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The Mini Big Band in full swing at Quaglinos Restaurant, London.

IMG_3177Earlier this month we took our fantastic swing show to Quaglinos, one of London’s finest restaurants, to entertain their diners as part of a vintage Gin themed evening.   This was an amazing night in such a beautiful venue, with the staff amazed that we had diners dancing with their meals!  We can’t wait to be back soon.IMG_3122 IMG_3129 IMG_3125

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Muhammad Najim, Wedding at The Savoy Hotel, London

Hey Chris!

I didn’t get the opportunity to properly thank you! Thank you so much for coming down it was a pleasure to have you guys there, everyone said you were absolutely amazing!
Muhammad, The Savoy Hotel, London.
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Holly Gallway, Hassop Hall, Derbyshire

Hi Chris,

I said it on the night but the band were spectacular on Saturday. The dance floor was packed throughout both sets and we had so so much fun!! We’ve had so many comments from our guests about how brilliant the band were, truly. Thank you for all of your help in arranging this, it was wonderful and exactly what we had imagined.

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Geoff Harvey, wedding London.

Chris, a big thank you to you all for last night! It was fantastic! Just what we had hoped for!
What an amazing night!
Thanks again. Brilliant!
Mr and Mrs Harvey!
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The Dorchester Hotel, London. Geoff and Katie’s wedding.

Here’s a few pictures from a recent wedding we performed at at The Dorchester Hotel in London.  Amazing wedding, amazing venue and amazing hospitality!  Thanks for having us Geoff and Katie!

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Guy Garvey’s Meltdown Festival, The Southbank Festival

Hello!

So, I’d like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the whole group.  It was an amazing night, brilliant singers, brilliant band, all worked so so well.
In terms of feedback from Guy, he loved it so much he gave me a kiss and said it was the best event in the festival, even better than his show, so i’m pretty sure it was a hit!
I’d love to have you back.  I’m the lead programmer for Winter Festival, and I think it’d work brilliantly for that, big bands and Christmas always work well.
Many thanks,

Ruth Hardie

Participation Producer (Music)

The Southbank Centre.

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Vicky Andreas, React Charity Ball, Richmond, London.

Hello Chris,
You were absolutely amazing and I am deeply touched by the way you all threw yourselves in to the evening and joined in with the raffle etc. this was so very kind of you.  The guests loved you and I’m receiving compliments about you all round. I shall have to make sure we get some photos to you and we managed to raise lots of lovely money for our families.
Give my regards to the boys, true gentleman and a pleasure to work with.
Warmest regards,
Vicky
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Swingaoke for Guy Garvey’s Meltdown Festival at the Southbank Centre, London.

So this June we were lucky enough to be requested by Guy Garvey to perform our live band Karaoke show at the Southbank Centre in London as part of the Meltdown festival which Guy was curating this year.  What an amazing night!  This was kicked off by Guy himself and then opened up to the amazingly talented Southbank audience.  No rehearsal, just pure talent, and there was plenty of that around.  What an amazing night.

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June, what a crazy month, here’s a selection.

June has been a fantastic month for The Mini Big Band, with so many varied events.  From weddings to charity masquerade balls, to festivals and even our amazing Swingaoke (live band karaoke) show as requested by Guy Garvey for his Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre.  Here are a few behind the scenes shots…

Eroica, vintage festival.

Eroica, vintage festival.

ready to swing in beautiful Surrey.

ready to swing in beautiful Surrey.

The band in owe of the piano player!

The band in owe of the piano player!

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All set at the ICC in Birmingham, one of our regular fantastic venues.

All set at the ICC in Birmingham, one of our regular fantastic venues.

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Masquerade ball!!  Doesn't suite everyone.

Masquerade ball!! Doesn’t suite everyone.

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React charity ball, Richmond, London.

Hello Chris,
You were absolutely amazing and I am deeply touched by the way you all threw yourselves in to the evening and joined in with the raffle etc. this was so very kind of you.  The guests loved you and I’m receiving compliments about you all round. I shall have to make sure we get some photos to you and we managed to raise lots of lovely money for our families

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