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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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"Hey Tamilla. Thank you so much for playing at our engagement party. You were absolutely perfect. Everyone enjoyed the song selection and the beautiful execution. The Bollywood tracks were a real attraction for the guests. Really appreciate it and hope we see you again soon. God bless. "

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"Dear Sarah-Jane thank you for the most wonderful music. Everyone was commenting on how beautiful it was. "

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"The communication leading up to the event was seamless and on the day he impressed not only us but our guests really loved the performance too! So talented with a beautiful ear for music and I’m already looking forward to booking him again for our next event Would highly recommend!"

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"We absolutely loved having Stacey play at our wedding this summer and would highly recommend her! Not only is she an incredible musician but she also has loads of energy and she really got everyone dancing. She worked perfectly in harmony with our DJ and even he commented on how great she was. The music was a really important part of our day as we love to dance, and Stacey did not disappoint!!! Thank you again! ps we can't wait to see you play again. Jemma & Matt"

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"Thank you Meredith for helping to make our first Pride of Wellington evening a big success! Feedback from children and parents has been great, they really enjoyed listening to and watching you play your harp. Your choice of music for the evening was just right. Many thanks from everyone at Wellington School. "

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"Anita played at our wedding ceremony & drinks reception and she was fantastic! All of our guests really enjoyed the music and it was the perfect accompaniment to our ceremony. Anita has such an extensive repertoire that we struggled to decide on which songs to have! We would highly recommend Anita for any event! "

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"I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful concert you gave the Gilbert and Sullivan Society on Sunday, it could not have been better. Your voice is very special,and your whole presentation was fantastic. I will be recommending you to the London Society and hopefully they will book you to do the same programme."

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"Alan was incredible - both in the lead up and the day itself. He recorded our aisle song for us and shared it ahead of time and even added a new song to his repertoire for us. He was also incredible on the day, and looped part of the song when we had a slight mishap with a relative that meant the precessions were delayed! 10/10 would recommend. Charlotte Crewe"

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"Thank you! You made our night incredibly special."

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"Hristina was great! Do not hesitate with hiring her for your event. She was extremely Punctual and professional "

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"Milli made our wedding complete. She was brilliant and professional whilst providing a couple of wonderful sets which were absolutely spot on for our needs. Milli deserves a wider audience and all the success in the world."

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"Husband’s 50th birthday party - Wow, Vita played so well last night. She seems like she loves what she does too because she was smiling all evening! Such a friendly and engaging lady. My friends loved her. "

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"Rachel was professional and accommodating from start to finish. We contacted her quite late, to ask her to sing at our wedding celebration service. She was quick to communicate, helped us with all and any queries and even learnt new songs for us, being sung into the church by Rachel with ‘A Million Dreams’ was honestly beautiful. Rachel’s voice is absolutely fantastic and all of our guests have said how fab it was to have her accompanying us on the hymns. Thanks again for all your help Rachel and your contribution to our day. "

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"a very capable artist with a strong idea of the music and how to project it"

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