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"Freya composed the most magical musical moments which not only brought to life the vital female roles within the play, but also cleverly created atmosphere and setting. Freya's performance enabled audiences to become emotionally connected to the characters and narrative through her performance as composer/actor/musician in The First."

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"What a truly outstanding musician Nigel is. I can’t thank Nigel enough for everything that he did for us on our wedding day! From our initial phone call, Nigel’s friendliness, helpfulness and expertise immediately shone through and I knew that we were in very good hands. Nigel made the entire process smooth and stress free; providing so much advice and guidance along the way which really helped to shape our day. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble for Nigel and he really did go the extra mile during the planning process to ensure everything was perfect; from advising us on song choices for parts of the day we weren’t sure about to learning specific versions of the songs that we had requested. I couldn’t be more grateful for all of the time and effort Nigel put into our plans! The result? Truly beautiful music for every part of our wedding day. Listening to Nigel’s music as I walked down the aisle is a memory that will last for the rest of my life. Nigel has an incredibly impressive repertoire of music that he can play and he kept our guests thoroughly entertained throughout the whole of our drinks reception. He created a genuinely wonderful atmosphere and so many people commented on how much they were enjoying his music! Lots of guests also commented on how lovely a person Nigel is; something I can wholeheartedly attest to! Nigel’s piano set up is also absolutely stunning and really fit in with the décor of our venue. He even took the time to ask what colour theme we were using so he could provide matching flowers for his keyboard. We also asked Nigel to play a piano cover of our first dance and we were so thrilled that he was able to stay to do so. It was a magical moment and another memory that I shall cherish forever. Nigel possesses an incredible talent and I wholeheartedly recommend that you put your trust in him for your own wedding day because I have absolutely no doubt that you will be as blown away as we were. My only wish now is that I could listen to Nigel all over again! "

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"If you're looking for an entertainer for a party, look no further than Vernon Fuller! Vernon performed at our civil partnership celebration and I have to say we had so many positive comments from our guests. Vernon's voice is wide ranging - as is his repertoire, something which first attracted us to him as a performer for our special event. Whatever your age or musical interests, there's a good chance you will know some of the music he performs, and it is all done with style and enthusiasm. The mood ranges from chilled out to funky and danceable. On top of this, Vernon is a really nice guy, a good communicator, and senses the moods and needs of his audience. I can heartily recommend him!"

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"Mark played his saxophone at our daughters wedding this weekend just gone. Wow wow wow - he was brilliant . He is so lovely, charming and not at all obtrusive as he let us all take centre stage whilst he played fabulous background music. A true professional and would definitely book him again. Thank you for helping make it simply the best day ever. Xxx"

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"I cannot rate Lisa higher than 10/10, but I will do my best to justify why this should be possible. To begin with Lisa was a delight to deal with before, during and after the Wedding. Left largely to her own devices on the day, she was a complete professional and delivered all that we asked for and more. She was booked to perform to welcome guests to the Ceremony, during the Ceremony and throughout the Wedding Breakfast and did so exquisitely. We could not have made a more perfect choice of performer. Lisa is truly gifted, not only as an outstanding harpist, musician, songwriter and musical arranger, but she also has a tone to her voice that oozes pure quality, whatever the genre of music. Her performance of 'At Last' during the Ceremony was without question the best rendition of this much reproduced number that I have ever heard, including by Etta James. It was so good it caused a brief pause in everyone's joy for the married couple, as they went to sign the Register, whilst they registered the stunning sound, and this was captured perfectly on the video. Lisa performed a wide range of music equally well, including some traditional Irish music and other requests and was top class throughout. I lost count of how many guests complimented the beauty of her performances from start to finish and the fact that she set the perfect mood for a perfect day. It is certainly a sentiment that I echo loudly and I will forever remember and be grateful for the massive contribution that Lisa made to the happiest day of my daughter's life, and to one of my own."

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"We booked Rowan to play for our wedding several weeks ago in a small church in Edinburgh. He played lovely Irish and Scottish tunes while the guests came into the church and found their seats, which everybody in our small party of 30 loved, my mother especially! He then played a beautiful slow air for myself to walk up the aisle to, a tune that I had never heard before but now will remember forever since it suited the moment so perfectly. After the ceremony was over, it was once again back to the more lively stuff for everybody to leave to, as we headed off to our reception. The music was beautifully played and tastefully selected, and so myself and my new husband would highly recommend Rowan for anybody's wedding day. "

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"Myself and Carl would like to thank you for your services at our wedding, it was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for more! "

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"Jo played at our daughter’s wedding on Saturday, not only an amazing violinist but a truly lovely person. She composed a song especially for the day too. I cannot thank her enough or recommend her highly enough. Everyone, including the bride who didn’t know she was going to play, was blown away. Will definitely be booking Jo again. "

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"We are so grateful to Nigel for the absolutely perfect soundtrack to our wedding breakfast, no words can fully capture how much his music added to our day. From the moment he began playing, Nigel created an atmosphere that was warm, elegant and full of joy. The music flowed beautifully throughout the meal and it genuinely enhanced every moment without ever overpowering conversation or the atmosphere. So many of our guests commented on how lovely and memorable the music was, and how perfectly it complemented the couple of hours we spent together with the people we love most in the world. Nigel’s playing was heartfelt, expressive and wonderfully tasteful which was exactly the right balance of soul, emotion and celebration. His ability to read the room, adapt to the moment and provide such a thoughtful, uplifting soundtrack was incredible. Whether it was the gentle background pieces during introductions and first courses, or the slightly livelier melodies later on, every note felt intentional and special. Not only was his performance beautiful, but Nigel himself was a joy to have, he was warm, friendly and professional from start to finish. He was attentive in the lead-up, easy to communicate with, and such a calm and welcoming presence on the day. If you’re looking for music that feels timeless, full of heart and uniquely tailored to your wedding, we absolutely recommend Nigel. His music didn’t just fill the room; it added another layer of emotion and beauty to one of the most meaningful parts of our day. Thank you, Nigel; we, and all of our guests, loved absolutely every moment of your music."

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"I would just like to put on record my appreciation for input into making a success of my 75th Birthday Celebration Party at the Nottingham Cosy Club. From our initial discussion and follow up sessions by e-mail you were able to assist me in the choices of music and styles that you could offer. I was particularly impressed with the video of proposed tunes that you sent over to me. In relation to the event itself you arrived early, set up and were ready to perform well in advance of the first guests coming into the venue. During the course of the evening you played our agreed choices and the guests were delighted as it added greatly to the ambience of the occasion. In relation to booking your system is simple and your terms and conditions were not complicated. Finally let me say I would be happy to use you again and recommend you to others requiring your services."

Reply by Keyboard player for gigs, shows and exams
Thank you so much Robin! I hope you and your guests enjoyed the music, and many happy returns for the big day. Alex

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"All the guests commented on how lovely the piping and piano transitions were and what an amazing touch it was - we truly appreciate it so much."

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"Nigel performed throughout our whole wedding earlier this year, at Easton Grange in Suffolk. We are so glad we came across his work at a local wedding fair, he was so accommodating and offered to learn new songs to play for us as special requests, and even travelled all the way over to Suffolk for us. He played as I walked down the aisle (a beautiful rendition of Disney's 'Happily Ever After' as requested), played more Disney songs whilst we signed the register, and then continued to play throughout the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. All of our guests were amazed at how he could keep going for so long, and so professionally too, a lot of guests thought it was a recording playing and not live music as it was so perfect. Fantastic memories as Nigel's talent was captured in our wedding video for us to look back on many times. It was lovely to have Nigel provide the back ground music to our day, and we all enjoyed listening our for our favourite songs throughout. In fact, Nigel was TOO good, and whilst he was practising our special song to walk down the aisle to, I was mid-makeup application and started welling up (much to the make up artists dismay, haha). Wouldn't change a thing, and we hope to be able to enjoy his music again in the future. Thank you again so much Nigel. "

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"Kit was fantastic, thank you so much for playing at my 30th birthday. Very last min an only booked 1 day before. Travelled all the way up from Birmingham, such a lovely guy and very incredible on the sax played anything we asked for. Would recommend 100%"

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"We booked Will to play for a 60th birthday bash . He was superb . Easy to book and communicate with . A few changes of plan were not a problem for him. He's a great musician and singer and dance floor was full throughout the night . You can't beat a bit of live music and would recommend booking Will over a DJ any day . Top job ! "

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"Amel R was excellent - highly recommend"

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