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"From the first song to the last, the pianist made our Portofino wedding ceremony feel truly special. Guests kept complimenting the performance, and the repertoire was perfectly tailored to our taste. Simply outstanding!"

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"L’Officina del Malcontento, are a group of accomplished musicians that have an eclectic and vast repertoire. They will bring your party to life. and they’ll have you singing and dancing all night. Book them way in advance so you won’t miss this musical adventure."

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Thank you so much for your kind review! Looking forward to come to your place again! Carla Baldini and Officina del Malcontento

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"We book private events at our restaurant and often get requests for mics/projectors/speakers/etc. They are incredibly responsive each and every time, and have helped us out on countless last minute requests. Last minute bookings, last minute cancellations, multiple quote revisions - always quick turn around, always a great attitude, always a great price, always friendly service. Thanks for all you do, Omega Design!"

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"The British Beat is amazing!.. They sell out every year that they have played at our Music Under the Stars Series. 500 People dancing and singing along! They play such a great variety of songs and bands no one knows what's coming next I highly recommend this band to anyone looking for a great musical experience. "

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"Noel performed for our department picnic. He was punctual, and did an amazing job setting the mood for our event. We could not recommend Island Jams Productions more. The team was very communicative leading up to the event and the performer was A+. Thank you again!"

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"Luca and the other guys were great! They created a beautiful atmosphere and every guest complimented us on our choice. We send our compliments to you, you were fantastic and we couldn't ask for anything better! Smiling and helpful, they immediately became a fundamental part of the wedding. Thanks again for everything!"

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"Watching Letizia perform was an absolute delight. Her movements were so fluid and graceful, it felt like she was telling a story with every step. Her costumes were stunning, and the entire performance was beautiful from start to finish. She left our guests mesmerized!"

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"We were over the moon with mark. We had a retro disco with the Sax was fantastic some of the feed back from our customers said could have listened to you all night. Amazing thank you for being part of our day and we definitely be re booking xx (10 / 10)"

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"If you're looking for an electric and fun-filled night of music, Reckless Summer is a must-see! From the moment they hit the stage, it's clear that this band isn’t just about recreating Bryan Adams’ hits—they bring a vibrant energy that makes the classics come alive with great vocals, tight rhythms and soaring guitar solos. "

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"The family have asked me to thank you for your excellent playing at Rawdon Crematorium in Leeds yesterday. The way you played Amazing Grace was particularly moving and your bagpipe had a wonderful sound."

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"Had Ian as entertainment and dj for my wedding in Spain some years back he was brilliant couldn’t ask for better everybody at the wedding loved him so if your looking for a dj definitely get onto Ian you won’t be disappointed more stars deserved but can only give 5 "

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"Jahangir performed at our wedding in July of 2022. He played and sang our favourite songs including Ed Sheeran and Simon and Garfunkel. He took many requests from the guests as well and everyone really loved his music. We were very happy overall and wish him the best for the future! Thanks again! "

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"The Swing Quartet played wonderful music at the vernissage of my exhibition in De Breek in Oosthuizen. High quality. And especially for me, my favorite song from the Andrew sisters ' bei mir bist du shein' . Fantastic."

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"Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band, The Globe, Cardiff, January 31st Jan Louder Than War’s Nick Fisk catches Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band for an evening of soul classics, resulting in him feeling like he probably should have seen them sooner. There’s something life-affirming about tonight. We may be specks of dust on a chunk of rock spinning around in a seemingly meaningless way, but when people come together for this band, somehow it’s as if sense is made of the world after all, if only for the duration of the gig. Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band have been treading the boards for some time now. And with it being such a large band, you’d think a lot of those boards must have been worn right down. They’ve been known to play in pubs and clubs the length and breadth of Cardiff, including pubs near to this very venue, like the Claude. Have always meant to catch them, but somehow never did, and as a result, this was my first time. I always thought The Regular Fries would have made a good support act. In terms of musical styles, the two bands are like chalk and cheese, but then again, if you think about it, a hamburger and a potato chip are not really similar food stuffs, but are great as a combination. But the London baggy propagandists split up some time ago, while Big Mac has just carried on. The name of the band pretty much gives it away in terms of which genre Big Mac’s fit into – unapologetically in the style of The Commitments (though they actually began before the film came out, and have even supported the band), this is a great, big band, playing all the soul classics you might expect to hear, but in such a smooth, polished style that they can rightfully claim to be the best in South Wales – it would be a brave effort to try to steal this band’s mantle. They have the look, the sound, the lot. Dressed smartly in black, there is a proper feel of professionalism, with just that little bit of gangster-chic thrown in for good measure, with the heavies on the right on the brass, the ladies on the left on backing vocals, and Mike “Big Mac” McNamara himself, proudly centre stage, with something of the look of Al Pacino about him. He has a fantastic voice, with a great range, which he can vary according to which song he’s covering – he can be deep and gravelly at one point, but then switch to softer and smoother, but all the while, extremely strong and confident – he’s a great leader, always with a smile. It’s hard to say which are my favourite songs of the set, they do them all so well. “Mustang Sally” is definitely one that seems popular with everyone; I’ve always liked “Build Me Up, Buttercup” for some reason. We have two whole sets of all the greats, plus an encore, so value for money is never in doubt. When it’s done right, I guess it goes without saying that soul music is good for the soul, and Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band are proof positive of this. This gig was a sell-out, and there will be many people greatly looking forward to seeing them again in a few months for their 25th anniversary in Newport. "

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"Amazingly talented duo, they were available last minute and were the perfect musical addition to our dinner party. They played a variety of popular songs perfect for the setting. And they were delightful to work with. Highly recommend."

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