Eastbourne 6th July

[Libby]

Ooh, pretty dress! That's the one she's worn before, right? But it's the first time I've seen the floral print on it up close. The flowers are very pretty!

[Richard]

Thanks for the early photographs, Karsten!

Once again I really like Hayley's hair. She's created a 1940s style that's all her own.

See you in Southend this afternoon,

Richard

[joanne]

Jul 6, 2010 22:01:17 GMT Karsten said:

Best wishes, Karsten

Hi Karsten,

This is a really lovely picture of Hayley! And I love the dress too. Very pretty Thanks for sharing

cheers,
Joanne

P.S. Oh Karsten, would it be okay if I got a copy of the original of this photo from you? I'd love to try to sketch it! Thanks.

[tonyw]

Hi Karsten

Many thanks for the photos and report. Hope you, Richard and other members enjoy Southend. I am looking forward to Croyden.

Cheers

Tony

[Mark]

Hi everyone

Thanks very much for the photos and report karsten. I too am very much looking forward to Croydon now. By the way, Hayley tweeted that there was a very special person in the audience last night - Dame vera Lyn!

Best wishes

Mark

[Joe]

Many thanks Karsten for those wonderful photos! Thanks also for posting the set list...many songs are unfamiliar to me. I want to learn about them!

Best wishes,
Joe

[Karsten]

Hi,

I'm just back, so the report will have to wait a while - I beg your pardon in advance.

Libby: Yes, the dark-blue is an 'old' frock.

Joe: I've to admit that I know the same as you about the songs. Perhaps Grant will cover this in the Southend thread. Mostly good old forties - I remembered the movie 'Casablanca'...

A few more photos are left, too - so perhaps you may have a look from time to time.

Best wishes, Karsten

[thomas]

Thanks again for pictures and review! I like the first photo you took when Hayley arrived for the soundcheck. She was obviously happy to see a familiar face!

Thomas

[Jillian]

Hi everyone,

Tony from Katherine Jenkins' forum was at Eastbourne and he has written a review and provided some photos.

www.kj.tv/forum/Topic33212-16-1.aspx#bm33262

Hi all
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle Of Britain, Hayley Westenra and the Central Band of the RAF have begun a short UK Tour(see dates below) presenting the most popular music from the war years era, it also being a fund-raising concert for the Air Force Benevolent Fund.

The tour opened in Eastbourne last night and we were privileged to have in attendance for the evening, our very own Dame Vera Lynn.

Though I have 4 of Hayley’s studio albums, it was the first time I had seen her perform live and it certainly will not be the last.

Hayley performed :

White Cliffs Of Dover

A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

Danny Boy

As Time Goes By

Pokarekare Ana

Abide With Me

We’ll Meet Again

Pick of the list for me was Danny Boy which will stay in my memory for a very very long time, a truly beautiful rendition from Hayley. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house.

The concert included speeches and poems from the era, and a historic narration from Squadron Leader Tom Jones, a relative of Dame Vera.

Music from the RAF band contained renditions of many famous pieces such as:

The Dambusters, 633 Squadron, Battle Of Britain March, Mars from the Planets, a Glen Miller selection, Band Of Brothers and many others.

Though I would say the RAF Band’s music probably appeals more to “us older” folk(perhaps i'm wrong), I strongly recommend it to you all, if only to experience Hayleys beautiful singing.

All in all, a well structured evening to commemorate an event which must never be forgotten and a magnificent tribute to those special few, to whom we all owe such a debt..

Battle of Britain Tour Dates:

Tue 06 Jul 2010 - Eastbourne Congress Theatre
Wed 07 Jul 2010 - Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Wed 28 Jul 2010 - Croydon Fairfield Halls
Sat 31 Jul 2010 - Cardiff St David's Hall
Mon 02 Aug 2010 - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

I did sneak in a few photos as is my habit.

[Karsten]

Hi Jillian,

Thanks to your find I may only have to add a few more pictures:

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Best wishes,

Karsten