Live music makes such a contribution to any good wedding reception. This was doubly the case at this Sikh wedding reception held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Sukshinda Shinda Live rocked the house and had the dancefloor packed with dancing fools. Look at the way the lead singer bobs and weaves his way across the stage? The guy just keeps on moving and keeps the crowd on their feet. From the spectacular sway of his turban, to the rustle of his robes, he is poetry in motion keeping time with his song! It was hard to keep our cameras still as we were bopping and weaving to the music too!
Doubling up on both keyboards and percussion gives a real depth to the sound and with one of the keyboards doubling on backing vocals it goes a long way to flushing out the sonic scope. Sukshinda Shinda Live were backed up by a great set of lights which pulsed and cut through the darkness helping to further lift the spirits. No expense was spared on their sound system too with bass sound that literally shook your bones. All the better to help you dance! Keep these great musicians in mind if you are planning an event or wedding reception. Well done guys!
Is there any sound more cheerful than that of a steel band? It immediately conjures up images of sunshine, Caribbean beaches, rum drinks in coconut half-shells, and a laid-back holiday vibe. So what could possibly be a better choice for a musical accompaniment to this wedding reception in Oxfordshire? As wedding guests milled about enjoying a drink they were able to sway to the compelling beat of ‘La Bamba’ and other Spanish songs. The six piece group were well-rehearsed and played together with precision.
They were clearly enjoying themselves as much as we were loving listening to them. They swayed to the rhythm of the music as they were playing keeping the beat nice and steady. Their flamboyant shirts were as much a part of their performance as anything which went a long way to building their Caribbean vibe. The bride and groom were loving the music and the chilled-out effect it was having on their guests. For them, it was the perfect August outdoor wedding reception. The venue worked really well too with the mature trees and tall grasses which helped to create different spaces where people could gather and visit – all the while being within earshot of the Steel Band. An inspired choice for a wedding reception, we’d say!
When the Young Guns Party Band are feelin’ good – you’ll be feelin’ good! This band rocks. They know how to get people up on their feet and enjoying themselves to their music. Our live event filming of them took place at a wedding in Italy and were blown away by what fun they were. They are a big band – it’s not often you find so many players in a party band. From keyboards to brass to multiple singers there is so much going on in their sound. They are a universally young and attractive bunch too, and they are obviously having a blast, which is apparent in their performance. Their performance at this wedding in Italy had a great sound and light show which helped boost the atmosphere even higher. The luxury of having both a male and a female lead singer means they can play off each other, alternating songs and sections of songs, not to mention the rapport they have with each other. It’s great fun to watch their interaction. The two girls doing back up singing also have pretty fantastic dance moves – they’ve clearly studied some of the great Motown back up singers.
What’s interesting as we reflect on the band’s performance while watching their video, is that most of the Young Guns don’t look old enough to remember any of this music from its first time around. Which means they have put in a lot of time to get up to speed on their Motown. And they have succeeded. For a great swinging band, look no further than the Young Guns Party Band.
Check out these moves on display from Alex and his Stags – they put on a heck of a show at this fun wedding at the Four Seasons Hampshire. It started with just one of them doing his best Michael Jackson… but it didn’t end there, oh no. You have to say he’s got some pretty good moves going on complete with popping moon walk, no? Not to be shown up, one by one the stags also took to the floor to show off their stylish dance moves (well, some more stylish than others, but still…). It resulted in a kind of cross between Riverdance and Morris Dancing (with a dash of Monty Python thrown in for good measure). Perhaps not for purists, but very entertaining none-the-less. Dividing in half, they then began to compete with each other, each side trying to out-do the other. Someone put some real thought into these routines and the patterns they form on the dancefloor. Alright, their execution isn’t perfect, but is sure is funny and hats off to these guys for taking it on.
Not content to just give their audience one dance, the sunglasses came out ready for their next number – a rocking twisting booty-slapping selection! Highly entertaining and it was great for us to be there to film this live event.
It is sometimes easy to think that ‘you’ve seen one wedding, you’ve seen them all.’ Many follow a traditional sequence of events – which can be wonderful and in many cases it is what the bride has dreamed of her whole life – but occasionally people are looking for something a little bit different. This is it. The Soprano Bella team of singing waiters had the audience in the palm of their hands at this recent wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire. The look on the audiences faces when ‘Maria’ burst into ‘I Feel Pretty’ was priceless! They did such a good job of setting up the gag. But in their hands, it is more than just a ‘gag’ because they are such great singers. It is rare to find such a flair for comedy coupled with such stellar voices.
Live event filming is one of our specialties and it always impresses us all the very talented people out there that we encounter as we go about filming weddings. When both of the singers came together to sing the famous duet from Lakmé (known widely as the British Airways song) they brought about a fitting end to their act. We hope to encounter Soprano Bella at a future event as they are wonderful!
Channi Singh is the godfather of Bhangra music in the English-speaking world, so it was a particular thrill to have him sing live at this wedding at the Intercontinental Park Lane Hotel (London). For us, it was exciting to capture his live event performance on video. The response from the audience as soon as he was announced was incredible – the cheers immediately started and the hands started to clap above their heads. As founder, lead singer, producer and director of Alaap, he has performed around the world in places like Madison Square Gardens and The Royal Albert Hall, so to be up close and personal with him at the Intercontinental was a great treat for these wedding guests.
When Channi Singh sings, he has a perpetual smile on his face. His delight in making music is palpable. Channi is not one to separate himself from his fans too as he wades out into the dancing crowd to embrace some of the guests – many of whom appear absolutely thrilled. Clearly everyone is hoping for a slice of the limelight because as Channi sings various wedding guests pop up on stage with him to be near him! He takes it all in his stride – what a pro.
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ stars Suleman Mirza and Madhu Singh of Signature made a guest appearance at this Asian wedding reception at the Osterley Park Hotel in London. We often film live events but the Punjabi Cleaner and Michael Jackson are among the more entertaining we have seen. The camaraderie between Mr Mirza and Mr Singh is very entertaining – and there is no doubt that this is one of the leading Michael Jackson tribute acts. He has the moves down to perfection from the cock of his head to the flick of his foot; it’s like watching Michael in the flesh.
It’s evident from the boisterous clapping of the wedding guests that they were thrilled with this surprise guest appearance. When the two men come together their moves skilfully blend those of Michael Jackson with the Bollywood style: it’s as if Michael has gone to Bollywood to collaborate! Who knows if he had lived longer, maybe that would have been a direction he would have pursued? We particularly like when the Punjabi cleaner gets his moment to show his funky stuff! Very entertaining. His body popping moves are every bit as styled as the Michael Jackson moves and show a real mastery of his craft. We hope that we will see Signature again at another wedding!
Talk about a wedding surprise! At this recent Arabic wedding, which took place at The Gherkin in London, there was an Arabic Serenade performed by the singer Elias. The guests were all mesmerised by his vocal acrobatics while he led the bride and groom, hand in hand, up the spiral staircase. When they reached the top, they were on the black polished marble tiles and the undulating music started to inhabit their bodies. Slowly and sensually our couple began to move to the music, using their arms in serpentine motions as Elias caressed the tune. As they began to circle each other they found the rhythm more and more strongly, moving slowly down into their hips.
Our lovely bride in her white dress rolled her hips to the beat of the music. The tempo started to pick up and the audience began to clap along – this spurred things on even faster and tempo continued to accelerate. It was exciting to watch! Our camera operator was following them around, tracking their movement so that the eye is able to follow their motion. This is far more effective than just staying stationary and filming as they pass. At a certain point, the audience couldn’t contain themselves and they just had to join in. Soon the rhythm found its way throughout the room and everyone was moving to the Arabic serenade. What a great way to celebrate! Thanks for including us!
When the announcement was made that ‘the next 15 minutes are going to blow your mind,’ did anyone really have a sense of what they were in for? ‘Signature’ – the group which first came to nation’s attention on Britain’s Got Talent – were making an appearance at an Indian wedding reception at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The guests quickly crowded around the floor to get a better view. What they saw was a single man, dressed like Michael Jackson in his black suit. Then he started to dance! From his moonwalk to his arm ripples, it was like watching Michael himself! The camera phones quickly came out and people tried to capture footage of what they were seeing. The bride and groom clapped along looking delighted with the events.
Signature, made up of performers Suleman Mirza and Madhu Singh, are a great double act. Turns out the announcer at the beginning soon wanted to take his turn on the dance floor! Turns out he is just as talented! The music switched from Michael Jackson to Bollywood and Madhu Singh showed how adept he is at Bollywood style of dance. The two work really well off each other and their mock competition to see who could dominate was very entertaining! If you get a chance to see Signature perform, we highly recommend them.
With Viktor’s 60th birthday approaching, his family decided to throw a party with style. Guests flew in from all over and there were coaches on hand to shuttle guests and their luggage to the Four Season Hotel in Hampshire. Bloomsbury Films was honoured to be there to film all of the events for his birthday celebration. Viktor greeted his guests for far and wide and they set about enjoying a lovely meal together as we made our way around capturing all of the guests on film. The next day Viktor had all kinds of activities up his sleeve – horse riding, hawking, a river canal boat. They made sure to take full advantage of Hampshire pursuits. That evening was the main celebration – and what a celebration it was – Live music..A sumptuous feast..Plenty of champagne..Talk about throwing a party! Viktor’s guests came with one purpose in mind, to enjoy celebrating a milestone birthday with someone they really care about. Their enthusiasm for the man was palpable and everyone spoke really highly of him. The evening culminated in a fireworks display – the grand finale of which were sparklers which spelled out Happy Birthday Viktor! Dancing continued late into the evening. The next day there was even more fun to be had.
All in all, Viktor threw a smashing weekend party for his birthday and we hope that he enjoys reliving the memories on video for many years to come.
