Eurostar's 10th Anniversary:
Archie - your entertainers were unique & worked well on the train and at the venue. Paul's caricatures were ideal light entertainment for onboard without being too in your face, instead, helping to create a unique travelling experience. As for the paparazzi, our red carpet wouldn't have been the same without them. Our agents were greeted as real celebs, so much so I think some of them thought they actually were!
The OK stand was practically as busy as the dance floor. On entering the venue some agents were heard to be saying 'I didn't know OK were going to be here!'. The boys worked relentlessly all night to guarantee our guests went home with a unique Eurostar gift to show off.
Please thank Paul, Guy, Andrew, Ross, Aaron & David for all their hard work and professionalism throughout the event. I will certainly be recommending them for future events and to clients.
Again - thank you to everyone who made this event possible and most importantly, UNDOUBTEDLY MEMORABLE!
Kind regards
Emma Hanley, Sales & Marketing Support Manager; Michael Davies, Senior Account Manager - TMCs; David Hughes, National Account Manager; Claire Biard, Marketing Executive.

"Dear Archie
This is to say thank you for all the effort that Contraband International put in to organising our Christmas Party in December 2004. Your professionalism, enthusiasm, dependability and humour made working with your organisation a pleasure. The Marquee, lighting and all the detail that went into making the Bollywood theme come alive created an extraordinary atmosphere and ambience, making it the best Christmas do we've had for a long time. To say everybody had a good time would be an understatement! Should we consider another Bollywood theme, your company would be our first point of contact.
Thank you again and happy organising!"
Simon Uwins, Director - UK Marketing, Tesco

"Just a quick letter to thank you so much for the entertainment which you provided for our recent event in Dublin. We were working to a very tight budget and timeline and the flexibility and customer service which you offered me was fantastic. At Logistik we expect the highest levels of professionalism and performance in everything which we do. The entertainers which we had on site not only met but exceeded these expectations. Thanks again for all your work during this job. As an introduction to Contraband I could not have been more impressed. I look forward to working with you again soon."
Kind regards, Robin Kemp, Logistik Ltd, Leeds

"Many thanks for your assistance in providing us with entertainment for our recent BMW 3 Series launch at our dealerships in the South East. All 3 events were a great success and your prompt attention and advice was greatly appreciated. We will definately contact you again should we be looking for entertainment for any of our future dealership events and again many thanks for all your help."
Nikki Pipe, Media Director, The WhiteHouse Group Ltd

"I, Saleena Bhoyroo BSC HONS Marketing Manager forDaewoo would like to congratulate Ms Archie Archer and all the team at Contraband International for their outstanding contribution to the GM Daewoo Showroom Launch.
Your patience and professionalism was highly appreciated, not to mention the smiling faces you brought to the children at our launch.
I anticipate a long term working relationship with Contraband and the General Motors Family."
Saleena Bhoyroo, Marketing Manager, Daewoo Motors

RE: Chief Scout's Picnic, Gilwell Park - 5th September 2004
"A day enjoyed by all and I don't think I have ever seen such a wide and bizarre range of entertainers at a Scouting event are just two out of the many, many comments I have received about the entertainers you supplied for the Chief Scouts Picnic.
Your range of entertainers is great! The fact that you can see them all on the website made it easy to decide on what type of entertainers and equipment I wanted to make the event go off with a bang. Which it did!
I wanted to say a big thank you for all your help you gave me with the event. From the moment I first emialed you with a very vague sort of idea as to what I might want, to you being very understanding when everything was getting behind on schedule on the day, I am forever grateful. I was about ready to pull my hair out, but your professionalism and the professionalism of the entertainers you supplied, saw me through the afternoon and made the event a great success for all those who attended.
On a personal level, dealing with you has always been a pleasure because of your friendly, helpful and warm approach, I hope in the future that I get work with you again!"
Stuart Card, Programme and Development Adviser, The Scout Association

"Dear Archie,
I would like to thank you on behalf of our company for the part you played recently in our Corporate Annual Dinner at The Langham Hilton Hotel. The onsite management you supplied was invaluable to us on the night as we had taken the brave step not to use external party planners!
The Belly Dancer, Maria Louisa, set the evening entertainment off to a great start after dinner. Her act was fabulous to watch, and to participate in I’m told! Her dignity and grace made her act appeal to all of our guests. I’m told that she spent some of the latter part of the evening mingling with our guests and dancing with them – please thank her for giving that additional input.
The Bhangra Dance Troupe, Virsa Punjab, were simply outstanding. Having never witnessed anything like that before myself I was wide-eyed and completely enthralled throughout. Their energy and enthusiasm set the level for the rest of the evening and I can’t thank them enough for getting the dancing started – our staff were literally running on to the dance floor to join them!
Your henna-designs were a massive hit for those “in the know” and for the novices amongst us. Thanks so much for your patience and speed of delivery, both of which meant that as many staff who wanted were able to sport a henna tattoo.
It was a real pleasure meeting you and I hope that our paths will cross again in the future."
SARAH SMITHWICK, Executive Assistant to Managing Director, First Rate Travel

"I am writing to you for running Tattoo Art at the Museum over the October half term. It was lovely to hold an event that the visitors don't normally expect to see in the Science Museum and the visitors really enjoyed it, the children loved their tattoos and we all enjoyed watching their reactions. We had some really positive comments from visitors and staff alike. Thank you again and I look forward to working with you in the future."
KEREN PRIOR, The Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London.

"Many thanks for a great evening's work."
AMANDA HOWLAND, on behalf of Clerical Medical, Cantebury, Kent.

"This is to state that Countrywide Porter Novelli PR agency recommends Contraband Ltd. Their work for us at Brighton Pride was great. They were professional and their work was of high quality."
SUSANNAH LOVATT, Account Executive, Countrywide Porter Novelli

"Fantastic event, the customers loved it, real fun for the store on a busy Saturday - thank you for all of your hard work."
HAZEL MILLS, Safeways, Milton Keynes

"Keelan and Miss Trixta performed at our Company Masked Ball.
Keelan amazed everyone with his incredible speed and ability; there were gasps and rounds of applause around him all night.
Miss Trixta was Bliss. Her skill at making almost anything out of balloons is fantastic. The balloon caricatures had such an uncanny likeness to their models and I adore my angel wings.
Thank you must also go to Rochelle for suggesting and organising such talented performers.
I would definitely use Contraband Events again and I am telling anyone who will listen what a great Company you are.
Thank you very much for making our event fabulous."
Stacy Wager, PA to Chris Lisher and Company Social Committee Member, Global Marine Systems Limited.

"We had the pleasure of Archie's professional services at World Travel Market 03. As part of a campaign, to promote the friendly people and year round sunshine in Tenerife a logo was designed to represent 'sunshine and smiles'. Archie reproduced the logo in the form of Henna Tattoos. She was a pleasure to work with - extremely well presented, friendly and professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending Archie for corporate functions ."
ANGIE MEDDINS, Tenerife, World Travel Market 03

"Re: Trouble TV Freakin Famous Event 2002
Everyone had such a great time and really enjoyed your products at the party. They went down very well and I even had to drag my lookalike employees away as they wanted to get tattooed instead of working. You are very professional and we look forward to working with you again at our next event or party."
LEE FIORENTINO, Event Producer

"Dear Archie,
Thanks so much for coming along to our Indian Themed Supper last week. Everyone had a wonderful time, and lots of people said how much they enjoyed your tatoos. We'll definately book you again for next year's supper! I'll bear you in mind for any other events we have too. Thanks again"
CHANTAL ASHLEY, Programme & Events Manager, International Students House

"On behalf of Michelle and myself I just writing to thank you all very much for your help and support at our promotion evening last night. I hope you thought it went well we were certainly pleased over here.
We received many positive comments back, which hopefully will mean a few bookings for everyone.
Once again many thanks"
MICHELLE AND CLARE, 27 Sussex Place, W1

"If only all promoters / agents were as efficient as you my job would be bliss!"
Rekha, Naked Management, agent to Panjabi MC

"Just a quick note to say thanks for the wonderful Actors you provided us with for the BP Party at Alexandra Palace last Saturday. Their punctuality, performances and general rapport with the guests was superb which really attend to the authenticity of the the 'Around the World in Eighty Days' event. Please pass on mine & Jon's thanks to all of them and we look forward to working with you again in the not too distant future.
Mike Nugent, Weird & Wonderful

Hi Achie, The event was a great success and the entertainers were fantastic , We had some great comments from our customers and all involved really enjoyed the day. It would not have run so smoothly without your planning and the help from Rochelle on the day. I will get something down on paper for you and i really hope to work with you again. Once again many thanks,
Louise, Promotions and Events, John Lewis

"Thank you for arranging the two henna artists for the Tourism Malaysia event at Bluewater. They were both very talented and we had a great response from the public.
Many thanks for all your help in organising the artists and for being patient with all the time changes. We will definately keep Contraband International Ltd on our files so that we can involve you in future events."
Louise Toyle, Seal Communications

"Your Father Christmas was a huge success at the switching on of the Marylebone Village Christmas Lights. The fact that there were queues of children rushing to see him was testimony itself. However, what impressed me the most was the fact that he did not wait to be told what to do and just got on with the job. Anyone involved with events knows that on the day there is an awful lot to do and the organisers are being pulled from pillar to post. People using their initiative is a huge bonus and the professionalism of your Father Christmas really shone through in that regard. I would definitely use Contraband again and would have no hesitation in recommending you to others.
Tim Locke, Jane Locke Associates Ltd

"Just a quick note to say thanks for the wonderful Actors you provided us with for the BP Party at Alexandra Palace last Saturday. Their punctuality, performances and general rapport with the guests was superb which really attend to the authenticity of the the "Around the World in Eighty Days" event. Please pass on mine & Jon's thanks to all of them and we look forward to working with you again in the not too distant future.
Regards, Mike Nugent, Weird & Wonderful

"Further to our telephone conversation earlier today I would like to thank you once again for the excellent service provided by yourself and your face painter on the day Lorna.
Although not a huge turnout everybody who saw Lorna's work was very impressed and stated that it was the best they had seen. She has a lovely calming nature and all the children felt very comfortable with her.
Thanks again, we shall certainly keep your details for future events."
Regards, Carole, Harron Homes

"Our clients were delighted with marc! He really is very impressive and his act fitted in really well with the entire scheme of our product launch post party.
Look fwd to speaking with you again soon."
James, Wild Lemon

"The oxygen bar went down really well! The staff were very friendly and I will definately recommend them to other colleges.
Thanks again, Gareth, Exeter College, Oxford University

"I am very pleased with the weekends events. The store Manager and our event Manager said that the store had a record breaking weekend with sales and lots of people were entertained and impressed by the store opening. The DJ, face painters and entertainer once again did an outstanding job and i am delighted with the pictures and the feedback that i got from our event Manager.
It was a shame about the weather (rained mostly all weekend) but i gather that this drove visitors into the store so maybe it was a blessing. Please pass on my regards to everyone that helped make the weekend a success, they did a fabulous job !"
Kind Regards, Clara, Capital Event Marketing (Comet)

"On behalf of EDF Energy Customer Field Services, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the others in your company for the highly professional service we received.
The popcorn, candy floss machines and the caricaturists went down a treat. In future I will be recommending your company throughout the EDF Energy Group.
Please thank everyone who made our experience a very pleasant one."
Yours Sincerely, Neeta Varsani, EDF Energy

" I just wanted to send a note of thanks to Any & Ross and Gary Jaimeson who attended our opening here at the Hotel on Thursday 28th April. They were brilliant and we have had some great feedback about them. (Paparazzi Photogrpahers)
Can you please pass on my thanks to them."
With very best regards, Gill Scott, Sales Manager, Express by Holiday Inn - London Stansted Airport

"A superb night had by all! All your people were professional and great fun. A won't hesitate to recommend you and look forward to the next time we can use you to entertain us. Many thanks"
Helen, Newsquest (Sussex) Ltd Head Office

"The models and body painter we hired for our recent event were very professional and done a great job in attracting people to our stand.
Please thank Sarah, Paul and Kerry for all there hard work."
Regards, Marisa Hobbs, Senior Buyer, Schering-Plough Animal Health

"Hi Archie,
Just wanted to say thanks very much for your help in organising everything yesterday.
Please could you also pass on our very big thanks to Gael for the superb face painting that she did yesterday.
She was absolutely fantastic and in my opinion must have the patience of a saint. We had 12 children ranging from the ages of 2 to 12, none of which were professional models and who were all really excited. She worked very hard to put them all at ease and by the time they were ready for the photography they were all chilled out and ready for anything. It really paid off - the few photographs that I saw yesterday were amazing and the children were all absolutely delighted with the end results.
Walking through Manchester City Centre with the kids later was a bit of an experience, we had people stopping us in the street, chatting to the kids and lots of smiles in our direction - so the work she did really made an impact!!!
We can't wait to see the photo's and will let you see them as soon as we get them.
Thanks again for your help."
Jo

"Hi Archie,
Just emailing to say how happy we were with the two human statues. They did a great job and everyone was very impressed with them. If you are talking to them could you pass this message on as I didn't get a chance to talk to them after their performance.
It was a hectic night but went really well. Everyone had a great time.
Thanks again,"
Hugh

"On Sunday 7th August I had my son's christening and I booked a face painter. I would like to say it was a complete success and the children's faces were great. The face painter who I booked for 3 hours worked non stop. If anyone now needs a face painter I shall tell them about yourselves. I would like to say a big thank you to Abbie Barham and to Amy the face painter.
THANK YOU"
Victoria Gomm [coventry]

"Just a quick note to thank you for organizing a great lunch last weekend. The food was fab and the service was very professional. Even my mum and her sister liked it so it must have been good. You know how hard it is to please Indian mums.
Well done"
Neil

"Just a quick note to say Thank You for providing some excellent entertainment for our launch event last Thursday.
The two guys who did the photography were great. Two likeable chaps that looked and played the part tremendously. And thanks to Contraband enabling the images to be viewed online less than 24 hours later, our guests can't hide from the embarrassment.
And what can I say about Fantasy Photos. Money more than well spent. These guys were great. Good characters and great at their job. I'm sure all the guests had more than one image taken of themselves. Everything from sports buddies to a dominatrix secretary appeared on the visual screens. I'm sure that the hilarity continued into the office the following day.
Thank you Contraband for all your help with organising and managing our entertainment, we will certainly be back for more for our future events."
Sarah Bedwell, MUSTARD PR