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"Wanted to say thank you so much to you and the rest of the band for Saturday. We are so pleased we chose you to play at our wedding - you were absolutely brilliant. I love the fact we managed to sneak in a dance together before the rest of the guests made it to the dancefloor. That was a lovely a really memorable moment for us. Thank you so much for dealing so admirably with our wedding overrunning. We are sad not to have had 2 full hours of CDTS, but we were delighted with we did have. "

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"Gary turned up when promised and setup discretely. He worked with us to incorporate little touches into our day that made it special for us, including family involvement. He was very flexible and responsive to our guests, even adapting to the spontaneous conga line that developed and sending us a video of it afterwards which was awesome. He read the room well and stayed beyond our original end time since our guests were enjoying his music so much. We've had multiple mentions since then from guests who loved his playing. Would thoroughly recommend him."

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"Booking a live band for our wedding was really getting us down. Our hunt went through tens of web pages and several agents. I'm just glad we found you and you lived up to everything we wanted from a wedding band. Thank you!"

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"Having seen Maria perform a stunning set at our annual Jingle Ball, I recently hired the band for a Key 103 listener party and the feedback from all guests was excellent. The selection of songs was spot on and the dance floor was packed, I wish I'd have asked for an extra 1/2 hour!! "

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"oel and Ben were perfect for our corporate rebranding reception. Many of our guests commented on their music, they created the right atmosphere by adapting their repertoire for the venue and the mood in the room. I would recommend Joel and Ben for any corporate event or any other event you want to make special. Thanks guys!"

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"What a fantastic band! We booked Count to Swing for a Charity Gala Ball, and what a wonderful addition to the event they were. All our guests made for the dance floor and were thoroughly entertained and I can't recommend them highly enough. Delightful people and they certainly add value to your event!" "

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"We wanted to say an enormous thank you for all your music on our wedding day. The acoustic trio created the perfect atmosphere for the drinks reception and the evening band made it a legendary party! Thank you for learning and performing our first dance Concrete & Clay, it really was a dream moment. The dance floor was never quiet and your fantastic set list ensured that everyone was on their feet all night. We heard so many compliments on the day and our guests have not stopped talking about Groove Bus since. We also really appreciated your extended encore. We had the best day ever and did want it to end; but what an ending: spinning around in the middle of a huge circle of our friends and family all belting out Oasis at the top of their lungs!"

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"Just wanted to say a HUGE thanks to you guys for playing at our wedding in August – we are just back from honeymoon and everyone is still talking about the band!!! We and all our guests had a fantastic night!! My husband Darren and I would like to send you all a big thank you for your performance at our wedding. Your music was fantastic and everyone commented on how brilliant you played and how professional you were. You were as good, if not better than promised. Davie kept the music flowing and that meant the dance floor was busy! You helped make our wedding day very memorable and our wedding video shows that everyone was enjoying your performance very much indeed!! We won't hesitate to recommend you to all our friends. All the best and thanks again!! "

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"Gary Trotman of Steelosophical was really excellent. Our charity event was brought to life with the amazing tropical sound that he produced. Everyone there was dancing to the music. Gary made the night!"

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"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding on 28th July. You we’re awesome! I spent ages looking at bands for our wedding as for me, a band can make or break the evening. Although I liked what I heard on your website, it doesn’t do you justice to when you play live! When Rob and I heard you sound checking we both looked at each other and thought, these guys sound really good. But when you actually started playing, you had the whole wedding party dancing for the entire evening, you absolutely rocked the place! We had nothing but compliments on how great our band were, and I hope you don’t mind but I’ve passed on your details to a few people who requested them. I really hope we get the opportunity to book you guys again for any future parties we have! "

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"Wow what a night, thank you so for playing at our wedding! You guys rocked the place. Everyone loved it and would recommend you to anyone. Thanks again for a great night!"

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" It was great to meet you and the band yesterday and thank you for all your wonderful playing which really added to the atmosphere of the evening. Several people were very complimentary about you all so thanks so much and I hope we’ll have the chance to use you again in the future."

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I'm glad we went down so well. It was good to have a little crowd of dancers towards the end too! Graham

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"I can’t actually believe how much you look like Michael Jackson, it’s really eerie. "

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"We recently hired VIP Formula for a client event at The Nightjar, and we cannot speak highly enough of the experience from start to finish. From the very first point of contact, the team was responsive and easy to work with. A conversation with Michael instantly gave us the confidence that the evening would be in safe hands — he listened carefully to our brief, took the time to truly understand what we were looking to achieve, and then delivered beyond our expectations. Throughout the lead-up to the event, Michael remained consistently available, professional, and personable. He proactively offered creative ideas and suggestions that helped shape the atmosphere, making the evening feel all the more intimate and special for our guests. What particularly impressed us was how thoughtfully he personalised the experience to align with our brand — our clients were up playing instruments and dancing, which made for truly memorable moments that we simply could not have anticipated. VIP Formula brought an incredible energy to the room, and the impact on our guests was clear to see. We would wholeheartedly recommend VIP Formula to anyone looking to elevate a corporate event, and we very much look forward to working with them again in the future. Thank you Michael and the band!"

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"Exceptional musicianship and absolutely flawless vocals. Their mix of classic and contemporary Country music was perfect—there was something for everyone, even guests who 'don't like Country' were raving about them!"

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