Leeds Castle Concert swing band, Down for the Count, produce video tribute to NHS
11:26, 15 April 2020
updated: 15:15, 15 April 2020
A swing band due to perform at the next Leeds Castle Concert in Maidstone has released an “Orchestra in Lockdown” video in tribute to the NHS.
The performance by Down for the Count Swing Orchestra had more than 52,000 views in just 48 hours, helping to spread a positive message while raising funds for NHS Charities Together.
The organisers of the annual Leeds Castle Concert recently announced this year’s event has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
It will now take place on Saturday July 10, 2021.
The Swing Orchestra were due to play at this year's concert but will instead return for next year's line up.
Down for the Count’s Musical director, Mike Paul-Smith, said: “We're all in awe of what our key workers are doing at the moment, particularly our NHS staff, and we wanted to do something to show our appreciation of them.
"It’s so inspiring how healthcare workers carry on doing such a difficult job day after day, and we thought that the song “Let's Face the Music and Dance” epitomises that attitude perfectly.
"Also, music and dance have the ability to lift people’s spirits. This is such a difficult time for everyone – including for us as musicians, unsure when we’re going to be able to play together again – so we wanted to do something positive to bring a little joy into people’s lives."
