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99% of customers would recommend Alive's Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras to their friends

99% of customers would recommend Alive's Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras to their friends.

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We had Matt Thomas and his five piece band play at our summer wedding at the Arm...

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Matt Thomas Big Band for their event

“We had Matt Thomas and his five piece band play at our summer wedding at the Armathwaite Hotel in the Lake District, Cumbria July 2011. Matt and the band were absolutely fantastic. Both my husband and I knew we wanted a swing band and so booked Matt a year before our big day so to secure him playing at our wedding. They played their swing sets and DJed for us wearing smart dickey bows and su...”


My husband & I are very glad that we chose Alive Network to provide us with our ...

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Matt Thomas Big Band for their event

“My husband & I are very glad that we chose Alive Network to provide us with our chosen artist. The service we received was impeccable. Our co-ordinator Rebecca, was very polite, organised, efficient & above all, friendly. The price range was fair & catered for many options. Our overall experience of AliveNetwork was 10 out of 10. Matt Thomas was a fabulous addition to our wedding evening. H...”


My Alive Network contact, Graham, was very helpful and there was a regular strea...

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Matt Thomas Big Band for their event

“My Alive Network contact, Graham, was very helpful and there was a regular stream of communication. Matt Thomas arrived on time, was very professional, and what a nice guy, the whole experience was wonderful and worth every penny. Thank you, you helped to make my wedding a wonderful day!”


Thank you so much for your wonderful appearance at the wedding- we all had a fan...

5 stars - The MBB Band are Highly Recommended
booked The MBB Band for their event

“Thank you so much for your wonderful appearance at the wedding- we all had a fantastic time and everyone loved your unique sound. You were all very professional and a delight to have on board!”


We booked Matt Thomas + trio for our wedding. Alive Network made the organising/...

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Matt Thomas Big Band for their event

“We booked Matt Thomas + trio for our wedding. Alive Network made the organising/booking really easy and were very helpful in answering our questions. The bands performace at the wedding was fantastic. Music was great, song selection was spot on and we've had lots of good feedback from guests; the dance floor was full from start to finish of the entertainment. ”


We booked Matt Thomas and a five piece band to perform at our wedding. They were...

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Matt Thomas Big Band for their event

“We booked Matt Thomas and a five piece band to perform at our wedding. They were completely amazing and really made our day. Matt was such a lovely bloke and was so friendly and accomodating. They were worth every penny. Alive Network provided a simple and convenient service to ensure that we got exactly the entertainment we wanted for our special day.”


We used Alive Network to book Matt Thomas and his band for our wedding reception...

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Matt Thomas Big Band for their event

“We used Alive Network to book Matt Thomas and his band for our wedding reception. We listen to Matt Thomas’s music on the website and thought it was perfect, Although we were a little worried if it would be as good in person – he was even better. All our family and friends who joined us thoroughly enjoyed the music and commented on how nice it was to have a live band instead of just a di...”


Matt arrived early and was very well organised, he was very friendly and profess...

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Matt Thomas Big Band for their event

“Matt arrived early and was very well organised, he was very friendly and professional. Matt's performance was excellent he played to his audience and all guests thoroughly enjoyed his performance. There was no aspect that could have ben improved. I heard about Alive Network through the internet, Alive Network was one of the first we looked at, the site was easy to use and we were pleased w...”


Thank you so much for recommending Matt. Everything went like clockwork. Matt wa...

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Matt Thomas Big Band for their event

“Thank you so much for recommending Matt. Everything went like clockwork. Matt was punctual, professional and perfect for the occasion. We would certainly rehire him for any future event and several party attendees asked how we found him and for details of Alive Network. The party was a great success, due in no small measure to Matt's contribution. Please pass on these comments to him and feel ...”


The service from Alive Network was excellent and Matt Thomas was a fantastic per...

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Matt Thomas Big Band for their event

“The service from Alive Network was excellent and Matt Thomas was a fantastic performer that I would recommend to anyone. He really did make the party go ‘with a swing’ Thank you.”

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Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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