Studio Debut, BM Artists & Wedding Snap Shot!

Studio Debut

It has been a very busy few months at ‘BM Towers’ as we have been hard at work creating a new studio space to help showcase our new artists (and also a few of my videos as well!). As with most new things – there were a few small teething problems getting it all up and running but I can now very safely say that the doors are fully open! With the first studio sessions already underway I think it is fair to say that everyone involved has been blown away with the results. One of the great things about having access to our own video / audio studio is that it will make it even easier to create fresh content to share online. So lots of new videos can be expected! I am also going to be working towards a new dance release for this summer . . . so some deep beats with summer sax can be expected too

Yesterday, Mr DJG (one of Camden’s musical treasures), swung by for a deep house Jam. As soon as I heard his soulful beats wafting up the stairs I just had to reach for the sax! The next thing I new we were shooting an impromptu mix in the new studio! Hope you like . . .

BM Artists

With the creation of the new studio we are now hungrier than ever to find some fresh new talent to come and work with us. In particular we are looking for Saxophonists and DJ’s! We have set ourselves a tall task with what we are looking for as it’s not just about being able to play. We take vibe, interaction and the way an artist can entertain just as importantly as musical ability. There won’t be many of you around . . .but if it’s you we are talking about then please contact Artist Management on ross@brendanmills.com . We would love to get you in our new studio!

Wedding Snap Shot

Sometimes it can be hard to envisage how certain elements of your wedding or event are going to look. This can include everything from the table plan to the position of the cake! Most importantly, however (of course!!!), is how the music is going to fit in. What will it look like? At what part of the day will it work? What will the lighting be like? Will the DJ get the dance floor moving?

I know how important it is to make sure you get all of these aspects right (and planned in advance) as I only recently got married myself. It is definitely re assuring to know (before it happens) that the day is going to run as smoothly as possible.

It was this that got me thinking. I decided that it would be a great idea to film one of my wedding performances from Start to finish. From Ceremony to Carriages. This would be able to give my new customers a really good glance into the future as to how, visually, the music could fit into their wedding. Now, of course, no two weddings or events are ever the same . . . but I think having a something visual to look at can only be a good thing. So this is exactly what we did !

With massive thanks to Caroline & Tony we were able to film at their incredibly beautiful wedding at One Mayfair in January 2016.

I hope you like this . . .

Other news

With married life brings next steps and greater responsibilities. Enter Phoebe . . . our 8 week old Weirmaraner Pup!!!! Now I know this has just about nothing to do with music . . . . but things just don’t get much more exciting (or cuter!) than this! I’m trying to teach her to be a studio guard dog. . . .but I don’t think the risk of being licked to death will be much of a deterrent !!

I am almost qualified with my National Private Pilots License so soon will be able to get around the country a lot quicker than before. Customers from distant destinations will no longer be confined to Skype calls for initial meetings. (Now how many other saxophonist offer this?!) This was a magical shot taken a couple of days ago over Maidstone. It wasn’t nearly as sunny below the clouds!

Our resident showcase at the Primo Park Plaza went brilliantly last month and a big thank you to everyone that made it down. We will be there again next month – dates to follow very shortly!

I have also been busy keeping the students of our frosty land moving in a series of club appearances and what a lot of fun it has been! Some very crazy nights!!!

By Brendan|2018-11-01T00:07:04+00:00March 18th, 2016|Blog|0 Comments

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Brenda Creaser

10:29 21 Oct 23

Good morning BrendaThe day after our amazing wedding!Brendan you were absolutely incredible we truly cannot thank you enough!!Emma, the violinist was outstanding !What a fantastic start to an incredible day!From booking to the day, the zoom calls and email contact gave us so much reassurance.Sending so much love thank you so much!Brenda and Tash

Jacqueline Koh

18:55 09 Aug 23

Brendan!!! Wow wow wow what can I say about your performance on Saturday?! You and your saxophone really are the absolute best and SMASHED the party out of the park like nobody else!!! Your energy is beyond, and then to top it all off with your signing, guitar playing and some sick acoustic rap - mind blown - you are just so multi-talented. So many people have messaged me asking about you, and how their ears are ringing with the banging Sax tunes!!! Next party any one in the family throws, we know who to call! Thank you so so so much Brendan for making it a night to remember 🥰🤍💙💜

Kate Williams

17:57 04 Jul 23

Brendan was completely UNREAL. He made our day totally spectacular and we couldn't have been happier. We loved every minute of it and he was a huge part of that. From the set-up, to the ceremony, the reception drinks and, of course, the wildness of the meal he exceeded our expectations and was a dream to work with.I would recommend him without a second's hesitation - he is worth every penny and more. People haven't stopped telling us that we had the best wedding they'd ever been to and Brendan had a big part to play in that! THANK YOU!!

Emily Hurlock

14:20 06 May 23

We had Brendad at our intimate wedding on 5.5.23 and i honestly can not recommend him enough, from the lead up to the day he was brilliant, very professional but also so kind and easy going, he was exactly what i was looking for. We had a couple of meetings to chat through what we wanted and he just had such a great understanding of what we wanted straight away. He liased with our venue amazingly which took the pressure off us. The night did not dissappoint, his talent is endless and all our guests were blown away. All i can see is thank you, you made our day perfect and what we'd imagine plus more!

Matthew Bird

04:08 22 Nov 22

WHERE TO EVEN START!!!?? We had Brendan play on our Wedding day evening and couldn’t have been a more perfect fit! From reaching out on our initial inquiry right through he was professional and engaging. The process was made so smooth from booking until the end. The guy is a class act and I won’t hesitate in recommend him to everyone we meet! He listened to all our music tastes and made sure they were used in his set…. LOVED IT! Thank you Brendan. Matt & Scarl x

Kelly Allen

14:56 04 Jul 22

Myself and my new husband had Brendan play at our wedding this weekend (02.07.2022) we booked him as he played at my sisters wedding and he was fantastic so it was a no brainer for him to play at ours. We had him entertain our guests through our wedding breakfast right up until first dance. He played as I walked into our first dance and it was truly special to us. He is amazing and all the guests loved him. We can’t thank him enough for his services to us. He made our wedding 🖤🤍

Gem Beeston

14:22 25 May 22

Brendan!!! Where to start!!! THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for literally making our Wedding day for us. You are INSANE and no one has stopped talking about you!! You made our dreams come true over dinner... from start to finish everyone was on their chairs, waving napkins, singing, dancing... it just could not have been any better. And the DJ set around the pool... never have I been to a Wedding where within 2 mins of the ceremony ending everyone was already dancing!! We could never ever thank you enough. You are immensely talented and just the nicest guy - so much energy and enthusiasm and we will miss you!! Already trying to plan another party so we can see you again!! THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH xxxx

Beth Mahoney

10:07 27 Jan 22

Brendan played at our wedding from the ceremony to the very end of the night. We can not thank you enough, we were blown away. Such an amazing talent, the dance floor was never empty and we have had so many compliments from our guests. A highlight of our day will always be everyone singing and dancing to 'Sweet Caroline' in the middle of our wedding breakfast. After having to postpone twice due to covid, it was such a special moment. Our son absolutely loved listening to you and still watches you on youtube. Without a doubt we would highly recommend you to anyone. The day would not have been the same without you!

Sienna Wells

19:27 31 Aug 20

Thank you to Brendan for doing such an amazing set at our party yesterday!!YOU WERE INCREDIBLE!Everyone loved him and my husband honestly had the time of his life!This guy deserves 10 stars not 5! Professional through and through, he blew my guests away.A lot of people are asking if he was a friend of mine as he really is like one of your guests the way he interacts with the crowd.We will book you again in a heartbeat!

Marcos .

12:12 14 Apr 20

He's an excellent musician! He has been very helpful via email, very friendly and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any event.

Eric Chira

16:37 02 Feb 20

An amazing musician who is devoted in his work and helping out other upcoming artists. I am happy to say that Brendan has been of great impact to my music career by offering helpful information and insights on how to follow a successful path.

Hannah Films

17:51 17 Nov 19

Brendan literally made our wedding. We knew we wanted to have a party from the word go and Brendan made that happen. Over dinner we where all on our chairs singing and dancing. We have been told over and over it was the best wedding ever, and that was made possible by Brendan. If you want the most joyful day? Then book this guy!

Siobhan Cusack

10:36 03 Sep 19

WOW, WOW, WOW, I don’t even know how to put in to words how incredible it was to have you play at our wedding, I’ve followed you on social media for long enough to know how good you are but you completely exceeded our expectations and then some more!You were extremely professional from day one, put us at ease and advised us throughout the whole process.I just wish we could do it all over again, my wedding guests are already trying to work out what we can celebrate next just so we can invite you along.You brought the party with you and we will never be able to thank you enough for the BEST DAY EVER!If you are thinking of working with Brendan, stop thinking just do it- I can guarantee you will not regret your decisionThank you from the bottoms of our hearts!Mr & Mrs Crouch :)

Janiece Swayne

09:38 10 Jul 19

What a brilliant Artist - entertained 200+ guests at my husband and friends birthday BBQ party - had everyone dancing from late afternoon well into the evening - don't think we even noticed the rain!I have a wonderful memory of looking at the garden and everyone was dancing, insane. If you get a chance - book this guy!

Emily Segal

05:25 02 Jun 19

Where to start! We actually already had a DJ booked but then saw Brendon at a mates wedding and had to book him. He was the honestly the best addition to our day and what everyone talked about after! Because we already had a DJ I wasn’t sure where to use him but I just knew we had to. he was the most accommodating and suggested where he would work best and worked with our other DJ so perfectly. We couldn’t believe how much he could play either. From Garage to swing to chart music he did everything and honestly I could recommend more if you wanted to make you wedding day that bit more memorable and stand out. He also performed our first dance and it was the most amazing moments from our day. Thankyou!

Joanne Charlton

19:40 23 May 19

If you need a talented saxophonist who knows exactly how to work any crowd, while maintaining the highest of professional standards, Brendan Mills is the man. He provided the entertainment for the Salon Business Awards at Sea Containers London last year for us and we will be using him again this year without a doubt.

Russell Goodkind

09:45 26 Apr 19

Brendon,We cannot thank you enough for making our wedding totally amazing, a night we will never forget.You have been so professional from the 1st time we met & without any hesitation will be in touch should another occasion arise.Thank you for everything.Ossy & Russ

Amy Draper

12:45 01 Apr 19

Brendan was such an asset to our event. Right from the point of initial contact through to event delivery, he was wonderful at communicating with us on the run up and an excellent DJ on the night. We had a tough crowd but he got them dancing and was a great performer! Thanks Brendan!

Hannah Curley

10:59 30 Dec 18

We used Brendan Mills artists for our wedding in September 2017, it was the best decision we made :) his artists were unbelievable! They created the most amazing atmosphere over dinner and drinks and then got everyone dancing into the early hours. Brendan is so professional and has great advice on what works well for your needs. Not to mention extremely responsive and reliable in the lead up to the wedding. Thanks again Brendan!!

Simon Tillotson

14:25 29 Dec 18

Brendan is a wonderful saxophonist - one of the best in the country. He played at our Children's Crib services on New Year's Eve and everyone absolutely loved it! Do book him. You will not be in any way disappointed. A lovely person too

Steve Harvey

11:40 24 Dec 18

Brendan, wow!As the father of the most beautiful bride, it was always going to be an amazing wedding. But I need to let you know that you have taken it to another level to the one that we and our guests had expected for the evening experience. You are an amazing sax player and musician... however your impromptu delivery to Siobhan and Matt of 'Ordinary People', I just feel privileged to have been one of the few present in the room, that really was out of this world! It was a real highlight, so thank you for everything, a special night.

Amy Kemp

12:14 22 Dec 18

So talented!! Brendan handled all the music for our wedding - from the church through background music during the reception and ending with what I can only describe as a rave in the evening. He and his team were amazing - I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

Steve Cater

21:41 19 Nov 18

Saturday was amazing, just how we'd imagined the day and exactly what we wanted it to be. You were a huge part of that and we can't thank you enough for everything. Our friends and family thought you were fantastic and we loved everything about the music! So, a huge thank you from both Poppy and I. It was lovely to meet you and get to know you albeit very briefly! We'll be sure to recommend you whenever possible and hopefully see you in the future getting the party going on another day in another place. All the best and thank you so much for help making our wedding special.

Becky Howell

19:28 13 Nov 18

Brendan, we honestly can’t thank you enough!!! You, Ellie and the rest of the team were incredible and allowed us to have the best wedding day and night. You didn’t only meet our very VERY high expectations, you went out and absolutely smashed it! From the moment I walked down the aisle to a beautiful instrumental song to engaging with everyone at dinner and getting them up and about, all I can say is just WOW. All the guests are still raving about you. If you’re looking to book top class entertainment do yourself a favour and book him and his team - I promise you they will exceed your expectations! Thank you for everything. Becky and Jack x

Laura Russon

15:35 21 Oct 18

Brendan Mills was absolutely fantastic at The O'Brien wedding! My feet and legs are killing today as I did not leave the dance floor! I don't think any one left the dancfloor!!!! Thank you for quite possibly THE best wedding entertainment me and my boyfriend have ever seen!Also, the UK G Mix.... amazing!

Edward Martin

08:56 15 Oct 18

I booked Brendan for a brand event we were hosting. He was a complete professional, he listened do the brief and undertook a site visit before the event. On the evening he completely understood the mood of the event and played accordingly. Quite simply a class act! Thank youThe Golden Boot

Ruthie and Daniel Berkley

12:50 08 Oct 18

Wow - what can I say?! Brendan promised he would bring the party, and he did x 1,000. The energy and sheer fun that Brendan, along with Lorna, Jamie and Jonny brought to our wedding was beyond our wildest dreams - our wedding wouldn't have been the same without him and the rest of the band.Words cannot describe Brendan's professionalism, talent and passion. We cannot recommend him highly enough! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Brendan. Xx

Anna Sheridan

18:18 01 Oct 18

We first had Brendan at our wedding & recently for my 30th. He is an absolute super star! He’s not only AMAZING on the Sax but a brilliant DJ & person to have at any event. Despite only meeting Brendan a handful of times he immediately makes you feel at ease & is super open to anything you want / need at your event / party. You will not regret booking him, he’s magic! Highly recommend.

Paul Salter

09:39 01 Oct 18

What can I say apart from the fact that Brendan just absolutely made our day. He far beyond exceeded our expectations and my only regret is not being able to spend more time enjoying and dancing to his music. From the get go, Brendan was very professional, helpful and just basically a good bloke. All the way from booking and organising what kind of vibes we wanted to arriving and performing on the day, Brendan was awesome. He fast became one of the key talking points of the wedding and we can't be thankful enough for his warm, fun, and cheeky performance. If you want someone that goes over and above, Brendan is your guy. Thanks again mate! Paul & Josie.

Samantha Williams

14:46 30 Sep 18

Outstanding! Everyone commented how great Brendan was. He took care of the music from wedding ceremony, reception drinks and wedding breakfast through to party in the evening. Couldn’t speak more highly of Brendan’s professionalism and enthusiasm - would love to do it all over again!!

Charlotte Surbey

14:49 28 Sep 18

WOW.... Brendan is absolutely amazing and we can never thank him enough for the amazing job he did.We are still having messages now saying how amazing the music was which is so lovely!If you are thinking about booking Brendan then absolutely do not hesitate! Thank you so much again Brendan! You are amazing and so talented!Charlotte and Sam xxx

Jacqueline Barnes

20:35 17 Sep 18

Just back from our son and daughter-in-laws wedding at Axnoller. What a fantastic service Brendan and his team provided. He made the day extra special and knew exactly how to entertain everyone, truly fantastic and such a nice guy too. The live lounge session he gave to the last few of us standing was an amazing end to a perfect day. Thanks Brendan ......

Oliver Barnes

19:25 17 Sep 18

We’ve just got back from our wedding down at Axnoller in Dorset, where Brendan and his team were there from the moment the bride walked down the isle, right through to the last few standing. The one thing that bought everything together was the music and the entertainment provided by Brendan. It was much more than just music it was perfect for us and our wedding. Everybody went on about ‘the guy with the sax’. Thank you for making our wedding day exactly how we wanted it. Highly recommended :)

TwoSeven

20:55 13 Sep 18

Brendan made our wedding unforgettable! He was highly professional and the music was outstanding. The first thing people said to me after the wedding was "please give me your Saxophone players contact details" he really sets the tone for whatever genre of music you want and is a flawless performer! Thank Brendan Phil & Carmel

Jenna Brown

20:08 13 Sep 18

We had Brendan accompanied by one of his DJ’s play at our wedding last July. Brendan really listened to us before the day when discussing song choices. He was incredible, beyond what we expected & was one of the highlights of our day - everyone still comments on how amazing he was!!

Caz Goode

20:05 13 Sep 18

I booked Brendan for my corporate summer party this year and in all the years I’ve arranged parties, I have never had better feedback for entertainment. Aside from being incredibly talented on the sax and as a DJ, he is personable, professional, friendly, reads the crowd and most importantly gets the party started and keeps it going! If you’re thinking of booking Brendan, do it, you will not regret it!

James Barnard

15:41 13 Sep 18

Hi BrendanI’m the groom from Thursday’s wedding at Cripps BarnThanks sooooooo much for playing at our wedding!!!I’m actually crying with happiness watching back videos with you playing ‘Sorry (I didn’t know)’, ‘Man with the Red Face’, ‘Something special’ and ‘Jubel’Honestly, from the bottom of my heart I can’t thank you enough for finishing off our perfect day and making it even better!All the best and hopefully catch you at another wedding of our friends in the futureCheersJimmy

Marc Brown

15:06 13 Sep 18

Brendan Mills - What a guy! We first saw Brendan at our friends wedding and he was absolutely outstanding! So when we came to choose our evening entertainment for our wedding, we were 100% certain we wanted Brendan! He's such a talented musician, his song choice and his ability to accommodate for everyone and get them up and dancing is incredible! He's so professional, easy to talk to and he manages to mingle in with all family and friends which has made him a great hit at our wedding! In particular we loved his Sax playing and we've had so many compliments on Brendan from our wedding already! His sax ability is truly incomparable. We all had such a great night and we want to thank Brendan for making it a night to remember! Can't recommend Brendan highly enough!

Jessica Bailey

16:40 12 Sep 18

What can i say....this guy is amazing! Brendan is so passionate and he genuinely cares about making everything perfect for you. Our wedding simply wouldn't have been the same without him...music is so important in creating the right atmosphere and Brendan absolutely smashed it! All our guests said how unique and fun our wedding was...we were all singing and dancing in between courses and then partied hard in the evening...with Brendan right there with us! My aunty was so overwhelmed she was in tears! He really is THE BEST in the business! Thank you Brendan...my new friend! :) xxx

Natasha Jones

12:15 13 Apr 17

I was really pleased with the musician booked for my event and I would highly recommend BM Artists if you are considering booking any form of entertainment. I booked Valerie, a harpist, and she was friendly, professional and extremely talented. BM Artists provided me with great advice, ensuring I booked the appropriate entertainment, at the right cost. Thanks!

Joe Freeman

08:24 30 Mar 17

Just writing to say thanks to Chelsea, Charley and Sam for the amazing gig they put on for us.If you’re looking for a band with something a bit different, The Lively Girls are a polished and professional act.10/10, fully recommended 

Victoria Dipple

15:27 04 Mar 17

Amazing amazing amazing. Real professionals who go the extra mile and have seemingly endless talent with every instrument under the sun. You really get what you pay for. Our wedding was 10x better for having Brendan's artists on board.

Ross Jukes

21:39 15 Feb 17

We booked Brendan (saxophonist) and Andy (DJ) to play at our private party late last year. They tag-teamed the entire day and brought all of our staff and guests through a long event, keeping them entertained and controlling the mood of the crowd. Really fantastic and offered a professional service from start-to-end, arriving early and leaving late. We will be seeing them back again soon I'm sure. Five stars from me.