Concerts and Events  »  Testimonials

Audience views from the first leg of the 2009 Royal Air Force in Concert Tour 

• "Absolutely first class, we enjoyed every minute, it all ended too soon."
  Mrs JP – Harrogate 
• "This concert was a perfect evening's entertainment. A very good selection of music, which I must say was performed by high class musicians. Please do not ever cease to do these tours. Many, many thanks."
  Mr NB – Sale, Cheshire
• "Thoroughly enjoyable experience and an opportunity to raise money at the same time towards Forces' charitable causes. The variation of programme was superb and the whole performance was uplifting."
  Mr OM – Stockport, Cheshire
• "A first class evening's entertainment – 1st time to see this but it won't be the last. Music, singing and banter first class. Enjoyed flag-waving and community singing even though I'm in my 80s. well done to all."
  Mrs MS – Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
• "A wonderful evening of entertainment from first class musicians and vocalists under the guidance of an excellent musical director and introduced by a top class compere."
  Mr BB – Swinton, Manchester
• "Particularly enjoyed xylophone solo, William Tell Overture and Flight of the Bumble Bee. Also the voice of Flt Lt Matthew Little singing Stars from "Les Mis" was sensational (hairs on the back of my neck stood up). Thank you for an excellent evening."
  Mrs MA – Rickleton, Washington
• "A truly excellent evening – very good choice of music, well orchestrated and played by superb musicians. This concert certainly raised the standard – which was already high. Long may it continue."
  Mr RB – Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire
• "An excellent concert – very varied, good choice of music. Talented musicians, excellent singers, good compere. Big band sound good. Dance Macabre brilliant – good string players. Musicians all looked as though they were enjoying themselves ! Looking forward to 2010 concert."
  Mrs DG – Consett, Co. Durham
• "I have spent many a night in Symphony Hall, but this was one of the best. What a superb concert. A lovely balance of music – something for everyone to enjoy. Only wish it could have gone on longer! Also – what a pleasure it was to see all concerned so immaculately smart. Will be back next year!"
  Mrs JM – Pelsall, Walsall
• "A wonderful display of brilliantly-executed musicianship. Something for everyone in our group aged between 30 & 90. I look forward to next year's concert."
  Mrs VR – Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
• "A stunning, vibrant performance. Have never been a fan of Vivaldi's Four Seasons but played by these guys it was wonderful! Rushed in the interval to buy the CD! A truly uplifting experience and guys, don't ever stop playing. You lift our hearts in a sometimes very sad world."
  Miss GW – Streatham, London
• "WOW! We had a wonderful evening. Everything was fabulous – the right mix of old and new music and classical and popular music. Fabulous singing and such talented musicians. The conductor was ace! We can't wait until the next one!"
  Miss PS – Crawcroft, Tyne and Wear
• "A first class performance, full of nostalgia, 'an evening to remember'. 'It's a must see'!!"
  Mr SH – Stanwell, Middlesex
• "It was marvellous and so good to have Flt Lt Matthew Little back, he was badly missed. I took two people who had not attended before and they will become "regulars" I'm sure. Thank you, thank you."
  Mrs JB – Driffield, S. Yorks.