 | a JL production The Jive Aces are a six-piece UK based, high energy,[1][2] jive and swing band, formed in 1989.[3] They were the winners of BBC TV's Opportunity Knocks,[4] and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists in 2012.[5][6] They have recorded singles and albums,[7] and have performed at numerous music festivals.[8] |
The band is widely recognised as one of the top swing bands in the world,[10][11] something borne out by their extensive international travel (the band has performed in over 30 countries[12]). The June 2015 issue of "Vintage Rock" magazine described them as the "UK's number one jive and swing band"[13]" in a six page feature on the band titled "Leaders of the Pack".
They have received an award from Variety, the Children's Charity for their charity work,[14] and the City of Derry International Music Award in 2006.[15][16]
They have received an award from Variety, the Children's Charity for their charity work,[14] and the City of Derry International Music Award in 2006.[15][16]
| | Viral Video "Bring Me Sunshine" In March 2011 the band produced a YouTube video for their cover of the Morecambe and Wise theme song Bring Me Sunshine in a Louis Prima, jive style. It went on to win several awards at film festivals,[32][33] and a Silver Telly Award.[34] The video is noted for its uplifting quality and has even been prescribed by a US doctor for depression, as noted in national media.[35][36] |
| | Britain's Got Talent In January 2012 The Jive Aces auditioned for Britain's Got Talent, with the audition airing on week 6 on Saturday 28 April 2012,[37] performing the band's version of the Jungle Book classic, I Wanna Be Like You.[38][39][40] The band greatly impressed the judges, with Simon Cowell calling them "Absolutely brilliant"[41] and adding "That really put me in a good mood"! They went on to become the first live band to get through to the live semi-finals of BGT.[42] |
| | Performing for HM The Queen On 15 May 2012 the Jive Aces performed for HM the Queen & HRH Prince Philip on their visit to Bromley as part of her majesty's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.[43] The band also performed as part of the Jubilee celebration in Hyde Park,[44] featuring alongside other BGT acts. In 2013 the band played 4 shows at Buckingham Palace for The Coronation Festival,[45][46] the first ever public festival inside the grounds |
The band have been known to perform up to 300 times a year,[105] often promoting Scientology[106] or presenting an anti-drugs message.[107] They have been noted for their energetic and confident performances, which they attribute to "workable solutions found in Scientology religious principles". The Jive Aces have supported the Church of Scientology's Say No To Drugs campaign since 1996,[108] performing to shoppers in city centres throughout the UK,[109][110][110][111]to give a message to young people[112] that it is "not cool to take drugs", through distribution of "Truth About Drugs" booklets[113] and collecting signatures on a petition asking MPs for more effective drug education in UK schools.[114]
In April 2012, the band lent their support to the Multi-Marathon for a Drug-Free UK, a 130-mile run organised by the Church of Scientology [3] from London to Brighton and back to promote a drug-free lifestyle, as it passed through Crawley, West Sussex.[115]
In April 2012, the band lent their support to the Multi-Marathon for a Drug-Free UK, a 130-mile run organised by the Church of Scientology [3] from London to Brighton and back to promote a drug-free lifestyle, as it passed through Crawley, West Sussex.[115]
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