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The mini big band ready to swing in Oxfordshire

It’s been a great start to 2014 for us. Here’s a few pictures from a corporate event we did for Euler Hermes at the end of January. This was a great gig in which we launched a couple of new products, the first being our Swingaoke option. This allows the guests the chance to sing with the amazing 10 piece band and it was organised with a slight twist for this event, with only time for 3 singers a ballot/ raffle was organised for this. This created a great atmosphere in the room. We also performed some newly written “play ons” or “stings” for their awards ceremony. These worked great, helping to put a real touch if glamour to the awards ceremony. Please see our photos and testimonial from this event.image

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Posted in General Band News

Sarah Dryhurst’s wedding, Leeds, December 2013

Being musicians ourselves, and having guests who are also musicians, we were keen to get someone really special for our big day. Chris and the Mini Big Band were just that. Not only was the music and atmosphere incredible, the band were also the epitome of professionalism. The dance floor was packed all night – people said it was one of the best gigs they’d ever been to! Sometimes it can be nerve racking booking someone online having not seen them perform, however don’t be nervous in booking these guys – the Mini Big Band will surpass every expectation you may have. I wouldn’t hesitate before booking them again. Fantastic – thank you so much. Sarah and Tom x

Posted in Testimonials

Hollie and Ben’s wedding, Eaves Hall, Clitheroe, January 2014

A cracking start to the new year for The Mini Big Band at a fantastic venue for Hollie and Ben’s wedding day.
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Ready to swing

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Posted in Events

Home serve conference, Palace Hotel, Manchester

The Mini Big band ready to swing in Manchester for the Home serve conference. Fantastic stage set and a great gig.image

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Posted in Events

Amanda and Carls Wedding, Suffolk, June 2013

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It’s Carl we are off on our honeymoon today but I just called to say thank you to you and your team for our wedding. The band was amazing. We will be writing to you to say thank you. Regards,

Carl. June 2013

Posted in Quotes, Testimonials

Bruce Russell, Wedding Planner for the Savoy Hotel

Hello Chris,

It was a pleasure having you and the band play on the Sturgeon on Saturday. You created the perfect atmosphere for the cruise/reception.

Amanda & Carl have left on honeymoon today, but I will catch up with them in a few weeks, but from the comments I received everyone truly enjoyed it. I hope to have an opportunity of recommending The MBB Band again soon. With kind regards,
Bruce

Posted in Quotes, Testimonials

Nick Spencer. Leeds University Ball

What can I say, you guys were amazing. The perfect look and sound for our Medical Society Ball. You had everybody up dancing from start to finish.

A massive thank you to you and the band.
Nick Spencer. March 2013.

Posted in Quotes, Testimonials

Becky Westwood

aving booked the Mini Big Band on recommendation I was not at all disappointed and in fact was overwhelmed by how wonderful they were.

The band members were friendly, cheerful, professional and excellent performers (they all looked good too!). The music was fabulous and the whole band should be recognised for their talents. The vocalist was a brilliant singer and performer and the sound the band made was amazing.

Everyone at my husbands party commented on the band and were all really enthusiastic about them, many asking me how I had managed to find such a fantastic band.

I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending the band to my friends. Indeed our friends who came to the party are now hoping to book them for their daughters wedding. To add to that, dealing with Chris before hand when arranging the event was hassle free and easy, I didn’t have to worry about anything. Roll on my 50th when I can have them for my big party. Best wishes,

Becky Westwood. March 2013

Posted in Testimonials

Hannah Robson

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to the whole band for last night. You were absolutely amazing and we’ve had so many people commenting on how much they loved you!

I’ll definately be recommending you and booking you again in the future.

Thanks again,

Hannah. December 2012

Posted in Quotes, Testimonials

Phillipa Cairns, Wedding

Absolutely awesome! The band sounded spectacular and you put on such a great show! Clearly, the music in our wedding was extremely important to us and we were so thrilled with the quality and showmanship of your band.

Thanks once again, I will certainly be recommending you form now on…

Phillippa and Mark. Leeds, December 2012

Posted in Quotes, Testimonials