The Orchestra Starring ELO is a rock band formed by former members of Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II. The group traces its roots to 1988, when drummer Bev Bevan launched ELO Part II with five ex-ELO musicians; it later evolved into The Orchestra and has since toured more than 50 countries, keeping the string-and-choir sound of the original band alive. The setlist draws from ELO's classic 1970s and 1980s catalogue - hits like 'Mr. Blue Sky', 'Evil Woman' and 'Turn to Stone'.
An extra show in Halmstad was added to the autumn 2026 Sweden tour, which runs from Malmö to Stockholm in October.
Tickets for the seven-city Sweden autumn 2026 tour went on sale on 13 May via holgerhundlive.se.
Former ELO guitarist Dave Scott-Morgan (Dave Morgan) joined The Orchestra in January 2026 and now tours with the band on select dates.
Founding violinist Mik Kaminski stepped back from touring in 2026, while continuing involvement with the band in a special capacity.
The documentary 'No Rewind: The Orchestra Starring ELO Former Members' was released on 29 October 2024, available on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube Movies and other platforms.
