Big Band Reviews
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Reviews
Average rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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The band sounded incredible in our venue
Reece A booked The MBB Band for their wedding • December 2025
“The MBB Band absolutely made our wedding. From the moment they started playing, the dance floor at our venue was buzzing—and it honestly never emptied all night. Their modern swing sound was such a hit with everyone, and every song felt perfectly chosen and brilliantly performed. The band sounded incredible in our venue. The music filled the space beautifully without ever feeling overwhelmin...”
The dancefloor was full from the start till the end of the evening
Sally D booked The MBB Band for their wedding • December 2025
“Amazing band. The dancefloor was full from the start till the end of the evening. The MBB Band were awesome at our daughter’s wedding. The jazz trio were also outstanding.I’d highly recommend them for weddings and special occasions.”
Philippa L booked The MBB Band for their wedding • July 2025
“The MBB Band played for our wedding this summer and were absolutely brilliant. We had a jazz trio playing during the canapes and then the whole band playing the rest of the evening. They were fantastic- great choice of music and performed brilliantly. They were very organised and stayed in touch throughout the build up to the wedding . Very much recommend them, Philippa and Thomas”
Ben B booked The MBB Band for their wedding • May 2025
“Hello Chris, Mate the day was incredible, and the band was everything we wanted and more! The amount of compliments we got about you was ridiculous, everyone loved it! Thank you so much! Already left a review on Google mate (gleaming obviously). I’ll definitely send you some photos when we get them all. Thanks again you guys were incredible! Ben”
We’re still getting compliments from our guests nearly a year later!
Amy L booked The MBB Band for their wedding • August 2024
“We had The MBB Band play at our wedding reception last August and honestly... they were incredible. We’re still getting compliments from our guests nearly a year later! They kicked off the evening perfectly and instantly created such a brilliant atmosphere, within minutes, they had everyone up dancing (even the ones we never expected to see on the dance floor!). Their set completely set the ...”
classy, entertaining evening that reaches all ages!
Sally N booked The MBB Band for their party
“Even better than we had hoped! We had a fabulous evening with The MBB Band celebrating my 60th birthday. Their performance was brilliant, entertaining and certainly hit the right note (sorry). I could highly recommend the guys if you are looking for a classy, entertaining evening that reaches all ages! Well done and thank you for making the party so special.”
Jack M booked The MBB Band for their wedding
“An absolute world-class band! We booked them for our Wedding at Wyresdale Park, they became the absolute talking point of the whole day. They were all super professional, responsive and friendly. I couldn’t recommend them enough for anyone looking for something a bit different, but lively for their big day.”
The MBB Band brought a real touch of class
University O booked The MBB Band for their event
“The MBB Band brought a real touch of class to the conference dinner for UKES2024. It was like having Frank Sinatra in the room. Everyone I spoke to afterwards thought it was a fabulous piece of ambience. I am only sorry that I could not have had another 100 people there at the event to enjoy the fab. music.”
BBC R booked The Swing Smiths Orchestra for their event
“Thank you so much for coming on the show earlier. We all LOVED it, and you guys are just so talented!”
Julie H booked The Will Dakin Big Band for their party
“We saw the band at the Gotham Hotel ‘speakeasy’ night in Manchester in June 2023 courtesy of our neighbours and had a fabulous night - we were blown away by how good this group of musicians were! My husband & I said to each we must ask these guys if we can book them for a private party as our daughter’s 21st was coming up in January 2024 and she wanted a Gatsby themed party! ...”
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