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"We decided to book David for our wedding reception after we saw him play at a wine bar and we weren’t disappointed. He created a relaxing atmosphere for our guests while we had our photos taken. Everyone complimented his stylish playing and his professionalism. David helped to make our special day even more memorable and he is spoken of fondly by those who had the pleasure of listening to him."

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"Jamie was excellent! He played piano during our lawn drinks reception and then inside during our wedding breakfast. He played a mixture of pop, rock and music from films as requested and it was exactly what we'd hoped for. He offered to play for longer which we happily said yes to but we perhaps should have considered costs before squiffily saying yes, but do not regret it as he was great and gave an excellent vibe for the day! Lots of compliments from guests and fantastic communication before and after the event!"

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"Lucy Ann played at our wedding ceremony and reception and all our guests were blown away by her magical voice. Lucy was an absolute delight to work with, understanding of any changes and was perfect for us, our day & guests. We would absolutely recommend Lucy 100% to anyone looking to book an artist - thank you for making our day so special x"

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"Our father died aged 91 recently and as classical music had been his absolute joy throughout his life, we knew that we had to make it part of his small and very intimate funeral. How lucky (and delighted) we were to find through lastminutemusicians that a professional, Miriam, lives locally and that she would like to be part of this celebration of his long life. Miriam could not have been more helpful or sensitive in helping us to choose and adapt four very special pieces and she played them beautifully, especially as unlike a wedding there was so little time for preparation. We shall never forget the sound of her playing her arrangement for cello of Ralph Vaughan Williams' Five Variants of 'Dives and Lazarus' as my father's coffin was lifted and borne out of the chapel, and continuing to hear it as we followed it to his final resting place. It was the one piece that he had ever mentioned as wishing to include at his funeral, and it meant a huge amount to have it played live by someone who cared very much about her role in the service. He would have loved to have heard it, and who knows, perhaps he did. Our heartfelt thanks, Miriam."

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"Kit made our Bonfire Lunch super special, reading the crown and pleasing all ears. He is super reliable, communication is excellent, punctual and a delight to treat with him overall. We will definitely call him again and we can recommend him 100%."

Reply by Kit Packham
Thanks for the feedback Laura! It was a lovely event to play for and you and your team were very helpful and easy to deal with. I'd be happy to perform at another event for you whenever something suitable comes along! All the best, Kit.

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"We have stayed in the hotel before and really enjoyed it, and booked a meal this evening for Valentine’s Day celebration. The food was delicious and the service excellent. There was a pianist (Nigel Hammond) playing a variety of music during our meal which was lovely and really added to the ambience..."

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"Highly recommend Kit — he has a fantastic repertoire and is incredibly professional. He arrived with all his own equipment and adapted perfectly to the space. On top of that, it was an absolute pleasure to have him perform at my birthday. He was so kind, went above and beyond, and everyone genuinely enjoyed both his presence and his performance."

Reply by Kit Packham
Thanks Naaki! It was a bit "cosy" in the space but I was happy to squeeze in and play for your lovely family and friends, who all clearly adore you. You were an excellent hostess and looked after me as well as your guests brilliantly. I'll carry happy memories of your party for a long time!

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"Vernon absolutely blew us away-what a find! Everyone absolutely loved his set, it was exactly what we were looking for. We cant wait for the next big occasion so that we can book him again. Thank you Vernon."

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"Thank you so much for performing at my 50th birthday party last Saturday. I had so many lovely comments on how good you was, the sound of you voice and the playlist. If anybody needs a singer I would be more than happy to recommend you. X"

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"Jade was absolutely amazing at our wedding. Really lovely person and brilliant on the cello. It really made the brides’ walk down the isle special. Would hire Jade again no problem, thank you for playing on our big day. "

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"Where do I begin. Vernon came and played in our home for my Husband's 60th birthday. What a gifted musician and vocalist, he made the afternoon complete. He has a warmth and personality that matches his talent, it was a pleasure to have him in our home. Thank you Vernon so much."

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"Jo’s performance was magical and we were all mesmerised. Thank you Jo for making our celebrations so special. "

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"I haven't the words to express how utterly precious an experience it was that Emily gave us. A very very special surprise private concert for my wife's 70th birthday. Just wonderful! November 2023"

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"Nigel played during our wedding ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast (at Horwood Estate). He was absolutely fantastic and we received so much positive feedback! He specifically learned some Iranian music for us and played it on request. He really set the tone for the day and I would recommend his services to anyone who really wants to make their day special. Thank you so very much for making our day perfect"

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"Brilliant violinist with a wide repertoire of songs. She played while we signed the wedding register and throughout the drinks reception. She was fantastic. Couldn't fault her. "

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