Opus One Big Band

Opus One first swung its way onto the dance floors of Britain on May 9 1983, and it has been helping the world to party ever since!

Experts in 1940s themed events, band leader Ted Higgins set his mind to really getting things as authentic as possible “We have a lot of people in our audiences who remember The War vividly, and they notice the tiny details. If we can get the little things right, we've won them and their enjoyment will be complete” he reasons. He made sure that everything was just right using real GI uniforms with proper insignia and badges. He dressed the halls with reproduction WWIl posters and photos, sandbags and flags. “I made sure that even The Stars and Stripes had the correct number of stars" he notes "It may seem silly, but things like that can irritate if they're wrong and take so little effort to get right”.

His commitment has paid off with gigs for Prince Andrew, the world famous Hanger Dances, concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, and playing for dozens of dignitaries including the Princes Edward and Andrew.

Since those early days,Opus One has gone from strength to strength, branching out to cover all aspects of the music business..

"We have followed all the Big Bands and seen them all many times ..... the Opus One Big Band with the Satin Dolls has to be one of the best nights entertainment we have seen .... I do sincerely hope you will be re-booking this band. We will be the first on the phone to book if you do"

Colin Holmes, Cambridgeshire