Dominic Halpin & the Honey B's | Bio | Swing Bands | Function Bands

This is Swing but not as you know it!

Dominic Halpin and the Honey B’s swingin' show-band have quickly established themselves as one of the most in-demand acts in the UK. Since bursting onto the scene in 2005 they have racked up an impressive list of show dates from Blenheim Palace to a headline show at the Abu Dhabi International Jazz Festival. Dominic and wing-man Nigel McGill have also firmly established themselves as the 'must have' act on the celebrity circuit with a client list including Simon Cowell and friends, West End stars Ruthie Henshall and Tim Howar, and the cast of Coronation Street amongst others. Throughout the UK their energetic floor show and swingin' rhythms have been featured at many corporate events for clients including Zurich Insurance, the Halifax (HBOS) and the World Refining Association.

Perfect for any corporate function

Not just content to build an audience in the UK, Dominic and the Honey B"s jumpin' rhythms reached the USA and beyond in 2007 with their music featured on the soundtrack for Hollywood film Dorm Daze II and several American television series including Brothers and Sisters and MTV's hit show Runs House. Dominic’s version of ‘SWAY’ was recently used in a new Russian movie “Hitler Kaput” and is also available on the soundtrack. Dominic has a long-standing reputation as one of the leading lights on the Australia Swing circuit. His weekly energetic shows at Sydney's Harbourside Casino from it's opening became part of Australia's musical landscape. Dominic's albums received extensive airplay on Australia's national radio network ABC Radio, and he was awarded the accolade of Best New Swing Club Act in 2002.

Dominic's reputation reached as far as the USA where he was invited to appear alongside Las Vegas stars for the New York launch of the largest cruise ship in the world - the Grand Princess. After seventeen years in Australia, Dominic bid farewell and returned to his native England but not before playing a farewell show at the Rugby World Cup Final in Sydney.

Dominic's new Musical Director and fellow Australian Nigel McGill gained recognition in the UK as conductor for the 2003 national tour of the Nelson Riddle Orchestra.

He has worked as Musical Director in the UK and USA for artists such as Lorna Luft, Al Martino and Las Vegas star Bob Anderson and currently his big band performs nightly for the hit West End show 'Ratpack - Live from Las Vegas' at venues all over the UK and Europe. Nigel's distinctive saxophone playing has been featured in jazz ensembles, big bands and orchestras at festivals across the UK, Australia and Japan and has even been featured on the successful American hit show 24.