Jayne Darling – Vintage Singer Bringing the Music of the 1920s to the 1970s to Events Across the UK
Based in Nottingham in the East Midlands, Jayne Darling performs vintage, wartime and nostalgia music at weddings, vintage festivals, corporate events and private celebrations across the UK.
Jayne’s shows celebrate the golden eras of music from the 1920s right through to the 1970s, making her a great choice for weddings, vintage events, corporate functions and special celebrations.
Jayne performs a wide range of classic songs made famous by artists such as Vera Lynn, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Doris Day, The Andrews Sisters and Karen Carpenter.
Based in Nottingham, Jayne performs regularly across the UK at weddings, vintage festivals, wartime events and corporate occasions.
Authentic Vintage Style
Jayne performs in elegant vintage styling with a classic retro microphone, creating a look and sound that fits perfectly at vintage themed events and nostalgic celebrations.
Her performances capture the atmosphere of the wartime years as well as the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the popular music of the post-war decades.
Whether performing gentle background music or a lively set to get people singing along, Jayne creates the right atmosphere for your event.
Music from the 1920s to the 1970s
Jayne’s repertoire covers five decades of classic music, including:
• Wartime favourites and 1940s songs
• Swing and jazz standards
• Classic songs from stage and screen
• 1950s and 1960s nostalgia
• Popular hits from the 1970s
This wide repertoire allows Jayne to tailor each performance to suit the style of the event and the audience.
Events Jayne Performs At
Jayne Darling is available for a wide range of events across the UK, including:
• 1940s and wartime events
• Vintage festivals and fairs
• Weddings and drinks receptions
• Corporate events
• Retirement communities and daytime entertainment
• VE Day and remembrance events
• Private parties and celebrations
Professional and Experienced
With a background in performing arts and classical training, Jayne brings experience and professionalism to every performance.
She regularly performs at vintage and wartime themed events across the UK and Europe and works closely with organisers to make sure the music fits the occasion.
Book Jayne Darling
If you are looking for a vintage singer to perform music from the 1920s through to the 1970s, Jayne Darling offers professional entertainment suitable for a wide range of events.
For availability and bookings:
🌐 www.jaynedarling.co.uk
📍 Based in Nottingham – available across the UK
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Posted on Maxine BatesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jayne entertained the ladies of Kimberley WI at their Christmas party. From my initial enquiry to leaving at the end of the night, everything went very smoothly. We were entertained with a good range of festive songs from the 1940s onwards plus a bit of humorous banter and were all up dancing. The show was just great and Jayne's outfits delightful. Thank you so much! Highly recommended!Posted on Peter VinceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jayne , thank you so much for making our day so special 💖 you are amazing at what you do and just what we wanted. Great voice and nothing was to much trouble, mixing the 1920s with the new was great we had guests that could sing to the old songs then their kids singing to the new once the heard the lyrics in a 1920s tone. So many memories of the night. Loved the chalston teaching session too. All the guests on their feet thank you. X Your communication through out kept us both relaxed and ready for a good time. If you want a singer to remember then Jayne is the one xxPosted on Amanda BownTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jayne came out to our nursery in Hucknall completely free of charge and spent a morning with our staff and children. She took part in our Remembrance Day hand prints activity and sat and listened to stories about the war. We had a parade and Jayne sang war time songs and serenaded us all! It really was such a lovely occasion and Jaynes performance was amazing. We had so many local residents complimenting her as they had listened from their gardens! If you get the opportunity to go and see Jayne do it! If you are considering booking her you won’t be at all disappointed. Our children were mesmerised with her performance and she made it a day that we will never forget.Posted on Jacqui JessonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jayne was totally brilliant, she has an amazing voice and was very friendly kind and entertaining. The VE event went very well and Jayne played a great part in it as did her husband. Would recommend her highlyPosted on Ian BrowTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely fantastic act! Will be sure to book again thank you JaynePosted on Anna WarnerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jayne is absolutely incredible! Her voice has that beautiful, classic 1940s sound — smooth, soulful, and full of emotion. Listening to her feels like stepping into a vintage jazz club, with all the charm and elegance of a bygone era. She brings so much style and authenticity to every performance. Whether it’s a slow, romantic ballad or an upbeat swing tune, Jayne captures the heart of the music and keeps the audience completely captivated. I really look forward to the next performance.Posted on Jacqueline HallTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have booked Jayne Darling to sing for our late mums last four Birthdays at her Nursing Home.The memories we have of the joy she shared singing to our Mum and the residents are irreplaceable. She is an entertainer and walks round to include all the audience with her large and varied repetoire. Jayne is a true professional who dresses up to match the occasion. If I ever need a singer again Jayne would be the one.Posted on Elisabeth Jane BaldockTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Jayne, absolutely amazing host and entertainer. Jayne is friendly, amiable and will ensure your special event has the extra pazaaz! Jayne sang for my Dads 90th birthday party and everyone thoroughly enjoyed her beautiful voice and personality, particularly the birthday boy!Posted on Tom DowersTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jayne performed at Carpenter Court, a 60+ development in Stapleford, on December 12th, 2023. It was our Christmas Party and it was a fabulous evening. Jayne is a fantastic performer and entertainer with a wonderful rapport with her audience. She looked fabulous as she performed her Vintage Christmas Show. She chose an excellent range of songs and my wife and I thought that she sang some of the songs better than the original artists. She was a class act, made our evening and put us all in the mood for Christmas. We will certainly ask her back again. Tom Dowers StaplefordPosted on rebecca whyleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent entertainment by Jayne, we have had a few occasions now for the W.I and is a delight. Lots of music - something for everyone. Highly recommend
Why Book Jayne Darling
✔ Music from the 1920s to the 1970s
A wide repertoire covering wartime favourites, swing classics, musical theatre and popular songs from the golden decades of music.
✔ Ideal for themed and vintage events
Perfect for 1940s weekends, vintage festivals, VE Day celebrations, weddings and nostalgic events.
✔ Experienced professional performer
Jayne performs regularly across the UK and Europe and has entertained audiences at festivals, corporate events, weddings and private celebrations.
✔ Authentic vintage presentation
Elegant vintage styling and a classic retro microphone create the look and atmosphere guests expect at vintage themed events.
✔ Flexible performances
Whether you need background music, a full show or something tailored to your event, Jayne works with organisers to make sure the music fits the occasion.
✔ Based in Nottingham – available UK wide
Jayne is based in Nottingham in the East Midlands and is happy to travel throughout the UK for performances.
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Hi Jayne, Thank ever so much for last night, you were amazing beautiful vocalist. The whole set up very professional too. Hope to catch one of your shows again.
A RichardsonThank you for your wonderful performance at my birthday it meant such a lot. We’ve been in Brighton so that’s why I’m sending this late. We had so many comments from family, friends, and venue saying how wonderful it was. Hope to see you at a wartime event soon, best, Debs.
Debs -
We found Jayne on lineand we were delighted. Jayne sang at a Sunday lunch to celebrate a 90th birthday. There were nearly 60 of us and many hadn’t seen each other for a while so there was a mixture of chatting and listening. Jayne was brilliant, not too loud-not too quiet. She was a very special addition to a lovely day. Thank you Jayne and Darren!
D Luff -
We were delighted to have the lovely Jayne as our entertainer for our very special 45th (Sapphire) Wedding Anniversary party. Her great voice and wonderful repertoire really helped to make the evening very special – right down to her gorgeous blue gowns to match our blue-themed evening! Jayne is a super person and worked hard to enhance the atmosphere, with a wonderful song list. She was the icing on our cake! Thank you so much xx.
G Webster -
Hi Jayne, Just want to say a huge thank you for Wednesday evening from the social club here at Carroll Gardens. I know several people thanked you on the night but many more have stopped me over the last couple of days to say how much they enjoyed it, so THANK YOU again.Hopefully we will be able to book you again soon.
StephanieYou have such an amazing voice. When I watched your video on Facebook singing ‘Requiem for a Soldier’ I wept. You really touched my heart with it.
MarcThank you so much for the show you did for our dad’s 90th birthday. He and the other residents thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. We’re grateful that you did your best to accommodate Mike’s song requests at such short notice.
C Shuter -
Dad is still talking about you, always with a smile – he has very fond memories of the afternoon and couldn’t have wished for a better birthday present. Thanks again, Jayne.
Anon -
I have to thank you (Jayne Darling), and your band for a fantastic performance which made the night so memorable. The comments and feedback from the guests and Mayor are nothing short of brilliant and we will be writing to you shortly.
Gedling Borough Council -
Dear Jayne, we both wanted to say a big THANK-YOU for your amazing performance at our wedding. It was a perfect day and you made it so special, both during the ceremony and afterwards. We can’t thank you enough. We had so many lovely comments about your performance and it will forever hold special memories for us.
C & G WatsonIt was lovely to see you today at Batley Vintage Day – Batley just loved you !.
J. Weston-WrightHi Jayne you were amazing at the Hospice Choir Competition tonight, thank you for all you do for us.
Nottinghamshire Hospice -
We had the pleasure of listening to you today at the Rufford 1940s event – amazing, trying to find you on you tube!
T. BurtonHi Jayne, just to thank-you for making our mom and dads anniversary so special. We all thoroughly enjoyed your performance and also for involving the children. I shall certainly recommend you.
JoanneHi Jayne, thanks for giving us a great evening’s entertainment. We hope to see you again in the future.
C.Tompkins -
We were privileged to see you perform at Wimpole Hall’s 1940 weekend and would like to thank you for inviting our daughter, Maisie, onto the stage to sing “Let it go” with you. She absolutely loved it and I’m so glad I recorded it on my phone for her to watch back. Thank you again for making a little girl very happy and her parents very proud.
S.PriggThank you so much for attending the Saturday Night Dance as part of the Leyburn 1940s weekend – I thought you were great and certainly went down very well with the people attending the dance.
Leyburn 940s WeekendI just wanted to thank you for Friday. I can’t find the words to express just how wonderful I thought you were. You treated everybody with such respect and dignity and you can guess that most of those guys have suffered such discrimination in their lives. I thought the atmosphere you created was absolutely wonderful and folk just couldn’t get over how wonderful the evening was.
Framework Nottingham -
Thank-you so much for visiting us in Broadmayne, everyone thought you were wonderful!
Broadmayne D5 EventJayne kindly offered to sing at our WW1 commemoration event at The Treetops Hospice Shop on Bramcote Lane, Wollaton. She has a lovely voice and everyone thought she was fantastic… she really was every ones Darling .Everyone wants to know when she’s coming back!
Treetops HospiceHi Jayne, A very big thank you for putting on such wonderful entertainment this afternoon. You sang so beautifully and everyone was delighted to listen to your amazing repertoire of songs. It brought back many happy memories for Joyce and even the younger ones there were singing along as if they had known the songs for years. You made the day very special. Hope to hear you sing again soon!Love and best wishes.
Peter and Jacky -
I just wanted to say such a huge thankyou for your brilliant performance in Painswick on Saturday evening! Marion (my Gran) had a lovely evening, really memorable- and I know for a fact that everyone enjoyed it- you set the tone perfectly- so thank you.
Louise SBroxtowe Borough Council wouldn’t hesitate in asking Jayne back for future events.
Broxtowe Borough CouncilMiss Jayne Darling performed for us recently at one of our Business Network Social events, with over one hundred business professionals present at the Galleries of Justice Museum, Jayne’s music welcomed guests upon arrival and from start to finish was a flawless and extremely entertaining set, Jayne is very professional and really does look the part in her vintage outfits and styling, I would highly recommend her and cannot wait to hear her again!
Fiona Duncan - RSViP -
Jayne Darling recently sang at a vintage fair which was organised by a local charity. Her voice was beautiful, her style was perfect for the occasion and her smile was infectious. She entertained the crowds for the majority of the day with a wide range of material. Versatile and vivacious, Jayne was one of the highlights of the day.
Harrogate Vintage FayreJayne sang at a vintage burlesque event that I organised. She was a fantastic success. All the guests I spoke to raved about her beautiful voice. She was a pleasure to work with. Professional, enthusiastic and excellent value for money she added some extra class and sparkle to the event.
Harriet B

