private

Urban Soul Orchestra

126 Reviews
Top Rated
Member 15+ Years
219264
Suite 45
4 Montpelier Street
Knightsbridge
London
SW7 1EE

Tel:
020 8968 ****


Verification Tests - 26 Nov 2024


done Email address is working
done Website is working
done Email address matches domain
done Phone number checked
done Companies House checked - view
done Reviews checked
verified_userView Details
Member since : 7 Nov 2009
Manually reviewed : 2 Jun 2023
Last updated : 23 Sep 2024

About Urban Soul Orchestra


Urban Soul Orchestra (USO) offers a different and classy alternative to clients seeking live music for events throughout the UK and abroad. USO, based in Kensington (London), was established in 1993. Having had many years experience providing strings for the top of the UK music industry, USO now provides top quality entertainment for corporate events, product launches, private parties and weddings.

The group offers a range of musical options that fulfill all entertainment needs throughout an event. Performed by top class musicians, the product range includes a quartet performing chilled out background music for drinks receptions, a six piece acoustic ensemble (quartet with percussion and brass) during dinner and either DJ set or Big Band for after dinner entertainment, including vocalists, horns section and dancers if required. The 7 piece "Little Big Band", featuring funky strings and dynamic vocalists, was performed at the Wimbledon Ball 2010 to 2014 to much acclaim. The Urban Soul Orchestra's new products for 2012 included a 16-20 piece Swing Band and Best of British quartet created especially for the Olympics and Queen's Jubilee. In 2013 USO was recommended in the Tatler Party Guide and the Secret Quintessentially Weddings Guide. In the same year they introduced their new "Little Swing Band" featuring the wonderful vocalist Stefan Booth, formerly the lead singer in the West End show "Chicago". 2014 brought the launch of the USO Jazz Band as well as USO being featured on Annie Lennox's latest album "Nostalgia". In 2015 the band launched the new BMW 7 series to global press at the BMW HQ in Muninch, also composing the music for the event.

Urban Soul Orchestra has an expanding network of prestigious clients, located throughout the UK and abroad. Music industry clients include Leona Lewis, Alesha Dixon, Keane, The Script, Grace Jones, Groove Armada, Maxi Priest and Nightmares On Wax. Wedding clients include Gian-Luca Vialli and Alan White (Oasis). Private clients include Penelope Cruz and Lord Norman Foster. Corporate clients include Tommy Hilfiger and Lancome.

The company is owned by Stephen Hussey and Natasha Beckman. Stephen has been working as a violinist, arranger, orchestrator and conductor for many years. He previously trained at The Guildhall School of Music and worked as conductor for high profile music industry figures such as Il Divo and Nitin Sawhney. Prior to joining USO, Natasha had many years experience in Festivals, Artist Management, Events, Museums and Galleries. Her extensive training includes a BA in Art History and Law and an MA in Art History. Stephen, Natasha and their team at USO are highly qualified and experienced to oversee all the music for your special event.

Urban Soul Orchestra were also announced as the World's Most Prestigious Event Supplier in the Prestigious Star Awards 2016.

Following the release of their first album 'Classic Ibiza' in 2017, their second album 'Classic Ibiza: Sundowners and Anthems' was released on 30th May 2020. Both albums are available online now on all main digital outlets. Inspired by the Classic Ibiza show, which in 2019 performed to 70,000 people in the UK and Spain, the album contains innovative orchestral reworkings of iconic chill-out tracks and classic club anthems.
expand_moreRead More

126 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 2nd out of 35 UK Bands

Rating Distribution

118
 
8
 
0
 
0
 
0
 

Review Verification

All customer reviews are verified by email and are automatically checked for authenticity.

Read about our review system

Jc Bespoke Events
Kensington
Working with USO and their talented violinist, Olivia, for Pachi and Amadeo's wedding was an absolute pleasure. Olivia's performance was nothing short of mesmerizing, her violin adding a layer of emotion and beauty that elevated every moment. Her ability to blend seamlessly with the atmosphere, creating a magical soundtrack for such an important day, was simply perfect. USO's professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and enjoyable, from the planning stages to the actual performance. Their dedication to creating a bespoke experience for our clients is something we truly appreciate. We would highly recommend USO and Olivia for any couple seeking an unforgettable musical experience on their special day. Thank you, USO, for being a part of Pachi and Amadeo’s stunning celebration — we look forward to working together again soon!
Sarah M
Ware
Amazing musicians and amazing people. So talented and professional. USO Little Big Band made our party, so good I had to be dragged off the dancefloor! We loved every minute…. Thank youx.
Rachel Rainbow-For...
Norwich
We were lucky enough to have Urban Soul Orchestra (USO) preform at our wedding and they did not disappoint! We have been big fans of USO for many years from their performances with Classic Ibiza (particularly Blickling) and couldn't believe our luck when we found out that they could perform our wedding. From the start Marcel, Emily and the whole team had been so helpful in creating an evening we will never forget! Thank you USO and see you at Blickling! Mrs and Mr Rainbow-Force xxxx.
Roberta Burcheri E...
West End
Unforgettable wedding band! I’m so thrilled to have worked with Urban Soul Orchestra at a recent wedding at the Mandarin Oriental and at the Pavilion Club. They were absolutely phenomenal and contributed so much to a fantastic day! We absolutely loved how they nailed the performance and read the crowd. They got all staff dancing as well! Their ability to choose the perfect music for both sit-down events and evening parties was simply incredible. And the best part? They give you the freedom to indicate your specific taste. How awesome is that? ! LOVED it, and, even more importantly, guests were absolutely ecstatic and entertained during day and after party. As a luxury wedding planner I will happily recommend to all my couples looking for a Showband. Roberta Burcheri Events.Moreexpand_more
Anthony Ellis
Willesden
We had USO for our wedding and they were amazing. We had different sets all through the day from solo violinists to the big 10 piece band and I can fault nothing! Would highly highly recommend.
Sandy Green
Streatham
From the first conversation we had, I knew that my wedding was in good hands. The staff at USO were attentive, creative and supportive when it came to what we envisioned for the day. The musical arrangements made for original music sounded fantastic and the band are so talented, we received compliments about them days later. I'd highly recommend!
Sarah Softley - So...
Wymondham
Our clients loved Urban Soul Orchestra and they were so easy to work with, in fact a joy. They are incredibly talented and we cannot wait to work them again. Thank you to you all.
The Postal Museum
London
Outstanding acts and awesome team! We highly recommend USO!
Bcd Meetings and E...
Derby
We booked Urban Soul Orchestra for a corporate event to provide pop-up duo musicians and the full orchestra with DJ Live. From start to finish, it was so easy to work with Natasha and Marcel, who took the brief, added their thoughts and creativity, and produced a fabulous event. The music, the outfits, the interactivity, and of course the musicians themselves, were absolutely faultless. I sincerely hope to work with you again.
Stephen Dodd
Slough
Photo uploaded by Stephen Dodd
Having worked with USO over many years performing at a number of my charity balls I was delighted for the USO to perform at my daughters wedding. We planned for the USO to perform at the Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast to their now infamous Chillout Ibiza set. Right from the initial planning over lunch with Natasha and Marcel they immediately knew what my daughter wanted and planned everything to perfection. The wedding ceremony bought tears to everyone’s eyes as the amazing string section played “A Thousand Years” as I walked my daughter down the aisle Then onto a stunning performance including an Electric String Show at the wedding breakfast. The girls all dressed in white looked and sounded stunning as they amazed the guests under Marcel’s expert direction. Our wedding guests are still to this day talking about the wedding and the USO performance as the best wedding they have attended that fills me with so much joy to this day. Thank you Natasha and Marcel for being part of my daughters special day and so glad that I can call you my dear friends. I know that we will be working together again in the not too distant future.
Jack Goodenday
Putney
This is now my 3rd recording session with the Urban Soul Orchestra, and I have been blown away every single time. They never disappoint and their organisation, efficiency and skill means that not a single minute is wasted during studio sessions. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Thanks again!
Charlotte Ricard-Q...
Pimlico
Amazing look, sound and ambiance! Unique experience.
Joanna Rowland
Norwich
Fantastic act! Great team to work with and the talent is amazing.
Toni Smith
Chippenham
Simply outstanding - the delivery and execution was out of this world. We gave the orchestra a new and unusual concept and they smashed it. Totally world class. The whole team, musicians and management were all professionals. I want to do it all again.
Shaunna McKechnie
The City
Service from the USO from start to finish was absolutely exceptional, I cannot thank everyone involved enough, they transformed the whole atmosphere of our party bringing a positive energy with a wide varied performance of music. USO understood our requirements and were able to adapt and personalise for our budget which we very much appreciated. For future events I will absolutely use your services again. Thank you!
Gemma Lauer
Worcester Park
Photo uploaded by Gemma Lauer
We hired Stephen as a solo violinist for our Wedding back in 2017. We wanted an Ibiza theme for it and Urban Soul created the perfect playlist for us. All of our guests were thrilled. We loved it so much we recently went to Bowood House in wilkshire to see the gemma Urban Soul Orchastras Classic Ibiza show for our anniversary, again they blew us away. Professional, friendly and an extremely talented team. I couldn’t praise them enough.
Louise Edwards
Huddersfield
Photo uploaded by Louise Edwards
When we first started organising our wedding party, we knew that we didn't want a cheesy wedding band and luckily we came across Urban Soul Orchestra. Marcel and the band were incredible and tailored set lists to suit our music taste - something which is so personal and was really important to us! They were so flexible and had a huge repertoire to chose from. They even made a special arrangement of Fleetwood Mac 'Everywhere' for us ( last minute too! ) as it was a song we played at our actual wedding ceremony that took place the week before the party. We had two elements to our day - a string quartet reception playing modern songs and classic Ibiza chill out, which then led in to a full on vocal 7 piece orchestra set later on in the evening full of Ibiza anthems. We also had a DJ inbetween sets with a live sax provided by USO. All the performers were incredible in their own right professionally and really lovely, friendly people too! The band had our party on the dancefloor from start to finish. THANK YOU URBAN SOUL ORCHESTRA FOR MAKING IT A PARTY TO REMEMBER!Moreexpand_more
Louisa Goldman
Whitechapel
Urban soul are always absolute professionals and extremely slick - the chill out quartet were stunning both is presentation and musical ability and the little big band were exceptional and had all guests on their feet all night - Highly highly recommend USO.
Jess Thomas
Chalfont St. Giles
Without a shadow of a doubt, USO totally made our wedding party. We had a soloist violinist playing during our civil ceremony - music that we actually loved and wanted and meant something to us rather than the generic wedding music. Pre-dinner the Chill Out set was perfect; relaxed, soulful and ambient (everyone loved the saxophone) and then Little Big Band kicked off a great party. Everyone was so lovely both during the planning stages and the wedding, we are already thinking of organising another party so we can have them back. Thanks for everything, Jess and Martin.
Lauren Christina M...
London
I can’t thank you all enough for the amazing support and talent provided for our End of Year Party last Tuesday! In my 11 years as an event planner, I have worked with numerous music groups in a many countries, but few have provided as professional a service nor exceeded my guests’ expectations as much as yourselves. Congratulations and THANK YOU! It is a true pleasure to work with you all and I have no doubt that there will be more opportunities in 2018 and beyond.
Disclaimer : FreeIndex makes every effort to ensure the business information provided by Urban Soul Orchestra is accurate. FreeIndex is not liable for any products or services provided by the business.
Report a problem with this page


Ltd Company No: 05716323
Made with love in Bristol, UK