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"The Arrival have successfully worked with Peterlee Town Council since 2008, performing at the Peterlee Show and Town Twinning events (including the Stadtfest in Germany). These talented young musicians never fail to wow the audience with their lively and enthusiastic performances, which we have seen to be uniquely and very cleverly re-shaped to acoustic level, accommodating every genre and taste!! Miss 'The Arrival' and you miss a very special performance!"

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"If you're searching for a party band that will exceed your wildest expectations and create an unforgettable musical experience, look no further. This 5-piece band brought the house down with their exceptional talent, crowd-pleasing repertoire, and infectious energy. They not only entertained but also created cherished memories that will last a lifetime. We wholeheartedly recommend them for any special occasion, as they are true masters of their craft and will undoubtedly make your event an extraordinary celebration."

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"This band rock! The band really know how to hold the room! The lead singer held the audience in captivation! The dance floor was full from beginning to end and they didn't want it to end. We will book again and again! thank you! "

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"Just a quick note to thank you all for playing at our Wedding. All our guests commented on how great you all were & particulally great vocals. Every time i looked at the dancefloor it was packed full of people dancing & smiling. Thank you for bearing with me & letting me play on the drums. I was impressed with how you all managed to hold it together. Chris was chuffed too as hes never seen me play before. We will definitely be recommending your band to our friends & families for other Weddings & Parties."

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"Great music from the lads, got the whole place dancing in no time. Clear dance instructions from the caller and great fun all round."

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"Hi Andy. Thank you for your performance last week - Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the whole evening was a lot of fun! I'd be happy to supply you with a reference/recommendation. 10/10!"

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"Thanks so much to Raga Music Factory for making the 70th birthday function of my brother Ash that I hosted even more memorable and fabulous. Right from the start, it was such a pleasure working with them. We particularly loved their attention to detail and curating all the song requests and dedications and little family anecdotes in detailed interactions with us, all of which made it so much more nostalgic and emotional on the day, the audience loved every bit of it ! In addition to being very accomplished singers, the couple have a very pleasant and endearing personality, are such great communicators and very warm and approachable which makes them feel more like your extended family. We will have them back again very soon and I am already planning a Diwali musical night hosted by them for our family and friends."

Reply by RaGa Music Factory (Award Winners 2026)
Thank you Dilip, it was a pleasure to interact with all of your family. Occasions like this overseas with so much family are so rare so we were indeed privileged to be a part it. We enjoyed every moment and all the audience energy and participation. Thanks again and hope to meet at another occasion soon !

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"Fascinatingly dark and twisted, and full of energy!"

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"The event was held in a magnificent marquee and food prepared by a Michelin star chef so guests expectations were high. Gary from Eleventh Hour contacted me prior to the event and made sure that all requirements were met. Gary and the band arrived punctually and were set up and sound checked in plenty of time putting my mind at ease. During the dinner Freyja was on hand to supply suitable background music and a microphone for speeches. The band was fantastic, they engaged with the guests and the choice of songs was perfect keeping the dance floor packed until we finished at 1am. They supplied great music in between their sets ensuring that the party atmosphere. Following the event I received lots of feedback from guests praising the band saying how they really made the night. I have seen 11th Hour at other events and I would highly recommend them for any type of event."

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"Goldsworth Gerry – I can’t thank you guys enough for making my 40th birthday party a truly fantastic night to remember. Literally everything went according to plan, and the playlist was spot-on. Martin made sure that I was kept up-to date with everything and I felt totally confident that they would deliver; and deliver is the understatement of the day. It was electric! After requesting one of my favourite songs by the Chilli Peppers very last minute, you pulled the most incredible performance out of the bag, and even let me fulfil my life-long dream and sing along with you. Friends and family were so impressed by the quality of your vocals and instrumentals throughout the evening. I’ve never heard so many encores! Can’t wait to see you play again. Thank you both!"

Reply by Goldsworth Gerry
Hi Claudine. Many thanks for your kind words and fantastic review :-) . It's great to know you had a fab time and we helped make your 40th a special and memorable occasion. It was a pleasure to play for you and your friends and we thoroughly enjoyed performing By The Way with you, you were great! :-) Hope to see you soon! Martin and Stuart

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"Great performance! We were looking around for the rest of the band only to realise it was just the two of them! A must see band, and I highly recommended them to my friends."

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"We had seen Back2Skool perform at two of our friends birthday parties and knew that when Tracy could seamlessly go between singing Elvis to Lizzo they were the band for us! We booked them for my husbands 60th birthday party. Tracy communicated regularly through the build up to the party sharing set lists and ideas as well as learning a few special songs that we wanted. On the day of the party they set up on time and professionally having everything they needed. We danced the night away with three live sets and three DJ sets. It was brilliant and we have had so many messages saying how great the band were and it made the party. All totally seamless from booking to performance! Can’t recommend enough. "

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"Phenomenal from the moment we booked them to the final song of the night. We had them perform throughout our entire wedding day and it was like having three different magical experiences all in one. Kiki sang solo during our ceremony and gave us the most emotional, unforgettable moment walking down the aisle. Then, for the drinks reception, the duo created the perfect relaxed, happy vibe that had everyone smiling. And later, the full band brought the party to life in a way we’ll never forget and the dance floor was packed all night long. What really set them apart beyond the unreal vocals and musical talent was how much thought and care went into the planning. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, she just handled and as a Bride planning a wedding, it's priceless. We’ve had so much positive feedback how Kiki connected with every moment so if you’re thinking about booking them you will not be disappointed. Kiki Music Collective were a massive highlight of our day and there were many but they made it feel so special, personal, and unforgettable. Thank you for everything Kiki and Mumager and the Boyz - I just want to do it all again!"

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"We would like to thank you for making our evening wedding reception such a success. It definitely was a party never to be forgotten. We were a little anxious as we had not heard you play live but a call and a few emails to Debbie eased my anxiety. We definitely did not need to worry you were all brilliant. The first 3 songs we requested were fantastic – thank you! We especially liked the way Debbie mixed with the guests and walked around the room singing and getting others to join in. This was brilliant and was perfect for the theme of the day which was for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. A lot of guests commented on how good you all were and many comments were made on what a good singer Debbie was. We shall certainly be recommending you to others. Once again a very big thank you from both of us."

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"I booked The Reminders for my wedding party. Sounded great and it was a wonderful day and night. Glad I booked them as we were going to get a DJ, but the live music was just right for the atmosphere and they did a DJ set after as well anyway. Recommended! "

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