Oval Allstars: Taking Care of Vegas + The Dukes of Swing
Two outstanding live bands. One afternoon of unforgettable hits. One great cause.

Join us at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns, Margate for Oval Allstars, a special fundraising afternoon bringing together the electrifying sound of Elvis with the timeless swing, jazz and big-band classics of the Rat Pack era.

Taking centre stage are Taking Care of Vegas and The Dukes of Swing, two fantastic live acts coming together for an afternoon packed with instantly recognisable songs, first-class musicianship and feel-good entertainment.

Taking Care of Vegas
After playing to a packed audience at our recent Cliftonville Classic Car Show, Taking Care of Vegas return to The Oval with their signature big-band Vegas sound.

Bringing the music of Elvis Presley to life with energy, style and a full live-band feel, expect favourites from across Elvis’s extraordinary catalogue, including Blue Suede Shoes, Devil in Disguise, I Only Want to Be With You, Return to Sender and plenty more.

This is not a quiet tribute set. Taking Care of Vegas are built to entertain, with the kind of show that gets audiences singing, dancing and on their feet.

The Dukes of Swing
The Dukes of Swing bring the glamour, sophistication and sheer joy of the golden age of swing to The Oval.

Fronted by acclaimed jazz vocalist Benjamin Lock, this outstanding five-piece band perform swing, jazz and big-band favourites inspired by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington and many more.

The band have performed at prestigious venues across the UK including The Savoy, Claridge’s, Blenheim Palace, Leeds Castle, the Houses of Parliament, Fulham Palace, Lambeth Palace, Hever Castle, Hampton Court Palace, The Ivy and Hotel Café Royal.

Expect timeless songs, sharp musicianship and an effortless sense of style that makes them the perfect complement to Taking Care of Vegas.

One BIG afternoon of hits
From Elvis to Sinatra, Dean Martin to Sammy Davis Jr., Oval Allstars brings together two distinct live shows for one big afternoon of classic songs by the sea.

Whether you love rock ’n’ roll, swing, jazz, big-band music or simply want a great afternoon out in Margate, this is designed to be an event you can sing along to, dance to and enjoy from beginning to end.

Supporting The Oval
Oval Allstars is a fundraising event for The Oval Bandstand & Lawns.

The Oval is operated as a not-for-profit social enterprise, and income from this event will help us continue maintaining, improving and programming this much-loved community venue.

By buying a ticket, you are not only getting an afternoon of live entertainment, you are directly helping support the future of The Oval.

Book early, bring your dancing shoes and help us raise funds for The Oval

Advance booking is strongly recommended.

All under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.