They often light-heartedly mock the "ludicrousness and pretentiousness" of music with deadpan humour, while other comedic elements are incorporated with the musicianship, up to five members playing a single ukulele and times when the group each goes its own way on a piece of music. The group originally shied away from featuring the music of George Formby, Britain's most famous ukulele musician; however, in recent years, they have included a version of his song "Leaning on a Lamppost", performed in a Russian Cossack style. Often the orchestra will provide advance notice of an audience participation number. They provide a link to the piece online so that those that wish to participate can come prepared.