Reviews

We had been looking for a band for our reception for some weeks however the sticking point was the venue – The Snowgoose at the Nevis Range, near Fort William.
For those that don’t know, the Snowgoose is approx 650m up Aonach Mor and only accessible by cable car / gondola.
We approached Dave and when we mentioned the venue we were expecting the by now customary “Up a mountain you say… Cable car is it… Erm… Ok we’ll get back to you”.
Dave however relished the challenge and the booking was confirmed.
Given the logistics of getting a well equipped band up a mountain we were expecting some hiccups – Dave and other guys in Big Time turned up in plenty of time and with some assistance from the venue staff got the gear loaded on to the cable cars and had the highly efficient load in completed with minimum fuss.
The gear was set up and sound checked without infringing on the rest of the proceedings – 100% professionalism.
The gig itself was textbook – great mix of light and shade and before long the place was jumping.
A change of pace for the ceilidh sets, with Dave calling the moves made for a dance floor which ended up looking like a training session at the local rugby club as the mostly inexperienced guests attempted to get to grips with some traditional dancing – a new phrase was coined – “car crash ceilidh”.
The experience was recounted at length over drinks at the “survivors session” on the Sunday afternoon – everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and had nothing but praise for the band.
Dave kept the energy levels high throughout their performance and there were no lulls or dead spots with the dance floor well filled for most of the evening.
To sum up, Big Time just couldn’t be faulted, high quality performance and well worth their fee.
We set the band a challenge and they certainly delivered – Big Time!!

Gordon & Fiona Hardie | Aonach Mor | May 2017

After searching the Internet for a wedding band we settled on Bigtime.
You always hope that you have picked the right band for such a special day, but OMG I should never have worried. By far the best band at any wedding I have ever been too.
The atmosphere has everyone up dancing. The banter between the band and the guests was just cracking. One of my favourites was the refs whistle brilliant way to get everyone giggling for the ceilidh dances.
Really couldn’t have asked for more. Absolutely superb.

Victoria & Iain Fergusson | Forbes of Kingennie | April 2017

Hi Dave Thank you for a another barnstorming performance at the Hunt Ball on Saturday – everyone loved it – please pass on my thanks to the rest of the band. I think most of them could have kept going until 4am! It is great having as mix of reels/ceildh and more up to date stuff- something for everyone.
Will be in touch again as we plan the next one! Many thanks again

Jamie Tweedie | Buccleuch Hunt Ball Committee | 2017

Hi Dave Many thanks again for Hogmanay – it was a wonderful evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all staff and guests for the evening. The music was spot on and the perfect balance of exactly what the customers wanted – who knew a ceilidh would work in our venue. (a massive risk on our part and a true success thanks to you) I handed out all of your business cards as many were asking for your details. We will book you again in the future for sure!

Kelsey Woods Event Manager | Akva Bodabar, Edinburgh | December 2016

Hi Dave I thought that you and your band were utterly fabulous and I am so glad that Freak Music found you for me. I had lots of people comment on how brilliant you were on the evening itself and afterwards. They still talked about you at Hillside school today.
I was really impressed how quickly you filled the dance floor and looking back am delighted that I picked the ceilidh option. It is probably also worth mentioning that you made somebody dance (a Physics professor from Gothenburg) who – according to his wife of 25 years – had NEVER danced before. You also made my partner (another physicist and hence challenged in the dancing department) dance with me for the very first time in five years of going out. I think that alone deserves a medal!

Anke-Beate Stahl | Merlin’s Wind, Edinburgh | October 2016

Having read the other reviews, we hoped that “BigTime” would live up to our expectations. They did a fantastic job and we had great feedback from guests of all ages. A great ceilidh and an extensive repertoire of new and old classics kept everybody up and dancing. Other than selecting a few of our favourite songs from their extensive play list, we didn’t have to get involved in the organisation as Dave and the crew dealt directly with the venue and got it all organised. We will hire them again and I would recommend them to anybody looking for something “Bigger and better” than the average band.

Colin & Mhairi Henderson | Garvock House Hotel, Dunfermline | October 2016

We would like to say what a fantastic band ‘Bigtime are. They played at our wedding on 17th September 2016 and we couldn’t have asked for better.
Their professionalism was throughout from start to finish and they were more than happy to include any special requests.
Our guests have also said how great they were and we are being stopped in the street to be told what a fantastic night everyone had.
We are going to be in touch with them soon to make another booking for a family occasion.
Thanks again to a wonderful band

Susan & Kenny Reid | Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry | September 2016

Choosing the right band for our special day was a tricky decision, but after much research we felt that Bigtime would be the perfect fit… Thank you so much for putting in such a great show, you were helpful every step of the way, leading up to the wedding and taking our requests and learning our song for the first dance. You put on a fantastic performance and had everyone up and dancing all evening. The ceilidh was exceptional and both our Scottish and English friends had an absolute ball. The first timers, soon got to grips with your competent calling.
We had the best day ever and you played a massive part of that. We really can’t thank you enough, we wanted one big party with the dance floor packed and that is what we got. You played a varied and upbeat choice of music giving all of the ages a chance to dance to a song they knew. Well done!
Friends have been asking for your details for their weddings next year – You really can’t get a better recommendation than that!
Top job Bigtime, thank you!

Mandy & Reuben Balderson | Kelso Race Course | August 2016

Thank you for helping to make our special day truly memorable

Mark and Carla Thomson | Stotfield Hotel, Lossiemouth | July 2016

We can not speak highly enough of Bigtime. Our wedding planning /day was fraught with disasters / things going wrong. One of the highlights, however was the band. From beginning to end Dave was helpful, Informative (even though we really were useless, esp at picking a first dance ) and on arrival just slotted in to our wedding. We had a ceilidh / rock mix and I don’t think the dance floor was empty once. With our chosen songs played to perfection, helpful instruction given to those people that don’t know ceilidh dances (we were awkward with a good few English and an orkadian strip the willow) and the songs chosen by the band fitted with our tastes perfectly. Dave went above and beyond be helping out with a mic for speeches too. I can not recommended them highly enough. We had free booze for people at our wedding……. But people are still talking about the band…. Thank you Bigtime, from the bottom of our hearts, for making our day the way we wanted it. Xx

Kirstin and Mike Crabbe | Blackhall, Edinburgh | June 2016

Bigtime created such a great atmosphere and the guests loved it! You went above and beyond in your service and were so patient & professional with the timings of the event. We look forward to having you back in future! Thanks for arranging a piper as well, sealed the deal big time!

Kelsey Wood, events organiser | Akva Bar, Edinburgh | March 2016

Hi Dave, I just wanted to say thank you to you and your band for Saturday! We had a great day and everyone had lots of fun on the dance floor!

Laura & Alan MacDonald | Ingliston Country Club, Glasgow | January 2016

We had Bigtime play at our Hogmanay wedding. Everyone had a great night as the music played was just right. The band mixed it up with a good range of music interspersed with Ceilidh dances.

Heather & Steve Albin | Westpark, Dundee | December 2015

Marathon Oil would like to say a huge thank you to Bigtime for playing at our annual dinner dance, a perfect mix of music kept everyone on their feet all night, especially loved the ceilidh dances, something I’m not usually a fan of, but somehow seemed so much more enjoyable this time, I wish we could have kept going longer. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bigtime for any event, they would be the perfect choice. Thank you so much Dave and Co for travelling all the way up to Aberdeen, it was most appreciated. 

Andrea Duncan, Event organiser | Marcliffe Hotel, Aberdeen | November 2015

Thank you Bigtime for the fantastic music and the professional way you organised the set, the  music was fantastic the first dance was brilliant, it was great to see everyone up dancing and having fun from the young to the old. Thoroughly enjoyed by all. Money very well spent. 
Many thanks again 

Julie & Andrew Plaxton | Piperdam, Dundee | September 2015

Dave and the boys from Bigtime are consummate professionals. I’ve used Big Time for 4 separate events now each of them very diverse.I’m constantly amazed by the diversity of the Bigtime musical catalogue. They’ve done a works party for me, an 80s night, a country night and this weekend just gone by, a 50s and rock and roll set at our Grease night.
Communication is excellent between Dave and the client and also works well with any guys you might have running the PA as part of a larger event.
If you want a good time hire Bigtime. Guaranteed!

Jamie Buchan, Arbroath Round Table | Arbroath | August 2015

We would like to thank you so much for all your hard work both on the night and in the lead up to the wedding.  It was great that even though we booked 2 years on advance you kept on touch with us along the way and gave plenty support and guidance. The array of music was fantastic and really got everyone into the spirit of things. Many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the band and were eagerly anticipating the next song as each was better than the last. Thanks again for making our day so special! 

Claire and Billy Connal | Beancross, Polmont | August 2015

Big thank you to the best wedding band ever!! All my guests have been praising us for such a fabulous night. Dance floor was packed and some stated they had been worried that we were going to have only head banging ROCK so were over the moon to have a fab mix of music that they knew. The good old Scottish ceilidh went down a storm with our  English and USA family. I need to add that I am so glad I listened to Dave on music choice, timings etc.( I even did the conga to my disgust but the guest loved it lol ). 
  One thing that stands out for me is the professionalism of this band, I had heard them play at fundraisers so knew they sounded amazing but to have the reassurance of being able to count on them with all my questions and quirks was brilliant. They even took the surprise ELSA from Frozen showing up and stealing the microphone for a bit and reorganised their set to still fit in some of our favourite songs.
Trust me don’t book the local band you and all your friends have heard most weekends in the pub, get BIG TIME BAND and enjoy the afterwards of ……..’Wow fab night where did you get the band?’ or ‘ They were amazing as haven’t danced so much in years.’  If you ever change the name of your band it should be ‘Icing on the Cake’ as your talents really did finish of the best day ever. Thanks again from us all. XXXX
Nyree & Rory Aitken | Meadowbank Inn, Arbroath | June 2015

We had a brilliant time and our guests had nothing but praise for you guys. You completely rocked the Dryburgh and there was many sore feet by the end of the night. I also want to thank you again for our first dance. That was a song I have wanted at my wedding since I first heard it 20 odd years ago and you totally nailed it so thank you for your perseverance.
I will have no hesitation in recommending Bigtime to anyone I know getting married and the hotel says ours was the best wedding they’ve had this year so far 🙂
Tracy & David Andrew | Dryburgh Abbey Hotel | June 2015

Thanks a lot for playing at our recent wedding. It was great to have your experience during the build-up and you helped us with the timings for the day. You were very communicative with us which helped a lot, especially when we had lots of other stuff to organise. When it came to the party, your music helped keep the dance floor busy and it was great to see people of all ages enjoying the music.
Thanks Bigtime, you were great.
Aly and Julia Wright| Gilmerton House | May 2015

Matt and I just wanted to write a note to you and your band to thank you so much for playing at our wedding at Dundas! We had such a wonderful time – the ceilidh was spectacular, so many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. You were great to work with and incredibly helpful from the start.
Thanks again!
Matt and Corrie Cowlard | Dundas Castle |South Queensferry | November 2014

My new husband and I would like to say thank you so much to Bigtime for playing at our wedding it was fantastic and again you proved why we picked you! All of our guest have been raving about you as well as us. You helped to make our day more perfect and we could not have asked for better. I know Dave, you had me nipping your ear a few times with specific songs and how we wanted it as well as bits for on the night but honestly you were all fantastic and we didn’t want it to end. You were amazing with your communication and friendliness and Stephanie did some amazing female vocals too we are so glad we chose to have her there too. We had such a laugh and a brilliant night we would recommend you all to anyone!! With our kindest regards and warmest thanks.
Kelly and Gerard Queen | The Caves | Edinburgh | November 2014

We knew you guys were going to be good, but hadn’t appreciated you’d be that good! Our first dance was so special and from then on the dance floor was packed! People we’ve never seen on the dancefloor couldn’t keep away from the floor -from the ceilidh numbers to the Table Name songs (great idea, thank you!!) to the rest of the music including a full on conga -we had the best time!  Thank you Dave and the rest of the band for making it a night to remember…and for putting in the added extra effort to play our favourite KISS song!!  We certainly Rock and Roll’ed all Night -having partied all day.  I hope we are fortunate enough to be at an event where you guys are playing in the future and would highly recommend you for any wedding or function -unless of course they want a quiet, subdued affair and then you guys are definitely not the answer!!  Thank you for putting up with our rowdiness too -you’re all awesome 🙂
Fiona and Craig McGowan | Kinkell Byre | St Andrews | October 2014

We’d seen you guys play at our friends wedding last year- and thought ‘wow’ fantastic band, so when when we were organising our wedding you were our 1st choice (didn’t want anyone else). From the first dance to the last number we knew we had made the right choice, the dance floor was never empty, you judged your audience perfectly and played a very wide range of music which everyone appreciated. Comments from our guests were all glowing ‘great wedding band’. Thanks again Dave & co, you were really great.
Fiona and Martin Hutchison | Rufflets Hotel | St. Andrews | September 2014

We are so pleased that we chose Bigtime to play at our wedding – Dave was fantastic at keeping in touch before the event and then on the day they were sensational – keeping the dance floor busy all night long.  We were really impressed by their sound and quality and everyone has been commenting how good they were!  The Ceilidh dances were also brilliant – and hilarious – as might be expected when the guests are mainly English, Northern Irish and Canadian!
Angela and Andy Pollock | Eastwood House | Dunkeld | August 2014

The band were great from start to finish- Dave was a pleasure to deal with, made it easy for us. Everyone was up dancing, they played our first dance song beautifully. Would highly recommend and hopefully see them again in the future.

James and Chloe Kinnear | Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel | August 2014

The second year in a row Dave Dudgeon and his band Bigtime have brought the party to the party. Our theme was country and western and they did us a custom set from their song list and 300 pairs of cowboy boots were on the dance floor all night. If you book Bigtime for your event, you have to make sure they play La Bamba as you’re guaranteed to get an epic conga going!! When Bigtime take to the stage – exchange Big for Show because it’s about to start!!!
Jamie Buchan, Event Organiser | Arbroath Round Table Ladies Night | August 2014

Thank you for the great atmosphere you generated with your group. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it . I would recommend your group to anyone organising an event that they want happy and warm.
Hamid Guedroudj | Colinton | Edinburgh | August 2014

We would just like to say a huge thank you to Bigtime music for their amazing performance at our wedding. The Dance floor was packed all night and the ceilidh music went down a treat! All our guests commented on how brilliant the band were! Dave is so friendly and accommodating, he is obviously very experienced and brilliant at what he does! Would highly recommend to everyone looking for a wedding band, you won’t be disappointed!
Callum and Jamie Mollison | Mansefield Hotel | Elgin | August 2014

We would just like to says a huge thanks to Bigtime for playing at our wedding on the 27/7/14 at the Hilton in Dunkeld. The music was fantastic, especially our first dance song and the ceilidh! Dave kept us informed and confident from the beginning and would highly recommend them to anyone for their wedding. There is no chance of disappointment with these guys. The clips just don’t do them justice!
Alex and Leanne Burrows | Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel | July 2014

Dave and the band were fantastic and the dance floor was packed all night! Our guests particularly enjoyed the ceilidh it really brought a great energy to our wedding reception! Couldn’t have asked for a better mix of music and a better band! Would recommend to anybody.

Lindsay and Martyn Kelly | Carnbooth House | Carmunnock | May 2014

We cannot speak highly enough of BigTime, they were flawless. From our initial enquiry through to the wedding itself Dave was great in guiding us through the entire process including everything from arranging a piper for our ceremony to providing advice on set lists and was always just a phone call away. Big Time have such a wide ranging songbook that we were confident there would be something for everyone which was proven when the dance floor was always packed. We decided to add a female vocalist for the event as well who was brilliant in adding something extra to the songs as well as guiding us all through the ceilidh which went down an absolute storm. The band created such a great atmosphere and we really can’t recommend BigTime highly enough.
Lawrie and Lorna McFarlane | Carberry Tower | Musselburgh | April 2014

Thank you again for such a fantastic performance at the Duke of Buccleuch’s Hunt Ball – I think the evening is best summed up by the fact that the dance floor was still packed at 2 am with dancers from 18 to 70 plus!! I have now been to two functions where Bigtime have played, and would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.
Suzie Claydon, Hunt Ball Committee | Roxburghe Hotel | Kelso | February 2014

Bigtime are the perfect wedding band, we could not have asked for better! Dave was so friendly and helpful before the big day, and everybody loved the music. The ceilidh music was quite contemporary and amazing, everyone got up and had such a fun time. The covers were excellent as well, and a really good selection was provided to choose from. All the guests at our wedding have told us what a great band we had, we would highly recommend them to anyone!
Erykah & Richard Hall | Royal Scots Club | Edinburgh | February 2014

After searching the Internet for a wedding band we settled on Bigtime.
You always hope that you have picked the right band for such a special day, but OMG I should never have worried. By far the best band at any wedding I have ever been too.
The atmosphere has everyone up dancing. The banter between the band and the guests was just cracking. One of my favourites was the refs whistle brilliant way to get everyone giggling for the ceilidh dances.
Really couldn’t have asked for more. Absolutely superb.

Victoria & Iain Fergusson | Forbes of Kingennie | April 2017

Hi Dave Thank you for a another barnstorming performance at the Hunt Ball on Saturday – everyone loved it – please pass on my thanks to the rest of the band. I think most of them could have kept going until 4am! It is great having as mix of reels/ceildh and more up to date stuff- something for everyone.
Will be in touch again as we plan the next one! Many thanks again

Jamie Tweedie | Buccleuch Hunt Ball Committee | 2017

Hi Dave Many thanks again for Hogmanay – it was a wonderful evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all staff and guests for the evening. The music was spot on and the perfect balance of exactly what the customers wanted – who knew a ceilidh would work in our venue. (a massive risk on our part and a true success thanks to you) I handed out all of your business cards as many were asking for your details. We will book you again in the future for sure!

Kelsey Woods Event Manager | Akva Bodabar, Edinburgh | December 2016

Hi Dave I thought that you and your band were utterly fabulous and I am so glad that Freak Music found you for me. I had lots of people comment on how brilliant you were on the evening itself and afterwards. They still talked about you at Hillside school today.
I was really impressed how quickly you filled the dance floor and looking back am delighted that I picked the ceilidh option. It is probably also worth mentioning that you made somebody dance (a Physics professor from Gothenburg) who – according to his wife of 25 years – had NEVER danced before. You also made my partner (another physicist and hence challenged in the dancing department) dance with me for the very first time in five years of going out. I think that alone deserves a medal!

Anke-Beate Stahl | Merlin’s Wind, Edinburgh | October 2016

Having read the other reviews, we hoped that “BigTime” would live up to our expectations. They did a fantastic job and we had great feedback from guests of all ages. A great ceilidh and an extensive repertoire of new and old classics kept everybody up and dancing. Other than selecting a few of our favourite songs from their extensive play list, we didn’t have to get involved in the organisation as Dave and the crew dealt directly with the venue and got it all organised. We will hire them again and I would recommend them to anybody looking for something “Bigger and better” than the average band.

Colin & Mhairi Henderson | Garvock House Hotel, Dunfermline | October 2016

We would like to say what a fantastic band ‘Bigtime are. They played at our wedding on 17th September 2016 and we couldn’t have asked for better.
Their professionalism was throughout from start to finish and they were more than happy to include any special requests.
Our guests have also said how great they were and we are being stopped in the street to be told what a fantastic night everyone had.
We are going to be in touch with them soon to make another booking for a family occasion.
Thanks again to a wonderful band

Susan & Kenny Reid | Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry | September 2016

Choosing the right band for our special day was a tricky decision, but after much research we felt that Bigtime would be the perfect fit… Thank you so much for putting in such a great show, you were helpful every step of the way, leading up to the wedding and taking our requests and learning our song for the first dance. You put on a fantastic performance and had everyone up and dancing all evening. The ceilidh was exceptional and both our Scottish and English friends had an absolute ball. The first timers, soon got to grips with your competent calling.
We had the best day ever and you played a massive part of that. We really can’t thank you enough, we wanted one big party with the dance floor packed and that is what we got. You played a varied and upbeat choice of music giving all of the ages a chance to dance to a song they knew. Well done!
Friends have been asking for your details for their weddings next year – You really can’t get a better recommendation than that!
Top job Bigtime, thank you!

Mandy & Reuben Balderson | Kelso Race Course | August 2016

Thank you for helping to make our special day truly memorable

Mark and Carla Thomson | Stotfield Hotel, Lossiemouth | July 2016

We can not speak highly enough of Bigtime. Our wedding planning /day was fraught with disasters / things going wrong. One of the highlights, however was the band. From beginning to end Dave was helpful, Informative (even though we really were useless, esp at picking a first dance ) and on arrival just slotted in to our wedding. We had a ceilidh / rock mix and I don’t think the dance floor was empty once. With our chosen songs played to perfection, helpful instruction given to those people that don’t know ceilidh dances (we were awkward with a good few English and an orkadian strip the willow) and the songs chosen by the band fitted with our tastes perfectly. Dave went above and beyond be helping out with a mic for speeches too. I can not recommended them highly enough. We had free booze for people at our wedding……. But people are still talking about the band…. Thank you Bigtime, from the bottom of our hearts, for making our day the way we wanted it. Xx

Kirstin and Mike Crabbe | Blackhall, Edinburgh | June 2016

Bigtime created such a great atmosphere and the guests loved it! You went above and beyond in your service and were so patient & professional with the timings of the event. We look forward to having you back in future! Thanks for arranging a piper as well, sealed the deal big time!

Kelsey Wood, events organiser | Akva Bar, Edinburgh | March 2016

Hi Dave, I just wanted to say thank you to you and your band for Saturday! We had a great day and everyone had lots of fun on the dance floor!

Laura & Alan MacDonald | Ingliston Country Club, Glasgow | January 2016

We had Bigtime play at our Hogmanay wedding. Everyone had a great night as the music played was just right. The band mixed it up with a good range of music interspersed with Ceilidh dances.

Heather & Steve Albin | Westpark, Dundee | December 2015

Marathon Oil would like to say a huge thank you to Bigtime for playing at our annual dinner dance, a perfect mix of music kept everyone on their feet all night, especially loved the ceilidh dances, something I’m not usually a fan of, but somehow seemed so much more enjoyable this time, I wish we could have kept going longer. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bigtime for any event, they would be the perfect choice. Thank you so much Dave and Co for travelling all the way up to Aberdeen, it was most appreciated. 

Andrea Duncan, Event organiser | Marcliffe Hotel, Aberdeen | November 2015

Thank you Bigtime for the fantastic music and the professional way you organised the set, the  music was fantastic the first dance was brilliant, it was great to see everyone up dancing and having fun from the young to the old. Thoroughly enjoyed by all. Money very well spent. 
Many thanks again 

Julie & Andrew Plaxton | Piperdam, Dundee | September 2015

Dave and the boys from Bigtime are consummate professionals. I’ve used Big Time for 4 separate events now each of them very diverse.I’m constantly amazed by the diversity of the Bigtime musical catalogue. They’ve done a works party for me, an 80s night, a country night and this weekend just gone by, a 50s and rock and roll set at our Grease night.
Communication is excellent between Dave and the client and also works well with any guys you might have running the PA as part of a larger event.
If you want a good time hire Bigtime. Guaranteed!

Jamie Buchan, Arbroath Round Table | Arbroath | August 2015

We would like to thank you so much for all your hard work both on the night and in the lead up to the wedding.  It was great that even though we booked 2 years on advance you kept on touch with us along the way and gave plenty support and guidance. The array of music was fantastic and really got everyone into the spirit of things. Many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the band and were eagerly anticipating the next song as each was better than the last. Thanks again for making our day so special! 

Claire and Billy Connal | Beancross, Polmont | August 2015

Big thank you to the best wedding band ever!! All my guests have been praising us for such a fabulous night. Dance floor was packed and some stated they had been worried that we were going to have only head banging ROCK so were over the moon to have a fab mix of music that they knew. The good old Scottish ceilidh went down a storm with our  English and USA family. I need to add that I am so glad I listened to Dave on music choice, timings etc.( I even did the conga to my disgust but the guest loved it lol ). 
  One thing that stands out for me is the professionalism of this band, I had heard them play at fundraisers so knew they sounded amazing but to have the reassurance of being able to count on them with all my questions and quirks was brilliant. They even took the surprise ELSA from Frozen showing up and stealing the microphone for a bit and reorganised their set to still fit in some of our favourite songs.
Trust me don’t book the local band you and all your friends have heard most weekends in the pub, get BIG TIME BAND and enjoy the afterwards of ……..’Wow fab night where did you get the band?’ or ‘ They were amazing as haven’t danced so much in years.’  If you ever change the name of your band it should be ‘Icing on the Cake’ as your talents really did finish of the best day ever. Thanks again from us all. XXXX
Nyree & Rory Aitken | Meadowbank Inn, Arbroath | June 2015

We had a brilliant time and our guests had nothing but praise for you guys. You completely rocked the Dryburgh and there was many sore feet by the end of the night. I also want to thank you again for our first dance. That was a song I have wanted at my wedding since I first heard it 20 odd years ago and you totally nailed it so thank you for your perseverance.
I will have no hesitation in recommending Bigtime to anyone I know getting married and the hotel says ours was the best wedding they’ve had this year so far 🙂
Tracy & David Andrew | Dryburgh Abbey Hotel | June 2015

Thanks a lot for playing at our recent wedding. It was great to have your experience during the build-up and you helped us with the timings for the day. You were very communicative with us which helped a lot, especially when we had lots of other stuff to organise. When it came to the party, your music helped keep the dance floor busy and it was great to see people of all ages enjoying the music.
Thanks Bigtime, you were great.
Aly and Julia Wright| Gilmerton House | May 2015

Matt and I just wanted to write a note to you and your band to thank you so much for playing at our wedding at Dundas! We had such a wonderful time – the ceilidh was spectacular, so many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. You were great to work with and incredibly helpful from the start.
Thanks again!
Matt and Corrie Cowlard | Dundas Castle |South Queensferry | November 2014

My new husband and I would like to say thank you so much to Bigtime for playing at our wedding it was fantastic and again you proved why we picked you! All of our guest have been raving about you as well as us. You helped to make our day more perfect and we could not have asked for better. I know Dave, you had me nipping your ear a few times with specific songs and how we wanted it as well as bits for on the night but honestly you were all fantastic and we didn’t want it to end. You were amazing with your communication and friendliness and Stephanie did some amazing female vocals too we are so glad we chose to have her there too. We had such a laugh and a brilliant night we would recommend you all to anyone!! With our kindest regards and warmest thanks.
Kelly and Gerard Queen | The Caves | Edinburgh | November 2014

We knew you guys were going to be good, but hadn’t appreciated you’d be that good! Our first dance was so special and from then on the dance floor was packed! People we’ve never seen on the dancefloor couldn’t keep away from the floor -from the ceilidh numbers to the Table Name songs (great idea, thank you!!) to the rest of the music including a full on conga -we had the best time!  Thank you Dave and the rest of the band for making it a night to remember…and for putting in the added extra effort to play our favourite KISS song!!  We certainly Rock and Roll’ed all Night -having partied all day.  I hope we are fortunate enough to be at an event where you guys are playing in the future and would highly recommend you for any wedding or function -unless of course they want a quiet, subdued affair and then you guys are definitely not the answer!!  Thank you for putting up with our rowdiness too -you’re all awesome 🙂
Fiona and Craig McGowan | Kinkell Byre | St Andrews | October 2014

We’d seen you guys play at our friends wedding last year- and thought ‘wow’ fantastic band, so when when we were organising our wedding you were our 1st choice (didn’t want anyone else). From the first dance to the last number we knew we had made the right choice, the dance floor was never empty, you judged your audience perfectly and played a very wide range of music which everyone appreciated. Comments from our guests were all glowing ‘great wedding band’. Thanks again Dave & co, you were really great.
Fiona and Martin Hutchison | Rufflets Hotel | St. Andrews | September 2014

We are so pleased that we chose Bigtime to play at our wedding – Dave was fantastic at keeping in touch before the event and then on the day they were sensational – keeping the dance floor busy all night long.  We were really impressed by their sound and quality and everyone has been commenting how good they were!  The Ceilidh dances were also brilliant – and hilarious – as might be expected when the guests are mainly English, Northern Irish and Canadian!
Angela and Andy Pollock | Eastwood House | Dunkeld | August 2014

The band were great from start to finish- Dave was a pleasure to deal with, made it easy for us. Everyone was up dancing, they played our first dance song beautifully. Would highly recommend and hopefully see them again in the future.

James and Chloe Kinnear | Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel | August 2014

The second year in a row Dave Dudgeon and his band Bigtime have brought the party to the party. Our theme was country and western and they did us a custom set from their song list and 300 pairs of cowboy boots were on the dance floor all night. If you book Bigtime for your event, you have to make sure they play La Bamba as you’re guaranteed to get an epic conga going!! When Bigtime take to the stage – exchange Big for Show because it’s about to start!!!
Jamie Buchan, Event Organiser | Arbroath Round Table Ladies Night | August 2014

Thank you for the great atmosphere you generated with your group. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it . I would recommend your group to anyone organising an event that they want happy and warm.
Hamid Guedroudj | Colinton | Edinburgh | August 2014

We would just like to say a huge thank you to Bigtime music for their amazing performance at our wedding. The Dance floor was packed all night and the ceilidh music went down a treat! All our guests commented on how brilliant the band were! Dave is so friendly and accommodating, he is obviously very experienced and brilliant at what he does! Would highly recommend to everyone looking for a wedding band, you won’t be disappointed!
Callum and Jamie Mollison | Mansefield Hotel | Elgin | August 2014

We would just like to says a huge thanks to Bigtime for playing at our wedding on the 27/7/14 at the Hilton in Dunkeld. The music was fantastic, especially our first dance song and the ceilidh! Dave kept us informed and confident from the beginning and would highly recommend them to anyone for their wedding. There is no chance of disappointment with these guys. The clips just don’t do them justice!
Alex and Leanne Burrows | Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel | July 2014

Dave and the band were fantastic and the dance floor was packed all night! Our guests particularly enjoyed the ceilidh it really brought a great energy to our wedding reception! Couldn’t have asked for a better mix of music and a better band! Would recommend to anybody.

Lindsay and Martyn Kelly | Carnbooth House | Carmunnock | May 2014

We cannot speak highly enough of BigTime, they were flawless. From our initial enquiry through to the wedding itself Dave was great in guiding us through the entire process including everything from arranging a piper for our ceremony to providing advice on set lists and was always just a phone call away. Big Time have such a wide ranging songbook that we were confident there would be something for everyone which was proven when the dance floor was always packed. We decided to add a female vocalist for the event as well who was brilliant in adding something extra to the songs as well as guiding us all through the ceilidh which went down an absolute storm. The band created such a great atmosphere and we really can’t recommend BigTime highly enough.
Lawrie and Lorna McFarlane | Carberry Tower | Musselburgh | April 2014

Thank you again for such a fantastic performance at the Duke of Buccleuch’s Hunt Ball – I think the evening is best summed up by the fact that the dance floor was still packed at 2 am with dancers from 18 to 70 plus!! I have now been to two functions where Bigtime have played, and would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.
Suzie Claydon, Hunt Ball Committee | Roxburghe Hotel | Kelso | February 2014

Bigtime are the perfect wedding band, we could not have asked for better! Dave was so friendly and helpful before the big day, and everybody loved the music. The ceilidh music was quite contemporary and amazing, everyone got up and had such a fun time. The covers were excellent as well, and a really good selection was provided to choose from. All the guests at our wedding have told us what a great band we had, we would highly recommend them to anyone!
Erykah & Richard Hall | Royal Scots Club | Edinburgh | February 2014