THE excellent Ulverston Victoria High School Swing Band gets the 2018 Grange-over-Sands and District Concert Club season off to a dazzling start on Friday, March 9 (8pm) in special fundraiser for the seaside town's Victoria Hall.

Inspirational teacher and MBE recipient Richard Butler conducts his fabulously talented young players on a musical journey from the golden era of swing through to modern jazz in a programme that includes solo, vocal, and ensemble work and numbers such as Hello Dolly, Summertime and Lady is a Tramp.

Admission at the door.

Next on in the club's new season is Prince Bishops Brass Quintet on Friday, April 6.