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"I just wanted to get in touch and say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding on Sunday. Everything sounded fantastic. I was really disappointed that the time you were playing we had to disappear to have our photos taken as we could have stood and listened to your music all day! Thank you for also accommodating our requests. I was so pleased that the time we were in the room we heard the swan and edelweiss as they’re firm favourites of ours. All of our guests commented on how professional all your playing was, it really did bring the atmosphere of the wedding together."

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"We had the pleasure of having Nigel play at our wedding during our drinks reception. It was wonderful to have Nigel's music make our special day even more memorable! It was such a delight hearing Nigel play and a treat for our guests. Nigel can set up his piano outdoors and it looked spectacular. He has a massive repertoire of songs and it's amazingly clever the way he plays so expertly from memory. Nigel's communication in lead up to the wedding was excellent and he's a lovely guy also in person, alongside being such a talented musician. We really recommend getting live music for your wedding, it is absolutely worth it! The piano is a beautiful instrument and we could not recommend Nigel Hammond Music more. Love the Malmbergs "

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"This incredibly talented singer has been booked here three years in a row and is loved by us and our customers!!! Thanks George"

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"Des played at a school event, set in an Orchard, I recently attended. The music was perfect for the occasion and created a lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend."

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"I booked Stuart for a Christmas party in our care home.. as we have young adults and elderly when I come across Stuart I thought the range of music he could provide would be perfect to suit all ages. On the day he did not disappoint! Everyone had a great evening, he was able to keep everyone entertained and encouraged them to join in. We are already looking forward to inviting back. "

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"Dear Chris, Just wanted to say thank you for the beautiful piano music last weekend. I can still hear Canon in my head from the walk down the aisle. Cocktail hour was nice and jolly too. Take care and good luck with your second child!"

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"Kit was excellent and captured the mood of the evening really well. He got all the ladies singing and dancing and was definitely a big hit with them! I would definitely recommend Kit for a such social event. A fabulous musician and singer. "

Reply by Kit Packham
Thanks Ellis! It was a really fun event. I was particularly impressed with the many ladies who came in fancy dress and the way that everyone knew how to enjoy themselves and have a good time. Please do keep me in mind for any suitable events in future! Best wishes, Kit Packham.

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"I’m sorry I did not get the chance to speak to you yesterday, so I wanted to say thank you for the beautiful music you played for my Dad’s funeral. There had been miscommunication and the mourners were gathered outside the chapel rather than at the gate. Nevertheless it made the sad occasion very special to all of us to hear the Scottish pipes leading my Dad on his final journey, and it will be a cherished memory for me always. Thank you again."

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"Ian was terrific at our wedding. His music was the perfect backdrop to our reception drinks before dinner. We had nothing but great feedback from our guests. He was an important part of an amazing day. From the first phone call to the final day he was friendly, professional and trustworthy. He has a wide range of songs covering many different genres and has all bases covered. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough."

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"She was absolutely fantastic, extremely talented. Played great songs for the group of girls in their 20s and in their 60s. Would hire again in a heartbeat! Thank you for making the evening perfect!"

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"Thank You so much for Monday!! The Guest and team feedback was phenomenal and everyone truly had a great time."

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"We booked Bekka having heard her perform at Old Pack Horse in Chiswick. Our event was a surprise 70th Birthday party for my wife. Bekka's communication was excellent prior to the event, providing a huge list of songs to choose from. Bekka performed as a solo artist and was brilliant, she engaged with her audience and actually sang a couple of songs as a duet with my wife. Would definitely recommend Bekka and would love to hear her perform again! "

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"I just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at our wedding at Lulworth Castle, you guys were absolutely brilliant and were everything we had hoped for. You perfectly captured the mood of the day and everyone said how much they enjoyed the music and dancing along. I only wish Luke and I could have stayed longer to dance more! Luke and I are still so thrilled about our day and how perfect it was for us and your music at the reception drinks and in the evening played a huge part in making it just as we had imagined. I think two of your biggest fans are my grandparents who amazed me by not only lasting the whole night but also dancing on several occasions – my grandma called me up on Saturday to sing Chattanooga Choo Choo down the phone at me because she said she has been singing it every day since the wedding! "

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"I had been planning our garden party for well over a year, I had the Marquee the food and beer tents sorted just needed entertainment. After a-lot of researching I came across this duo. From first contact with Tom, to actually meeting them on the day of our Party everything went smoothly. The weather tried its best to dampen the mood but with Tom and Bobbi singing their hearts out (and not forgetting DJ’ing) they had the crowd on their feet dancing the night away . Our garden party will be talked about and remembered for a long time. I can honestly say if you want the BEST entertainment for any type of party I highly recommend Beats and Bobs!"

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"Preview: Allan Stewart’s Big Big Variety Show at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh. It certainly is a small world. Quite extraordinary whom one can meet by chance, when travelling far from home. Ken Scott and I are currently enjoying an epic adventure on board the Silver Shadow cruise ship, circumnavigating South America. On this two month Grand Voyage from Fort Lauderdale,Florida, we sailed via Key West through the Panama Canal south to Ecuador, Peru, Chile, to the other British isles – the Falkland Islands – and north again to Uruguay and then the Parisian-inspired, tango dancing city of Buenos Aires. Joining the ship here as we set sail towards Brazil was a guest entertainer, Sarah Chandler, a charming young British Saxophonist. Her stylish, sassy, show attracted a large audience for her repertoire of jazz classics such as Sway and Stranger on the Shore. While in Rio during the Carnaval weekend, we met Sarah for a chat over cool cocktails on the Pool Deck. 92F in the shade! Her internationally renowned professional career on board cruise ships began around seven years ago. While appearing in a production of Calamity Jane in Margate, she heard by sheer chance that P & O cruises were urgently requiring a Sax player to replace an injured musician. Sarah was soon jetting off from the south of England to Barbados to embark on the Arcadia for a Caribbean voyage. This was the start of a successful career both on land (Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall) and at sea across the globe. (Silversea, P&O, Cunard, Carnival and Holland America). She studied the saxophone, piano, cello, flute and clarinet, graduating from Canterbury University with a Masters in composition and BA in music performance. Performing the alto and soprano sax is her true passion, blending a repertoire of jazz, classical, pop and funk. An exciting and innovative venture has been Sarah’s recent creation of a female Sax band, Saxation. This quirky quartet presents a lively, tightly choreographed show. Although established in 2014, they have already performed on board Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth. The good news is that you don’t have to board a ship to see Saxation on stage. Sarah together with her super sax players, Claire McGarahan, Stacy Docherty and Sophie Burk are appearing in Allan Stewart’s Big Big Variety Show at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh from 8-11 April. Allan Stewart is perhaps best known to Edinburgh audiences for his brilliant portrayal as Dame in the annual Pantomime over the Festive season. The Variety show will also feature his fellow panto stars, Grant Stott and Andy Gray, comedians, Kev Orkian and Jo Caulfield, the McRoberts Brothers and a classic Big Band. You may wonder why and how Saxation are invited to take part in Allan Stewart’s Variety show. Flash back to 2007 when “little Sarah” was experiencing her debut on the Arcadia; a certain Allan Stewart was on board performing his comedy and music cabaret, in which Sarah was a backing singer. Another serendipitous moment, and they have worked together many times since. Sarah disembarked on the third day in Rio to fly off to Peru to join another cruise ship. But in six weeks or so, she will be heading to Edinburgh with the three other Saxation girls to strut their stuff on the King’s Theatre stage. Having seen Sarah’s solo show on the Silver Shadow, and also the You Tube video of Saxation quartet, this is sure to be a glamorous, sexy, super-Saxy performance. Catch them if you can!"

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