An East Yorkshire company has received glowing praise after they helped to take an American singing sensation around Europe.
MM Band Services, based in Burstwick, Holderness, provides luxury travel for some of the world’s leading artists and their crews. The team created a unique ‘star bus’ of singer Teddy Swims ahead of the UK and European leg of his tour.
The tour bus was crafted over 18 months, boasting a state-of-the-art entertainment system. There is widescreen HD TVs, immersive surround sound, Starlink high-speed internet connectivity and smart integration via Alexa.
The impressive vehicle also comes with premium features, including a private en-suite bedroom for the star, a downstairs restroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a sink and fridge, a dedicated office and desk area, a cosy lounge and luxury quilted sleeping bunks with gel-cooled mattresses that accommodate up to 10 people.
The bus was used by the singer – whose biggest global chart hits include ‘Lose Control’, ‘The Door’ and ‘Bad Dreams’ – to visit countries such as the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland and Germany as part of his ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy’ tour.
Teddy’s Tour Manager Curtis Baldwin said: “MM Band services are absolutely brilliant. We’ve been really impressed with them since we first started using them for Teddy’s tours.
“It’s essential for any artist to feel comfortable with the people around them, and this is particularly important when they’re out on the road touring for so long. We’ve got to know the MM Band Services team really well, and the Star Bus is now a wonderful addition to their fleet.
“It was really important for us to be able to influence the design, to ensure it was exactly what we wanted.”
Curtis reserved special praise for Les Tomlinson, the lead driver of the Star Bus. He said: “Having someone like Les at the wheel makes all the difference. His professionalism and easy-going nature help set the tone for the whole journey.
“When you’re touring non-stop for weeks, trust in your driver is essential – and with Les, we always have total confidence the whole time.”
Les said: “Teddy and his team absolutely loved the Star Bus – we could tell because they kept asking people to come over so they could show it off to them! Teddy loved his bedroom in particular, as well as his private bathroom. This was his home from home whilst on tour, so it was important he was part of the process creating it.
“Teddy’s just a fantastic bloke. He’s so easy to talk to, and he and his team are like family now. He’s not changed at all, despite his success.”
Mike Moulds, Founder and Managing Director of MM Band Services, said: “I’m delighted Teddy and his team were so pleased with the Star Bus. It’s really important for us to work closely with the artists we provide transport for, to ensure we’re delivering exactly what they need.
“Teddy and his team were consulted throughout the design, meaning we were able to provide exactly what he wanted. Other artists who book the Star Bus will also now benefit from that, and it’s already in high demand.”