performances from the Western Peak Barbershop Singers and the sparkling Words with the Birds trio, singing Andrews Sisters hits.

Under the baton of music director Peter Copeland, who has been leading the choir since February, and with accompanist Marina Roskilly, the choir has been working with enthusiasm to master the harmonies to all the old songs.

Taranaki Steam Band is well known for its pizzazz when playing big band numbers and they will be in their element with music from the 20's and 30's when 'Swing was King'! MC for the night will be popular radio personality Bryan Vickery, whose wit and professionalism will enhance the musical commemoration of Gallipoli and beyond.

Pack up Your Troubles and pick up your tickets for this performance of nostalgia and celebration of music from Stratford Information Centre and Hawera i-Site.