Keep The Homefires Burning: Stories Behind The Songs of WW1
Kate Garner
- Regions:
- South East, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, London
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- professional
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- Entertainment
- Updated:
- 6th August 2026
- Tagged:
- Singalong | Remembrance
Kate will sing the songs that shaped the First World War and share the touching stories behind them., many of which were written by the soldiers themselves. This musical tribute with poetry and readings, conclude with the well known songs of the era and an invitation to join in.
Views: 18 | Enquiries: 0About Kate Garner
Kate Garner is a pianist/Singer/Songwriter and Song historian. As presenter of the award winning TV series ‘The Stories Behind The Songs’ Kate Garner specializes in fascinating talks, which she presents at the piano with songs! Kate was recently the guest of Jools Holland on his BBC radio show and played live on BBC Radio 2’s ‘D-Day 80 Concert’. She recently performed a selection of her speaker music presentations on the SAGA Cruise ship 'The Spirit Of Adventure'. Kate is the daughter of the legendary Chas Hodges of ‘Chas & Dave’ and has a vast knowledge of old songs and their history from Parlour songs, Music Hall, Wartime singalong and the 1920s and 30s.
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by Kate Garner
Send a message to the speaker
If you are interested in this talk and wish to contact the speaker, please complete the following form: