A huge thank you for last night. I felt the event was a huge success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves - the choice of music and delivery were fantastic - thank you to you and your amazing band.
Julia Bentley, organiser, Harrogate Ladies College Sixth Form Ball, Old Swan Hotel Harrogate, July 2010
What a fantastic performance, really top notch! You guys rock!
Tim & Jayne Snowden, Bishop Thornton, June 2010
We received excellent feedback about the evening entertainment you provided. Thank you for helping make the event really successful.
Jacqui Grimes, Training and Events Development Officer, Northern Housing Consortium Limited, Blackpool Hilton, June 2010
You were amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed your music. We have never seen some of our family dance like that so you obviously inspired them! We had so many people come up to us and ask where we found you
Kirsty & Matthew Dalton, Rudding Park Hotel, May 2010
Thanks for your brilliant live sets. They were amazing and made our wedding.
Katie & Saj Ekanayake, May 2010
Thank you so much for a great evening of entertainment at the British Nuclear Medicine Society 2010 Awards Dinner. The whole evening, from the awards ceremony, to the live background music during dinner and the live dance music afterwards was spot on. We had great feed back from our guests.
Charlotte Weston, www.bnms.org.uk, Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate, April 2010
Your entertainment was first class. Thank you.
Netty Newell, Fundraising dinner in aid of St Michael's Hospice, Betty's Harlow Carr Restaurant, April 2010
Thank you very much for your contribution. I have received so many messages today saying how much people had enjoyed the awards last night - and particularly the music, which was great and really added to the atmosphere
Jean MacQuarrie, Editor, Ackrill Media Group, Harrogate Business Awards, Harrogate International Centre Hall D, March 2010.
Your music was absolutely brilliant and everyone said how much they enjoyed it. I would highly recommend you to anyone and tell them to leave the running of the evening completely to you!
Annie Wentworth, private party at Ripon City Golf Club, March 2010
Thank you for making my 40th birthday party come alive, you were fantastic! Everyone has commented on how fabulous you were.
Helen O’Donoghue, The Harrogate Club, March 2010
Fabulous, absolutely fabulous! We had an amazing time and you guys were the icing on the cake. Thank you so much.
Justine & Ian Blackburn, Rudding Park Hotel, March 2010
The best performance yet! You created a most wonderful atmosphere through-out dinner a then a perfect dancing set. Our guests loved you.
Carol Dawson, Event Organiser, Pendle Craven “Winter Olympics” Ball, Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton, February 2010
Thank you so much for providing the most fantastic entertainment for Shaun’s party. I wish I could tell you how many people have said how much they enjoyed your set.
Nicola Harvey, Private party at The Foundry Wine Bar www.thefoundrywinebar.co.uk, February 2010.
Thanks to you and the band for a brilliant performance in Berlin. You pulled a great set out of the bag as usual and my client was extremely happy with the evening.
Ian Greenfield, Director www.productionbureau.com, Meistersaal, Berlin, January 2010
Thank you once again for making it a fabulous evening and please pass on my thanks to the rest of The Nightjars.
Joanne Patience, organiser, Begbies Traynor office party, The Foundry Wine Bar www.thefoundrywinebar.co.uk, January 2010
We all had a fabulous time and as always, the Nightjars were superb
Sally Bickerton, Committee Member, Snowball, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, December 2009
Thank you to you all for making Friday such a great night. All comments received back regarding the band have been positive - all thought the music was brilliant.
Rebecca Dabill, Organiser, Turner & Townsend Christmas Party during which The Nightjars played during-dinner background and after-dinner dance sets. Royal Hall, Harrogate, December 2009.
You were superb and made our night. You surpassed what we had hoped for and everyone has commented on your fantastic set. Thanks so much again.
Colin and Lorraine Archibald, Rudding Park Hotel, November 2009
Many thanks again to you. Your live music during and after dinner was just right for our awards evening.
Margaret Watson, Organiser, LGYH Making a Difference Awards, Royal Armouries, November 2009
The Nightjars were great! Good feedback from all.
Joanna Ripley, Organiser, AfPP Conference, Crown Hotel Harrogate, October 2009
As always The Nightjars were very popular and we had to clear the dance floor at 1am to get folk off to bed!
John Matthews, Director, www.fitwise.co.uk, Infection Prevention 09, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate
Thanks, you were all amazing and I have yet to talk to someone who didn't love The Nightjars!
Jon & Amy Monaghan, Hassop Hall, September 2009
Thank you for a fantastic evening and for making everything run so smoothly. The amount of positive feedback we've had from people specifically mentioning the band is amazing.
Ian & Helen Broadbent, The Millstones, September 2009
Our guests were positively raving about The Nightjars! Your enthusiasm and professionalism before, during and after our fundraising event is greatly appreciated. Having a great band play such a wonderful and diverse range of music is obviously the primary aim for any event organiser, but The Nightjars go that extra mile and that's why we will welcome your return to our main event of the year.
Sheila O'Shea, Appeal Director, Yorkshire Cancer Centre, Yorkshire Cancer Centre Ball, Hotel Majestic, September 2009
Thank you for making my night so special - all of my friends could not get over how terrific you all are and how you got the party going so quickly.
Christine Hepworth, Private party at The Foundry Wine Bar www.thefoundrywinebar.co.uk, September 2009
You guys totally rocked our evening! We were really pleased to see all of our friends up dancing and loved the way you worked the crowd. Thanks for making such a great performance of our first dance song.
Richard and Naomi Lee, Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate, August 2009
"I’ve had some brilliant feedback about the band and the live music quiz was definitely one of the highlights - something different but great fun!"
Katy Pollard, Event Organiser, Benenden Healthcare Society Conference, Royal York Hotel, August 2009
We all thought The Nightjars were an absolutely knock-out band and we enjoyed every moment of your playing.
Clive Clague, Private party, Kirby Overblow, July 2009
Thank you and the band for making the evening so memorable. Everyone said “where did you find them? They are amazing.” You did us proud!
Scott & Rebecca Boocock, Allerton Castle, July 2009
I have had loads of fantastic feedback so thank you so much for all your efforts and for playing so perfectly on the night.
Alison Jones, Event Organiser at www.thepassiongroup.co.uk, Private house party in Linton, June 2009
Thank you so much for the fantastic job you did at our wedding reception. Everyone loved the band and the music and the interactive part at the end was just perfect. We could not have asked for more! Thank you also for being so reliable and easy to work with - we really appreciated it.
Vicki and Mark Ingham, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, May 2009
We had an amazing day and evening. You guys were brilliant and an integral part of the success of the whole day. Thanks again.
Nick & Rachel Caffarate, Harewood House, April 2009
Thank you all very much indeed for performing at the ball. We have had some very positive feedback about all your excellent talents and your performance definitely enhanced the evening.
Trish Telfer SDBTT Northern Ball Committee, York Racecourse Voltigeur Suite, March 2009
The Nightjars made the evening and we have had some terrific feedback
Mervyn Darby, Harrogate Theatre Fundraising Valentines Ball, Majestic Hotel, February 2009
A huge thank you for the fantastic performance and all round support that you gave to us on our wedding day. You made the evening so special and personal for us.
Chris & Lucy McMahon, Hazlewood Castle, Jan 2009
“The Nightjars were as always fantastic, they really made the evening go with a swing and the feedback I received from staff and guests was very complimentary.”
Carol Winterbourne, Faithful+Gould, Royal Armouries, January 2009
Thank you... we received nothing but fab feedback from guests about just how great you were!
Annabel Search, Candlelighters Ball featuring Julian Clary, Harrogate International Centre, November 2008
Everyone said how much they enjoyed the band, you went down a storm! Thank you for all your help with everything.
Liam & Sarah Keightley, Peckforton Castle, October 2008
Everyone has been raving about you. I've never seen so many people up dancing for the whole evening. We can't thank you enough!
Sinead and Mark Stokes, Wood Hall, October 2008
Many thanks for contributing to a fab do for us!
Glenn & Sarah Marshall, Marquee in Liversedge, September 2008
A huge HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you! The Nightjars made our dream come true...
Alison & Keith Hartwell Wedding Anniversary Party, Marquee in Harrogate, September 2008
Thank you all for such a wonderful time at our wedding. Tom and I spent half the night dancing because the band were so good and many of the thank you letters mentioned how impressed they were with you. We can't thank you enough for an unforgettable evening.
Emily & Tom Harvey, Marquee in Mickley, August 2008
You guys were fantastic - everything we could have hoped for. Thanks so much for your efforts on our first dance.
Kenvor & Gina Cothey, Marquee in Birstwith, July 2008
THANK YOU SO MUCH... please pass on our thanks and appreciation to everyone in The Nightjars. You were fantastic!
Richard & Celia Bradbury, Marquee in Birstwith, May 2008
You were all fantastic and really helped to get the party going… we are delighted you helped to make our day even more special
Alexandra and James Bishop, Goldsborough Hall, January 2008
Thanks for a great night again, the dance floor was packed!
Sarah Berman, Events Coordinator, HBOS Conference dinner, Birmingham ICC, January 2008
Your entertainment was a huge success with delegates and feedback has been extremely positive.
Margaret Watson, Organiser, Northern HR Briefing, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, September 2007
Thanks for helping make it a great night for us. We had a brilliant time and by the look of the dance floor all night, everybody else did too!
Laura & Stuart Hildersley, Newby Hall, Ripon, September 2007
What a fantastic night! The feedback has been great. Thank you so much.
Dina Slater, Organiser, British Orthodontic Conference, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, September 2007
Thanks for a brilliant performance at our conference and dinner. We won’t hesitate to book you again or recommend you to anyone who needs quality entertainment.
Trevor Watson, Group Auto Union UK & Ireland Ltd, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, September 2007
Thanks so much for doing such a great job on Saturday. The crowd loved your band!
Sandra Light, MD Scotland Unlimited, BIFM Scotland Region Annual Grand Ball organised by FMevents (a division of Scotland Unlimited), Radisson SAS, Glasgow, September 2007
...we thought you were fantastic and made our evening!
Peter & Peggy Crabtree, 40th Wedding Anniversary, Ilkley Golf Club, September 2007
Thank you for such a brilliant evening, we had an absolutely fantastic time and judging by the comments we received on the night and the action on the dance floor, so did everyone else. You guys were brilliant!
Jen & Pete Todman, Merchant Adventurers Hall, York, August 2007
Thank you so much for your brilliant performance at our wedding.
Jenifer & Martyn Brier, The Met Hotel, Leeds, August 2007
You were absolutely fantastic and really topped off a special day for both of us. Everyone we have spoken to since the wedding has raved about the music and said what a great band you were! Thank you so much.
Claire & Charlie Sparrow, Kirkby Overblow, August 2007
We have just had our post-ball wash up session and everyone was raving about how good you guys were! Thanks
Tracy Fawcett, Organiser, NHC Summer Ball, Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield, August 2007
...a massive thank you for playing at our reception - you were fab!
Ian & Fiona Houston, Rudding Park, July 2007
You were fantastic! Thank you so much.
Mike & Julie Powell, Langdale Chase Hotel, Windermere, June 2007
...a big thank you...all of our guests commented on what a wonderful evening it was. The band were superb...
Victoria Miller, ATKINS, BIFM North Ball organised by FMevents (a division of Scotland Unlimited) at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, June 2007
A big thank you to you all. Everyone commented on how excellent you were. It made all the difference to the day and is a memory which we and our guests will treasure.
Sarah & Shane Grace, Rudding Park Hotel, June 2007
...the evening was an absolute triumph & that was down to you guys. Everyone commented on how brilliant you all were. Thank you so much.
Sam & Simon Barber, Monk Fryston Hall, June 2007
You guys were amazing, we thought the mud would stop people dancing, but how wrong we were. Our sincerest thanks to you all.
Colin & Julie Cooper, Party in the Paddock in aid of the Finlay Cooper Fund, Goldsborough, June 2007
Wow...you were the best band I've ever seen! People commented that you were fantastic and said it was one of the best balls they've been to!
Hazel Barry, MD of H2k Ltd and organiser of “H2k Have a Heart Ball”, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, June 2007
Thank you so much for a super performance. You received a huge amount of compliments from our guests which were richly deserved.
Brian Marshall, father-of-the-groom, Rudding Park, March 2007
I have only received excellent comments and that everyone loved dancing to your tunes…and I would like to extend my thanks to all of the Nightjars for making our party such a success.
Joanne Turner, Committee Member, Rudding Park Hotel & Golf Annual Party, Crown Hotel, Harrogate, March 2007
Thanks for a great night, you guys did an excellent job!
Beth and Tom Bentley Aldwark Manor, February 2007
Thanks very much for your performance. We were delighted with how it went down and we still get excellent comments back from the guests on how good you all were.
Peter & Zoë Davison, Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate, February 2007
It was a great night and you all did a fantastic job
Jane Silver, Acorn Committee member, Outreach Charity Ball, Manchester Town Hall, February 2007
Thanks for a truly fantastic evening, you were superb. I will have no hesitation in recommending you to clients of the hotel.
Vicky Clayton, Events Department Manager, Majestic Hotel Party, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, January 2007
“We had a great time and your band were fantastic, a sentiment shared by all.”
Sarah & John Moore, Fountains Abbey, August 2006
“Thanks for your superb performance at our Summer Ball. You were fantastic and kept our guests dancing all evening.”
Michelle Punshon, Northern Housing Consortium, Hardwick Hall Marquee, Sedgefield, August 2006
“We have had around fifty thank you letters and every single one stated how amazing you guys were. Our day couldn't have been any better and you played a massive part in making it just perfect.”
Phil & Sharon Rutland, Makeney Hall, Derbyshire, August 2006
“We had a fabulous time and thought that the band was absolutely brilliant. It made the day. Everyone commented on how good you were. I don't think I have been to a wedding before when the dance floor has been filled from start to finish with every age group enjoying themselves together.”
Nick and Helen Clark, Ripley Castle, July 2006
“We just wanted to say a big thank you for playing so brilliantly at our wedding! We've had numerous comments how brilliant the band were and it completely made the party for us.”
Nick & Catherine Wilson, Thornton-le-Dale, July 2006
“We had an amazing day which was absolutely made by you and the fab band…so many of ours friends have commented on how brill you all were.”
Tiz & Andy Gardner, Rudding Park, July 2006
“Thank you so much for playing at the wedding, you were absolutely fantastic, everyone said so.”
Ian & Camilla Charlton, Newby Hall, July 2006
“…a massive thank you for providing such fantastic music and entertainment at our wedding. You made the party such tremendous fun and managed to get absolutely everyone from my brother's 19 year old girl friend to my 86 year old grandmother up on the dance floor!”
Charles & Kirsty Abraham, Crewe Hall, Cheshire, April 2006
“Thanks again. We couldn't recommend a band more.”
Tim & Kirsty Pallister, Rudding Park, April 2006
“You were fantastic and gave exactly the right atmosphere we wanted…it was great having our first dance to live music”
Clare & Andy Hedges, Sun Pavilion, Harrogate, April 2006
“...a HUGE HUGE thank you to you all. You were fantastic and everyone mentioned how great you were! You really made our wedding into a fantastic evening. You rock!”
Mathilda and Toby West, Boroughbridge, February 2006
“The Nightjars were brilliant and made the party really go with a swing. All our staff have been extremely complimentary about the entertainment.”
Carol Winterbourne, Organiser, Faithful+Gould New Year Party, Elland Road Banqueting Suite, Leeds, January 2006
“Thanks so much! We enjoyed every minute of it and everyone has been saying how fantastic the band were!”
Sophie & Ed Henson, Wath, December 2005
“You were fab, many thanks…though my feet are still killing me!”
Liz & Dave Troth, Ripley Castle, December 2005
“You were fantastic! Everybody loved the band!”
Emma Edgar, Candlelighters Ball, Majestic Hotel, November 2005
"Thank you…you made our Silver Wedding Celebration. You were fantastic! I have had endless praise about the band from friends who attended.”
Mike & Sheila Elliot, Sopwell House Hotel, St Albans, October 2005
"You guys were fantastic, thanks so much. The whole event was a huge success and you really contributed to that."
Jenny Wain, HBOS Taking Care of Tomorrow West Yorkshire Charity Gala, Queens Hotel, October 2005
“As chair of the committee I was determined that we booked The Nightjars for our charity ball. The dance floor was alive and kicking from start to finish and I didn’t think the shouts for encore at the end would ever stop!”
Susy Waddington, Curious Incident Ball, Majestic Hotel, September 2005
“Everything was brilliant…we had a great time and it was a great party, largely down to the band so we really do thank you for that.”
Michael and Katie McCabe, Marquee at Harewood House, September 2005
“Thank you for playing at our wedding reception. We really enjoyed your contribution to a great party!”
Chris & Toni Harrison, Cawthorne, September 2005
“You guys were brilliant….you helped us top off our wonderful day. Thanks to you all.”
Andy & Jill Hamilton, Hazlewood Castle, September 2005
“We really can't thank you enough - we think the band really did make the party. It was such fun and so nice to see the dance floor full all night long. Your help in the lead up to the wedding was invaluable.”
Sophie & Harry Wills, Ripon, June 2005
“You were great…we've had some fantastic feedback from our guests about the whole evening and about your performance.”
Lupka Boom, La Redoute 10th Anniversary Party, Queens Hotel, Leeds. July 2005
“Many thanks indeed to you all for a great performance. Everybody was delighted to see you at the Conference again.”
John Heaps, Head of Litigation and Dispute Management Leeds, Eversheds, Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire. May 2005
“the band was fantastic…you made my [18th birthday] party really memorable”
Sarah Belmont, Shipley & District Social Club. April 2005
“…everyone said how fantastic they thought you all were. Please pass on my thanks to the rest of the band…”
Jill Ward, Organiser, Millennium Stakes Ball, Wetherby Race Course. April 2005
“Everybody we've spoken to has said to pass on their thanks and congratulations to you guys as they reckon you are the best wedding band they've heard; not only in terms of the quality of the music but the whole entertainment package!”
Dan & Georgina Francis, Heaton Mount, Bradford. April 2005
“You were fantastic…my feet are bruised from dancing! Many thanks for a truly memorable night.”
Rebecca Booth, Glitter Ball Committee (Martin House Children’s Hospice), Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. February 2005
“…all the guests have been saying how great the band were since we returned from Honeymoon…THANK YOU once again. You really made it a very special day.”
Cath and Phil Harrison, The Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate. February 2005
“…many thanks for making my 40th birthday bash so memorable. The band was fantastic…I especially appreciated the "personal" touch in terms of the music you performed which was perfectly tailored for the crowd I invited.”
Kathryn Walton, Sun Pavilion, Harrogate. January 2005
“Many thanks for your professionalism”
Rupert Mullins, 77 Entertainment with reference to Reiser UK Christmas Party, Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon. December 2004
“The Nightjars contributed greatly to the success of the Christmas party once again. When I circulated the date for this year's function I had a fair number of emails checking that we had the same band booked again!”
Ann Dixon, Smart & Cook Insurance Brokers Christmas Party, December 2004, Cairn Hotel, Harrogate
“…it was a great night and the band were fantastic - thank you very much.”
Annette Vaughan, David Wilson Homes (Christmas Party), Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. December 2004
" …you’re a great band and great people! You produced a fabulous live sound and atmosphere for Kate’s wedding reception. You played everyone’s type of music and kept us dancing all night. Thank you for a truly memorable evening."
John Longden, father-of-the-bride, Ripley Castle, December 2004
"Just to say thanks for making my 50th birthday party the best ever! I didn't realise you could play such a range of music - something for everyone! All the guests had a really great time thanks to you and some are even planning parties just for you to play at! Very professional and audience friendly!"
Nicky Thurlow, Kirkbymoorside Football Club, November 2004
“We and everyone else thought you were absolutely fantastic.”
Paul & Louise Sinclair, Sun Pavilion, Harrogate. October 2004
“Thank you all so much for your dazzling performance at our wedding…”
Catherine & Adam Williams, Harlow Carr Gardens, Harrogate. July 2004
“Thank you for the wonderful contribution that you made to Pippa and Hugh’s special day.”
Rae Long, mother-of-the-bride, Newby Hall. July 2004
Other highlights
“…thank you and your band for your excellent performance…the feedback I have had from our guests has been fantastic and they have been extremely complimentary about yourselves”
Jacqueline Gill, Corporate Events Manager, National Railway Museum Venue Promotion Dinner Dance.
“I have seldom been to a function where the dance floor was so crowded all evening, and this is a testament both to your skilful selection of music and to your verve and enthusiasm as a group.”
Lilian Mina, Chairman, Royal Hall Working Group, Royal Hall Ball, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate
“Thank you again so much for a great evening - one to remember!”
Mary Lee Dean, Organiser, Aldwark Church Fundraiser
“…this is just to say how many people have said to us just how fantastic they thought the band was...I suspect one would have to travel far and wide before encountering such a tight unit. …if anyone asks my opinion on live music there will only be one answer as far as I’m concerned”
Derry Brabbs, Organiser, Nidd Jubilee Party
“Everyone but everyone agrees you really did make the difference in how our team were able to represent the airport throughout the convention.”
Bill Savage, Director of Business Development, Manchester Airport
“…they were brilliant, 10/10!”
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