Bringing History Alive In The Home Front Marquee!
Our speakers programme will be announced soon!
Getting Your Weekend Off To A Swing!!
It wouldn’t be Dig For Victory without our resident DJ - DJ UXB. He’ll keep you dancing all weekend in the Victory Marquee!
You love him, we love him - Dickie Lines is back at Dig For Victory with an array of familiar wartime characters. See Dickie in our Victory Marquee throughout the weekend.
The Satin Dollz London deliver big band glamour with lush lead vocals, tight harmonies, and irresistible vintage style, delighting audiences across the UK. Since launching in 2016 as part of The Satin Dollz’ expansion from Hollywood, they have headlined sold-out concerts, toured theatres nationwide with The Jive Aces, and appeared at iconic events including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Royal Chelsea Flower Show, and international anniversary celebrations. Polished, playful, and effortlessly glamorous, The Satin Dollz London bring timeless songs and unforgettable live vocal performances to every stage.
Led by vocalist John P and joined by musicians from the Capitol Swing collective, this stylish swing and jazz trio celebrates favourites from the American Songbook. Expect hard-swinging rhythms, smooth melodies, and timeless classics made famous by the greats of the golden age of jazz. A popular act on the Bristol scene and across the UK, the trio brings vintage swing energy with contemporary flair — perfect for dancing, listening, and soaking up classic jazz vibes.
Graeme & Ann are Hoppin’ Mad—twice-crowned UK Lindy Hop champions who’ve been spreading swing fever across the globe, from New York and San Francisco to Sydney, Denmark, and beyond (basically anywhere people want to dance). They’ve lit up jazz festivals, the Miami Art Deco Festival, and screens big and small, with credits aplenty. Specialists in authentic 20th-century jazz and swing, Graeme & Ann learned Lindy Hop in the 1990s swing revival from original Swing Era dancers like the legendary Frankie Manning, and now, from their base in Bath, they run the longest-running weekly swing classes in Bristol and Bath, keeping the spirit alive.
Beth Burdge is a wonderful soprano making her debut at The Dig For Victory Show. Beth is a vocal specialist from Wells Cathedral school and will be singing classical wartime hits.
We are thrilled to be welcoming Weston Brass to the show for the first time this year. Weston Brass are a traditional amateur brass band and will be joining us on Sunday for our Service of Remembrance and later in the Victory Marquee.
Professor Paul Wheeler’s Punch & Judy is back to keep you entertained in the Victory Square! So you don’t miss seeing this classic show, Mr Punch and all his friends will be appearing three times on Saturday and Sunday.
Not to be missed, this year’s Fashion show on Saturday embraces the theme of Leisure, with models showcasing outfits inspired by their working roles and the ways they spent their free time. Many will be dressed in vintage and handmade pieces, celebrating the true spirit of the 1940s and continuing the message of “Make Do and Mend.”