Diane Hirlian Entertainment

Client Testimonials

Wedding Testimonials

‘Dear Diane and the Band, we would like to give you a very great big ‘Thank You’ for making our wedding so lively and so special. You guys really got the party started and helped to make the night absolutely perfect for us. It was wonderful to see everyone dancing and we’ve had so many comments from all our friends and family about ‘how fantastic the band was!’. So thank you again for making our wedding even better than we imagined. The memories of groovy music and wild dancing will stay with us (and also our guests) forever. Good luck to you all and may your band continue to fill weddings with such happy times!'

Louise and Hugh

‘Thank you so much, Diane, for you and your band's absolutely fantastic music at our daughter's wedding. Your singing was wonderful and the whole group was sensational - you really made the night! Everyone loved the band, the songs and the dancing. It was just great to see every one of all ages up and dancing and having such a good time. So many of our guests commented on the music and how it absolutely drew them to the dance floor. And most importantly of all - the bride and groom had the greatest time dancing and seeing their friends and relatives enjoying themselves so much. So thanks again, Diane. I will certainly recommend you to anyone needing a groovy, professional performance for their special occasion!’

Ronda and Wayne

‘Peter and I just wanted to thank you and your band for doing such a brilliant job of entertaining our guests at our wedding party. The music was perfect to accompany each phase of our evening from cocktails through to dinner and then to "partying", with your beautiful voice not missing a beat. I hope you and the boys enjoyed our celebration evening even half as much as we did. We feel confident that there wouldn't have been anywhere near the same party atmosphere had you not all been there to share your various talents. We will definitely be in touch for our next big do!’

Nicole and Peter

‘Hi Diane, once again thank you so much for performing at our wedding. You and the band were just fantastic, we have had so many of our guests ask for your name and everyone has raved about how fantastic the music was. Once again thank you so much, you are a magical singer and without you the night would not have been the same, your music created the exact mood that we wanted. Thank you, thank you, thank you!’

Nerida & Michael

‘You guys made our wedding! Gary and I were so very impressed from beginning to end. So many people have commented how much they enjoyed the band and had a ball on the dance floor. We had so much fun and we really are so appreciative of your efforts and the rest of the band. Gary was so touched when towards the end of the evening the Hora was played.... did someone request this or did you just think to play it? What a blast we had! I think a lot of the non-jewish guests viewed with amazement and really enjoyed just watching. We will certainly be recommending Hirlian Jazz in the future... you really are awesome!'

Susan & Gary

‘I just wanted to thank you so much for playing so beautifully at our wedding. It was a wonderful night for us and even though I’m sure you and your band play at many weddings you made us feel as though we were the only ones! I think your voice is amazing and you sang our requested bridal waltz song ‘My Romance’ so beautifully. Thanks for all your care, your interest and for helping me relax and enjoy a day that went way too quickly. Thanks also for all your suggestions which were spot on!’

Natasha

‘Diane, thank you for helping David and I celebrate our wedding in April 2006. From the first meeting you were enthusiastic, friendly and helpful! On the wedding day you and your band were full of energy and had everyone dancing. We have had so many wonderful comments about how great the band was. The band's enthusiasm, great repertoire and fantastic sound made our reception a huge success. Thank you Diane!’

Kathy and David

‘Dear Diane, thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception. From the very first email we new that we were dealing with a highly professional musician with lots of wedding experience. Throughout the planning process you were able to plan all the small details that we hadn’t thought of – we appreciated that very much! Our wedding guests are still talking about the wonderful service you provided on the night and your music was of the highest standard. We can’t thank you enough for providing us such a wonderful band and helping to create the perfect ending to our wedding day!’

Shannon and Justin

‘Hi Diane, thank you so much for helping us create such a special day. Everyone has commented on the band and wonderful arrangement of music for our day. You helped create the perfect backdrop to our perfect daytime wedding with your cool and stylish performance, choosing ideal tunes for the entertainment of our guests. Everyone is still talking about you! Best wishes for the future and we hope we get the chance to hear you again.’

Jillian and Petr

‘Hi Diane, just wanted to say thank you to the boys. The instrumentals they performed on the day were superb. They completely set the relaxed and laid back tone that we wanted for our ceremony and drinks. We got many comments from guest that said they were "amazing", "fantastic", and that "they rocked!"

Keren

‘Thank you for the fantastic music which you made for our wedding day. The bridal waltz was perfect! Your beautiful voice and the ambiance of the live music created exactly the warm and glamorous atmosphere we were hoping for. We really appreciated you guiding us through the planning of the wedding & your help making it a night to remember!’

Catherine & Nikolaj

‘Dear Diane and Band, just a quick hello from our honeymoon here in Bora Bora and to say a huge thank you for the wonderful music played throughout the evening at Manly Pier. We had so many people comment on how good you were and I did notice that you sang some of my special requests which we really appreciated. Thank you so much for making our wedding reception a hit!’

Amanda and Daniel

‘Dearest Diane and Band, just want to say a big thank you for your performance on our wedding day. You did an amazing job and so many people told us how much they enjoyed listening to you and watching you perform. Thanks for making our day so special!’

Katherine and Rodney

‘Dear Diane and the Band, Sevan and I wish to thank you for the wonderful performance and lots of fantastic jazz at our wedding! We were very impressed that you got everyone up to boogie! In our memories for ever!’

Julie and Sevan

‘Dear Diane, thank you so much for all your advice and professionalism in helping make our wedding celebrations so great! You guys groove!!’

Celia and Bernard

‘An extra big thank you for making our special night so amazing. As you could tell, we all enjoyed the music. We had the most amazing time ever, the best day of our lives. Thank you for making it all so easy, and enjoyable. We will be recommending you to anyone and everyone. Talk soon, off on our honeymoon on Thursday - really looking forward to that one.'

Cara

‘We would like to thank you for your wonderful performance for our wedding reception on October 29, 2005. You have set our wedding reception above the rest, through your beautiful music. The band's upbeat jazz tunes and your lovely voice produced an ambience that made us and our guests have such a great time. Thank you again for providing the music to allow Dad to sing "The Way You Look Tonight". It was such an emotional highlight of the evening. We wish you all the luck in the future!’

Catherine and Eric Rosario

‘Dear Diane and Band, a note to thank you all for the great music you played at our wedding. We had a marvelous time dancing and so did our guests. Thank you also for the lovely and suitable music during dinner. Finally, thanks for making the whole process so easy and stress-free!’

Sonia and Adrian

"Jason and I just wanted to send you a note to say 'Thank You' Diane so much for performing out our wedding on Saturday 30th October. I have had so many people tell me how fantastic the music was and that they could not keep off the dance floor. I myself witnessed friends of mine that have never got up and danced before and this was such a thrill for me - You and your band are the ones to thank. Your professionalism was outstanding and the way you came in and set up and performed without any fuss was exceptional. Please pass on our thanks to your band and I hope that Jason and I will be able to see you and your band perform again soon."

Libby and Jason Humble

"I am going to write you a card Diane for the wonderful performance you gave at our wedding. We could not have asked for more and you were stunning on the night. It was lovely for Peter and I to have the chance to meet the members of the band before the arrival of the guests and it was just such a great atmosphere. One highlight for me was definitely seeing my dad on the dance floor - that just would never have happened if we had any other kind of music. Thanks also for being wonderful to me before the day - you made everything easy and that made such a huge difference - I just had total confidence which was a blessing. Thank you again and again and again for your wonderful performance and commitment to our wedding."

Natasha Davidson

“We were so overjoyed with Hirlian Jazz's professionalism and attention to detail. Their performance was absolutely fantastic and everyone loved them. We danced all night and they made our wedding spectacular.”

Joanna and Marc Crisafulli

“Just a quick note to thank you so much for the wedding entertainment you provided for us. Hirlian Jazz provided fantastic entertainment, filling the dance floor all night. The band was - in a word - amazing! The atmosphere was just what we wanted and we got so many comments that the music really made the evening. People are still complementing us for organising such great entertainment almost a year after our wedding. Diane Hirlian also provided us with great advice prior to the wedding, which was really helpful. I'd definitely recommend the band to people who want a fun, dancy wedding. Thanks again!”

Angela and Eddie Martignago

"Hirlian Jazz performed at our wedding and they were fantastic. They played a broad cross section of music and songs from classics to modern hits. Our guests were on their feet from the get-go and we can say with total honesty that many, many of our guests complimented us on our choice of band for our wedding. You can't beat live music and Hirlian Jazz does it better than any other. If you are looking for a band to play at your wedding - or any function for that matter - pick up the phone and call Diane. I guarantee you will be satisfied."

Mark & Susanne McKenzie

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful performance at our wedding reception. Allister and I absolutely loved it and all our guests have been raving about you ever since! You were all brilliant and made the reception so special. I never thought everyone would dance all night! Thanks again for all your help Diane, I will definitely recommend you to anyone else planning a wedding in Sydney."

Melissa and Allister

"Thank you very very much to you and your band for the fantastic performance on the night of wedding, 27th September 2003 at Pavilion on the Park. You were brilliant and made our night one to remember. You managed to get everybody up and grooving the night away. Everyone loved you guys. Zorba was a hit - thank you for going to the extra trouble to organise that for us. Thanks again, much appreciated."

Vanessa and Mark

"Dear Diane and Hirlian Jazz, thank you so much for your wonderful performance at our wedding on the 15th March 2003. Your music set a fantastic atmosphere for the evening and we knew that we were onto a definite winner when our guests hit the dance floor before the bride and groom! The range of music that you perform is superb - our guests ranged in age from 3 to 80 plus and all of them enjoyed the music of Hirlian Jazz immensely! Diane, a special thank you for your management - it made organising a wedding from the other side of the world a lot easier than it should have been."

Kristen and Mark Cokhroft

"The quality of service offered by Hirlian Jazz & their performance at our wedding was outstanding. The band's enthusiasm and willingness to assist us in any way possible not only made our wedding day special but a memorable occasion for all."

Sabina and Damien Geerling

"Hirlian Jazz provided the most delightful element to our outdoor wedding! Your smooth, sultry and sophisticated sounds carried throughout the crowd and provided a great atmosphere for our guests to mingle. Everyone enjoyed your music and it was great to know our guests were thoroughly entertained all day. Many thanks Diane & keep up the great music!"

Patty & John Garforth

"We all loved the selection of songs you presented at our daughter's wedding, which truly achieved our hopes that the night would be fun and romantic. Your instrumentalists are outstanding and deserve our special thanks. You all worked so well together and the result was a treat for us to enjoy. We were impressed by your stage presence, by your repertoire and most importantly, by your wonderful musical talents. We would recommend Hirlian Jazz where a fun, swinging and romantic atmosphere is sought, where people want to dance and listen to great jazz vocals. "

John and Rosemary Howard

"Thank you Hirlian Jazz for helping make our wedding day so special. We thoroughly enjoyed your performance and many of our guests continue to compliment you. The music was perfect for the occasion and the range of songs were excellent. We wish you every success in the future and know you will be kept busy!"

Steve and Tina Aiello

"What wonderful, melodious, sultry sounds to create a unique atmosphere for a perfect wedding. Hirlian Jazz made our wedding an exceptional event! With the ceremony at 4pm, we, unbelievably, partied until 2am with Hirlian Jazz setting just the right scene, getting everyone involved and matching the music to each part of our celebration: welcome drinks, dinner and the dancing. Having been involved through my business with many events, I really appreciated the value that Diane was able to add in terms of pre-wedding organisation, she is a true professional and her skills enabled the smooth running of our day! You could not go past Hirlian Jazz if you are looking for a wonderful wedding experience."

Paul and Penny Young

Corporate Functions and Special Events

‘Hi Diane, Thank you for organizing an instrumental ensemble for our corporate event. The musicians were ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!! Thank you so much for all your help. They were exactly what we needed, so appropriate for the function that we had last night! I hope they enjoyed themselves. Please thank them once again for me, they really made the night. Have a fantastic Christmas and all the best for the New Year! I hope I will have the pleasure to use your services again, and I will definitely be in touch.’

Maria Galic, Device Technologies

"Good Morning Diane, Just wanted to pass on a vote of thanks from Wendy, the Chamber members and myself for such a great performance last night. The choice of songs and talent line-up was great and we all appreciated the way in which everything went so smoothly with the event. You certainly added great value to the night."

Julie Kennedy, General Manager, North Sydney Chamber of Commerce

"Hirlian Jazz will definitely go a long way! With a perfect smooth and sophisticated sound for corporate functions and the ability to work well in a wide variety of surroundings, Hirlian Jazz instantly adds class to any venue. I look forward to our next gig, as I know you will be a hit!"

Kim McGuiness, Centrum

"Thank you so much for your support and fantastic performance at the fundraiser we held for the Renal Department of The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Everyone raved about the entire evening and we personally did not want it to end. Congratulations and thank you for making it such a memorable night."

Ross and Linda Buchanan

"Thank you Hirlian Jazz for your wonderful performance at IBM's Cocktail Party. Your bands' innovative interpretation of jazz and your professionalism and sophistication was the perfect accompaniment to the evening's event!"

Emma Aiello, Carlson Wagonlit Travel for IBM

"Many thanks for a fabulous performance! Hirlian Jazz added just what was needed for the Hertz client cocktail party - a perfect blend of style and energy with a fantastic repertoire. Diane's voice, the funky bass line and swingin' sax made the evening a resounding success!"

Lisa Gilmour, Hertz Australia

"What a breath of fresh air! Hirlian Jazz really contributed to the success of our recent regional franchise awards gala dinner. Everyone was thrilled with your performance and I was impressed with your flexibility in catering to the style of the event and also working with the dynamics of the presenters. A very memorable evening and we look forward to the pleasure of working with you again."

Kathryn McKenzie, Franchise Council of Australia Ltd

"Hirlian Jazz is the perfect adult dance band.....smooth, sexy and a lot of fun! No one could resist their rhythm."

Bruce Nichols, Campaign Marketing

"An outstanding and versatile band. Brilliant as jazzy background music or totally upbeat and danceable. Positively easy to work with.....and what an awesome voice to top it off!"

Andrew Klein, Impact Entertrainers

Public Performances

"Hirlian Jazz features toe-tapping jazz including tunes from the Swing era, smooth Bossa Nova, sassy Tango, lively Samba and Bluesy Ballads. With a sophisticated and endearing stage presence, Diane Hirlian's slick moves and sensual vocal style always delights her audiences. Infusing jazz standards with originality, Diane Hirlian also injects Pop, Soul and R'n'B into her repertoire ensuring the band's performance is enjoyed by all age groups and is ideal for all occasions. The band's accomplished musicians play drums, bass, saxophone and piano and provide excellent entertainment and enjoyment with a genuine commitment to deliver music that enchants all audiences."

Jill Morris, Soup Plus

"Diane's attention to detail, organisation and live performance enthusiasm make
her one of the most successful artists to perform at The Hollywood Hotel, packing
out the house on more than one occasion."

Tiani Chillemi, Ground Up Entertainment