Last Minute Musicians Reviews

"Ruth played for our wedding back in May 2023. We asked her to perform for the ceremony in the church and the drinks reception (which ended up being outside as it was such a sunny day!) and we couldn’t have been happier with the service. It was just what we pictured for our wedding day, the selection of music was amazing and she even learnt a new piece for my wife to walk down the aisle too. We can’t thank you enough Ruth, it really made the day so special and just what we wanted. 100% recommend to anyone searching for a brilliant harpist for their wedding day or any other event!"

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"Excellent in every way. Would and do highly recommend Essential Swing . "

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Thanks Ann, it was a pleasure! Essential Swing

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"From the moment we first reached out to Ellen, we knew we were in safe hands. Her communication was prompt, warm, and incredibly professional, and it was clear right away that she genuinely cared about making our wedding day as perfect as it could be. Nothing was ever too much trouble; even the smallest questions or requests were met with kindness, patience, and enthusiasm. Ellen’s professionalism and expertise stood out from the very beginning. She guided us through our song choices and helped us select the perfect pieces for the key moments throughout the day. She was incredibly organised, yet so easygoing and relaxed, which made working with her such a pleasure. She truly took all the stress out of this part of the planning and brought a wonderful calm energy that we deeply appreciated in the lead-up to the big day. And then came the music. We already knew Ellen had a beautiful voice; we’d listened to recordings and seen clips online but hearing her perform in person was something else entirely. Her voice is simply breathtaking, and the emotion she brings to every note made each moment feel even more special. She added such a magical, heartfelt presence to our ceremony and reception that it’s hard to put into words just how much it meant to us. Ellen was warm, friendly, and genuinely excited to be part of our day. She felt more like a friend than a supplier, and we’re so grateful for the kindness and warmth she showed; not only to us but to all of our guests as well. Speaking of our guests; they couldn’t stop talking about her! Everyone was absolutely blown away by her voice, her energy, and the atmosphere she created. We had so many people come up to us to say how incredible she was, and several even asked for her details for future events. She was, without a doubt, one of the most talked-about and loved parts of our day. One moment that really stands out was a last-minute change we made to our song list. With very little time, Ellen learned it and performed it beautifully as though it had been part of her repertoire for years. That small act meant the world to us, and we’ll never forget it. (Please don’t put the same stress on her though! 😂) Ellen, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. You helped make our wedding day more magical than we could have ever imagined. Your talent, your warmth, and your professionalism were everything we could have hoped for and more. It was truly an honour to have you there, and we will forever be grateful. "

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"Have been at two weddings where The Audio Allstars were playing. Both sets absolutely amazing and danced all night long. Couldn’t ask for a better band!"

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"Scarlet played at my birthday party at my house in London. She was brilliant and hit the mood perfectly. She has an extensive song list and I chose many from the list beforehand. She was very accommodating and charming with it. I would definitely hire her again so very easy to recommend her to others."

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"We have had so many positive comments about the music from our guests and I feel that the enthusiasm on the dance floor says it all. Thank you so much for helping to make the occasion so memorable for us all"

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"Amazing DJ fantastic fun! DJ Karl Joseph was fantastic from the beginning, his communication was brilliant but his DJ set was even better. There was not a moment when no one was on the dance floor, he read the crowd really well and was good fun. We would 100% book him again if we ever need a DJ. The magic mirror camera was a good crowd pleaser too and they gave us a lovely photo album with the photos in. Thank you so much we had a fantastic time "

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"Neil recently sang at my wedding and since then I have seen him perform many times professionally at various venues. He is a gifted and beautiful singer who has on many occasions has moved me to tears. At our wedding he learnt Michael Buble songs upon our request to sing in Church, it was stunning and by far my favourite moment of the day. Neil's voice became the soundtrack to our first few moments as a married couple as we hugged and kissed our families and officially signed the register to be married. It was the most emotional, poignant, beautiful moment of our day and I'm not ashamed to say I cried tears of joy. Those songs will always be close to my heart and always take me straight back to that moment when I hear them. I will always be thankful to Neil for making the moment so special for us and all of our guests, who didn't stop talking about the performance all day. Best of luck Neil as you go forward to help make special moments for others. Will always be a groupie, Sarah and Pete"

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"Absolutely amazing group. Made our party really, really special. Would really recommend them for any party. Mike and Gillian Roberts"

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"We cannot thank you both enough for coming such a long way and playing the most beautiful music 🎶 you are both so very talented and we couldn’t recommend you enough ❤️"

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"An incredible evening. David is a superb musician. Beautiful vocals, wonderfully versatile with fantastic new cover version that we had requested."

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"Lucy and Toby performed at our 50th wedding anniversary and they couldn't have delivered more to the occasion. Great musicians and lovely people to communicate with :)"

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"He was fantastic, a really good singer. Everyone said he sang well. Thanks"

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"We have seen Graham and Kelly on 2 long cruises. They have a fantastic repertoire. Graham is a very accomplished guitarist and Kelly a lovely singer. They have given us some very memorable evenings on both cruises and we are looking forward to meeting them again on our next cruise."

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"From start to finish the band was absolutely amazing so professional and well presented! They made light of what was a sad day and made my uncles funeral one to remember! Mick became the talk of Middleton and so many people after the funeral commented on the band! We were so impressed and would recommend your services to anyone and everyone! We are forever grateful for the band attending his funeral and giving him the send off he deserved! Thank you so much his funeral will never be forgotten! "

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