Testimonials
Over the past 18 years since the formation of Classique Promotions & Events we have had some wonderful letters from both private and business clients - just a selection are reproduced here but you will find these and more at the bottom of each of the artists/themes own pages, we add them as time allows!
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'I had to let you know just how brilliant Rory Bremner was..
He went down a storm and literally had something for everyone. For our American directors who maybe weren't quite in the loop with some of the older English material there was something extra special for them too!
Please thank him so much and also a big thank you to you too for recommending him and putting the whole thing together for us'
Vice President, International Bank. Central London event. September 2012
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Hi Nicky, just a quick note to say a massive thank you for last night everyone had an amazing time and the Prohibition guys and Paparazzi were brilliant. They really added something special to the evening.
Lloyds of London. September 2012
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Hi all at Classique
I enclose a few photos and want to say thank you so much to the lovely girls who were part of our fun event last night at Tower Bridge.
Our special 'Mary Poppins' and gorgeous British Belle Stiltwalkers were wonderful and added a lot to our evening.
Thank you so much for your help and organisation.
Marketing Manager. International property company. September 2012
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Dear Nicky,
Thank you so much for all your help in making David's party a huge success. The Motown band 'How Sweet It Is' were fantastic, they were full of energy and a great spectacle, everyone keeps asking me where did I get them from. The Paparazzi were a terrific addition to the evening much more engaging and entertaining than the run of the mill photographers, rather than forcing guests to be photographed they enticed them into wanting to have their pictures taken, this was also true with our "celebrity" guests, Austin Powers (Brian Allanson) and Audrey Hepburn (Zoe Carter). They really helped to get the party going and create a fun atmosphere, and I want to give Mr Allanson special regard as I thought he was brilliant in his role, never breaking character, he helped to move the party along when necessary, standing by as MC. Each act sent from your company I would use again without a moments hesitation, and you will be receiving many recommendations from me in the future!
Thank you once again, Best wishes, David & Debby Booth September 2012
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Hi all at Classique
Just a quick note to say thank you so much for the fabulous entertainment at Aqua in Regent Street last night. All your entertainers were brilliant and added so much to the evening. Please could you thank all of them! - Geisha Living Tables - Paparazzi - Caricaturist, Nicholas Bronowski -The amazing Fortune Teller, Jane Shaw Cunningham - magicians, Sean Carpenter and Robert Fox - the Disco Ball Heads! and Casino were all amazing.
Thanks again and see you at the next one!
Marketing Director. Publishing company. September 2012
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Hi Nicky, just to a quick note to say a really big thank you for the excellent show the Prohibition stunt guys and the Croupiers put on for us on Friday for Paul's suprise 60th birthday, they were excellent! I have had so many friends ring/text me saying what a brilliant party it was, we were struggling a little bit for space as everyone came but the boys did a fantastic job and adapted their show very well, I thing our friends will be talking about it for a long time, I will have no hesitation in recommending you all for any other DOOS we organise. Thank you and best regards Ashley Hadfield - April 2012
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Hello all at Classique and Raymond and Mr Timkins!
We just wanted to say a massive "thank you" for helping to make Saturday evening such a memorable night. Your act was fantastic and had everybody in hysterics. We were all thoroughly entertained and thought your act innovative, clever and full of laughs. All our guests have commented on how great they thought you were and I think that it is safe to say that your first dinner party event was a huge success!
Again, thank you so much. Very kind regards
Tanya - April 2012
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Launch of new Caterpillar earthmoving equipment - the group of acrobats used their new Olympic styled act and performed using the machines to create a real wow effect for the press launch
Hi everyone at Classique....The Double Decker acrobats and crew were great to work with, very flexible (no pun intended) and professional and attractive to watch and the audience seemed enthralled...twice giving spontaneous applause, so most certainly their skills and the creative performance was appreciated.
Thanks for your assistance too....all went smoothly and as planned with no hassle whatsoever...greatly appreciated.
Best regards - Richard - March 2012
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2 'n a Half Men , Signature, Irresistible & F2 for large daytime conference
Dear Classique,
The feedback for the event has been exceptional. It is by far and away the most FUN event I have ever been involved with (but hard work putting it all together!)
The guys added colour, human and entertainment so sadly missing from most corporate events.
Please pass on my best wishes to the guys and the girls. And I look forward to doing it all over again soon.
Corporate organiser and film producer Jan 2012
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I would like to say a big thank you to the Harry Potter Characters who performed at our Christmas Party on Friday night. They were very professional and made our night and theme a big success.
Also we would like to thank you and your team for your help in arranging the performers. And if in future we need any performers for our social events, we will definitely keep you in mind.
Thank you very much. Vicki. Corporate Event, Guernsey. Dec 11
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Summer 2011 - re Plague Dance Group - Celtic Manor - large corporate event
Apologies for not being in touch sooner, it's been a little manic tying things up post conference. I wanted to thank you for all your help and cooperation over the past few weeks, it has been much appreciated.
Plague were fantastic performers, very polite and open to working with what ever we threw at them (including a car on stage!), so please pass our thanks onto them. The client was very very happy and they finished off the event brilliantly.
I hope that in the future we will be working together again on further projects.
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Private birthday party, Surrey, August 2011
Dear Nicky,
Julian Smith was amazing and so popular. It was fascinating how many people came out of the woodwork and admitted they watched Britain's Got Talent!! My cousin voted for him time and time again - I was very surprised as I wouldn't never have thought she would watch it.
The whole day was just lovely. Wonderful weather and nothing went wrong! What more could one ask for. Actually I have a short video on my computer which I will try and send you separately.
Thank you for all your organising. It was fab.
Best wishes, Sara
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The Royal International Air Tattoo 2011
Dear Classique
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the help you gave recently in providing three very good acts for one of our events which took place in July 2011.
All of the acts - Sean Carpenter, the magician, Nicholas Bronowski the caricaturist and Charles Burns the silhouettist, all provided excellent entertainment for our guests and everyone enjoyed either watching the excellent magic tricks or watching the skills of both Charles and Nicholas in providing such accurate and detailed images of the guests - all were outstanding.
Thanks again and we look forward to working together again in the future.
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For the opening of a 5 star resort in May 2011 off the coast of Africa..
The client said..
Just an email to say THANK YOU very much for arranging such fabulous entertainment for us at short notice. We had a ball - every one of the acts were just lovely - please pass on our thanks to all. Great music and a great weekend -
Sophie Ellis Bextor and her husband Richard (from The Feeling) were fantastic - I was dancing with her to Murder on the Dancefloor!
E2 - Were amazing. My feet are still killing me!!
Danny Rampling also was brilliant - music was top class Sat and Sunday night!!!
Diversity were phenomenal! Ashley and all the boys just blew us away!
I just can't thank you enough...xx
May 2011
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Dear all at Classique - Just to say that the event at Christmas went really well, the band e2 were great and got everyone on the dance floor to the point that no one wanted to leave. Very positive feedback on the band I would definitely book again and recommend. Thanks for your hard work too in the planning, Kind regards, Maria - corporate event for 1000 guests Dec 2010
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Hi Classique - The evening was a great success, Milton Jones was very well received and the feed back from all the guests has been excellent. The Shakedown Soul Band were also excellent keeping the dance floor packed.
If we have a ball for this year, will certainly be in touch - many thanks, Sue. Healthcare Dec 2010
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Hi Nicky
Just wanted to say thankyou for recommending such fab entertainment for our Alton Towers event
It was just perfect! The mixture of performers made the day & evening a real success, also thankyou both for making the effort to come along and oversee everything for us
Please pass on our thanks to all the performers , we have been getting lots a feedback from our guests who loved every moment.
The boys and girls who entertained were - Jim Millar, Steve Kaos, Arbie the Robot, Austin Powers lookalike - Brian, Glyn Edwards - caricaturist, video arcade games, e2 band & Ian Chilvers DJ.
Corporate Family Fun Day - Alton Towers, July 10
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Would you please pass on my thanks to Jonathan and his colleague who did a fantastic job at our awards ceremony last week. They were extremely professional and lovely people. We all thought the show was fantastic and I have already passed your details to a few of the guests for their events!Thanks Again. Events Manager. Institute of Sales & Marketing Management - June 10
Hi Nicky, just wanted to say a huge thank you for such a fabulous night - everything was super. We've had some great feedback so far! We thought the band, Fully FunKtional, were great again - and great to have those extra dancers too - so please pass on our thanks to them!
The look-a-likes, Johnny Depp, Mr T and Austin Powers were great too - they all got into character and the guests seemed to love them. We thought Avatar was amazing so please pass on our thanks to say what an amazing job they both did (the painter and the model)!
Speak to you soon and thanks again! Events co-ordinator, corporate event for 1000 guests. ICC Birmingham. June 10
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Corporate event for 250, Midlands, May 2010
Hi Nicky
Paul and I would like to thank you and Mac for all your help last night. We had a fabulous time and all our guests said it was our best one yet. The Rat Pack were the best we have seen and we told them so. They were still entertaining our guests at the bar at 4am. The Casino and DJ also brilliant. My only problem now is how do we beat that? Any good suggestions for next year?!! Thanks once again.
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Parisienne Themed Event for 400 guests, Park Lane Hilton, London, April 2010
Hi Nicky and Mac
Thank you so much for all your help on Saturday and great to meet you. The night was a great success and the welcome drinks reception looked great with the entertainment (French mime, accordion and strolling caricaturists) and Marcus Brigstocke was a huge success again. Look forward to working with you again in the future.
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Corporate Awards Dinner - Dec 2009
Thank you for organising all our entertainment - what a night we had everything. It was brilliant,
the magicians all stayed to see Barry Cryer, who was fantastic, such a gentleman. We couldn't
have asked for any more.
The close up magicians were amazing and Finesse were outstanding as background musicians, they were so helpful and really gave the whole evening a wonderful ambience.
And the toastmaster Tim Parry as always was just wonderful. He put in so much work on the evening and before the night, I really can't thank him enough.
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Corporate December 2009 - 1800 guests
I just wanted to pass on my sincere thanks to all the acts from Saturday night - the compliment emails are flooding in to us this morning.
Stephen Grant - the evening flowed so well thanks to Stephen - he was quick and funny and great at improvising. He really made my job so much easier on the night. He was also fantastic to work with, and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Flawless - well, what can I say? Standing ovations... Genuinely lovely guys with a great talent - It was a privilage to meet them. The guests loved him and all those sat at the back came running to stand at the front to get a good view.
E2 - as always brilliant. I have never seen a band get everyone on the dance floor as quickly as E2. I enjoyed a couple of sneaky dances too.
Phil - Of course I can't forget Phil who we really don't do justice to as he has so little time to do his stuff. However, we really appreciate having him there and really enjoy it when he does get to play.
All of the acts were so professional and a delight to work with. Please also pass on my Christmas and New Year wishes to them all! Kindest regards
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(re Circus Extravaganza - Oct 09)
Hi all at Classique
I'm back from a week of much rest and relaxation! I just wanted to say thank you so much for making the Annual Dinner an amazing success.
A little card is in the post on its way to you, but with the strike I thought I'd email too. It was literally the best night of my life and it was so fantastic to know everything was going to plan and you were there to oversee things.
I've had so many comments and positive feedback about all the entertainment. Everything you and your team planned for us worked perfectly and from the moment people arrived, right through the evening, they were kept brilliantly entertained. (Also, I didn't even realise that we would have glow-juggling too, so that was a fantastic surprise!!). I can't say thank you enough! Thank you!
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Dear Classique (August 09)
I would like to thank you personally and the acts you recently provided regarding my daughter's Pre-Wedding Celebrations and Wedding.
The Pre Wedding Gaming Casino guys were absolutely great, their whole attitude was one of politeness, honesty, humour but above all they were professional in their approach to the work they were carrying out. Everyone who had a go at the tables all commented on the way it was presented and run.
Sean Carpenter, the close up Magician you provided on the Wedding Day itself, well what can I say but thank you; Sean was absolutely brillian, he had everyone amazed at the close quarter magic he did along with some very subtle humour which went down a storm and was only too willing to go the extra mile to ensure everyone sample his brilliant Magic Skills.
We are intending to put together a Family Celebration next year to celebrate the girls first and second years together as married couples and would love to use your services again. We have also passed on your details to a large number of people who will be in touch with regards to supply of entertainment for their up and coming wedding celebrations.
Once again, many thanks for your help and assistance and please pass on our thanks to the acts that you provided for us.
Kind regards, Ian James
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Many Thanks
(birthday party - July 09 - Laura White)
The party was a sensation, enjoyed by all! Laura was fantastic and your sound guy was really brilliant, so helpful and professional. He did an amazing job and even ended up putting up lighting etc. What a really nice guy he is, without him I don't think it would have been half as good. I would have no hesitation in recommending your company and I will at every opportunity. What was so good was that everything you said would be done was done (a bit like the Ronseal advert)!
I am so glad I chose Laura, she was loved by all. She literally walked in and sang every note perfectly, all my guests were very impressed. Her personality came across very well and I think she will have a whole new bunch of fans.
Once again many thanks for your help and professionalism.
Gary
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The Al Gurr Trio played at our drinks reception at the ICC Birmingham on 19 May - they were first class and everyone was delighted with them. Many thanks - Optic UK - May 2009
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Hi Nicky and all at Classique
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you so much for helping to make our event a huge success on Friday and please pass on my thanks to Colin - Video Arcade Machines - for a very professional and attentive service. Initial feedback has been very good. It was a pleasure to deal with you and hope opportunity may arise to use you again.
Best wishes for a lovely Christmas and good New Year - Corporate Client - Aberdeen - December 08
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Hi Nicky
I just wanted to extend my sincere thanks to all involved in making Saturday night such an amazing sucess. I would be grateful if you could pass on my comments to all the acts.
Dara was fantastic! He was loved by the audience - the only critisism I heard was that they did not want him to stop! He pitched his act just right, and was perfect at keeping the awards running along, and to time (almost unheard of). It was also fantastic that he mingled with the guests for ages after the awards, talking to them and having photos taken - this really made the night special for so many people (including me actually!).
E2 were probably the best band I have heard live - and again, this is not only my opinion, but of others I heard talking. Their choice of songs was just right to get everyone dancing. It was a pleasure dealing with Jim and the rest of the band. I would definately recommend them to others.
Phil, as always, was perfect in his choice of tracks. He brought a great end to a wonderful evening. The combination of Phil and the band worked really really well.
I have heard from guests that they felt this was the best awards dinner to date (and I agree!). Thank you to you and Mac and the acts for helping to make this so. A very happy Christmas and New Year to you all! Very best wishes Katie - Corporate Client - ICC Birmingham December 2008
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Dear Nicky & Mac, AMAZING I can't thank you enough, the show was fantastic, the dancing was wonderful, Couple No 69 were fab, and Jeff Hooper & the Swing Band were brilliant. John (PA) and his team were great, thought John was a great guy, and Yvonne and the Dancers were a wonderful team. Nicci Brightman (sister of Sarah) was delighted that Jeff let her sing a couple of songs and said how fabulous and professional they were. Please thank the whole team of entertainers we had, I think around 30 in all (!) and thank Jeff for putting on a great show, what a fantastic professional performer he is.
Nicky, Mac & the team at Classique Promotions, I think you are amazing, what a team, Nicky I can't thank you enough, you were there the whole time from start to finish, it would not have happened without you. Best wishes David Tyler - November 2008
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I wanted to say thank you to you all at Classique Promotions and a huge thank you to Chris James - hypnotist, who we booked last Thursday 6th November at Makeney Hall in Derby, who did a wonderful job and amazed us all with his show!
Everyone at AceCad thoroughly enjoyed themselves and said what a great performance Chris gave - in fact people are still talking about it now! I have received many comments from our International clients too who said they were also amazed with his show.
Chris certainly made our partners meeting / dinner a night to remember. We will be definitely booking Chris James next year. November 2008
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On behalf of the NSPCC and the Coventry Business Group, please accept our thanks for providing the Royal Footmen and Caricaturists for the NSPCC Coventry, Masquerade Ball. All entertainers did a great job, were courteous and arrived on time. Please could you also extend our thanks to Bex for all her assistance in the run up to the event. We had an extremely succesful event as far as the fundraising which makes a real difference to the lives of local children. Many thanks again and be in touch soon. Sincerely NSPCC Midlands - October 2008
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Just a quick email to thank Classique Promotions for the superb entertainment provided for us on Saturday night. Elvis (Kevin Paul) certainly got the room a rocking and the ladies very excited! Magician (Sean Carpenter) was fantastic too, and the DJ (Roger Tomkins) kept the room going really well. I would have no hesitation recommending your company to friends, business associates etc. seeking good live entertainment. Thank You and Regards Janet Waters Newco Catering Equipment Ltd - October 2008
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Hi Nicky
I missed the show as I was running around doing things (as usual) but this is what the PR report says "What was truly great was Russ Stevens, the illusionist. His show was breathtaking. The illusions were seamless. The crowd really enjoyed the show and he got a massive applause". Please pass on my thanks... And of course thank you!
Entertainments & Events Manager - University Freshers Ball - October 2008
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Hi All
I just wanted to say a big 'Thank You' for all your hard work on the Vodafone Consumer Sales event last week. The client was very pleased and felt that all the elements of the event came together very well. Please pass my thanks onto all your crew and entertainers - Big Beat & Illumini that worked on the event and hope to work with you all again in the near future. Kind regards, Senior Events Producer, Central London Events Company - Sept 08
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Hi Classique - Just wanted to drop you an email to let you know Lesley Guinness as Dame Edna, Stefan Feix as Del Boy & Dean Taylor as Borat went down an absolute treat with the Delegates at the LG event!! They were fantastic and did such a good job of interacting with the crowd and creating an incredible atmosphere. I was extremely impressed, please thank them all again from me and thank you to yourself for all your assistance with this job. I will not hesitate to contact you if we ever require anymore lookalikes.....
Kind Regards Louise (event manager) - September 2008
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Hi Fully FunKtional and Classique
Have just got back to my desk after some time away from work and just wanted to thank you so very much for making our wedding day so very special. I can tell you that everyone is raving about just how fantastic you were and that the floor was filled form the very beginning to the very end.
We appreciate all the time and effort you put into the wedding prior to the actual day in preparing our song list etc...you truly were a star.
Please pass on our thanks to the whole band for their effort and energy that they put into the evening.
Good luck for your future together....we're sure you'll go far!! - Helen & Dom ~ August 2008
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Dear Classique,
Apologies for not getting back to you sooner. The office move went smoothly but I have been very busy over the last few weeks. I was hoping you might be able to pass on my thanks to all our VIP Celebs - Elizabeth Richard as 'The Queen', Charles Haslett as Prince Charles, Caroline Bernstein as Cherie Blair, Caroline Bernstein as Sharon Osbourne, (a quick change!), Andy Harmer as David Beckham and Gill Penny as Victoria Beckham that performed on the day - all our guests thought they were really quite amazing and the whole day went very well.
If you would like to forward on the email below to the celebs that would be appreciated.
Thank you for your hard work leading up to the day and if we need future "stars" I will be in contact.
Thank you so much for helping us make our Grand Opening Party a success! Without your assistance the day would not have been so special for us.
Sarah, Middleton Murray, June 2008
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'The client was delighted, the feedback amazing and we had at least one client who said they had never been to a better corporate do in his life!' PR Company following Property promotion event in Birmingham with 6 Lookalikes, Sinatra tribute & Roy Forbes Jazz trio - September 2007
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"All the feedback for our Autumn Party confirms that Steel & Stringz (caribbean trio) were the highlight of the evening. Please pass on my thanks." Wragge & Co - September 2007
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Please will you thank the DJ Phil Gardner for the fantastic job he did for our wedding music. He was such a nice chap, extremely professional, and the dance floor was absolutely jam-packed all night. We have so many comments from people about what a great evening they had and I know a lot of this was down to the great mix of music that Phil played. He even got my dad dancing, and that has never ever been seen by anyone before!!
I also want to thank everyone at Classique Promotions for the fantastic service we have had, right from the initial enquiry to the service on the night. Everyone has been so helpful, friendly and professional, so thank you, thank you, thank you! Best wishes Gemma - June 2007
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January 2007
I just wanted to thank you on behalf of the NSPCC for all your help and advice in the lead up to Saturday's Masquerade Ball. Tim Parry (toastmaster) was wonderful and a great help to me throughout the evening. I will be writing to him personally to thank him but wanted to let you know how highly I rated him as well. Phil the DJ (Phil Gardner) was also fantastic and helped to create a brilliant atmosphere.
I hope you will be pleased to know that we have raised in the region of £41,000.00. All of this money will be used to help support our local services to children and young people.
Thanks again and I look forward to hopefully working with you in the future.
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To Superphonic (band) and everyone at Classique.
Just a quick note to thank you for an amazing set at our wedding last month (December 06). You were brilliant.
Many of our guests were also musicians and they've all since commented on how professional and energetic the band were - and my young cousins were really thrilled to chat to a live act about their set-up.
It takes a lot to get me up and dancing for more than one song but the guys and girls managed it with ease and were an absolute pleasure to talk to afterwards.
Thanks again for everthing - we really appreciate it - All best wishes for 07 - David & Emma Owen
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Dear Classique - You and your team have provided a totally reliable and friendly service, I will definitely be recommending you to both friends and colleagues! Have a fantastic Christmas. Best Regards Jack Cottle Project Manager, UK Hospital Healthcare & Private Healthcare December 2006
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Dear Fully Funktional (& all at Classique!)
I just wanted to write and say how thrilled Fiona, Michael and myself were by the superb performance you gave us for our wedding party on Saturday night 23rd September 2006. It was fantastic and the numerous comments of praise we had about you afterwards, and the fact that the floor seemed to be full all the time just showed how successful it all was.
Thank you all for helping to give us such a memorable evening.
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British Equine Vetinary Association - September 2006
Dear Nicky
Thank you so much for all the entertainers you provided for our congress this year. Adrianna of Palenke was fantastic she really made the party go, many have said that it was the best evening of its kind ever hosted by BEVA and I agree. Not only did she do their own sets she ran the salsa dancing and, when it became apparent that we had failed to provide someone to run the limbo, she ran that too!
Joolz Gianni was deeply cool and his music was great.
Both Harjinder and Co and Nachdey Hasdey Bhangra Dancers were fantastic at the Farewell dinner. Both were entirely supportive of me and both had to wait longer than was planned as the evening was sold out and the service somewhat slower than anticipated. We were all terrible bhangra dancers but had a great time nevertherless!
Please pass on my thanks to them all for their professionalism and consideration.
With Best Wishes Arabella Michell - BEVA
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Wedding - Scotland - August 2006
Since our wedding on the 26th August 2006 we've been burning to send a thank you note to you all but our honeymoon in the Maldives interrupted things!!!!
As you know Kevin Paul attended and entertained our guests as Elvis. What a superb job he did. He was absolutely gorgeous (just like the King himself) and sounded exactly like the real thing. Who knew that the King was actually alive and well and living in Birmingham!!!
His outfit was also truly amazing. Not only did he do a great job during the performance itself but he also spent a great deal of time mingling with the guests, having photos taken etc afterwards. He really was a lovely guy who knew just how to keep all our guests happy. Even now, people are still talking about his performance being one of the highlights of the day. We know that several of our guests asked for Kevin's contact details and we're sure that his presence in Scotland will be requested by many.
We would also just like to give our thanks and best wishes to all the staff at Classique who helped us out over the last year. It was a delight to speak to everyone and the service provided was of the highest standard.
Thanks again Kevin for making our special day even more memorable.
Yours sincerely - Amanda and Fraser
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June 2006 - for Don McLean as comedian and awards host
I am writing to thank you for a wonderful evening. You were a great success and your outstanding contribution enabled the evening to run smoothly, this made the event extremely enjoyable for all that attended and has resulted in many compliments for you from the guests.
May I thank you once again and hope it was as enjoyable for you.
Chris Gregory On behalf of the Solihull Town Centre Partnership
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Transco Metering - Company Celebration - July 2004 - NEC Forum
Just to say many thanks for organising the whole event for our celebration this year. The whole Caribbean theme was excellent, the décor and theming were great, the music brilliant from the Beached Boys, Tropical Heatwave caribbean band and the DJs, and all the games and sideshows were well used, especially after a few rum punches!
Thanks to you all for your organisation and overseeing of the event, it was great to see the whole Classique team there.
Everyone enjoyed themselves and if we plan such an event in the future we would be happy to liaise with new ideas.
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Glaxo Smith Kline - October 2003
The String Quartet and The Shakedown Soul Band were superb on Saturday 4th. The feedback I have received from those who attended the ball said the band were brilliant, in fact people have been raving about them since. Even our site director was spotted grooving on down, really enjoying himself and getting everyone else up to dance!
I would be grateful if you pass on my thanks to the band together with these comments.
Could you also thank the Con Spirito String Quartet too, everyone thought they were excellent.
Thanks to you all at Classique for organising the event and sorting out the bands, pa and entertainment.
Kindest Regards Viki Boult Glaxo Smith Kline October 2003
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Wedding - Simon and Amanda
A big thank you for organising our music for our wedding at Hagley Hall on 4th September. We were very pleased with the Roy Forbes Quintet and the Con Spirito String Quartet and we've enclosed thank you notes for each of them. Many thanks again, Simon and Amanda.
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Egbert Taylor - Company Open Day
Dear Nicky and Mac
With regard to our recent Company Open Day I would like to express on behalf of the Directors, staff and especially myself our thanks for all your hard work in organising the day.
Despite the awful weather we had a good turnout of people and everybody who came had a wonderful time.
The entertainers were exceptional and they all worked so well together. Everybody has commented how professional they all were and how well they entertained everyone, both adults and children.
Once again thank you for all your hard work and I will be in touch in the near future with regard to organising next years event. Yours sincerely, Kathy Walker Directors PA
(Entertainers - Mediaeval themed day - Jim Millar (Jester, Circus Workshop),Tom the Chamberlain, 2 Fighting Knights, Bob Freeman (Jester, Children's Entertainer), John Maine (Crusader with horse in armour), Diabolus In Musica (musicians), Nick Brimstone (mediaeval magician), Sir Lupin of Pipwithers (Stiltwalker), Morris Dancers + tables, benches, mediaeval banners, flags and shields, pig roast, hot potatoes, bar, portaloos, marquees, dancefloor (and just to add to the era - a DJ to finish the night off!)
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International Society of Arboriculture Conference - 4 day conference for 1300 worldwide delegates
Dear Nicky and all at Classique
I write on behalf of the Local Host Committee and the International Society of Arboriculture, to thank you for your excellent work during the recent Conference. You excelled all our expectations and everything you did was perfect. Your efforts were very much appreciated.
I would ask that you pass on our thanks to the piper and Rhona Clarke, the soprano. Both performed excellently, the National Anthem went brilliantly and the piper selected excellent material for the pipes. All delegates were impressed and commented on the professionalism and performance of both. Please ensure that they receive our thanks and good wishes.
The mediaeval decorations and entertainers you provided were stunning. (We recreated a large ‘indoor' mediaeval village for 1300 delegates, with fighting knights, magicians, minstrels, jesters, jugglers, banners, shields, weaponry etc)
Every event during the whole 4 days from the Presidential Reception to the final banquet went very well. The music at the final banquet was absolutely brilliant with our 60s and 70s night. The Beatles tribute, set the scene and the follow up music from Ballroom Glitz for the 70s era was terrific.
One delegate commented to me when he heard the Beatles, ‘Connecticut was always going to have a hard act to follow, but you've really nailed them with this music - great show'
So, we did it with your help. I will ensure that your name is passed to any colleagues looking for a professional organiser for this type of event in the future. Once again, many, many thanks.
Yours sincerely Dr D P O'Callaghan, General Conference Chair.
