What Our Clients Say
Organising bookings for over 3000 acts each and every year we have enjoyed working with all manner of event organisers from universities, blue-chip companies and popular publications to individuals, awards and organisations. Here is what some of our clients have said about us.
X"Champions Music & Entertainment made the booking experience very easy and hassle-free"
Grace Media, Jodie, Human Resources Director
X"The event was a real success! Heard some great things from the guests around the music. We're hugely grateful to you and Edwina for all the guidance and support you gave us with selecting and booking both The Elite and Henry K."
Gate One Consulting, Saul, Junior Consultant
X"The booking process was very efficient – from my first enquiry, Katie was quick to respond with multiple tribute options with a variety of budgets for me to consider, right up until the week before the event when checking all details for the day. Our event sold out well before the performance date which is always a great sign. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Champions Music & Entertainment, again and look forward to more class acts on the Pier!"
Bournemouth Pier, Rosie, Events & Groups Coordinator
X"Thank you for your help and professionalism throughout the build-up."
WJ Meade Estate Agents, Mike, Managing Director & Owner
X"I appreciate all your help in making this happen in such a short time frame, always great to work with you."
My Beautiful City, Shannon, Studio Manager
X"Thank you for your help this year. I know it was a bit touch and go but you pulled it out of the bag and were a pleasure to work with."
Childbase Partnership, Liandra, Events Coordinator Marketing Department
X"Thanks for your excellent advice when we were choosing the right artist to perform, and for securing a brilliant act. We've always enjoyed working with Champions. You even remembered to get us a goodie bag at the end of the show for the charity auction!"
Stowe School, Dr Anthony
X"It was a pleasure to work with you at Champions Music & Entertainment. Super easy to call up and discuss and you, Fred and Edwina were so friendly and helpful. It made it super easy and stress-free, which when organising a large event, is so welcome. Would 100% book with you guys again."
Amazon,
X"We would like to thank Champions Music & Entertainment for making the whole booking process such a breeze!"
Private Event, Michelle & Holly
X"Thank you, Katie, for finding him (Gary Roman) for me. We will definitely use him and Champions again!"
Courtyard by Marriott, Claire
X"Champions deliver every time. The process smooth, communication good and nothing too much trouble. Will happily work with you again and trust you’ll always supply quality acts."
Doncaster Pride, Jodie
X"I just want to say thank you for always sorting out the acts for us and providing top quality entertainment. The event went perfectly to plan, and they were fantastic. We had brilliant feedback, and everyone had a brilliant night."
Coombe Social Club, Dan, Entertainment Secretary, Coombe Social Club
X"The event went well and the act was really good... I was surprised at the size of the crowd that was there watching in the rain! Thank you for all your assistance with booking the act, I am sure we will be back in contact as normal next year for further bookings"
Santa Pod Raceway, Nicola, Marketing Manager
X"Everything was great! You have been fantastic and I will definitely use you again in the future. Thanks so much for all your help."
Homeserve Furniture Repairs LTD, Lyndsey, PA
X"Once again Champions, as always, have done us so proud with the way they have provided entertainment for us. It's great doing business with you."
New Springs UK, Phil
X"The event went really well with both Mark and Faith. They both did an amazing job and were really well received by the attendees. Thank you all for your help with organising them."
Lloyds, Matilda
X"Cheers for your help over the past couple of weeks. Hope we can work on a few more projects together in 2023"
CelebTime, Paul
X"Just a message to say thank you again for your support and help. Last night went down really well and the act was fantastic. Nothing but good reviews. I'll be in touch for another night next year"
Coombe Social Club, Dan, Entertainment Secretary
X"For me, liaising with you, perfect, cannot fault our interaction at all. You were timely with requests, you understood everything we requested, you were helpful and very friendly and I've enjoyed working with you. I will keep your details on file and will definitely be in touch for future events for the Technology Department at Three UK"
Three Mobile UK, Kerry
X"Nick Walton and Champions Music & Entertainment work alongside us, delivering fantastic music and performance for our events in Ireland and the UK, sourcing top bands and solo artists to suit every occasion from festival to private party. Champions are without a doubt world-class, very well connected and their attention to detail is second to none"
Callow Event Management, Leo
X"I must say that you have been amazing, Jack – I’ve liaised with tons of agents over the last few years and our conversations with you have been so honest and you have really taken the time to understand our business and what we are trying to achieve, rather than the attitude of most celeb agents which is that they’re doing us a favour and we’re a nuisance by even making contact with them! Champions is evidently extremely professional and I will not hesitate to get back in touch this time next year to explore options for the 2021 pantomime season."
Five Star Theatre, Ethan - Managing Director
X"It was the most wonderful, magical evening last Saturday and I have to say that Rachel, Lauren and Kirstie were amazing especially as it was such short notice. I definitely couldn't have done it without them. They were so professional, efficient and always smiling and a pleasure to work with, and I am looking forward to the next event we organize together. Also all the different companies, from the marquee to the props to the caterers to the AV guys everyone was so helpful and did such an amazing job. I look forward to meeting you soon and many thanks again for Champions making all my daughter's dreams come true!"
Private Event, Katrina
X"Thank you so much Nick. You really helped make me feel positive about it all. Thank you so much!"
The Kairos Initiative,
X"A big thank you for organising and booking Paul Eastwood (comedian) to help Pauline and I to celebrate our Golden Wedding anniversary on 22nd September 2019. From my first contact with you to Paul finishing his act we received nothing but 100% professionalism. It was to be a surprise from me to Pauline, you both worked hard to keep my secret and the facial expression on her face when Paul walked in was a fantastic memory for me. Paul's timing and wicked sense of humour shone through, he was all I could have asked for and more. We have both thoroughly enjoyed Paul’s acts both at Thursford and at Cromer. My sister-in-law said how good it was to have a good belly laugh and the tears washed her mascara down her face.. He never once swore or offended anyone. Every thank you card we received from our guests mentioned Paul and how much they had enjoyed his act."
Jimmy & Pauline's Golden Wedding Anniversary, Jimmy Butler
X"We had the pleasure of having Richard during a Prosecco Reception at a Conference and what a delight! Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the evening and although for a short time during drinks and dinner, it was nice to see our customers enjoy the act. Thank you Richard and Champions UK for recommending."
Line up Systems, Amy Maughan
X"Champions were a very professional company to work with who had everything under control at all times. I chose to book Ultimate Coldplay for a street festival in Switzerland, these guys were unbelievable, hard to say that they were in any way inferior to the real thing when it comes to live shows, absolutely brilliant. Would highly recommend."
McArthurs Pub, McArthur's Pub
X"Champions were a pleasure to work with, they have a great selection of artists and go the extra mile to ensure your event is seamless. I would highly recommend."
Latham & Watkins, LLP, London
X"Hiring talent through Champions was an easy and stress-free process. They met all our requests without any issues and were very helpful."
Film Distributors’ Association, Izzy Slipper
X"You were wonderful to work with, as I know it was a lot of back and forth from our side (as it is with these type of events). Thank you for your patience, prompt responses, negotiating skills and all-round friendly attitude throughout. We look forward to working together in the future."
Formula E,
X"Champions – you were amazing. And, the responsiveness on very short notice incredible. Having worked with many agencies over the years, I can say from experience, you and Champions are a step above."
Coca Cola, Keith Sanders
X“Thank you so much for all your help, you’ve been great. I’ll be sure to use your services again in the future!”
The Great Event Company,
X“Your honesty is very much appreciated and rare in this business. The program has been very successful and I look forward to working together more in the future.”
Princess Cruises, Phil Kaler
X"An extremely trustworthy and reliable company with an amazing caring and professional team representing them. I can not recommend them highly enough!
U.S. Bank has been using Champions for celebrity appearances and keynote speakers for a number of years now. We would not look to use any other company as the service provided by Champions is of the highest quality and they continue to deliver a first rate service time and time again. The support my company receives is personalised according to our needs and demands and they undertake these in every detail for us to ensure we get the best possible results."
US Bank, Pauline Clinch
X“With a team of people that are extremely professional, but refreshingly down to earth and honest, I knew immediately that we had approached the right people to secure a big name for the launch of our new Sport and Life Sciences degrees.
From the offset, we were taken care of every step of the way; from selecting which sports star we wanted to negotiating contracts and from their meticulous planning to ensuring the logistics on the day were slick.
Enabling Louis Smith to launch our new Sport and Life Sciences courses created an immediate buzz within Birmingham itself when he visited, but his visit has proved inspirational internally, encouraging staff to focus and go the extra mile as we head towards the degrees commencing in September 2017.
I look forward to working with Champions (UK) plc again and again and again…”
Birmingham University, Ben Goodwin
X“Thank You so much, Lewis, what a kind gesture. May I take this opportunity to say what a professional experience it has been working with yourself in arranging our night. You have been most helpful, courteous and informative during the short time it has taken to book our speaker, we will surely be using you again in the future and look forward to this. Once again Thank You, you have been a credit to the company.”
The Sun Inn, Emma
X“From the start, we received very helpful service from Serena. She was there every step of the way helping us find the perfect speaker for our event, everything was clear and we had check ins regularly. The speaker was incredible and the service was excellent so we will be using Champions again.”
Hargreaves Lansdown, Sacha
X“I am writing on behalf of HMS HERON PT Department to thank you for your professional help and assistance on this occasion. The evening was a great success and one that we hope to repeat again soon. Thanks again for your time and your first class service provided and the Royal Navy hope to utilise your expertise again in the future.”
Royal Navy, Melanie Haslam – HMS Heron
X‘The team at Champions are fabulous to work with and I’ve been lucky enough in recent years to work on a number of projects with them. The distinguishing factor from my perspective, when working with Champions, is the people – a real family business that you cannot help feel part of when you are working with them! We have built a solid partnership over the years and continue to see it flourish”.
Eddie Stobart, Nick Winder FCILT
X“I was so happy with the service we received from Champions UK. The staff were knowledgeable, able to suggest performers who met our requirements, and communication was timely and detailed. Look forward to working with them again in the future.”
Leicester University, Danni
X“Champions Talent was a great support in providing entertainment for our Intu Midlands region staff awards. Our welcome entertainment, host and ‘surprise act’ were all fantastic and really provided the special difference to our event. All the acts were very professional, well organised and a pleasure to work with, as were the team at Champions that co-ordinated everything. A huge thank you from Intu!”
Intu, Charlotte Ullathorne
X“As one of Britain’s leading leisure airlines and package holiday companies – we run events up and down the country to support our continued growth. We’ve worked with Champions UK on a number of occasions since 2016 – and the team have helped us give our brand events some added celebrity sparkle.
We’ve always found Champions UK to be hugely proactive and more than capable of work to extremely tight deadlines. Working with them is a pleasure and nothing seems like too much trouble. We’re looking forward to working with the friendly team at Champions UK for our next star-studded event! – Steve Adamson, Marketing & Brand manager at Jet2.com and Jet2Holidays.”
JET2, Steve Adamson
X“Thanks again for all your professional advice & support- the service / delivery was excellent as ever!”
Barclays, Nigel Winkett
X“Thank you very much for your prompt response! Your effectiveness is really a different service that I have had in the past!”
YMCA, Tang Sze Wai Minerva
X“Thank you so much for your quick reply to my inquiry and your efforts on behalf of SCIFF. Regardless of Tom’s decision regarding our event you are by far the best agent I have ever dealt with. I can assure you that is saying a lot.”
Sioux City International Film Festival,
XThanks, that’s a great list of speakers, I will review our agenda and see how we can incorporate them for our conference.
Legal & General, Legal and General
X"So impressed with the service we have received at Champions and we will definitely be using Champions for future events. Thank you Serena for all your help, you have been great!"
Virgin, Virgin Holidays
XThank you very much – Really I feel I should be sending you, Charlotte and Kellie because you’ve all been so helpful and responsive!
Dentons, Sophie Palmer
X“Thank you Benny once again for making the Open work so well for us. You’re always a pleasure to work with.”
The Glenmorangie Company, The Glenmorangie UK team
XThanks again for your help with this. It is a very useful list to have, to see the kinds of speakers you could get for us.
IPA,
X“I am pleased to report that Friday Night was a great success and Shane Williams went down a storm.
His down to earth personality was very well received along with his Client friendly attitude which was impeccable and everyone commented what a nice person he was, especially the top table guests.
All things considered it was a fantastic evening and with Shanes help they managed to raise £15k for a local charity, The Conquest Centre ( Riding for the Disabled.)”
Round Table, Taunton Round table
X“Thanks again for all of your help in the planning. I hope that we will have the opportunity to work with you again soon.”
East Midlands Chamber, Laura Winson
X“It’s been AMAZING working with you, and so pleased that we’ve been doing more business with you recently.”
Citywire,
X“Hi Cat! Fantastic news! High five to you for efforts! Look forward to our 1st venture with Champions.”
Richmond Events, Rupa
XIt has been a pleasure working with both yourself and champions and we have really appreciated your cooperation and help gaining Michel’s support with the PR.
Flavours of Herefordshire Festival, Rebecca O’Reilly
XI write as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law at De Montfort University, Leicester. On a number of projects Champions plc have worked with both the wider university and the Faculty and have always been highly professional and extremely enthusiastic in all aspects of their work. They have access to leading entrepreneurs in all spheres of business and commerce as well as leading public sector personnel. Probably the best example of their involvement with DMU has been via sponsorship of Fox’s Lair, a business course module with some thirty distinguished entrepreneurs acting as mentors, something which serves to provide direct contact to the world of business for our undergraduate students. It is a tremendous success and Champions plc are at the heart of it.
My experience over many years has been that Champions plc provides a bespoke service of the highest standard.
De Montford University, Professor David Wilson
X"Champions (UK) plc support a range of high profile individuals, in particular in the world of business and sport. Mr Hayes himself is well networked and has many contacts. John runs a high quality family firm and regularly employs Loughborough graduates, all of whom speak well of him and the work environment that Champions (UK) plc support a range of high profile individuals, in particular in the world of business and sport. Mr Hayes himself is well networked and has many contacts. John runs a high quality family firm and regularly employs Loughborough graduates, all of whom speak well of him and the work environment that he fosters. The values of Champions (UK) plc are also reflected in the huge amount of work that John and his colleagues do raising money for charity."
Loughborough University, Robert J Allinson
XNTU has worked with Champions (UK) plc since May 2012. We have found them to be extremely innovative in their work and professional in their delivery. Their team approach to event management and engagement with their clients has created a very successful series of events here in Nottingham.
Nottingham Trent Uni, Stephen Jackson
XDestination Southampton have engaged with Champions since 2009 to provide our clients with event speakers. We have always been extremely impressed with the service provided by Champions. Jack and his colleagues ensure that our clients are engaging with the speaker ahead of the event by organising briefing calls. They always contact us for audience feedback following an event. We truly enjoyed working with Michael Portillo and Sharon Davies most recently and would not hesitate in recommending the services of Champions Speakers.
Destination Southampton, Shirley Pinn
X“It was a pleasure working with you and I Look forward to working with you in the future.”
Santander, Caroline Pitterson
XThe Telegraph have used Champions as a speaker and celebrity partner for multiple years. Whether it be product launches or content for upcoming sporting events, we go to Champions first as their portfolio of famous people is incredible and make working with talent easy.
The Telegraph,
X“Thank you so much for all you help and support – you are a fantastic team and I look forward to building a new relationship via Castle Employment with you. Many thanks” – ,
Britannia Hotels, Michelle Sharp
X"I have been connected to champions for about 4 years now. My experience of the activities and the team have always been incredibly positive. The services are constantly delivered with the utmost professional conduct and are seamless in their transition form planning to delivery. The events are well structured, well executed and most importantly they are thoroughly entertaining. Furthermore, the team have an impeccable knack of making a very difficulty job appear easy and pleasant for the clients. The services I have received as a client of Champions have been excellent. The team are very responsive to my needs and communication is a strong part of the Champions delivery. I would honestly recommend Champions without hesitation!"
NE Group,
X"They understand and have taken the time to get under the skin of the business… they know what they are doing, they have learnt the game and really take care of the issues for us."
Numark, Simon
X"It has been a pleasure working with both yourself and champions and we have really appreciated your cooperation and help gaining Michel’s support with the PR."
Herefordshire Festival, Rebecca
X"I would like to say that it was a pleasure on the night of our Celebrity Dinner. The celebrities were happy to speak to guests, sign autographs and pose for photos where required. Willie did a fantastic job with the live auction, pulling some good bids in when it seemed unlikely. Nothing was too much trouble and I would recommend them to anyone else looking at potential speakers at events."
Northampton Town Football Club, Andy
X"A huge thank you to Catherine Mitchell and the team at Champions from Kent College Pembury. They worked with us to deliver great, tailored results. They are very professional, helpful and enthusiastic and we look forward to working with them again the future."
Kent College Pembury, K. Minihane
X"Champions have been a fantastic company to work with through the sponsorship of the Business Awards, ensuring we are as involved as we can possibly be. This has helped us to really maximise the opportunities to provide apprenticeship opportunities to local businesses. Champions have ensured we are fully informed and up to date at every stage and highlighted opportunities for us to increase our profile and awareness, both at the events and in the press. I genuinely look forward to working with Champions on the projects that we support and would have no hesitation to work with them again."
New College Nottingham, Jade
X"NTU has worked with Champions (UK) plc since May 2012. We have found them to be extremely innovative in their work and professional in their delivery. Their team approach to event management and engagement with their clients has created a very successful series of events here in Nottingham."
Nottingham Trent University, STEPHEN JACKSON
X"Destination Southampton have engaged with Champions since 2009 to provide our clients with event speakers. We have always been extremely impressed with the service provided by Champions. Jack and his colleagues ensure that our clients are engaging with the speaker ahead of the event by organising briefing calls. They always contact us for audience feedback following an event. We truly enjoyed working with Michael Portillo and Sharon Davies most recently and would not hesitate in recommending the services of Champions Speakers."
Destination Southampton, Shirley Pinn Managing Director
X"We chose Champions after carefully researching providers of entertainers and speakers, they appeared to have a good reputation. Their support and efficiency from the first enquiry point was exceptional. They kept us informed throughout the campaign and assisted with whatever we requested of them. We were delighted with our special guests and the work of Tania, our liaison, and would be most happy to recommend them."
NWL, Mark
X"I have worked with Champions for just over a year now and have found all the team to be very professional, helpful and enthusiastic. I am also pleased to note that each of the team are very interested and eager to help my business and are happy to go above and beyond."
St. James' Place, Janine Edwards
X"Champions have been a fantastic business partner for Lumbers over the last decade. There is always a great advantage of getting enjoyment from your work – whatever project Champions undertake on behalf of Lumbers creates excitement and enjoyment. Professionalism is a word quite often over used – but from brochure design to event management the complete team of Champions shows true professionalism from start to finish!"
Lumbers, Dominic Gomersall
X"I have spoken to numerous people throughout the day and the positive feedback has been incredible."
Yorkshire Bank,
X"May I take this opportunity to say thank you to Champions for making it such a memorable day for everyone involved."
Britvic,
X"Champions are a family business with strong values and integrity. Everyone at Farmfoods enjoys working with the team at Champions and we really value the professional and enthusiastic service they provide."
Farmfoods, Eric Herd
XThey make you feel important- they make you feel like you are the most important client of theirs."
Mazars, Chris
X"I was very pleased with the portfolio of acts Champions manage and you exceeded all expectations with your response levels."
IBM ,
X“Thanks for your attention to detail and your level of service, you’ve been amazing. Thanks for all your help”.
Virgin Money, Jamie - Virgin Money
XI write as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law at De Montfort University, Leicester. On a number of projects Champions plc have worked with both the wider university and the Faculty and have always been highly professional and extremely enthusiastic in all aspects of their work. They have access to leading entrepreneurs in all spheres of business and commerce as well as leading public sector personnel. Probably the best example of their involvement with DMU has been via sponsorship of Fox’s Lair, a business course module with some thirty distinguished entrepreneurs acting as mentors, something which serves to provide direct contact to the world of business for our undergraduate students. It is a tremendous success and Champions plc are at the heart of it.
My experience over many years has been that Champions plc provides a bespoke service of the highest standard.
DMU, Professor David Wilson
XI wanted to say a massive big thank you for helping us book Gregg Wallace. Your service prior to event was fantastic, very helpful and patient indeed, so thank you. Would definitely work with you again.
The Chocolate Festival, Yael Rose
X"Thank you very much for your continued help in organising our event, everything went to plan and ran smoothly. Everyone really enjoyed today and are already action planning from what they have learnt! Thank you also for sending over the Champagne – it was a very nice surprise for our team in the afternoon! We may be planning another event sometime next year and will definitely be in contact with you if we do."
Capita Asset Services, Jessica Rice
XEveryone we use in the organisation has to have high integrity and that trust is absolutely important and Champions have been able to deliver that time and time again
Mattioli Woods, Ian Mattioli
XI’m writing to say a heartfelt thank you to Champions for your magnificent support to raise approximately £18000, which from one night is quite astonishing!
RBS,
XThe whole Champions team put in 100% and were very easy to work with. Here’s to many more successful nights!
ITV,
