Business Notes
Here is what some of our business clients had to say about our services:
Thank you so much for arranging the music for us for our Dinner Dance on Saturday evening. We had a wonderful night. The Hitmenxb were wonderful! Everyone is speaking about the music. The dance floor was full all the time and they really did an amazing job. Nathan was a pleasure to work with. They are a very talented group and very professional. If they are ever in need of a recommendation I will be more than happy to oblige. Please convey my thanks to them. You told me to go with them - I am pleased I listened to you as well as my gut-feelings!"
— Sandra Collet, Placer Dome
Jan, I'm just writing to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for "The Hitmen"! They were absolutely incredible. The evening turned out so well in so many ways and the Hitmen were definitely a huge part of that - the dance floor was packed right up until the hotel made us shut down at 1am! I also noticed the faculty "gettin' down" quite a bit as well so that's really wonderful. My big dream was for this event to be something both students AND faculty could enjoy so I'm ecstatic that things worked out so well! Several faculty came up to thank me personally, and I've had COUNTLESS great comments from the students - everybody mentions the band! It was also great working with you - I was just recalling how worried I was back in the fall, not even knowing where to start looking for a band and you came up with the perfect suggestion, and to top it off you made sure the band came with all the equipment they needed and the price (always a big concern with a fundraiser!) was definitely RIGHT. Thanks again, SO MUCH!"
— Katie Longworth, Coordinator, Casablanca (The 2004 UBC Medical Ball)
Soul Survivors were wonderful and provided just the kind of atmosophere that we were looking for! Thanks for your recommendation! The gala was a great success and many said it was our best ever!"
— Mei McCurdy, Director of Events, Whistler Blackcomb Foundation
We would like to extend our thank you to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the HitmenXB for the superb job they did at our Christmas party. We feel some sort of record must have been set for the most people dancing continuously that evening. It was a fabulous night and there have been no end of positive comments about their performance. They read the crowd perfectly and kept the place alive with energy."
— Trish Andreason, Administrative Assistant, Hayes Forest Services Ltd
On behalf of Pfizer Canada Inc. and Integrated Healthcare Communications Inc., I would like to express my sincere gratitude for being an integral part of an absolutely fabulous evening! The Uzume Taiko Japanese Drummers were incredible. The guests were entertained and enjoyed every minute of their awe-inspiring performance. And what a performance it was! I look forward to the opportunity of using your services again, as I am quite certain that each of your entertainers are of the same high caliber."
— Marion Frankian, Integrated Healthcare Communications Inc.
Thank you for your company’s contribution to the “Night of a Thousand Stars” gala. With over 700 attendees representing a cross-section of Vancouver’s business and community leaders and hospital supporters, the evening was indeed a great success…….thanks to your company the “Night of a Thousand Stars” was not only successful, but also unique and highly memorable."
— Don Livingston, President, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
Wow! If there was ever an instance where the music made the party – this was it! Your preview warm up band set such a mood – people ate, drank (and bid) their way to yet another record breaking profit for “Splash”. Please convey our huge thanks to both groups for a truly outstanding job. And a special thanks to you for the kind contribution that you make year after year."
— Carolyn Hay and Alicia McBurney, Co-Chairs, Splash Committee, Arts Umbrella
On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, we would like to thank you for your support of the Society’s 6th Annual Diamond Ball, “An Evening in Paris”. Your support made a significant difference and we can’t thank you enough. We are thrilled to announce that over $400,000 was raised at this year’s Gala! Had it not been for the sponsors like you and our donors, guests and volunteers, we would not have been able to achieve this important objective."
— Cathy Howden and Timmy Mackay-Dunn, Canadian Cancer Society, Diamond Ball
Thank you for all your energy, effort and enthusiasm! You are a wonderful part of “Splash” and we truly value your commitment. Thank you for everything! You always do such an amazing job for Arts Umbrella. Your caring to ensure that we have the very best means so much to the success of the evening. Your long-term friendship and generosity to Arts Umbrella has contributed to the overall success of the organization. With love and appreciation and many, many thanks."
— Carol Henriquez, Executive Director, Arts Umbrella
I can’t thank you enough for all your help in co-ordinating appropriate entertainment for Scotiabank Group’s customer reception at the Vancouver Art Gallery. I know that you spent a great deal of time and effort researching groups which would provide the right fit for the evening. We really appreciate the fact that you went “above and beyond” to discover the perfect group who set just the right tone for the evening."
— Deborah Spence, Senior Public Affairs Consultant, Scotiabank, B.C. & Yukon Region
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you personally for all your support and hard work in supplying me with such wonderful talent for the APEC Receptions. I appreciate your expertise so much and find you a pleasure to work with."
— Lynn Stevens, B.C. Festival of the Arts for APEC
Thank you so much for all the time and effort that you put in helping make our Medical Ball such a sell-out success!! We ended up donating close to $2,000 to the B.C. Cancer Agency. Hope to work with you again in the future!"
— Fred Lam, U.B.C. Medical Student’s Ball
I want to thank you for the recommendation you made. The quartet of musicians you chose were simply wonderful. Please pass on these accolades to the four talented individuals who played for us. That night, I wasn’t able to say much more than a quick, “Thanks, you were really good”, and I just don’t think it sums up our true appreciation for their efforts!"
— Jody Weil, Commonwealth Construction
I just wanted to thank you for arranging the Jack Stafford Trio for our event. Their professionalism and talent were impressive, and they were the perfect group for the occasion."
— Rita Creurer, Peacock Public Relations
Our Millenium party would not have been a success without you!"
— James Hogan & Associates
On behalf of The Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon, please accept my sincere thanks for your performance as Nearly Neil at our Celebrity Breakfast. I know the guests thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. It added so much to the program!"
— Alix Santoro, Manager, Corporate Relations, Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon
We want to thank you for your part in making our grand opening celebration such a success. You made our celebration special."
— Thomson & Page
It has been a pleasure working with you on Art Auction 2002. The Megan Fanning Trio and The Dynamics were a great success and added much ambience and energy throughout the evening. Thank you very much for your support of the Vancouver Art Gallery."
— Betty Hum, Events Specialist, Vancouver Art Gallery
I’m writing to personally thank you for assisting my bride in the selection of music for our wedding. The great majority of guests thoroughly enjoyed Famous Players and made a point of telling me that this was the best band they had ever experienced at a wedding. Suffice to say I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending your services to anyone wishing to organize a very special occasion. Thank you very much."
— Ross J. McLeod, Chairman (& Groom!), Great Canadian Casinos Inc.
Thank you for your guidance and assistance in the musical plans for this event. Working with you made the task of sourcing and selecting musicians and musical selections enjoyable and stress-free. We were very pleased with the quality of the performance by the Jack Stafford Quartet. The music was just the right addition to the overall ambience of the cocktail reception and dinner."
— Tonya Louie, Juggling Cameleon Event Management
As always, thank you for making each “Splash” so unique and fun – the entertainment this year was fantastic. Can you believe it?….we did six “Splashes” together! So many of my memories of Splash involve the entertainment. Spectacular! Thank you for always caring so much and pulling in all your favours to ensure that we have top-notch entertainment at Costco prices!"
— Paul Larocque, Director of Special Events, Arts Umbrella
Thanks to you, the 4th Annual Moonlight Gala was an incredible success! We surpassed our goal and raised over $70,000 for Delta Hospital. Thank you for your wonderful entertainment. It was a night to remember…..thanks to our sponsors!"
— Kimberley Arthur-Leung, Chair, Board of Directors, Delta Hospital Foundation
Thank you so much for all your help in making the debut of AccolAIDS, a very special day. We created an awards banquet honouring achievements in the BC AIDS movement with flair and with tremendous team spirit. The event raised over $40,000 to support the programs and services of the BC Persons with Aids Society…..Many thanks for organizing a trio of elegant performers for our guests."
— Melissa Davis, Director of Development, BC Persons with Aids Society
Thank you so much for your prompt service and wonderful suggestion of Henry Young for our “Student/Faculty” Open House Exhibition. His music was perfect for the event."
— Carmel Fowers, Executive Director, Vancouver Academy of Art
Thank you for your great help with the Holt Renfrew Gala. I was fairly disorganized this year, and your assistance the “day of” made it happen! Better yet, it gave me a wonderful opportunity to visit and be with you, my wonderful friend!"
— Sandi Lee, Co-Chair, Holt Renfrew Fashion Show Gala
Thank you for sharing your beautiful music with all of us. We received many compliments from clients and staff members."
— Scotiabank, Robson & Bute Branch
Wow, What an event! Splash was an incredible success! Thank you for your many contributions. The music was fantastic and “Masabo Culture Company” really brought an energy to the room, and “The Dynamics” had everyone dancing! You are wonderful to work with! Many Thanks."
— Kelly Dickenson, Director of Special Events, Arts Umbrella
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for providing The Ross Taggart Trio for our fragrance launch at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The trio’s music was very upbeat and contemporary for our evening and provided the perfect backdrop for our party. I personally received numerous compliments from our guests regarding their performance. Thank you again for providing the perfect music for us!"
— Cathy Prefontaine, Education Executive, Estee Lauder Cosmetics
Everyone loved you guys! Thanks for making the Pride Concert shine (in the rain!)"
— Nadine Davenport, Gay Pride Society
The band was fabulous. Everyone loved them. Thanks so much for all your help. I certainly know who to call when we return with another group."
— Anne Meadows, ETC Services Inc., Castle Rock, Colorado
Thank you so much for you and your team’s efforts and services to make our recent Vancouver Art Gallery event a success. The entertainment was fabulous thanks to the Dynamics and the Megan Fanning Trio."
— Janet McCartney, Partner, Procreation Design Works