Musical Acts

"Saw Goldplay at the Aussie Inn had a great night singing along to their tunes, not a dancer myself, but the friends I was with had a great time dancing, would defo go and see Goldplay again, thanks guys for a great night."

" Yaz xxx oud player is widely regarded as a very good, highly respected oud player. Here’s why musicians, critics, and venues take him seriously: 🎵 Musical Skill & Reputation • Strong technical command of the oud: His playing shows control, speed, and expressive phrasing, especially in improvisation (taqsim). • Expressive style: Critics often highlight the emotional depth and atmosphere of his playing rather than just flashiness. • Comparisons to top players: He has been compared in reviews to internationally respected oud masters like Anouar Brahem, which is high praise in the oud world. 🌍 Professional Recognition • Major venues & festivals: He has performed at places like Ronnie Scott’s, the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, WOMAD, and Glastonbury — venues that book only high-level musicians. • Serious collaborations: Playing with artists such as Robert Plant, Natacha Atlas, Cheb Mami, and Transglobal Underground indicates strong peer recognition. • Longevity: He has maintained an active career for decades, which usually only happens when a musician is consistently good and in demand. 🎶 Musical Value • He’s not just a technician — he’s also a composer and bandleader, able to integrate the oud into jazz, blues, and world-music contexts without losing its traditional character. • His work with Fantazia and later ensembles shows versatility across traditional and contemporary styles. Bottom line If you measure “good” by: • technical ability ✅ • musical expression ✅ • professional respect ✅ • sustained career at high-level venues"

"I had Isonilstrings perform at my Dad’s 60th birthday and he was overwhelmingly with his performance. Isonil made the evening an experience with his vibrant energy and stage presence. "

"Mark and I got married in Liguria, near Rapallo, in a truly magnificent villa, and we couldn’t have made a better choice for the music at our wedding. We chose them because from the very beginning we felt they perfectly represented our musical taste and that of our friends… and we were absolutely right. With just two people, they managed the entire musical journey of the day flawlessly: from the ceremony, to the aperitif, the dinner, and right through to the after-dinner party. The music during the aperitif was a real highlight: elegant, engaging, and never intrusive. So many of our guests complimented us, saying they were amazed by their talent and the breadth of their repertoire. And then the evening DJ set… simply fantastic. Renato managed to get everyone on the dance floor, creating an incredible atmosphere and an unforgettable end to the night. They played a fundamental role in making our wedding so special, seamless, and full of emotion. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for true professionals who know how to read the mood and turn it into the perfect soundtrack. 💛"

"Hell yeah! Bandet var så trevliga och perfekt för festen. Våran familj och vanner hade den bästa tiden den kvällen."

"Jake was incredible and very professional. He even offered to bring his microphone so we could do speeches at the event. He is very talented and would absolutely hire again."