NEWS
Hellenic Centre, London Monday, 7 March, 2022
HC Kathara Deftera Celebration with Kourelou and London Greek Collective An
event of live Greek traditional music to celebrate the beginning of Greek Lent. Tickets £19,
HC Members and concessions £17; price includes a small plate of traditional halva, taramosalata, olives and lagana - a flat bread baked specially for the day. Booking in advance
essential via Eventbrite or on 020 7487 5060. Organised by the Hellenic Centre
HC Kathara Deftera Celebration with Kourelou and London Greek Collective An
event of live Greek traditional music to celebrate the beginning of Greek Lent. Tickets £19,
HC Members and concessions £17; price includes a small plate of traditional halva, taramosalata, olives and lagana - a flat bread baked specially for the day. Booking in advance
essential via Eventbrite or on 020 7487 5060. Organised by the Hellenic Centre
Hellenic Centre, London, Mar 2, 2019
Info & bookings
Previous events were completely sold out so we advise early booking
Info & bookings
Previous events were completely sold out so we advise early booking
Sweden-Norway Tour, 13th -15th December
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Our December tour in Sweden - Norway. Completed.
Produced by Medelhavet Kultur, Gothenburg "Grekisk fest med Kourelou. Vi öppnar 21.00, boka gärna bord, begränsat antal platser. Mat och dryck finns att beställa i baren. Oopa! Orangeriet i Borås arrangerar en grekisk fest med traditionell och folkmusik (laika). På lördag 14 dec med Kourelou - London Greek Collective |
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Kourelou - Greek Collective - Completed
St Demetrios Festival in Edmonton Open-air event. Children's Concert Traditional Dancing Kourelou - Greek Collective are putting on an "All-Greece Panigiri" with tunes and songs from different regions. Put on your dance shoes and join this wonderful open-air event featuring music, dance, food, drinks, books sales and more. Food & Drinks 12:30 to 5pm Adults £3 Children £2 |
Edmonton Open-Air Festival,Sunday, July 7th, 2019
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Victoria Hislop, "Those Who Are Loved", June 5th
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"Those Who Are Loved"
Kourelou - Greek Collective, live at Victoria Hislop's "Those Who Are Love" Launch Private Event "… And to all the band - you were wonderful - such great musicians" V. Hislop |
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Further to their Sweden concert, headline-show at Dublin Greek Film Festival and a series of UK performances including Womad Festival, BBC radio 3, Kourelou & the London Greek Collective -6 piece band - are performing at the Hellenic Centre for one night only on March 11th, 2018.
Programme "Panigiri", a festive mix of dance music from all over Greece and the South Balkans #ikariotiko #kavontoritiko #pentozali #kalamatiano #hassapiko #hassaposerviko #aptaliko #zeibekiko #tsamiko #mperati #karsilamas #mikrasia #zonaradiko #maleviziotis #noskyladiko Bookings: 020 7487 5060, Organised by the Hellenic Centre. |
Monday March 11th 2019, 7pm, Hellenic Centre
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Nov 23rd, 2018 - Live in Boras, Sweden. SOLD OUT
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Kourelou and the London Greek Collective.
5 piece band performing at Buros, for one night only on Nov 23rd, 2018. Facebook Event and Info |
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October 21st, 2018, Greek Film Festival, Dublin
The band headlines on the closing day of the Greek Film Festival. First part: Concert. Second Part: Dance. Review Quote: "...The band that can play everything and take you all around Greece and the Balkans in a two-hour performance. Their concert will stay in our hearts. We look forward to seeing them soon! Thank you for the great music and the energy you gave us !!" |
Hellenic Centre, Monday Feb 19th, 2018, 7pm
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
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It is the end of carnival. We meet on this special Monday to celebrate the beginning of Greek Lent with live music and traditional vegetarian food. Kourelou and the London Greek Collective are putting on a proper 'Panigiri' with music from all over Greece. Tickets £20, Concessions £18. Hellenic Centre Members £16. As these events often sell out, early booking is advised.
Price includes live music and a taster of sarakostiana. Bookings: 020 7487 5060 or click here Organised by the Hellenic Centre. |
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Greek Wine Festival, Oct 13-14, 2017
Kings Cross, West Handyside Canopy More than 2000 people attended this massive 2-day event in London, Kings Cross. Music, Wine, Food & Dance Link: www.londongreekwinefestival.co.uk |
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Sat Jan 13th, 9pm, Balabam
Balabam, a new venue in North London. Come dance, sing, jump and clap. There will be many amazing musicians gathered from different bands, all together at Balabam stage. Kourelou members will take part. The Show starts with the trio "Tip the waiter" with some beautiful rebetika and continues with music from around Greece.
Entrance £3. Free before 9pm.
Balabam, 58-60 High Road, London, N15 6JU
Sat 3rd March 8:30pm, Green Note
Marios Papadeas, together with Dunja Botic on vocals and Pavlos Melas on guitar, will be exploring rebetika through the rich harmonic spectrum and magical soundscape of the santur. A distinguished singer and instrumentalist Papadeas has worked with some of the most prominent musicians in Greece and abroad such as Bob Brozman, Mohammad Esmaeli, Madjid Kiani, Gerardo Nunez, Yangquin Zhao, Glykeria, Katsaros, Andriopoulos, Samiou, Arvanitaki among many others. Most recently he formed the Santouristas band, performing traditional repertoire and his own compositions.
Tickets: £12.00
Info and Bookings
Green Note, 106 Parkway, London, NW1 7AN
Balabam, a new venue in North London. Come dance, sing, jump and clap. There will be many amazing musicians gathered from different bands, all together at Balabam stage. Kourelou members will take part. The Show starts with the trio "Tip the waiter" with some beautiful rebetika and continues with music from around Greece.
Entrance £3. Free before 9pm.
Balabam, 58-60 High Road, London, N15 6JU
Sat 3rd March 8:30pm, Green Note
Marios Papadeas, together with Dunja Botic on vocals and Pavlos Melas on guitar, will be exploring rebetika through the rich harmonic spectrum and magical soundscape of the santur. A distinguished singer and instrumentalist Papadeas has worked with some of the most prominent musicians in Greece and abroad such as Bob Brozman, Mohammad Esmaeli, Madjid Kiani, Gerardo Nunez, Yangquin Zhao, Glykeria, Katsaros, Andriopoulos, Samiou, Arvanitaki among many others. Most recently he formed the Santouristas band, performing traditional repertoire and his own compositions.
Tickets: £12.00
Info and Bookings
Green Note, 106 Parkway, London, NW1 7AN
Saturday, 1st Apr, 8:30pm, Fornello
Live with the Greek Collective at Il Fornello, Russel Square.
Rebetiko - Laiko - Traditional. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit this page or contact 0796 317 6433. Address: Il Fornello, Basement, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN.
Friday, 20th Jan, 8pm, Green Rooms
Kourelou live at the Green Rooms. Featuring: Clarinetist Ollie Dover
This is a very cool venue that we recently discovered in Wood Green. An artist friendly hotel upstairs and a venue downstairs. No need to book.
GreenRooms, 13-27 Station Rd, Wood Green, London N22 6UW
Saturday, 21st Jan, 7:30pm, Hellenic Centre
The Greek Collective live at the Hellenic Centre, Great Hall
Featuring Christina Maxouri
The hall is great and the venue is beautiful. The first half of the event will take the form of a concert with Christina Maxouri. In the second half, we dance. More on Facebook event. £18: live music (6-piece band), a glass of wine and 'vassilopita'. It is expected to be a busy (potentially sold out) event so friends are advised to book early on 020 748750560. Address: 16-18 Paddington Street, London W1U 5AS
Saturday 28th Jan, 6:30 pm; Greek Larder
This time with a 5-Piece Band including Konstantinos Glynos on kanun. A great looking venue with an innovative but genuine Greek aesthetic. Chilled out music with ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy. Don't bring plates to break but put on your dance shoes just in case. 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Friday, 10th & Saturday, 11th Feb, Sweden
Kourelou and Christina Maxouri live in Gothenburg & Stockholm
For details please check the Facebook event
Saturday, 25th Feb, 8:30pm, Fornello
Live with the Greek Collective at Il Fornello, Russel Square
Rebetiko - Laiko - Traditional. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit the Greek Collective or contact 0796 317 6433 - moosootoo@gmail.com. 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Monday, 27th Feb, Evening, Hellenic Centre
... at the Hellenic Centre for a 'Clean Monday' evening. Small team. Details to be confirmed.
Sat Nov 19 @ 9:30pm, Il Fornello.
The first of this year's events by the London Greek Collective at Il Fornello, Russell Square. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs; plenty of dancing. Music finishes late. £3 entry, £12 minimum charge. Wines start at £19 a bottle. For details please visit: moosootoo. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For bookings please visit moosootoo or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Sat Oct 29 @ 9:30pm, Il Fornello.
SOLD OUT. Thanks for attending.
The first of this year's events by the London Greek Collective at Il Fornello, Russell Square. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs; plenty of dancing. Music finishes late. £3 entry, £12 minimum charge. Wines start at £19 a bottle. For details please visit: moosootoo. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For bookings please visit moosootoo or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Sat Oct 8 @ 11 am and @ 5pm and Sun Oct 9 @ 11am
The Greek Collective will be offering live music during all two days of the Greek Wine Festival in Kings Cross, London. On Saturday, the live background music starts at 11am. Traditional dance music starts at 5pm. All in a covered outdoor area with ample space for dancing. Entry is £10 (small booking fee) which gives access to the festival, including a tasting glass to sample over 130 wines. After 5pm entry is free, but reservation is recommended in order to secure a place in. The festival will follow on Sunday daytime with background music at 11am. Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Sunday, June 5, 3:30 pm; Santorini W2
Free entry, rakomela, tasty mézes and traditional music. Address: 10 Moscow Road, London W2 4BT. 020 77277112
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30pm; Kourelou on Resonance Fm
Listen Live. Hosted by Dj Ritu
Friday, June 10, 10pm; Kourelou @ Rhythms of the World Festival
Guest: Manos Achalinotopoulos
http://www.rotw.org.uk/event/music-from-around-the-world/?instance_id=22
St Marys Church, SG5 1HP, UK
Saturday, June 11, 7pm; The Greek Collective at the Greek Larder
We welcome the summer at the Greek Larder with the London Greek Collective. 4-Piece Band in a great looking venue with an innovative Greek style and the best selection of Greek wines ever. Chilled out music with ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy. Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999. In this special day the band will perform music from the Aegean and Ionian islands, Rebetika and compositions by Theodorakis, Hatzidakis and the great Greek composers.
Tuesday, June 14, 7 pm; Kourelou album launch @ the Camden Forge
With guest: Manos Achalinotopoulos on Clarinet
Free Album - CD with every ticket sold
Further to its BBC radio 3, Swedish national radio and AWIL shows, Kourelou will be performing a 'patchwork' of South Balkan sounds with Greek clarinet master Manos Achalinotopoulos. Apart from the official album launch, the band will make this a proper festival - 'paniyiri' with plenty of dancing and music from different parts of Greece.
Saturday, June 18, 11pm; Kourelou @ Tandem Festival, Oxford
Restore Garden, Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1YH. Tickets: £15 (£12.50 concessions) in advance and £17.50 on the door. Available from now from Truck Store, Cultivate Veg Van, and online: tandeminthegarden.eventbrite.co.uk. All proceeds from the event will go to Restore’s works supporting people with mental health issues. Starts 3pm. Full Line up: Kourelou, Bitch'n'Monk, Xogara, Lambrego, Owl Light Trio, Okina, Sophie Ter Schure, Matt Chanarin and the Crumpet Failings, Jamie Doe, Leacudé, Ethno England, Castle, Ojkryptic, Rich Rainford, Papa Nui, Gabriel Edwards, and Greek Choir.
Friday, June 24, 11pm; Kourelou @ Aldeburgh Festival
https://tickets.aldeburgh.co.uk/Online/2016-pumphouse-24
Saturday, June 25, 4pm; 'M Vamvakaris Autobiography' presentation
With live music at the Pumphouse
Suffolk IP17 1SP, UK, Aldeburgh Festival
Friends' events coming up:
June 4, Wonderful seminar/workshop on oud by Evgenios Voulgaris from Greece
All June 2016, The UK Rebetiko Carnival. Visit http://rebetikocarnival.co.uk
Babis Stokas, former member of Pyx Lax at Camden Dingwalls. June 20. A great voice.
Also, 'Markos Vamvakaris Autobiography' - first English edition is now out on Amazon.
Saturday, May 21, 18.30pm; Greek Larder
4-Piece Band in a fantastic looking venue with an innovative Greek style. The best collection of Greek wines in the UK. Chilled out, background music with potential ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy. Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Saturday, May 7, 8.30 pm; Il Fornello
£3 music-charge per person. Wines start at £19 a bottle. No minimum charge.
The third of this year's large-scale events by the London Greek Collective. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs. Music finishes at 2:30 am. All events this year have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit μουσουτού or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/seats/ bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Thursday, Apr 21, 10 pm; Garage, Swansea
£7 members. £9 non - members
47 Uplands Cres, Swansea, West Glamorgan SA2 0NP
07596129058.
Sunday, May 1, 12.30 - 3:30 pm and 4pm -7pm; Greek Larder
Greek Easter Celebration
4-Piece Band in a fantastic looking venue with an innovative Greek style. Chilled out, background music with potential ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy.
Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Sunday, May 22, 8pm; Bun & Bar
We are playing with Kourelou at this Harringay venue with a great high street vibe. Free entry. 553 Green Lanes, London N8 0RL. 020 8348 5111
Tuesday, June 14, 7 pm; Kourelou album launch at the Camden Forge
With guest: Manos Achalinotopoulos
Free Album - CD with every ticket sold
Further to our BBC radio 3 show, Kourelou will be performing a patchwork of South Balkan sounds with Greek clarinet master Manos Achalinotopoulos. Apart from our official album launch, we will make this a proper traditional Greek party with plenty of dancing and music from different parts of Greece. Tickets to be announced soon.
Sunday, Mar 27, 3.30 pm; SantoriniW2 - Sold out!
All systems Greek ... rakomela, tasty mézes and traditional music. Usually this event gets sold out in advance so it is advised to book early. Address: 10 Moscow Road, London W2 4BT. 020 7727 7112.
Saturday Apr 2, 8:30pm; Il Fornello - Sold out!
The second of this year's large-scale events by the London Greek Collective. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs. Music finishes at 2:30 am. Free entry, no minimum charge. Wines start at £19 a bottle. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit μουσουτού or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/seats/ bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Saturday, February 13, 6.15 pm; Greek Larder
4-Piece Band in a fantastic looking venue with an innovative but still genuine Greek style. Chilled out, background music with occasional ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy. Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Thursday Feb 18, 2016: Kourelou at the SOAS Brunei Gallery
With guest: Yiannis Chaldoupis from Epirus, Greece. Free event.
Kourelou will be performing a patchwork of songs and covers as well as an exciting selection of songs that Y. Chaldoupis will bring fresh from the mountains of Epirus.
See Kourelou's latest interview by L. Aslanidou on 'Greek Diaspora':
http://www.newdiaspora.com/kourelou English
http://www.newdiaspora.com/el/kourelou Greek
Saturday Feb 20, 8:30pm; Il Fornello. Sold out!
The start of this year's series of large-scale events featuring members of our London Greek Collective. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs. Music finishes at 2:30 am. Free entry, no minimum charge. Wines start at £19 a bottle. Previous events have usually been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit μουσουτού or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/seats/ bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN
Sunday Jan 31, 3:30 pm; Santorini W2 - Sold out!
Free entry. Small venue. All systems Greek ... rakomela, tasty mézes and traditional music. Usually this event gets sold out in advance so it is advised to book early. Address: 10 Moscow Road, London W2 4BT. 020 7727 7112
Friday Nov 27, 8:30pm; Il Fornello
Sold Out. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN
Sunday Nov 29, 3:45 pm; Santorini W2
Sold Out. Address: 10 Moscow Road, London W2 4BT. 020 7727 7112
Sunday Dec 6, 12 pm; Greek Larder
Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Saturday Dec 12, 7:00 pm; Macedonian Society’s, Christmas Ball, 2015
Live music by the London Greek Ensemble, DJ Avgoustinos and Harpist Maria Yerosimou. Dress code: Smart Evening Wear (Black tie optional). Tickets: £75. Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London W8 4PT. For further information please visit www.macedonia.org.uk
Friday, Oct 16, 2015, 11pm. Kourelou live on BBC Radio 3.
Monday, Nov 2, 2015, 7:15pm. 'Markos Vamvakaris Autobiography' launch at the Hellenic Centre. Greeklines.com
Tuesday 29 September, 7:15pm - Borrowed Shoes
A ‘solo and a cappella’ music performance by Christina Maxouri. Christina Maxouri ‘borrows’ old and new Greek melodies and interprets them ‘a capella’, in a self-directed performance at the Hellenic Centre. ‘Borrowed Shoes’ were first introduced in Greece, in December 2013 and have since toured in the country and internationally. Guest: Pavlos Melas, Guitar - Vocals. Free entry; booking essential on 020 7563 9835 or at press@helleniccentre.org. Seating is limited.
Hellenic Centre @ Friends Room. 16-18 Paddington Street, London W1U 5AS
Friday Oct 2 and Sunday Oct 3, 2015. Greek larder's wine festival
The Greek Larder and its supporting venues, together with an array of producers and importers, will welcome its guests to truly immerse themselves in all things Greek Wine. The London Greek Collective will be putting on two live music events on Friday 2nd and Sunday 4th October. Further details on: http://londongreekwinefestival.co.uk
The Greek Larder Restaurant Bar & Delicatessen, Arthouse, 1 York Way (opposite Kings Place), London N1C 4AS. Tel 020 3780 2999
Sunday Oct 4, 12:30pm Greek Larder Wine Festival, day 3.
Sat Oct 10. 9pm. Kourelou at Bun n Bar. To be confirmed.
Cynthia Tzitzis exhibition at the Hellenic Centre.
Live with the Greek Collective at Il Fornello, Russel Square.
Rebetiko - Laiko - Traditional. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit this page or contact 0796 317 6433. Address: Il Fornello, Basement, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN.
Friday, 20th Jan, 8pm, Green Rooms
Kourelou live at the Green Rooms. Featuring: Clarinetist Ollie Dover
This is a very cool venue that we recently discovered in Wood Green. An artist friendly hotel upstairs and a venue downstairs. No need to book.
GreenRooms, 13-27 Station Rd, Wood Green, London N22 6UW
Saturday, 21st Jan, 7:30pm, Hellenic Centre
The Greek Collective live at the Hellenic Centre, Great Hall
Featuring Christina Maxouri
The hall is great and the venue is beautiful. The first half of the event will take the form of a concert with Christina Maxouri. In the second half, we dance. More on Facebook event. £18: live music (6-piece band), a glass of wine and 'vassilopita'. It is expected to be a busy (potentially sold out) event so friends are advised to book early on 020 748750560. Address: 16-18 Paddington Street, London W1U 5AS
Saturday 28th Jan, 6:30 pm; Greek Larder
This time with a 5-Piece Band including Konstantinos Glynos on kanun. A great looking venue with an innovative but genuine Greek aesthetic. Chilled out music with ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy. Don't bring plates to break but put on your dance shoes just in case. 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Friday, 10th & Saturday, 11th Feb, Sweden
Kourelou and Christina Maxouri live in Gothenburg & Stockholm
For details please check the Facebook event
Saturday, 25th Feb, 8:30pm, Fornello
Live with the Greek Collective at Il Fornello, Russel Square
Rebetiko - Laiko - Traditional. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit the Greek Collective or contact 0796 317 6433 - moosootoo@gmail.com. 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Monday, 27th Feb, Evening, Hellenic Centre
... at the Hellenic Centre for a 'Clean Monday' evening. Small team. Details to be confirmed.
Sat Nov 19 @ 9:30pm, Il Fornello.
The first of this year's events by the London Greek Collective at Il Fornello, Russell Square. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs; plenty of dancing. Music finishes late. £3 entry, £12 minimum charge. Wines start at £19 a bottle. For details please visit: moosootoo. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For bookings please visit moosootoo or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Sat Oct 29 @ 9:30pm, Il Fornello.
SOLD OUT. Thanks for attending.
The first of this year's events by the London Greek Collective at Il Fornello, Russell Square. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs; plenty of dancing. Music finishes late. £3 entry, £12 minimum charge. Wines start at £19 a bottle. For details please visit: moosootoo. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For bookings please visit moosootoo or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Sat Oct 8 @ 11 am and @ 5pm and Sun Oct 9 @ 11am
The Greek Collective will be offering live music during all two days of the Greek Wine Festival in Kings Cross, London. On Saturday, the live background music starts at 11am. Traditional dance music starts at 5pm. All in a covered outdoor area with ample space for dancing. Entry is £10 (small booking fee) which gives access to the festival, including a tasting glass to sample over 130 wines. After 5pm entry is free, but reservation is recommended in order to secure a place in. The festival will follow on Sunday daytime with background music at 11am. Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Sunday, June 5, 3:30 pm; Santorini W2
Free entry, rakomela, tasty mézes and traditional music. Address: 10 Moscow Road, London W2 4BT. 020 77277112
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30pm; Kourelou on Resonance Fm
Listen Live. Hosted by Dj Ritu
Friday, June 10, 10pm; Kourelou @ Rhythms of the World Festival
Guest: Manos Achalinotopoulos
http://www.rotw.org.uk/event/music-from-around-the-world/?instance_id=22
St Marys Church, SG5 1HP, UK
Saturday, June 11, 7pm; The Greek Collective at the Greek Larder
We welcome the summer at the Greek Larder with the London Greek Collective. 4-Piece Band in a great looking venue with an innovative Greek style and the best selection of Greek wines ever. Chilled out music with ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy. Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999. In this special day the band will perform music from the Aegean and Ionian islands, Rebetika and compositions by Theodorakis, Hatzidakis and the great Greek composers.
Tuesday, June 14, 7 pm; Kourelou album launch @ the Camden Forge
With guest: Manos Achalinotopoulos on Clarinet
Free Album - CD with every ticket sold
Further to its BBC radio 3, Swedish national radio and AWIL shows, Kourelou will be performing a 'patchwork' of South Balkan sounds with Greek clarinet master Manos Achalinotopoulos. Apart from the official album launch, the band will make this a proper festival - 'paniyiri' with plenty of dancing and music from different parts of Greece.
Saturday, June 18, 11pm; Kourelou @ Tandem Festival, Oxford
Restore Garden, Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1YH. Tickets: £15 (£12.50 concessions) in advance and £17.50 on the door. Available from now from Truck Store, Cultivate Veg Van, and online: tandeminthegarden.eventbrite.co.uk. All proceeds from the event will go to Restore’s works supporting people with mental health issues. Starts 3pm. Full Line up: Kourelou, Bitch'n'Monk, Xogara, Lambrego, Owl Light Trio, Okina, Sophie Ter Schure, Matt Chanarin and the Crumpet Failings, Jamie Doe, Leacudé, Ethno England, Castle, Ojkryptic, Rich Rainford, Papa Nui, Gabriel Edwards, and Greek Choir.
Friday, June 24, 11pm; Kourelou @ Aldeburgh Festival
https://tickets.aldeburgh.co.uk/Online/2016-pumphouse-24
Saturday, June 25, 4pm; 'M Vamvakaris Autobiography' presentation
With live music at the Pumphouse
Suffolk IP17 1SP, UK, Aldeburgh Festival
Friends' events coming up:
June 4, Wonderful seminar/workshop on oud by Evgenios Voulgaris from Greece
All June 2016, The UK Rebetiko Carnival. Visit http://rebetikocarnival.co.uk
Babis Stokas, former member of Pyx Lax at Camden Dingwalls. June 20. A great voice.
Also, 'Markos Vamvakaris Autobiography' - first English edition is now out on Amazon.
Saturday, May 21, 18.30pm; Greek Larder
4-Piece Band in a fantastic looking venue with an innovative Greek style. The best collection of Greek wines in the UK. Chilled out, background music with potential ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy. Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Saturday, May 7, 8.30 pm; Il Fornello
£3 music-charge per person. Wines start at £19 a bottle. No minimum charge.
The third of this year's large-scale events by the London Greek Collective. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs. Music finishes at 2:30 am. All events this year have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit μουσουτού or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/seats/ bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Thursday, Apr 21, 10 pm; Garage, Swansea
£7 members. £9 non - members
47 Uplands Cres, Swansea, West Glamorgan SA2 0NP
07596129058.
Sunday, May 1, 12.30 - 3:30 pm and 4pm -7pm; Greek Larder
Greek Easter Celebration
4-Piece Band in a fantastic looking venue with an innovative Greek style. Chilled out, background music with potential ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy.
Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Sunday, May 22, 8pm; Bun & Bar
We are playing with Kourelou at this Harringay venue with a great high street vibe. Free entry. 553 Green Lanes, London N8 0RL. 020 8348 5111
Tuesday, June 14, 7 pm; Kourelou album launch at the Camden Forge
With guest: Manos Achalinotopoulos
Free Album - CD with every ticket sold
Further to our BBC radio 3 show, Kourelou will be performing a patchwork of South Balkan sounds with Greek clarinet master Manos Achalinotopoulos. Apart from our official album launch, we will make this a proper traditional Greek party with plenty of dancing and music from different parts of Greece. Tickets to be announced soon.
Sunday, Mar 27, 3.30 pm; SantoriniW2 - Sold out!
All systems Greek ... rakomela, tasty mézes and traditional music. Usually this event gets sold out in advance so it is advised to book early. Address: 10 Moscow Road, London W2 4BT. 020 7727 7112.
Saturday Apr 2, 8:30pm; Il Fornello - Sold out!
The second of this year's large-scale events by the London Greek Collective. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs. Music finishes at 2:30 am. Free entry, no minimum charge. Wines start at £19 a bottle. Previous events have been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit μουσουτού or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/seats/ bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN. Further events at Il Fornello to be announced.
Saturday, February 13, 6.15 pm; Greek Larder
4-Piece Band in a fantastic looking venue with an innovative but still genuine Greek style. Chilled out, background music with occasional ad-lib outbreaks of Greek frenzy. Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Thursday Feb 18, 2016: Kourelou at the SOAS Brunei Gallery
With guest: Yiannis Chaldoupis from Epirus, Greece. Free event.
Kourelou will be performing a patchwork of songs and covers as well as an exciting selection of songs that Y. Chaldoupis will bring fresh from the mountains of Epirus.
See Kourelou's latest interview by L. Aslanidou on 'Greek Diaspora':
http://www.newdiaspora.com/kourelou English
http://www.newdiaspora.com/el/kourelou Greek
Saturday Feb 20, 8:30pm; Il Fornello. Sold out!
The start of this year's series of large-scale events featuring members of our London Greek Collective. Variable program: Rebetika, Laika and Traditional songs. Music finishes at 2:30 am. Free entry, no minimum charge. Wines start at £19 a bottle. Previous events have usually been completely sold out so friends are advised to book in advance. For updates and bookings please visit μουσουτού or contact 0796 317 6433 / moosootoo@gmail.com. We will confirm your reservation as long as there are tables/seats/ bar-space available. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN
Sunday Jan 31, 3:30 pm; Santorini W2 - Sold out!
Free entry. Small venue. All systems Greek ... rakomela, tasty mézes and traditional music. Usually this event gets sold out in advance so it is advised to book early. Address: 10 Moscow Road, London W2 4BT. 020 7727 7112
Friday Nov 27, 8:30pm; Il Fornello
Sold Out. Address: Il Fornello, 150 Southampton Row, Central London WC1B 5AN
Sunday Nov 29, 3:45 pm; Santorini W2
Sold Out. Address: 10 Moscow Road, London W2 4BT. 020 7727 7112
Sunday Dec 6, 12 pm; Greek Larder
Address: 1 York Way, London N1C 4AS. 020 3780 2999.
Saturday Dec 12, 7:00 pm; Macedonian Society’s, Christmas Ball, 2015
Live music by the London Greek Ensemble, DJ Avgoustinos and Harpist Maria Yerosimou. Dress code: Smart Evening Wear (Black tie optional). Tickets: £75. Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London W8 4PT. For further information please visit www.macedonia.org.uk
Friday, Oct 16, 2015, 11pm. Kourelou live on BBC Radio 3.
Monday, Nov 2, 2015, 7:15pm. 'Markos Vamvakaris Autobiography' launch at the Hellenic Centre. Greeklines.com
Tuesday 29 September, 7:15pm - Borrowed Shoes
A ‘solo and a cappella’ music performance by Christina Maxouri. Christina Maxouri ‘borrows’ old and new Greek melodies and interprets them ‘a capella’, in a self-directed performance at the Hellenic Centre. ‘Borrowed Shoes’ were first introduced in Greece, in December 2013 and have since toured in the country and internationally. Guest: Pavlos Melas, Guitar - Vocals. Free entry; booking essential on 020 7563 9835 or at press@helleniccentre.org. Seating is limited.
Hellenic Centre @ Friends Room. 16-18 Paddington Street, London W1U 5AS
Friday Oct 2 and Sunday Oct 3, 2015. Greek larder's wine festival
The Greek Larder and its supporting venues, together with an array of producers and importers, will welcome its guests to truly immerse themselves in all things Greek Wine. The London Greek Collective will be putting on two live music events on Friday 2nd and Sunday 4th October. Further details on: http://londongreekwinefestival.co.uk
The Greek Larder Restaurant Bar & Delicatessen, Arthouse, 1 York Way (opposite Kings Place), London N1C 4AS. Tel 020 3780 2999
Sunday Oct 4, 12:30pm Greek Larder Wine Festival, day 3.
Sat Oct 10. 9pm. Kourelou at Bun n Bar. To be confirmed.
Cynthia Tzitzis exhibition at the Hellenic Centre.