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Reviews and comments about Sydney bands performances from venue managers, brides, corporate event managers, hosts of parties and functions where Viva the duo or Viva the band have performed at in Sydney, Newcastle, The Hunter Valley and NSW Southern regions

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The Viva bands are regularly engaged by organizations such as Coca Cola, Lexus, Mercedes, Jaguar, Porsche, The Good Weekend Opera in the Vineyards, most wine companies, Australian National Maritime Museum events, Local Council's, Jazz festivals, as a feature act at Major Leagues clubs, parties, seniors events and many more

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The best French atmosphere in Kings Cross, comment by Marie Bouffiere

"Thanks a lot for your performance at Tatlers last Friday, it looks like you created the best French atmosphere in the heart of Kings cross. thanks for entertaining our guests"

80th Birthday party

Dear Marie and Peter. Please forgive my tardiness hence this belated note of thanks to you, for helping to make my 80th birthday party such a memorable event. Your music was admired by the younger guests, and blessed by us older folk who were lucky enough to be raised in the era of melodic music. Since then we have received plaudits from many neighbours who basked in the drifting sound. You were absolutely wonderful...Thank you so very much....Sincerely.... Ted Whitmore

Melbi Langton events officer at Warringah Council

Thank you for your services and entertainment for 2009 Warringah Council Australia Day Breakfast. There have been some amazing reviews and feedback from the day

The Manly Daily 28/12/07 describes Viva as "the brilliant jazz trio"

 

Testimonials by Amanda King, marketing co-ordinator Australian National Maritime Museum

Thank YOU for your wonderful performance!! The photo is fantastic, I've already sent it out to the whole museum so they can see what a great crowd it was.

entertainment for the welcome wall ceremony at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour 2008

I was lucky enough to hear the fantastic performance by your musicians at our recent French Bateaux Jouets exhibition opening at the Australian National Maritime Museum and I am hoping to engage your services again. We are currently organising our 19th Welcome Wall unveiling ceremony on Sunday the18th May and would like to organise your entertainment for the event.

Testimonial, Willoughby Council Mayor's Christmas party

thanks Peter, I hear you were a hit! (Denise Catt events coordinater Willoughby Council)

Bands at Newcastle Jazz Festival 29th, 30th and 31st October 2008

THEY LOVED YOU!!!! I will be putting your name forward for next year's festival, thanks again to you all in Viva the band. (Joanne Taylor email. Viva the band performances at Newcastle Jazz Festival 2008)

Testimonial, Concerts at Montefiore Randwick November 2008 - Viva the duo

Hi Peter, many thanks, They all love you guys, keep up the great work, need to book you up for next year too! Regards - Nicki

Testimonial, wedding at Warriewood on 1st march 2008

Testimonial about Viva the duo who performed music for a wedding ceremony on Warriewood headland on the Northern Beaches NSW. After the ceremony the duo performed music at the wedding reception at Warriewood surf club

Rio Night themed function for staff, guests and residents at Montefiore Woollahra

Thanks Peter. I heard it was a great night - once again. You guys really know how to get the party going! Regards - Nicki Tofler events manager

Rio Night themed function for staff, guests and residents at Montefiore Hunters Hill

Many thanks Peter, It was a really a great night and we had lots of compliments, great music, food, atmosphere etc. what more could we wish for! Nicki Tofler events manager

concert at community center

Just a note to thank you both so much for your wonderful entertainment at our volunteers party yesterday. Everyone enjoyed your music, you made our function very special. Julie Koppi, Volunteers and CVS Program Coordinator, Lane Cove Community Aid Service

wedding at Pasadena waterfront wedding reception

...Thanks again...everybody is raving about the music!! , Clara and Nicola

Clare Drysdale, Allen and Unwin Pty Ltd publishers, Christmas party

...thank you -- you sounded terrific, and really added a great atmosphere to the party! I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we enjoyed your music.

Colleen Walker, Re: Australian Springtime Flora Festival, Gosford

Thank you Peter, it was a pleasure to have you, many people commented on your performance, you were very good.

Nicki Tofler re: Montefiore (Randwick)

Thanks, you did such a great job the other night, we want to try to do the same at Hunters Hill

Veronica and Dan Roelink (Sony records) wedding at Kincumber

Carol Pearson

Just a thank you to Viva the Band, who played at the wedding on Saturday 21st July. LOVED them!  It was my nephew's wedding at Aqua Dining, and they were absolutely terrific! Added such atmosphere to the day.   Nice to see people spontaneously dance (outside a dance venue that is!) but they wouldn't have without such engaging music.

I'll certainly recommend them .......

Pauline Wright, director of Colettes Feast, presented by Gosford regional Art Gallery

"Thank you so much for doing "Colette's feast" the effort you put in to create EXACTLY the right feel...is very much appreciated"

Nicolle Fenech, Information Dissemination, store promotion in February 2007

"Toby and Danni said they had a full shop for most of the time, that was no doubt thanks to you. Thank you for coming along on the day and making such a huge impact!"

Write up by Jean Hay in the Northern Beaches Weekender, Feb 22, about Viva the duo at Favorite Things store promotion

"With Valentines day in hand, Danni invited French Duo Viva to play for us, meaning the spirit of L'amour filled the air."

Jason Anderson re: wine tasting function at the Australian Museum for the Toyota and Lexus CEO and guests in November

I am writing on behalf Anderson Knight and Oddfellows to thank you very much for your wonderful performance at Odd Occasion. Your French theme really closed the night off beautifully and helped make the dinner a huge success.

Bryan White, Managing Director, A.S.K. Marketing Service Pty Ltd re: Golden Chain motel group function in October at the Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney

This was the best music we have experienced in our 21 years of National conferences. congratulations to the band

Quartet at wedding at St Philips Turramurra in October

Thank you all for a wonderful performance, Mike and I can't really remember much about our wedding on 7 Oct. (we were on such a high) but we have had so much feedback about the fabulous music (particularly the band). Kind regards and best wishes.  Meg and Mike

Scott Machar Manly Council

I just wanted to say thanks again for coming along on Saturday. The band was fantastic, and were again, perfect for the occasion

Ruth Inglis celebrant at Oatlands house Dundas

Just a quick note to let you know how thrilled everyone was with your performance on Saturday. We had lots of comments! thank you so much.

Following that email we received a letter in the post .. "Thank you so much for the lovely music provided by yourself and Marie at my husband Arthur's 70th Birthday at Oatlands House on 14th October. It was a very special night for our family and friends. all of whom said how much they enjoyed your friendly manner, showmanship, and most especially, your music. It was a perfect night, and I thank you for your contribution to it's success."

Ariane Wicks Event manager Kirribilli Markets

Dear Peter and Marie, thank you very much for the great music !

Heidi Gray, City of Canada Bay Council

Thank you for performing. You were a big hit on the day. It was our biggest Ferragosto yet!

Catherine Williams, functions manager, Manly Golf Club

Thank you Peter and Marie for providing such fabulous entertainment last night for the Bastille day function. All feedback has been extremely positive and members are requesting you back again for next year!

Nicki Tofler. Montifiore Hunters hill

Many thanks Peter. Great concert, by the way, everyone just loved you guys! Regards Nicki

Digby Wren, CEO French Rendez-vous

Pic-Nic Au Parc was a great success today, many of our French guests made complimentary remarks about your (duo) music performances for me to pass on to you, thank you for a great job.

Craig Gilliver, Community Events Coordinator, Sydney Olympic Park Authority

Your band (quartet) exhibited such a delightful diversity of music for visitors at the Boulevard market (25th June) I was very pleasantly surprised, you were perfect for this event.

Kristie Franks, events assistant, Manly Council

You band (quartet) was a delight at the Manly Food and Wine festival (Sunday 5th June) we heard so many good reports about you, you created such a good atmosphere for the event, we have placed you on our short list for entertainment at our future events

Kate Singer, International All Stars Events

Canterbury Council staff were very impressed with your (quartet) excellent performances at the Campsie Food Festival (Saturday 4th June) also they are of the opinion the publicity you generated helped with the sell out of the food stalls and the best attendance at the festival ever

Dee Why RSL

I heard good reviews about your performance (Viva the duo 9th June at Dee Why RSL Cafe) are you available to perform at the Cafe on the following dates. ?..

Published by Kiama Jazz Club in their newsletter

Viva the Band (quartet) were a highlight at the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival they had us all dancing in the streets

Frank and Bethwyn Neijts

Thank you again for the great performance last Saturday (duo). We all enjoyed it very much and you certainly made a good night a great night.

Lisa, events coordinator, Monterfiore Village Hunters Hill

"According to our guests, your concert (duo) was without a doubt, the best entertainment this establishment has ever witnessed"

published in the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Jazz Festival, October supplement

Viva provide a mix of Gypsy, Latin, French, swing, old time, you name it, makes Viva the ideal band for a good night out! It aint all jazz, it's great for dancing

published in the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Jazz Festival Newsletter

VIVA the band did it again! despite regular appearances at the festival this group fills the hall every time, just as they do at the jazz club special events...and yes, VIVA is the band

Trish Campbell, Turramurra

Our guests congratulated me for such a stunning idea to have a duo of accordion and guitar performing at the front entrance of the Church as the bride and Groom emerged. Your opening French tunes were very romantic and everybody congratulated me about such an impressive adjunct to the ceremony, having such a lovely duo creating such a beautiful ambiance. The bride and groom are eternally grateful for your part in making their marriage ceremony so special

Elizabeth Farah, Accor Hotels

Fab reviews on your trio's performance at the Summit Restaurant

Newcastle Jazz Club

Viva the band (Sextet) was noted as The Stars of the Newcastle Jazz Festival 2004

Paula McGowan, d'Albora Marina

Lots of great comments about your Trio's performances

Kate Singer, All StarsEvents

Our clients remarked about your Trio's great performance at the Moulin Rouge party at the Tumbalong ballroom

Ann Frederick, Historic Houses Trust

We are pleased to offer our visitors such a diverse range and high standard of music, thank you for contributing significantly to the atmosphere of the event

Jo Hearne, business and events manager, Tourism Thredbo

I received many rave reviews about the band, and will be recommending that you be invited next year

published in JDCA Newsletter

Just a word ofcongratulations and thanks to everybody for your part in a very successful display and concourse day, a highlight for me was the band

published by the Newcastle Jazz Club

Due to many requests from Jazz Club members, we are pleased to have this popular group back

published by Kevin and Sandra Blakeley, JDCA newsletter

The presentation dinner went smoothly ..throughout we were entertained by Viva the band. The same as last year and those who entertained us at the September show day (at two weeks notice) ... The response to Viva was enormous

Jessica Brown, Miss world Butterfly Ball at Four Seasons By Sheraton

Your performance was just amazing and I have to say you have been a pleasure to work with.

Noni Plewes, Credo restaurant, Thredbo

"The staff and I loved, loved, loved you guys ...we want you BACK at Thredbo and particularly Credo next year"

Kristie Hepburn, events coordinator, Manly Food and wine Festival

Thank you so much for playing at the festival. It was lovely to meet you, your band definitely helped in making a good atmosphere

Judy Nicolson, Volunteer development officer, Baulkham Hills Community Care

Thank you for a fabulous performance on Wednesday night, it was terrific. I had a number of comments from people wanting to know who you were and interested in having you perform for their group

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