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Rock My Wedding – Recommended Supplier.

The Mini Big Band are pleased to announce that we are now an official recommended supplier for the Rock My Wedding Website.  Their “Love Lust List” is a select list of some of the countries finest suppliers, all handpicked by the guys at Rock My Wedding, the countries most influential wedding website.  sealed_with_the_rock_my_wedding_kiss_of_approval

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Joe and Emily’s wedding, Oxfordshire

Hi Chris,

Thank you so much for everything on Saturday. You guys were absolutely incredible, we could not of asked for more!

Thank you,

Joe and Emily.

Posted in Quotes, Testimonials

Joe and Emily’s wedding, the photos tell the story.

We’ve just received some amazing photos from Joe and Emily’s wedding in Oxfordshire, which was incredibly.

This wedding had everything including a mad whole room live band karaoke competition across the 4 sections of the room, with the winners taking the biggest bottle of champagne that we have ever seen.  This was a great feature with everyone in the room getting completely involved in an attempt to win.  This was also mixed with some classic sing a long hits which made for an incredible atmosphere.  These pictures really do tell a great story of who fun this was for the band and the guests.

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Birthday Party in London.

Chris

Just a short note to give feedback about Mike’s party last Saturday. The band were absolutely brilliant – we danced all night and those over 40 had aching bones the next day! Nobody complained though and loads of lovely emails about the band were received.

For specific feedback I want to say thanks to you for being so organised and professional and choosing a fabulous set.
Thanks to James the sound guy – the access wasn’t easy and it was raining which didn’t help – yet he carried on regardless and set up a fabulous sound experience. The singer was great and you were all lovely and most helpful.

Overall thanks so much for making it such a lovely night

Liz

Posted in Testimonials

Lee Quickmire, New Years Eve Wedding.

Hi Chris

I just wanted to thank you for an amazing evening. The band were getting rave review’s from everyone I spoke too. Letting my Uncle (he was my Dads brother but is so close to us) having the performance of his life was a very special moment for him and for us and I’d like to thank you for letting us do that. He and I will never forget that and it was the icing on the cake and a very special moment…I hadn’t cried all day but that was my breaking point!

The band and performance was exceptional and I’m so glad you guys enjoyed the day also. I will certainly tag the photos when we get them back and will tag anyone I see on social media.

Thanks again Chris, you have the best band I’ve ever heard and I’ve heard a few in my time, it really was a fantastic night and you guys helped make it that special.

Best Regards

 Lee

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Swingaoke with The Mini Big Band

December saw the return of our “Swingaoke” show to the Southbank Centre in London.  This is the second time we’ve taken our live band karaoke show to the Southbank with both occasions being an amazing experience for the chosen singers and audience alike.

This show gives the audience the chance to come up and sing some classic big band swing numbers infront of the amazing live 9 piece band.

Please take a look at this video from the night https://youtu.be/pAEFz1YQcD4, the first singer up and he was amazing!

This was a great way for us to finish off our year.  We are now looking forward to a busy 2017, providing the finest modern swing band show for lots of weddings, corporate events and private parties.  I hope we see you there.

 

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Merry Christmas From The Mini Big Band!

IMG_3796 IMG_3797Well, its been an amazing year for us, our busiest yet.  We would love to wish you all a Merry Christmas from us.  Here’s a selection of pictures from our busy December.  We hope you have had a great year and we look forward to seeing you in 2017!

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Marks wedding at Stoke Place, Buckinghamshire.

Hi Chris
Just wanted to say on behalf of me and Katrina you and the guys where a absolutely fantastic last night! A real pleasure dealing with yourself in the build up you where very professional and on the evening really performed, great feedback from everyone and got even the the most reluctant dancers on there feet!
Hope you where well looked after with food and drinks and will be writing a review on your website. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Hopefully not the last time I see you perform
Mark

 

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Back at Quaglino’s, London.

It was great to take our swing show back to Quaglino’s earlier this month.  One of London’s finest restaurants that’s perfect for the Mini Big Band’s vintage swing style.  Great food, amazing cocktails and live music, no wonder the place went crazy!IMG_3654 IMG_3657 IMG_3658

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Christmas Is Here! – H&M Christmas party Awards, London.

Our first Christmas event of the Year, and what a great event it was.  H&M’s Christmas party and awards ceremony with some of the “Strictly Come Dancing” Dancers.   Christmas swing numbers, dance routines, award stings, this event had everything, including one amazing audience.

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