Testimonials
"Steve and his band have undoubtedly provided some of the best live music that I have enjoyed...They seem to have a real mix of music which brings to life any party and any event, and always ensures that it remains one of the best in your memory. I have no hesitation in recommending Hip Operation for those who really want to enjoy themselves and have a lively party."
"Wow! You guys were fantastic! Have you thought of having a fan club?
...
We all
had a great time and raised quite a bit for the BVF, but the
one thing everyone is saying this morning is 'Weren't the band
great!' ...Thank you all for for putting your heart and soul (and jazz
and blues and funk and pop) into the evening!"
"Hi Steve, We had a very enjoyable Ball and raised just under £32k...As for the band, we have had lots and lots of feedback saying that Hip Operation were fantastic and that they catered for every kind of musical taste, and from what I saw they had people up dancing through both of their sets. There were a lot of very tired, but happy, people by the end of the night!"
"Steve, you were brilliant last night....Everybody is asking me for your details. You pitched it just right...We raised nearly £25000. Thanks once again. Will recommend you wholeheartedly."
"Dear Steve, Thanks again for a fantastic night, you were outstanding, exceeded all our expectations. The feedback has been excellent...please thank the rest of the band for their professionalism and endeavour...thanks again."
"Amazing! Hip Operation are a truly professional and hugely talented
band. When the music started, the dance floor was jammed and stayed
that way all night long. Highly entertaining, energetic, and just
simply superb! The perfect way to end a perfect day, the real icing on
the wedding cake. Wish we could do it all again!
And the crowd yelled out for more.....!"
"Dear Steve, May I take this opportunity to thank you most sincerely for helping to make the Annual Ball really special. The evening was fabulous and the part you played in helping making it so successful was greatly appreciated. We have heard nothing but praise since returning to school and I trust you will be willing and able to participate next year. Please feel reassured that from the complementary comments we received during the evening, recommendations regarding your service may prove beneficial to you."
"Hi Steve, Just a quick note to say thank you for your contribution to what was an excellent event last Thursday, I have had had lots of feedback saying how good Hip Operation were. I have passed your contact details & website address on to a few people so hopefully this will result in further bookings for yourselves. I will certainly be looking to book you again for next years event. Many thanks for all your efforts - please pass my thanks on to the rest of the band."
"Sorry its taken me so long, but THANK YOU for New Year, everyone had a fantastic night, and we've had loads of thank you cards and things from the party guests. Hope you are all well, I was also wondering if we could book up for our wedding at Embleton Hall on Wednesday 5th November, this year. "
"I just wanted to pass on my heart felt thanks for the excellent performance you put on for my wedding! It exceeded all my expectations and topped what was a fabulous day! I couldnt have asked for any more and everyone I spoke to during the night and following the wedding have commented on the excellent set you performed and the quality of performance. Thank you once again for an excellent evening of dancing and entertainment, the music was perfect for a full dance floor all night"
"I wanted to write and thank you for the fantastic performance Hip Operation gave at our wedding on 19th July. James and I could not have been happier with the evening reception and your bands performance in particular.
I have been to so many weddings where the dance floor clears after a couple of numbers but you had the place rocking, and the dance floor full till the music had to be turned off at midnight ! many people said it was one of the best weddings they had been to and Hip Operation were a great part of the days success! So many of our guests have commented on how fantastic Hip Operation were, both young and old, and I certainly would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone in the future. Thanks once again - a true bunch of professionals with a fabulous set!"
"Firstly before i start you played my wedding on july 2006 at the stadium of light, whenever people tell my how amazing the wedding was, its is usually followed by and the band on the night made it. So firstly a big thank you for making an amazing day even better. Now onto my reason for the email. next year i will be turning 30 (the cold sweats have started at the mention) I am looking to hold a party Saturday 21st Feb, and i would really love to book Hip Operation to play. If you could let me know if you have the date free."
"Thanks for a great evening everyone thought you were amazing and are saying the evening was a real highlight of the conference. Thanks also for the additional entertainment the string quartet, DJ and classical guitarist got it just right, creating a wonderful ambiance. Yes you are certainly on our recommended list of suppliers, I will check with the team for some of our forthcoming events."
Hi Guys
I'm getting my mum to type this, as I'm only 5, but I'd just like to say a very big THANK YOU for giving me the opportunity to showcase my dancing abilities last Saturday night at Dissington Hall. I was the one wearing the Groucho Marx mask (pic attached). I had a wonderful time on the dance floor and have discovered an inner yearning for live music, bright lights and shiny suits! (maybe I can help the brass section co-ordinate their ‘line-dance' routines!?) I don't think I'll ever forget the evening (...neither will the other guests, apparently!)
Thank you!
Joshua D J Watson
Hi Steve
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to and the band for the brilliant performance you gave at our wedding. We thought the music was fantastic and it got everyone up dancing. We and all our guests thought you were all great. Thank you for being part of our special day.
Sarah and Daryll
Crathorne Hall 24/7/07
Pretty great eh? But that's not all...
We've also performed at events including The Heart Ball, Newcastle University Award Ceremony, Royal Variety Club Annual Ball, Church High School Annual Ball, Newcastle United FC, Newcastle Falcons RFC, Stadium Experience Annual Ball, Sunderland AFC, Matfen Hall, Slaley Hall, Newcastle School for Boys Annual Ball, Red Balloon Ball, Insight (international genetics conference), Northern RFC Annual Ball, Multiple Sclerosis annual ball, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Hilton Hotels, Westerhope Golf Club Annual Ball, Gosforth Park Hotel, South Northumberland CC ball, Hartlepool Mayfair, KPMG, Volkswagen, Newcastle Assembly Rooms, Newlands School annual ball, St Oswald's School ball, Close House Country Club, Lumley Castle, Ascham House School annual ball, Langley Castle, Percy Park RFC, Longhirst Hall, Ford Castle, Grand Hotel Tynemouth, Linden Hall Hotel, County Hotel Newcastle, Seaham Hall Hotel and Spa, The Brandling Suite, The Sunderland University Pharmaceutical Ball & many more.