The Big Band WIth A Big Difference!

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About us

We have a unique line up of up to 15 brass players plus a rhythm section comprising of drums & percussionists. Add our three fantastic vocalists on top and you can’t go wrong.

Providing a fusion of music from swing, jazz & blues to rock & pop, all produced in our unique brassy big band style.

High Voltage Big Band will help your event to go with a swing!

Our History

HVBB were founded in 2011 by our musical director Steve Lees, this began by drawing together some talented and long-serving musicians, mainly from Marching Band and Drum Corps backgrounds in the Essex area. The mix of music and the subtle change of style and approach to playing, puts us into the "big band" genre.

Our Musical Director

Our musical director, Steve Lees has been involved in music for over 40 years, playing, writing & conducting various bands and today his main focus is on High Voltage Performing Arts.

High Voltage Big Band
in the Community

High Voltage Big Band has set out to provide a platform for people to come along and enjoy their music in a friendly community setting. We give you the opportunity to learn at your own pace. Why not come along a give it try.

The Big Band with a
Big Difference!

With our use of Mellophones and Tubas instead of Saxophones, our instrumentation is unique to other big bands. This makes our sound quite different to a standard big band. With our added visuals and lighting show, it becomes apparent that there is a discernible difference.

Services

This is a selection of the services we can provide. We are happy to tailor our services to meet your requirements.

The Kings of Swing

Featuring the songs of the Big Band & Swing greats such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr., Glenn Miller, Vera Lynn, Doris Day, Dean Martin & many more!

We'll Meet Again

Taking you back in time to the War Years with Vera Lynn, Glenn Miller and the music of the 40s. Perfect for your VE Day celebration.

Lest We Forget

Featuring the traditional Remembrance Day music including The Last Post & Reveille along with appropriate hymns and classical music such as Nimrod.

Festive Brass

Providing a fantastic brassy sound for your Carol Service. We can play all your favourite carols plus some modern Christmas songs if required.

Feeling Good - A Night At The Theatre

Featuring all your favourite songs from the West End and Broadway shows such as Chicago, 42nd Street, Hello Dolly!, Cabaret, South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, Funny Girl and many more!

Lights! Camera! Action!

The best of Big Band at the movies! Featuring many of the great songs from the history of the big screen such as Big Spender, Get Happy, At Last, Have You Met Miss Jones and many more!

Bond And Beyond!

Featuring the best of the Bond themes and more. We'll leave you shaken, not stirred. Our show is a licence to thrill!

Swingle Bells!

Making your Christmas party go with a swing! All your favourite Christmas songs such as White Christmas, Let It Snow, Winter Wonderland, Santa Baby, Baby It's Cold Outside, Last Christmas and many more!

The Big Band Theory

Recreating the sound of the best big bands in history such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman & more!

Last Night Of The Proms

Get your flags waving and host your very own "Last Night Of The Proms!". We'll play all the traditional Proms music such as Jerusalem, Land Of Hope And Glory and of course Rule Britannia!

Everybody Loves The Blues (Jake & Elwood)

You've seen the film, now come and experience the music live! As Elwood said "There are still some things that make us all the same: You, Me, Them, Everybody, Everybody!

Putting On The Ritz!

If you're blue and you don't know where to go to - Let us take you back to the 1920s and 30s to relive the great Gatsby era and style!

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Cast Members

165

Tunes in our repertoire

100

Performances and shows

8

Hours of music to choose from

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High Voltage Big Band offer the perfect musical package for your event.
Playing a mixture of swing, jazz & blues plus some of your singalong favourites.
We guarantee to play something for everyone.

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Cast

Meet our talented cast members.

High Voltage
Big Band

Keith Chatting

Drums

Julie Chuter

Mellophone

Ruby Chuter

Percussion

Katie Cullen

Trumpet

Kelly Gooby

Trombone

Richard Greenland

Trombone

Susan Gregory

Percussion

Johnny Hanley

Tuba

Steve Lees

Conductor

Sue Lees

Trumpet

Andrea McKenna

Mellophone

Steve McKenna

Trumpet

Andy Parker

Tuba

Tony Polius

Mellophone

Angela Popkin

Vocalist

Dan Sharp

Vocalist

Clare Sadler Taylor

Vocalist

Keith Smith

Percussion

Ray Steadman

Mellophone

David Swindell

Trombone

Gaynor Swindell

Trombone

Craig Venables

Trumpet

Tom Watts

Trumpet

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

We are here to help and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Address

109 Ilchester Road, Dagenham, Essex RM8 2YT

Email Us

hvbb@hvpa.org.uk

Call Us

07800 998717