THE Five Star Swing Big Band will be swinging along to the Artrix in Bromsgrove this Christmas.

The band, as featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and which previously appeared on the BBC's Children In Need, will be performing at the venue on Wednesday, December 13 at 7.30pm.

All the favourite Christmas songs will be given the dynamic big band treatment - from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, to Nat King Cole.

The show was inspired by bandleader Chris Smith’s father, (Chris snr’) who used to play trombone for Frank Sinatra.

Local saxophonist Tom Bruton, who tours with the band, said: “I’m excited to be bringing the big band version of all these classic Christmas songs back to my home town.

Also featured is Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band and the Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother).

For tickets and more information, call the box office on 01527 577330 or visit artrix.co.uk.