
Corporate Event and Product Launch Clients
Our performance options and bespoke events management service have enabled us to perform at high profile corporate events and products launches for international brand name clients including Akvinta Vodka, BCGA, Bliss, BT, Buro Happold (Opening of Emirates Stadium), Caner Capital Group, Ciba Vision, Curzon Global Partners, Deutsche Bank, EDF Energy, Eurex, Fuji TV, Harvey Nichols, HBOS, HSBC, IGD, Ikea, Isis Equity Partners, Lancôme, LTA, McKinsey & Co, Mazda, Mima, Monsoon Accessorise, News International (Rupert Murdoch's Summer Party), Nissan, Nokia, Pizza Hut, Politics International, Prologis, Red Magazine, Samsung, Sarasin and Partners, Spectra, Strata Building Opening, Sunseekers International Boat Launch, Skylon Restaurant (Southbank Centre), The National Insulation Association, The Nichols Group, Thomas Cook, Tommy Hilfiger, Toyota, Unilver and Westfield.
“I absolutely loved the music last night as did our guests. The Orchestra were fantastic, the perfect background to the wonderful setting". Private Drama Client, Corporate Event at Kensington Palace, 2009.
Award Ceremony Clients
USO have provided atmospheric music and thrilling entertainment for national and international award ceremonies including the Gartner Winners Circle Gala Dinner, Oracle Partner Awards, The Post Office Awards, The Teach First Awards Ceremony and The Teaching Awards.
"Urban Soul Orchestra were great to work with. True professionals and fantastic musicians - my clients were delighted!".
Linda Freese, MD, Freese Event Management Ltd
Private Party Clients
USO have appeared at many private parties and celebrity celebrations, most of which are protected by a NDA agreement, but here are some of the ones we can mention: Dame Mary Arumemi Iklhide, Lord Norman Foster, Mariah Carey, Oasis, Penelope Cruz, the Rugby World Cup Team Captains, Viscount David Linley and Goga Ashkenazi.
"The party we held in Vincy in honour of Lord Weidenfeld's birthday was a great success and our guests were amazed by the wonderful music and atmosphere. We really enjoyed hearing you and we would surely recommend you".
Lord and Lady Foster of Thames Bank, Private Party, Switzerland
"I just want to say a huge thank you - Urban Soul Orchestra's Performance was amazing!". Weib Vuursteen, Tailor-Made Events, 2007.
Sports Events
Urban Soul Orchestra have entertained international sports celebrities and officials as part of major sports events, including a USO Big Band set at the LTA Wimbledon Ball in 2010, and a performance for the Rugby World Cup Captains.
"A huge ‘Thank You’ to you and the rest of Urban Soul Orchestra - you were all absolutely fantastic and we’ve had so many great reports from our guests who all thought you were super! You went over and above all expectations"
Issy Newling, Hospitality Executive, The Lawn Tennis Association Wimbledon Ball
Fashion Industry Clients
Red Magazine, Westfield “The Greatest Fashion Show on Earth, Lancome, L’Oreal, Tommy Hilfiger
"I just wanted to email to say a HUGE thank you to you and the Urban Soul Orchestra on the fashion shoot on Wednesday. Thank you for all your help in pulling a very good-looking group of men. They provided a stunning centrepiece to the shoot. The crew wanted to cry when they started playing in the field at Osterley Park, it was amazing. The Director was so pleased and it was just what she had imagined in her head. I think all the girls want to have them at their weddings to play!"
Producer, Red magazine, Christmas fashion shoot 2010
Celebrity Weddings
Our bespoke wedding entertainment options have made USO the wedding music band of choice for celebrity wedding organisers and bespoke wedding planners alike. The Urban Soul Orchestra have performed at the weddings of:
Alan White (Oasis Drummer), Gian-Luca Vialli (Chelsea FC), the Hornby Family, Jason Euell (Middlesborough FC & Jamaica Captain), Juliana Ratner (CNN Newsreader) Peter Andre & Katie Price (Jordan).
Charity Event Clients
Our performances at charity fundraising events have helped raise many thousands of pounds for national and boutique charities, including:
The Africa & Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, Bliss (Pyranees Celebrity Cycle Challenge) and an annual commitment to the Black Police Association Celebration of Life Concert.
Music Industry
The Urban Soul Orchestra have recorded and performed alongside many of the music industry’s most high profile and successful artists, including Amy Studt, Alesha Dixon, Barth, Beverly Knight, Cast, Cliff Richard, Darius Danesh, Destiny's Child, D-Influence, Errol Brown, Express 2/David Byrne, Gabrielle, Groove Armada, Grace Jones, Jay-Z, Keane, Kano, Heather Small, Leona Lewis, Mika, Mansun, Maxi Priest, Mick Jagger, Natalie Imbruglia, Nitin Sawhney, Octave One, Paul Potts, Peter Andre, Peter Grant, Reel People, Robert Miles, Shola Ama, Smoke City, Steve Brookstein, Take That!, The Script, The Spice Girls, Tyler James, Ultra Nate, Weekend Players and Z Star.
The USO have featured in TV and video promotional campaigns for Annie Lennox, David Jordan, Emma Bunton, Eternal, Kylie Minogue, Sonique, Spiller, Take That!, The Lighthouse Family, The Spice Girls and The Thrills.