2009-06-25T04:54:00.001-07:00

Acoustic Wave
Media & Promotion ~ Events ~ Music ~ Bespoke Hospitality
www.acousticwave.co.uk

People say the sweetest things! Over the years, clients & industry colleagues have had a few words to share about Acoustic Wave's Voice Over Artist & Creative Producer - Vicky Watt. They've also been quite vocal about our resident singer-songwriter, chef and all round creative - James Lowe. Here's a few of the most blush-worthy compliments...

VOICE OVERS
Acoustic Wave - Media & Promotion

www.vickywatt.co.uk

"I have recorded with Vicky over a number of years. She is both a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. She has a lovely, bright and friendly voice. More over, she’s able to quickly grasp what you’re looking for and deliver – all with good humour and grace. Having used her own studio recently, I can happily say we were very pleased with the results."
Zoë Pearson, Senior Copywriter, The Gate Worldwide

‘Vicky is that very rare commodity… a voice over artist that instinctively understands a script! I’ve recorded about a dozen promos for BBC Radio Scotland with Vicky over the past year and she’s given each and every one of them a little extra something… She’s also lovely to work with!’
Ken Lindsay (Senior Promotions Producer at BBC Radio Scotland)

“She’s versatile, professional and client’s fall in love with her voice – there is only one Vicky Watt”
Ryan Ogilvie | Head of Creative Services | Northsound Creative

"Take 1 is a peach - we're very happy with that. Thanks again to Vicky, who responded to our direction flawlessly"
Client via VoiceOvers.Co.UK

MEDIA, VOICE OVERS, PRESENTING, EVENTS, PRODUCTION
Acoustic Wave - Media & Promotion

"I’ve had the privilege of working with Vicky in her capacity as one of Scotland’s leading media freelancers. At home in event management, as a broadcast producer, on the air, as a voice-over and as an administrator, Vicky truly is multi-skilled as the industry now demands. Vicky has dealt professionally and courteously with A-list celebrity guests and under pressure she responds excellently to all the challenges live radio can throw at a person. For example, she produced Northsound’s September 11th coverage, again displaying her strong inter-personal skills. Vicky is a real “people person”, a trait which serves her well in the industry. I commend her to you!"
Luke McCullough, BBC
Formerly MD Northsound Radio, Aberdeen
Programme Director, Radio Forth, Edinburgh

“Vicky is a highly committed and talented individual. She has a superb knowledge of a wide range of music and a very good understanding of radio and media in general. I found her attention to detail was exceptional and this, coupled with excellent organisational skills ensured that she was an invaluable member of the team and a great asset when it came to, for example, creating live music events. Her natural ability to deal with contacts across the spectrum, from record companies to radio station clients meant there was always a high level of professionalism in her dealings.”
Nik Goodman, Media Consultant
Formerly Programme Director, Capital FM, London
Radio Forth, Edinburgh

“Vicky is highly organised, popular, committed, enthusiastic and efficient. Vicky has a variety of skill sets including programming, presenting and producing. She is balanced, honest, hard working and principled. Vicky also possesses strong and progressive interpersonal skills due to her pleasant, calm and caring nature. ”
Adam Findlay, CEO Wave & Original Radio
Formerly MD, Radio Forth, Edinburgh

EVENTS
Acoustic Wave - Events

I have been in the entertainment and media business for over 30 years, working, on a global basis, in a wide area of operations within the industry - including major indoor and outdoor events, concerts and festivals. A few years ago I was asked to be involved with The Radio Forth Awards - a major, and highly prestigious, annual event in Edinburgh - and I then found myself working with Vicky Watt. Vicky not only fully understood what was required to produce the event, but also showed a truly impressive range of planning and managerial skills, with an attention to detail that was simply outstanding. She was also a great 'team player, with a wonderfully positive attitude, a great sense of humour, and an ever-cheerful personality”
Lenny Love, Renegade Communications Ltd
Freelance event promoter, manager & entertainer

“Vicky worked for Radio Forth and I have seen her promote gigs as well as highest profile ceremonies in Edinburgh. She’s one of those impressive, highly professional, motivated, organised people, whom anyone would want in their company”.
Kenny Hutchison, Musical Director, The Jam House, Edinburgh
Musician & Radio Presenter

MEDIA & PROMOTION
Acoustic Wave - Media & Promotion

“In a busy programming department organising two radio stations and many freelance presenters, Vicky has always been a highly organised self-starter. The job is multi skilled and each day brings many demands yet Vicky consistently hit deadlines and always with a smile. She possesses excellent diplomatic skills with clients and contacts and is self-assured in her determination”.
Gerry Burke, Smooth Radio, Glasgow
Formerly Programme Controller, Northsound Radio Aberdeen

During the period 1996 to 2001, the nature of my role as Sponsorship & Promotions Manager at Northsound Radio, was such that I was heavily dependent on Vicky’s considerable skills and experience in order to deliver the campaigns I sold my clients. This included creative input for promotional campaigns, production of live shows and assistance with sourcing of prizes. Vicky brought great enthusiasm to tasks, as well as exceptional creative flair, excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and, a friendly and outgoing personality. I am sure that Vicky will prove to be a dedicated and highly talented asset to any organisation.
Gordon Smith, Marketing Manager, Service & Solution
Formerly Sponsorship & Promotions Manager
@ Northsound Radio, Aberdeen

PRESENTING
Acoustic Wave - Media & Promotion

"Thank you for your excellent announcing. Once again this was widely complimented... The announcing was remarked on by a great many people this year and I know that it made a great difference to people’s understanding and enjoyment of the events.”
Neil Sutherland, Secretary, Abernethy Highland Games

“Vicky is equally adept at straightforward music presentation and magazine formats, with a warm friendly style. Vicky has been a swing-jock (occasional radio presenter) at MFR, presenting evening programmes and our Drive Time Show”
Ray Atkinson, Moray Firth Radio
Presenter / Formerly Programme Controller

MUSIC
Acoustic Wave - Music
www.jameslowe.info

Media, Music Industry & Fans on singer-songwriter James Lowe & debut album 'Radio Friendly'

"Beautiful..and indeed very radio friendly.."
- Janice Forsyth, The Radio Cafe, BBC Radio Scotland

"One of the most promising musicians on the capital’s music scene...don’t miss this rising star...”
- Edinburgh Evening News

“I like it very much...”
- Geoff Ellis (Promoter, DF Concerts/TITP/King Tuts)

“Awesome music. The Sense is my quick pic - James sounds hauntingly like John Lennon on this song. "Lines" is awesome too (I've always loved slide guitar) and James' voice and songwriting are both empathic and deep."
- Cari Cole
Vocal Coach & Artist Development, New York

"Here in America, we love the music of James Lowe. 'Radio Friendly' soothes the soul and stirs the heart. We look forward to the day when you bring your musical magic to the US in person"
- Patrick M Roddy
Former Exec Producer,Good Morning America/ABC News

“Fantastic”
- Scott Wilson, 97.3 Forth One (Edinburgh Fringe)

“Very nice sounds”
- Folk Radio UK

A nice little mixture of Scott Matthews, Alex Lloyd and Elliot Smith in there. It's all good"
- Kevin Smith, Northsound Radio

"I like the songs."
- David OHagan, A&R, Mercury Records

"Thanks for a fine evening - an excellent gig and a fine turn out".
- Bert Muirhead
Former Producer/Director, River Records

“Really like the sound you have”
- Gordon Grahame (Lucky Jim/Lost Soul Band)

“I missed one hell of a good night as I was told by everyone.I hope James will come back to Inverness again. Thank James for us and hope to hear from you soon.”
- Shirley, The Market - Music Venue, Inverness,
‘The Radio Friendly Tour’

"We love the album and look forward to sharing it with others"
- Sheila Summers, Author, Virginia Beach

“We all very much enjoyed the gig at Glenelg and have had requests for your return. The cd is played on a regular basis in the bar !”
- Sheila, The Glenelg Inn, West Coast,
‘The Radio Friendly Summer Tour’

BESPOKE HOSPITALITY
The Elemental Kitchen
www.elementalkitchen.co.uk

“For catered read cosseted. We are cared for by our host and chef, Vicky and James, who turn out a gourmet four-course meal every night...... these bright people are more than able to deliver excellent service without the atmosphere becoming servile.”
Kate Simon, London, Travel Editor, Independent on Sunday
(article published Sunday 13th January 2008)
EK catered for journalist and her family at luxury ski lodge, Meribel

“Vicky & James, You made our holiday absolutely perfect. We could never have hoped for such a relaxing, jovial time with our friends… The combination of service, smiles and gourmet food will keep you in greater and greater demand. We wish you every good wish and our heartfelt thanks.”
Katie and Jonathan Simon, New York (Dec 08/Jan 09)
EK catered for clients (party of 26) at Kinveachy Lodge, Strathspey

“I spoke with my parents at the weekend and they asked me to pass on their many thanks...everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly and they couldn’t fault you in any way, they sung your praises! Thank you for making their week so special.”
Lesley Dodds, Coastal Life Properties, Edinburgh (Jan 09)
EK catered for the party at a holiday home in St Monans, East Neuk

“James and Vicky were both very professional, demonstrating great capability and innovation. It was really such a culinary experience to have them in Corsica and I look forward to having them at my house again."
International Client
EK catered for clients at their Corsica villa and at their country lodge on a Scottish estate

"Congratulations for a very fine cuisine which comes with a very friendly, efficient service. We enjoyed both very much."
Philippe et Anne Louis-Dreyfus, Paris
EK catered for clients at Glencalvie Lodge, Sutherland

“James and Vicky cooked for and looked after between 18 and 22 of us of varying ages and tastes for a week in a lodge in Scotland. Not only was the food delicious but they coped with great good humour with constant changes of plans, numbers and menus".
Mr & Mrs Dennis, Lincolnshire
EK catered for clients at Glen Muick lodge, Royal Deeside

“We are delighted that James is to return with his partner Vicky to cook at a very prestigious event, launching a new whisky for a national firm of distillers. James menu played a significant part in the decision to bring the event to Torosay."
Sarah James, Proprietor, Torosay Castle & Gardens, Isle of Mull
EK catered for clients at Torosay Castle, creating tea room menus and a home made frozen food range.

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