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Christian Ardelys Wedding, London, September 2016.

We were absolutely delighted to have booked the mini big band to play at our wedding reception. The standard was exceptional and the band had provided an extensive repertoire from which we were able to highlight our favoured songs. The band also had recordings of some numbers on sound cloud so that we could learn a first dance to the exact arrangement that they were to play on the night. It couldn’t have been easier – in the end we chose to charleston to “I want to be like you” which was fun and went down extremely well. I liaised with Chris mainly via email, but chatted on the phone nearer to the day so that arrangements could be finalised, nothing was too much trouble and the band was a real highlight. The keyboard player was booked earlier to play the piano during the meal and their set up was efficient.
The band had travelled from Yorkshire to London to play and they might be making the journey down the A1 more frequently as several guests at the wedding have been asking for their contact details, and all thank you letters have commented on their stunning performance, the dance floor was filled all night.
Chris – thank you for a stand out performance.
Christian and Mark
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Muhammad Najim, Wedding at The Savoy Hotel, London

Hey Chris!

I didn’t get the opportunity to properly thank you! Thank you so much for coming down it was a pleasure to have you guys there, everyone said you were absolutely amazing!
Muhammad, The Savoy Hotel, London.
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Holly Gallway, Hassop Hall, Derbyshire

Hi Chris,

I said it on the night but the band were spectacular on Saturday. The dance floor was packed throughout both sets and we had so so much fun!! We’ve had so many comments from our guests about how brilliant the band were, truly. Thank you for all of your help in arranging this, it was wonderful and exactly what we had imagined.

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Geoff Harvey, wedding London.

Chris, a big thank you to you all for last night! It was fantastic! Just what we had hoped for!
What an amazing night!
Thanks again. Brilliant!
Mr and Mrs Harvey!
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Guy Garvey’s Meltdown Festival, The Southbank Festival

Hello!

So, I’d like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the whole group.  It was an amazing night, brilliant singers, brilliant band, all worked so so well.
In terms of feedback from Guy, he loved it so much he gave me a kiss and said it was the best event in the festival, even better than his show, so i’m pretty sure it was a hit!
I’d love to have you back.  I’m the lead programmer for Winter Festival, and I think it’d work brilliantly for that, big bands and Christmas always work well.
Many thanks,

Ruth Hardie

Participation Producer (Music)

The Southbank Centre.

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Vicky Andreas, React Charity Ball, Richmond, London.

Hello Chris,
You were absolutely amazing and I am deeply touched by the way you all threw yourselves in to the evening and joined in with the raffle etc. this was so very kind of you.  The guests loved you and I’m receiving compliments about you all round. I shall have to make sure we get some photos to you and we managed to raise lots of lovely money for our families.
Give my regards to the boys, true gentleman and a pleasure to work with.
Warmest regards,
Vicky
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React charity ball, Richmond, London.

Hello Chris,
You were absolutely amazing and I am deeply touched by the way you all threw yourselves in to the evening and joined in with the raffle etc. this was so very kind of you.  The guests loved you and I’m receiving compliments about you all round. I shall have to make sure we get some photos to you and we managed to raise lots of lovely money for our families

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Ross and Charlotte – Cheshire

Dear Chris

On behalf of Charlotte and I, I would like to say a big thank you to you and the rest of your team who played at our wedding. The day was already absolutely perfect, but arriving into the Olympia suite to the sight and sound of the Big Mini Band just made the day!

We were late to arriving to the evening reception (a brides prerogative…!) but that was no problem to the band who adapted to the time change perfectly. The music was unbelievable and the second set especially when all the guests had warmed up, had everyone on their feet dancing the night away!

I will absolutely be recommending the Big Mini Band to everyone I know for any occasion and certainly hope to use you again for the next of our special occasions.

Thank you again

Kind Regards

 Ross and Charlotte Winney

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The Love Heart Ball – Leeds, February 2016.

Hi Chris. The Mini Big Band were the PERFECT choice for our event and for the venue. The band were superb, we had great feedback from
our guests and would no hesitations in booking you again or recommending to others.
The Children’s Heart Foundation are having their 30 year anniversary shortly and are thinking that an Aspire/Mini Big Band combo will be a winner!
By the way, I miscalculated the amount raised for the Childrens Heart Surgery Fund – it was actually £31k !
Please pass on our thanks to all of the boys.
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Gina Mellotte, Wedding, January 2016

Hi Chris,
Sorry sorry for only replying now, we went away on our mini moon… didn’t want to converse with anyone but my Husband!!

Oh my goodness. Where to start…… YOU GUYS WERE UTTERLY INCREDIBLE.
THANK YOU THANK YOU for everything. Seriously.
We absolutely ADORED it. EVERYONE has been complimenting you all.
It was perfect.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Also for allowing my brother to sing… my gorgeous hubby to serenade me … and I want to apologise for my shouting!!!! Not singing!! Please say sorry to your amazing singer!
I just got carried away!!! Ha!!!

My thoughts about the band…. too many positives to say here…. I’d sound weird if I continued to compliment you… over the top etc!
You were incredible. Service amazing. Out of this world.

We need another party with you guys playing.

THANK YOU again from Andy and me.
Please pass this on to all of the Mini Big Band members.

You are the best and MADE our wedding party.

Thank YOU Chris

Gina x

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