Reviews of Smooth Criminals - Party Band

28 reviews, rated 10/10 on average

Katie (Eversfield School Association Ball 2025) 3 Mar 2026
10/10

Oh my word!!!!!!!!!

You guys were unbelievable last night. The feedback has been absolutely brilliant. Everyone loved singing and dancing along with you all.

We really appreciated how professional you were from start to finish. Made organising so much easier.

Please pass on our thanks to the rest of the band. See you in 4 yrs when I book you for my 50th!!!

Until then, good luck to you all.

Mathew Jennings (Equans - Corporate event) 3 Mar 2026
10/10

James
Just a quick note to thank you and the Band for this evening - you get better and better and I thought your performance tonight was amazing
Keep safe and I hope I'll get to hear you all again in the near future

Kind regards

Andrew and Rhiannon (Wedding Reception, Thorpe Gardens, Tamworth, July 2025) 3 Mar 2026
10/10

We had The Smooth Criminals play at our wedding and they were nothing short of phenomenal. From start to finish, they kept the energy high, the dance floor packed, and the smiles on everyone’s faces.

A special thanks to James, who took the time before the wedding to really understand our vision and music preferences. Those pre-wedding meetings were invaluable, and the band absolutely smashed every request we made.

A huge shout-out also goes to their incredible female lead singer – her voice was stunning, and her energy was absolutely electric. She had everyone from our youngest guests to our grandparents up and dancing, and the atmosphere she created was unforgettable.

We’ve had so many compliments from guests saying it was the best wedding band they’d ever seen, and we couldn’t agree more. If you want a band that will bring your party to life and make your night truly memorable, look no further than The Smooth Criminals.

Tansy Cox (Wedding Reception, Stratford-upon-Avon, September 2025 .) 3 Mar 2026
10/10

My goodness. What a night!! You guys absolutely smashed it, everyone loved you. We hope you all had a great time too. If we can do a feedback form or a video testimonial or whatever to help your amazing band, please just let me know.

Thanks again - you guys made the night! Phenomenal stuff! ✨

Steph and Charlie (Wedding, Ashton Country Lodge, Rugby, September 2025) 3 Mar 2026
10/10

I genuinely can’t put into words how brilliant these guys (and gal) were. So ridiculously talented and really made the evening of our wedding something unforgettable. They helped create an incredible atmosphere and the dance floor was full for their entire sets. If you’re questioning whether or not to book a band, stop and just book them. Can’t recommend them enough. Thank you so much for an unforgettable night!

Joshua Curtis (Wedding) 19 Nov 2023
10/10

The Smooth Criminals played at our wedding in South Wales and we couldn't have made a better choice, they were true professionals. Communication was great in the lead up to the day and they were super accommodating of all our requests. On the day, they ran the evening entertainment without a hitch, flexing their sets to the late running of day. Their talent, combined with the high quality equipment they use resulted in a professional sound and incredible performance - we had so many complements from guests during and after the event, many of whom are musicians themselves.

Dave Shannon (Wedding) 19 Nov 2023
10/10

My wife and I hired The Smooth Criminals for our wedding party last month and we simply could not have been happier that we found them! Absolutely everyone at the party commented on how great they thought the band was. Their communication right up to the day was excellent and they were very graciously accommodating of our set requests. Please be assured that you need not look any further for a band for your event - you won't find any better. Thank you so much again to The Smooth Criminals, whenever we have an anniversary party we'll book you again in a heartbeat!

Anya Small - Pop Chorus Solihull (Pop Chorus 2018 Anniversary Ball) 6 Sept 2018
10/10

Well what can I say! What a fantastic evening made extra special by you guys. You were amazing and I have had so many people say how much they enjoyed you. You totally made the evening and created such a good atmosphere.

Thank you very much for learning Run, that was a great moment and capturing on camera for us.

I would highly recommend you to anyone and I hope to see you again in the future. Professional, entertaining and super talented Smooth Criminals. Thank you from all of Pop Chorus

Anya Small - Director - Pop Chorus Solihull

Mike and Gillian Roberts (Wedding Anniversary) 6 Sept 2018
10/10

Absolutely amazing group. Made our party really, really special. Would really recommend them for any party.

Mike and Gillian Roberts

Emma & James Hume (Wedding Reception, Lains Barn, Wantage, March 2017) 2 Aug 2017
10/10

We're back from honeymoon and now the dust has settled we wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you for helping make our wedding a day to remember. You were brilliant (even better than I'd remembered from your promo video), and everyone kept coming up to us all night to say how fantastic you were. You kept the dance floor moving, and we had an absolute blast celebrating with you. We will definitely be recommending you to others (and judging from our guests' reactions, some of them will be too!).

James, you made all of the arrangements in the run up so easy, and as a slightly frazzled bride to be I really appreciated that! We are still on cloud nine, and you all will be one of our stand out memories for years to come.

Emma & James Hume
Wedding Reception, Lains Barn, Wantage, March 2017

Mark Fishwick (Wedding Reception, York Marriott Hotel, York, April 2017) 2 Aug 2017
10/10

I cannot put into words how fantastic you guys were, from not only singing our first dance, but as we couldn't make up our minds you performed two for us, not to mention the rest of your set. We had a fantastic day but you took it to another level, to see all our friends & family dancing & enjoying themselves because of you is just amazing, hopefully see you again soon...

Mark Fishwick
Wedding Reception, York Marriott Hotel, York, April 2017

Craig and Nikki Bailey (Wedding Reception, Lechlade, Gloucester, May 2017) 2 Aug 2017
10/10

Had the Smooth Criminals for our wedding on Saturday and my dad's 60th birthday party on Sunday. Everything was done so professionally and effortlessly. We were completely relaxed for the whole of the wedding day knowing James had it under control, played great background music in the afternoon with disco music between sets in the evening. The band were faultless and had amazing feedback from everyone. Worth every penny. Thanks for making our wedding so special!

Craig and Nikki Bailey
Wedding Reception, Lechlade, Gloucester, May 2017

Emma & Simon Riley (Wedding Reception - Evesham) 10 Jan 2017
10/10

Thank you guys and gal so much for performing at our wedding on Saturday. Great setlist particularly in the second half when the party really started and the limbo was in full swing! We found it so easy dealing with you and we couldn't have picked a better wedding band. Thanks for helping to end our day on a high!

Emma & Simon

Carrie & Sam Orgee (1920’s themed Wedding Reception) 10 Jan 2017
10/10

Thank you so much for making our night amazing !! All the feedback has been amazing on the band choice. Thank you so much for getting involved, dressing the party and learning some new songs! Highly recommend !!!!

Carrie & Sam Orgee

Grahame (Charity Fundraiser - www.HelpForHelena.co.uk) 10 Jan 2017
10/10

Hi James,

Many thanks for performing at our fundraiser, you and the band went down a storm with our guests but just as importantly you were a great people, friendly, fun and professional.

We raised over £4,000 which is brilliant.

Hopefully our paths will cross again at some point but in the mean time Jean and me wish you all the best for the future.

Regards

Grahame Russell

Aydn & Hannah (Wedding) 10 Jan 2017
10/10

Thank you all! You guys were amazing - from start to finish : ) super talented and all lovely people. Fantastic way to celebrate our marriage. Everybody enjoyed! Pianist in day was superb and set the tone for the night, both sets and DJ on the night were brill.

Thank you James and your team : )

Aydn & Hannah xx

Emma and Nick Arden (Wedding Clients, Herefordshire, July 2016) 5 Sept 2016
10/10

Dear James,

We just wanted to email you to thank you again for last Saturday. We were apprehensive selecting a band purely from their website but from our initial enquiry right through to the wedding itself you really inspired confidence. So many of our friends and family have commented on how fantastic you all were and it was so nice to have the dance floor full all evening. We will definitely recommend you to others in the future. Thanks again,

Emma and Nick Arden.

Adam and Angela (Wedding Reception, Nottingham, July 2016) 5 Sept 2016
10/10

To The Smooth Criminals,

Thanks ever so much for playing at our wedding at Holme Pierrepont Hall. We thought you sounded fantastic and you brought a real party atmosphere to the evening!

We haven’t had so much fun dancing for ages! Thanks again for making our day so special.

All the best,

Adam and Angela.

Alex and Natalie (Private Wedding) 5 Sept 2016
10/10

Hey James,

Thank you so much for coming and playing for us! You guys were amazing, we loved the songs you played and our guests thought you were brilliant too.

Thank you again.
Alex and Natalie

Steve and Vikki Carter (Wedding Client, August 2016) 5 Sept 2016
10/10

Hi James,

Steve and I wanted to thank you and the rest of the band for providing such excellent music, entertainment and a great atmosphere at our wedding reception on Saturday. Everyone danced all night and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
You managed to include everything that we asked for and capture the celebrations into the whole evening, even joining in.

Despite having never seen you perform you reassured us throughout our contacts with you and we are delighted with your whole performance. On behalf of all of our guests, huge thanks.

Kindest Regards.

Steve and Vikki Carter Xx

Mr & Mrs Seager (Wedding Reception, Clock Barn, Whitchurch, March 2016) 3 Jul 2016
10/10

Dear Smooth Criminals!

Thank you so much for you performance at our wedding. You were absolutely superb and so much fun. My sister also really enjoyed her song with you!

The first dance song, Wings, was absolutely incredible!

Regards

Mr & Mrs Seager

James Galvin (Wedding Reception, Highbury Hall, Moseley, April 2016) 3 Jul 2016
10/10

Hi James

Just a message to say thank you for playing at our wedding at Highbury Hall in April. We'd a fantastic evening and your band played a big part in that.

Thanks again

James Galvin

Matt and Emily (Wedding Reception, Curradine Barns, Worcester, May 2016) 3 Jul 2016
10/10

Hi James,

Just got back from our mini-moon... Would like to say thanks so much for the sets you did and especially the first dance song, that was incredible, you should add that to your repertoire! I didn't spend half as much time on the dance floor as I'd have liked... This was the only downside of my day! But when I did you guys rocked!! Hopefully get to see you at another wedding as lots of friends were asking about you and said how good you were!

Thanks again,

Matt and Emily

Emma and Kevin Kay (Wedding) 28 Aug 2013
10/10

Hi James! Just to say a huge thank you for last night! Myself and Kevin had an amazing day and that was with your help!
You were all fantastic, and we have so many compliments saying how brilliant you were! If there is anywhere you would like us to leave reviews etc as soon as we are back from honeymoon we will be more than happy to do so! Thanks once again!

Mr & Mrs Lewis (WEdding Client) 28 Aug 2013
10/10

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the amazing service you provided at our wedding on Saturday. The standard was superb and the dance floor was packed all night! From the youngest to the oldest guest, they all loved the band and we had so many positive comments about how great you were. You worked around the fact that our timings were also slightly later than anticipated! You created the perfect party atmosphere.

Louise and Kate 22 Feb 2013
10/10

Hello James
On the 28th December 2012 you attended our civil partnership ceremony for Kate and I at the Woodside in Kenilworth. These are the words that I would echo regarding the ceremony, which you were part of.

When we set about choosing our nighttime entertainment for our ceremony we wanted a band that would appeal to all, would have a sense of fun and get people up and dancing. We watched you on YouTube and read your reviews, which impressed us.
We were always confident that we had chosen well. We would like you to know that we were very impressed by your professionalism throughout the booking process and on the night itself. Judging by the numbers on the dance floor, it was obvious that you entertained us all very well.
Kate and I would like to thank you very much for making it all effortless but above all making our celebrations perfect.

We cannot recommend you highly enough.
Kind regards.

Louise and Kate
Civil Partnership, Kenilworth, December 2012.

Lauren and Kevin 9 Jul 2012
10/10

We just wanted to say a massive thank you for being our wedding band! Everyone, and I mean everyone has commented on how amazing you were and how much of a good time they had dancing! Your band created such a fun atmosphere and it was great to see the dancefloor packed all night! Even family members who typically 'never dance' were up dancing! Even a month after the wedding people are still commenting on how good you were and how much they enjoyed the wedding! So thank you all very much for making it such a special night! We were both really impressed at how professional and organised you were, and were were really pleased to hear that the hotel have asked you to be their house band! We are so glad that we booked you and we will definately be recommending you!

Lucy Redman (Wedding Client) 3 Jul 2012
10/10

Hi James
Thanks so much again for a wonderful evening and providing a fantastic set and atmosphere, everyone commented on how good you all were.

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