Description
This original 1951 National Dance Band Championship programme is a beautifully preserved 12‑page booklet produced for the Festival of Britain year. Presented by Lewis Buckley under the auspices of Musical Express, it features striking period artwork celebrating Britain’s vibrant post‑war dance band scene.
A superb collectible for enthusiasts of big band music, Festival of Britain memorabilia, and mid‑century entertainment history, this compact programme captures the excitement of a national competition at a time when live dance music was at its peak.
Dance Bands in the Festival of Britain Era
The Festival of Britain in 1951 marked a moment of national renewal, and dance bands played a central role in the country’s cultural revival. Competitions like the National Dance Band Championship showcased emerging talent and celebrated the enduring popularity of swing, jazz, and ballroom music.
Programmes from this period offer a vivid snapshot of Britain’s musical tastes, design styles, and the organisations that shaped the entertainment landscape of the early 1950s.
1951 National Dance Band Championship Programme 12‑Page Festival of Britain Booklet
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Description
This original 1951 National Dance Band Championship programme is a beautifully preserved 12‑page booklet produced for the Festival of Britain year. Presented by Lewis Buckley under the auspices of Musical Express, it features striking period artwork celebrating Britain’s vibrant post‑war dance band scene.
A superb collectible for enthusiasts of big band music, Festival of Britain memorabilia, and mid‑century entertainment history, this compact programme captures the excitement of a national competition at a time when live dance music was at its peak.
Dance Bands in the Festival of Britain Era
The Festival of Britain in 1951 marked a moment of national renewal, and dance bands played a central role in the country’s cultural revival. Competitions like the National Dance Band Championship showcased emerging talent and celebrated the enduring popularity of swing, jazz, and ballroom music.
Programmes from this period offer a vivid snapshot of Britain’s musical tastes, design styles, and the organisations that shaped the entertainment landscape of the early 1950s.