The Planets was a classical crossover music band formed by Mike Batt in 2001. The Planets made their public debut supporting Deep Purple's 2002 UK tour.

The band was made of:

• Ruth Miller (flute)
• Ben Pugsley (electric, classical and flamenco guitars
• Jonathan Hill (violin)
• Anne-Kathrin Schirmer (guitar and clarinet)
• Lac-Hong Phi (cello)
• Salima Williams (oboe)
• Beverley Jones (bass, double bass)
• Michael Kruk (drums, percussion)