Testimonials

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

We had great service from Alive Network and a suberb performance from the MBB Band they were praised by all our guests and made a perfect wedding day for our daughter and son-in-law complete. We would highly recommend the band.
Lancashire, July 2012

As function musicians ourselves, we knew what we wanted from a band for our wedding – a high quality, entertaining and no hassle band who could play as a trio in the afternoon and a big band in the evening. What The MBB Band offered was all that and more.

Firstly, they’re a great bunch of people, a pleasure to deal with. They’ve got a big repertoire and took on our suggestions with ease. In addition, these guys can play. Seriously. Tight horn section, great back line and an amazing front man – he really puts in a shift vocally at the same time as mastering the crowd.

Our wedding was 700+ and they easily held the attention of the masses. The dance floor was packed and for weeks afterwards we had friends asking where we found such a great band. We’d recommend them as a 10/10 to anybody who’s looking for a wedding band!
Richard Smith, July 2012

From my first contact with Chris to the time I was reluctantly seeing The Mini Big Band leaving the event (the black tie evening of a Company & Clients Conference) I was in superb and professional hands. The whole group of technically brilliant musicians and a charismatic front man just oozed class, confidence, fun and character. Prior to the event I spoke with Chris and swapped emails. Nothing was too much trouble and he always gave reassurances around flexibility and putting me as their client first, before their own set up and staging requirements. I had complete control on the set list and timings and the band were really cool with playing 2-3 short interval sets before a longer final set. The staging dimensions were not quite as anticipated and the MBB took it all in their stride as the true professionals that they obviously are. From hearing the first notes of the evening I knew the room were in for a treat. We had themed the room to look like a smokey 1960’s music club and the band were the complete icing and cherry on top of the cake. They really helped transport all our guests to a Vegas lounge. All night they were brilliant, not a note out of place from the band or singer and I just couldn’t think of anything that they could have done better. At the end it was a shame to see them leave the stage and they left all the guests buzzing, really appreciating the show they had put on. For a premier class, professional act I cannot recommend MBB enough. For that little something extra for your event then look no further. These artists will not let you down.
Robert Evans – Homeserve Conference, Manchester, November 2013

The music choices available out there for weddings, parties and everything in between are vast and it feels like a real leap of faith. Which is why the Mini Big Band were a complete godsend for our wedding. From the minute we got in touch until the morning after the night before, they couldn’t do enough to help us including gently reminding us of all the things we’d forgotten about. (First dance music?!?!) But all that pales into insignificance compared with the performance itself. They were just brilliant. The effort they put in was fantastic, the response from the crowd was immense and musicians and guests just seemed to feed of each other’s energy! They must have been even more exhausted than us the following day! Everyone, and I mean everyone was up and dancing all night, there wasn’t a chink of light on the dancefloor. There’s no doubt they made the evening a great success. We’ve had endless positive feedback from our guests and can’t thank the boys enough for helping make it more than we’d even dared to hope for. Don’t hesitate, book ’em!”
Kate Hughs, Wedding,in York

I booked the Mini Big Band for my wedding. I think that the in,y words to describe them are “they couldn’t be bettered”. The ultimate professionals and very talented. They created the perfect atmosphere for our perfect day.

Iain, Glasgow, November 2012

Hi there Chris and the rest of the band. Not only did myself and my husband thoroughly enjoy the Mini Big Band playing at our wedding but so did everyone of our guests old and young. The music was amazing and the atmosphere awesome. It really was the icing on the wedding cake! All of the guessay what we saw after the wedding Los commented on how impressed they were and how much they enjoyed dancing away. You were all so happy and relaxed and were so accommodating in taking requests. You played our wedding dance song beautifully and helped us pull i off. Thank much all so very much and I wish I could do it all again. You were the first thing I booked for the big day and were by far (apart from my dress) the best part of our celebration. I would book you again in a heartbeat.

Sinead, London