The positive reception to the gig led to other performances, mostly around London and Brighton (including a support slot with Thompson and Bedford's primary band, Madness, at Butlin's, Minehead in Nov 2012), and an expansion of the line-up.
The record was made in Brighton at Iron Works studios, home of producer Mike Pelanconi, aka Prince Fatty,[3] and a limited edition E.P., entitled You Lucky People, was released.
"Fu Man Chu", a cover of Desmond Dekker's mighty, mystic 1968 track, featured guest vocals from Bitty McLean, who also joined the band in the promo video, which was directed by music supremo, and one-time Madness manager, Dave Robinson[3] and to perform the song on Later... with Jools Holland on 24 May.
The debut album The Benevolence Of Sister Mary Ignatius,[5] was released on CD and vinyl in June, featuring 12 tracks, hand picked by Thompson, from the group's, then, 17 song tour set.
Following a positive reception to the LP and "Fu Man Chu" being given plenty of radio airtime, the orchestra toured the UK again in the Autumn of 2013, and once again featured at the House Of Fun weekender in Minehead.