Pops Incorporated UK

Welcome to Pops Incorporated UK web site, the South’s premiere Pops Orchestra & Big Band.

Modelled on the internationally renowned Toronto Pops Orchestra, Pops Incorporated perform a diverse selection of rhythms and melodies from many decades of music. Their repertoire ranges from contemporary pop to traditional jazz music, as well as exhilarating film and soundtrack orchestrations such as ‘Star Wars’.

Harnessing the enthusiasm of over 70+ talented musicians & singers from all over the Hampshire & Dorset area, the popularity of the Orchestra & Big Band has rapidly grown in status since its inception over nineteen years ago. This success has been born from a continued atmosphere of dedication, commitment and professionalism, ensuring that a ‘Pops’ performance is both exciting and breathtaking.

The Pops Incorporated UK Orchestra & Big Band is available for hire to Perform at Corporate Events, Private Functions or Charity Events.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site, and very much hope to see you at a Pops concert.

Mr. Ron Armstrong, Musical Director

UPCOMING CONCERTS

ILLUMINATED

Sunday 3rd August 2025
The Greatest Film Music of All Time!
3.30pm at Thornden Hall

Cinema’s most magical music performed by the Pops Orchestra all illuminated and choreographed with lighting effects and video projections, music from Lawrence of Arabia, The Lion king, The Las Samurai, Beauty and the Beast, Gladiator, Man of Steel, King Kong, The Last of the Mohicans and Inception to mention just a few…

All 90 minutes jam packed with cinemas most iconic music, all performed live by a 70 piece orchestra.
Experience a concert like no other!

Christmas Rocks
with The Pops!

Sunday 14th December 2025
3.30pm at Thornden Hall

A great afternoon of music for all the family whatever their age, all performed by a 70 piece live orchestra with singers.

This is a concert for the whole family to sing and clap along to some of the greatest Christmas #1’s !

Music we will be playing include Rockin Rob, Wonderful Christmas Time, All Alone Christmas, Do they know it`s Christmas, Santa Claus is Comi`n also White Christmas & Gingle Bell Rock just to name a few…

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TESTIMONIALS

“A million thanks for a highly entertaining afternoon. Your love of music shines through and is reflected by the wonderful band members.

I only wish we could hear you again in person, but at least we have your cds to play.

Many, many thanks from a grateful Canadian.”

W VALIQUTTE

“Having just returned from your concert this afternoon, I feel I have to let you know how much my husband and I enjoyed it. Please convey our congratulations to these very special young people who comprise your orchestra. What a superb afternoon!!

I wish you and your orchestra the very best of success in your future endeavours. Thank you so very much for A PERFECT TREAT!!!”

P BLACK

“I have been a big supporter since first seeing the Pops orchestra perform.

They are so versatile and always give 100% of pleasure.

Many thanks to Ron and the whole orchestra for everything, long may you continue!”

C MILNER

Big Band

Due to popular demand, we also have the Pops Incorporated Big Band. Our Big Band was formed due to a high demand for our style and feel for music but slightly smaller events. Our full orchestra is around 70 musicians in total so we slimmed it down to around 22 musicians for slightly smaller events.

POPS INC. BIG BAND

Musical Director: Mr Ron Armstrong

✉ 194 Howeth Road, Bournemouth, Dorset UK

☎ Telephone: (01202) 389793

A NOTE ABOUT US
Pops Incorporated UK and Pops Incorporated Big Band are co-operative and non-profit making.

All of the money we earn from concerts and events goes back into supporting the Orchestra, such as purchasing all the music and rehearsal room hire, and to running costs, such as purchasing new equipment and commissioning new works.

All income is retained by the Orchestra and is used to develop the skills of the Orchestra and its individual members.

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