BLAKE - Dame Vera Lynn's 100th Birthday Spectacular

Classically trained vocal harmony group Blake are one of the first acts announced to star in a one-night spectacular this year to celebrate Dame Vera Lynn’s 100th birthday. Being held at London’s world famous Palladium on Saturday 18th March 2017, the entertainment extravaganza will honour The Forces’ Sweetheart and mark her incredible 100 years. Proceeds from this star-studded event will raise money for the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (DVLCC).

This won’t be the first time Dame Vera Lynn and Blake’s paths have crossed as they performed with the Dame at the Imperial War Museum for the Vera Lynn Trust Dinner on October 10th 2009 as Stephen Bowman of Blake explains:

“After a few attempts Blake finally convinced Dame Vera to join them on stage, with Sir Tim Rice, to perform her classic song 'We'll Meet Again', resulting in a standing ovation for Dame Vera from the packed room. Seeing that Dame Vera seemed to be having a whale of time, Ollie from Blake cheekily asked if she would like a dance. To everyone's surprise, she accepted and the two of them danced a few numbers on the floor as the guests looked on. Since that evening we've performed at other events for Dame Vera, continuing to support her amazing work for the forces. We genuinely feel privileged and honoured to have got to know her so well, making it all the more special to be singing for her once again in her 100th year. She's more than a national treasure, she's one of Britain's all-time greats!”