Live/Stage

Urban Soul Orchestra Live on Stage

The USO consists of carefully selected musicians who create that crucial balance of looking and sounding great, whether as a string ensemble, string orchestra, or backing group.

For an example of Urban Soul Orchestra Live on Stage see our Big Band performing "Where is the Love" at the Museum of Catalan Art in Barcelona, 2009.

Urban Soul Orchestra On Stage & On Tour

The Urban Soul Orchestra has worked as the backing orchestra for live gigs, festival performances, stage shows and tours for many high-profile artists including:
Bashy, Cast, China Black, Gabrielle, Il Divo, Keane, M-People, Nitin Sawhney, Reel People, Sonique, and at the BBC Proms and BBC Electric Proms.

We are also proud to be part of the Black Police Association’s Annual ‘Celebration of Life’ Concerts, featuring Omar, Don-E, Peter Hunningale, Alison Hines, Nate James and the London Community Gospel Choir.

Live Music for Live Events

We're not always at the back of the stage! Urban Soul Orchestra have provided string quartets, ensembles, a string orchestra and other band configurations, bringing our energy, vitality and groove for a wide variety of live events.

Here are just some of our recent projects - click for more details.

• The Greatest Fashion Show on Earth at Westfield
• British Council shows in New Zealand in 2009 and 2010 including WOMAD.
• The Petersham Festival in Richmond
• Small Green Shoots First Anniversary Party at Kings Place
• Christmas Lights ceremony at Westminster Cathedral Piazza with Lemar and The London Community Gospel Choir
• Christmas concerts at Antwerp Cathedral & St Jan Cathedral in Den Bosch with the The London Community Gospel Choir
• The USO with Nitin Sawhney and Anoushka Shankar at the BBC Electric Proms, conducted by Stephen Hussey.

Professional Arranging and Conducting Services

Our director Stephen Hussey is also available for string arrangements and conducting for orchestras and groups - see our Arrangements page for more details.

Private Parties and Celebrity Events

The Urban Soul Orchestra also performs extensively for private functions, charity fundraisers and major international brand events. For details, see our Private Events Clients page.

"The Urban Soul Orchestra were perfect. They looked great and of course and most importantly produced beautiful music". Event Company Client, Corporate Event, The Dorchester, 2010.