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"To say we loved the time Matthew spent at our wedding is an understatement. Matthew radiates fun and is just super cool to have at your event. The playlist was a full-on party vibe the entire time; we didn’t want him to go. If you're even just thinking slightly about a sax player; Matthew is your guy. Just do it; you won’t regret it."

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"We booked Rachel to perform at Mum's funeral. We wanted something special for Mum and Rachel was an absolutely perfect choice. Her voice was fantastic. I cannot thank Rachel enough for making a very sad occasion into something really special and memorable for our family. We would highly recommend Rachel. "

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"Carlo flew out to Italy for our wedding and absolutely smashed it. From the moment he started playing, you could feel the energy lift — it just added that extra spark you don’t get with standard playlists. What we loved most was how natural everything felt. He wasn’t just stood in one place playing, he was properly part of the day — walking around, interacting with guests, and building the atmosphere without ever feeling over the top. The transition into the evening was seamless too. Once the DJ kicked in and Carlo joined in on sax, it completely transformed the party. It went from relaxed wedding to full-on celebration, and the dance floor stayed busy all night. Also worth saying he was super easy to deal with in the lead-up, especially with it being a destination wedding. Everything was smooth, no stress at all. If you’re getting married abroad and want something that really stands out, Carlo is 100% the right choice."

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"Your voice wove a spell around our wedding ceremony last Friday and in that moment, time stood still. Every note carried our dreams and made the day glow with magic only you could create. From the depths of our hearts, thank you for gifting us a memory we'll cherish forever! With all our love Roberta and Gregori "

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"On behalf of the whole family and friends I would like to thank you for your wonderful singing at our mother's funeral today. It was an uplifting and emotional performance which everyone enjoyed. Thank you from us all X"

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"Hello Spud Thank you so much for playing at Jacks funeral - he loved the pipes and would have appreciated you doing that for him, thanks "

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"I just wanted to Thank you for playing brilliantly at our Wedding. We have had several comments about how beautifully you played. Thanks again and best wishes for the future"

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"Simon played for our wedding at Botleys on 25th March and was fantastic!"

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"Jade played on our upcoming single and did a fantastic job. She even went above and beyond to help us find a violinist at the last minute which was amazing! Would highly recommend her for any event or style of music."

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"We hired Ruth to play the harp for our outdoor wedding ceremony and it was one of the best decisions we made! She was so helpful when choosing from her huge rep list - if she didn’t have a posted video of the song on her website she was happy to send over a recorded sample. We wanted a little more of a contemporary feel to our ceremony so chose non-classical songs with more meaning to us but with Ruth’s classical training she made them sound elevated and original rather than a direct replication of the tune - which was perfect! (We will never listen to Wonder Wall the same way again!)"

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"Harriet was an absolute pleasure to organise with from start to finish. We had so many compliments about what a beautiful touch the harp was for our ceremony and reception and we would not have changed a thing! Aside from being so talented at playing the harp, Harriet is such a lovely person with the sweetest personality. "

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"Kevin quickly arranged things so he could come and play Sax for us on top of an open topped double decker bus round London. It was part of our wedding day and Kevin and his double bass playing partner absolutely made the day. Great guy to deal with and a very talented musician :)"

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"I would just like to say thank you so much for yesterday, you played absolutely beautifully ❤️ I had everyone saying to me all day how amazing you were, some people even moved to tears with some of the songs, I am so grateful we have found you!"

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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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"The Greenwich Harpist was really excellent. I watched the audience whilst she was playing and there was not a movement in the church."

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