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"Hi Ana, thank you so much for such a wonderful performance last night. So many people said how brilliant it was and it really added a personal touch to my special event. Deborah Pullen MBE September 2024 5***** "

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"The Sydney Jazz Collective was completely outstanding. Great liaison prior to our event and everything went smoothly on the night. Seamless setup, great variety of music and the band helped with the backing of a special number sung by the guest of honour on the night. Great musicians and great music of the highest calibre. I will recommend to all my friends."

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"I have missed hearing your play. Glad you had a good time and welcome back"

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"Just to say what a stonking band you are! Brilliant. Last night my wife & I went to Lyndsey's bash at Chichester Marina and enjoyed it immensely helped in no small way by the brilliant music. Didn't want it to stop, but by the perspiration on stage I think you've given your all.....and that's good. My personal highlight was Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse', What a sound, and what a singer Jennie is! But great sounds kept on coming. The choice throughout was just right for the night and we came away with a buzz. More power to your elbow. Thanks. Will be following you!!"

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"They were much loved by the crowd and excellent communication in the lead up to the night."

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"First, thank you so much. It all started with good contact, a great band and a perfect wedding day. We loved this band and all our guests were so obsessed with the band as well. Thankyou so much for our wonderfull experience we would recommend everyone. "

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"Groove Nation was unbelievable at our wedding! They could play any song we asked and sounded great on everything. I would highly recommend them for any event. They were great about mixing up the songs and genres depending on what the guests preferred. Almost all the guests even commented to us about how great they were. "

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"Can we just say a massive thank you for our wedding! We knew you would be good but could not imagine how amazing you could be. You were exactly what we wanted and our family were amazed! You made our special day even more special."

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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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"You were fantastic . We had an amazing time. I don’t remember dancing so much . Well done"

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"Amazing Entertainment As an event director at a venue I work with many different music vendors, and I have to say that OPOV Band was one of the most entertaining groups I have seen! The way that they interact with the crowd to keep everyone on the dance floor was super fun to watch! Working with Nina to coordinate all of the logistics for this wedding day was a breeze. Very professional, kind, and a joy to work with! "

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"A massive thank you to you and the band for the performance at our wedding. It was fantastic! Your service was amazing in the run up. We’ve put a short video on Facebook and will recommend you to all our friends and family. We had so many comments on the night about how great you were!"

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"It’s fair to say The Cheers were fantastic at our wedding party. From learning our first dance song to calls for an encore from a packed dance floor at the end of the night, my wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better band. Ben and Faye."

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"For a cool groove, make sure you listen to THE UNKNOWNS. A very hip vibe for any cool occasion. Enjoy!"

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"10/10! These guys know how to party. Amazing team!"

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