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The Greek Collective's has played in countless live-music shows in the UK including weddings, birthdays, parties, and Greek nights. Our performances are inspired by the warmth, quality and authenticity of traditional Greek culture. We play traditional Greek instruments such as bouzouki, violin, lyra, guitar, daouli, accordion, kanun and baglama. Our repertoire spreads to hundreds of tunes from all over Greece and Cyprus. We cover classics like Zorba the Greek and Never on Sunday as well as a plethora of traditional songs in the categories of Kalamatiana, Nisiotika, Cretan, Rebetika, Zeibekika and Ionian Serenades.
Here are few of hundreds of comments to our performances:
"Thank you once again for organising such wonderful music for our special day!"
Demetri and Joanna, 16th September 2023
"Thank you for the amazing evening on the 25th Feb."
The Hellenic Centre, March 6th, 2023
"… And to all the band - you were wonderful - such great musicians"
Victoria Hislop, June 6th 2019
"Loved you guy"
Chris and Maria, May 28th, 2022
"Their music and songs were beautiful!... Thank you to the Greek collective for playing, the crowd/guests loved it - we all did. Wish them the best as they are the best!"
Christina Leonti May 13th 2022
"Thank you so very much for everything, I can't tell you how many guest came up to me saying that the band was amazing !!"
Yvanna and Con, May 3rd, 2022
"Thanks again for last week, we enjoyed it a lot and so did all our guests, everybody loved the music. I hope we’ll be able to do this again, and without restrictions, in not too long."
G. Galanopoulos, Oct 10th 2020
"....Just wanted to say a huge thank you. It was amazing! Everyone loved it. Thank you for the 'gatecrash' idea it was a perfect way to start. The dancing outside was amazing & made George's dream come true. Thank you for being so flexible during the evening. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you."
N. Stahlmann, Sep 3rd 2019
"Thank you so much it was an amazing day and I know that everyone absolutely loved it. We have had comments from all of our friends and family saying how brilliant you guys were."
G. Stahlmann, Sep 10th, 2019
"Thank you again for your amazing entertainment at our wedding. All of our guests said it was the best wedding they had been to because of all the Greek music and dancing!"
C. Austin, Sep 9th, 2019
"What an amazing performance and experience! All the guests loved you and the choice of music was brilliant, you certainly got the crowds going. The couple absolutely adored the serenading, as we all did. Every thing about your performance was first class, you looked very professional on stage and we loved your outfits. As every thing has sadly come to end, we are left with the wonderful memories of the day and we like to thank you for being memory makers at our daughter's weeding."
P. Alexandrou, July 12, 2018
"A huge thanks for the really wonderful performance yesterday. It was inspiring and uplifting and we really appreciated the carefully put together choices."
Margot and Anna, March 15th, 2018
"Everyone is still talking about your incredible music. :-) ... everything was just perfect. We adored every minute, and all of our guests commented on your fabulous music. I too hope that there might be video evidence of the walk home- if I find some, I will pass it on! Wishing you, and your friends, all the best. We hope to be able to hear you again soon"
Nicola, Feb 3rd 2018
"Thank you again ... you guys are really great!! I think it might become an annual thing!! Take care for now"
Anya, Feb 9th 2018
"We really loved having you guys there, and were really impressed with the music and how you worked with the space to make it just right for everyone. Thanks for making it such a fun evening, and hope to see you all again soon."
Matt, Jan 27th 2018
"Thanks so much for the birthday wishes and for your amazing music last Saturday. I wish you could’ve played all night! Thanks again."
Nathalie, Jan 27th 2018
"All went super yesterday, they really made it feel like we had been transported to the Greek Islands. They were also very easy to work with."
Annabel's, Mayfair, London, Jul 2017
"I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU! What you did at our wedding reception was amazing! ...everyone said how much they loved you guys! Take care"
Natalia & Richard XXX, June 2017
"Thank you deep from our hearts for the wonderful, memorable moments you gave to all our guests!!! everybody is talking about it!!! Kali synexeia, our dearest friend!!! Panta tetoia!"
Catherine D, May 2017
''We just wanted to thank you all for making our wedding day so memorable. The surprise was AMAZING! Your idea Pavlos worked perfectly!! All of our guests said how much they enjoyed both the music and the dancing. We really couldn't have asked for more, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Hopefully our paths will cross again one day.
Felicity, September 2014.
''...Just wanted to thank you for an amazing night. You and your band made our day so special. The highlights for me were the seranade when I arrived and the last Greek song you played for us...we hope to have the chance to hear you play again. The band sounded fantastic!''
Joanna.
''We all enjoyed the party on Saturday evening but had to leave early as our son Tom was not feeling unwell. It was fun to watch the dancing and also take part!... Many thanks, Alison.'' 08 Apr 2013
Translated Comment: ''Thank you Paul for the wonderful night you offered us on Saturday!! All my friends were absolutely enthusiastic; they enjoyed the drinks, the food and of course the amazing Greek music!! I wish the best to all of you and I hope you are always there to offer us such beautiful Greek nights!!...'' Dimitra
''... thank you and the band for a great evening at Jakobs. One of the best evenings I had in a very long time. Brought back many memories of my holidays in Greece! Androulla...'' 7 Apr 2013
''It was a most welcoming and warm evening and would like to thank u all for turning a cold London evening into a magical Greek evening...getting together helps so much especially these difficult times. Love to see the photos. Thank u! Soula x'' . 8 Apr 2013
Translated Comment: ''...You were great and all our guests would want more and more! I feel that you have offered me the most beautiful night of my life with your music, your spontaneity, your livelihood and your sensitivity. Each one of you is special and you all form together a great company. I feel very lucky to have found you!....Everyone loved you so much that they keep on telling me they want to become your friends!''
...By Mina and George
''Thank you so much for everything - EVERYONE commented on how amazing you were, Greeks and English. I know the family especially loved the Trikala song you played. You really set the atmosphere, and for me the special touch was being seranaded as we arrived at the reception :) The photographer (on my facebook friends), said the photos will be ready in a couple of weeks. We are off to Santorini tomorrow for a weeks honeymoon...
Jemma...''
''Hello from India. Just to say a huge thank you for the most wonderful performance at our wedding. Everybody was amazed! The videographer will send you a YouTube link of the band. Feel free to put a link on facebook and also to paste a link on my facebook page as my friends & family are dying to see it!
Thanks again
L. Ar.''
''.....Thank you for playing at our wedding and travelling for us. We had a brilliant time and you were a big part of making the day special for us and our guests. I also want to thank you for your professionalism throughout, you were a pleasure to deal with and always made us feel at ease...
All the best
P. E.''
Here are few of hundreds of comments to our performances:
"Thank you once again for organising such wonderful music for our special day!"
Demetri and Joanna, 16th September 2023
"Thank you for the amazing evening on the 25th Feb."
The Hellenic Centre, March 6th, 2023
"… And to all the band - you were wonderful - such great musicians"
Victoria Hislop, June 6th 2019
"Loved you guy"
Chris and Maria, May 28th, 2022
"Their music and songs were beautiful!... Thank you to the Greek collective for playing, the crowd/guests loved it - we all did. Wish them the best as they are the best!"
Christina Leonti May 13th 2022
"Thank you so very much for everything, I can't tell you how many guest came up to me saying that the band was amazing !!"
Yvanna and Con, May 3rd, 2022
"Thanks again for last week, we enjoyed it a lot and so did all our guests, everybody loved the music. I hope we’ll be able to do this again, and without restrictions, in not too long."
G. Galanopoulos, Oct 10th 2020
"....Just wanted to say a huge thank you. It was amazing! Everyone loved it. Thank you for the 'gatecrash' idea it was a perfect way to start. The dancing outside was amazing & made George's dream come true. Thank you for being so flexible during the evening. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you."
N. Stahlmann, Sep 3rd 2019
"Thank you so much it was an amazing day and I know that everyone absolutely loved it. We have had comments from all of our friends and family saying how brilliant you guys were."
G. Stahlmann, Sep 10th, 2019
"Thank you again for your amazing entertainment at our wedding. All of our guests said it was the best wedding they had been to because of all the Greek music and dancing!"
C. Austin, Sep 9th, 2019
"What an amazing performance and experience! All the guests loved you and the choice of music was brilliant, you certainly got the crowds going. The couple absolutely adored the serenading, as we all did. Every thing about your performance was first class, you looked very professional on stage and we loved your outfits. As every thing has sadly come to end, we are left with the wonderful memories of the day and we like to thank you for being memory makers at our daughter's weeding."
P. Alexandrou, July 12, 2018
"A huge thanks for the really wonderful performance yesterday. It was inspiring and uplifting and we really appreciated the carefully put together choices."
Margot and Anna, March 15th, 2018
"Everyone is still talking about your incredible music. :-) ... everything was just perfect. We adored every minute, and all of our guests commented on your fabulous music. I too hope that there might be video evidence of the walk home- if I find some, I will pass it on! Wishing you, and your friends, all the best. We hope to be able to hear you again soon"
Nicola, Feb 3rd 2018
"Thank you again ... you guys are really great!! I think it might become an annual thing!! Take care for now"
Anya, Feb 9th 2018
"We really loved having you guys there, and were really impressed with the music and how you worked with the space to make it just right for everyone. Thanks for making it such a fun evening, and hope to see you all again soon."
Matt, Jan 27th 2018
"Thanks so much for the birthday wishes and for your amazing music last Saturday. I wish you could’ve played all night! Thanks again."
Nathalie, Jan 27th 2018
"All went super yesterday, they really made it feel like we had been transported to the Greek Islands. They were also very easy to work with."
Annabel's, Mayfair, London, Jul 2017
"I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU! What you did at our wedding reception was amazing! ...everyone said how much they loved you guys! Take care"
Natalia & Richard XXX, June 2017
"Thank you deep from our hearts for the wonderful, memorable moments you gave to all our guests!!! everybody is talking about it!!! Kali synexeia, our dearest friend!!! Panta tetoia!"
Catherine D, May 2017
''We just wanted to thank you all for making our wedding day so memorable. The surprise was AMAZING! Your idea Pavlos worked perfectly!! All of our guests said how much they enjoyed both the music and the dancing. We really couldn't have asked for more, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Hopefully our paths will cross again one day.
Felicity, September 2014.
''...Just wanted to thank you for an amazing night. You and your band made our day so special. The highlights for me were the seranade when I arrived and the last Greek song you played for us...we hope to have the chance to hear you play again. The band sounded fantastic!''
Joanna.
''We all enjoyed the party on Saturday evening but had to leave early as our son Tom was not feeling unwell. It was fun to watch the dancing and also take part!... Many thanks, Alison.'' 08 Apr 2013
Translated Comment: ''Thank you Paul for the wonderful night you offered us on Saturday!! All my friends were absolutely enthusiastic; they enjoyed the drinks, the food and of course the amazing Greek music!! I wish the best to all of you and I hope you are always there to offer us such beautiful Greek nights!!...'' Dimitra
''... thank you and the band for a great evening at Jakobs. One of the best evenings I had in a very long time. Brought back many memories of my holidays in Greece! Androulla...'' 7 Apr 2013
''It was a most welcoming and warm evening and would like to thank u all for turning a cold London evening into a magical Greek evening...getting together helps so much especially these difficult times. Love to see the photos. Thank u! Soula x'' . 8 Apr 2013
Translated Comment: ''...You were great and all our guests would want more and more! I feel that you have offered me the most beautiful night of my life with your music, your spontaneity, your livelihood and your sensitivity. Each one of you is special and you all form together a great company. I feel very lucky to have found you!....Everyone loved you so much that they keep on telling me they want to become your friends!''
...By Mina and George
''Thank you so much for everything - EVERYONE commented on how amazing you were, Greeks and English. I know the family especially loved the Trikala song you played. You really set the atmosphere, and for me the special touch was being seranaded as we arrived at the reception :) The photographer (on my facebook friends), said the photos will be ready in a couple of weeks. We are off to Santorini tomorrow for a weeks honeymoon...
Jemma...''
''Hello from India. Just to say a huge thank you for the most wonderful performance at our wedding. Everybody was amazed! The videographer will send you a YouTube link of the band. Feel free to put a link on facebook and also to paste a link on my facebook page as my friends & family are dying to see it!
Thanks again
L. Ar.''
''.....Thank you for playing at our wedding and travelling for us. We had a brilliant time and you were a big part of making the day special for us and our guests. I also want to thank you for your professionalism throughout, you were a pleasure to deal with and always made us feel at ease...
All the best
P. E.''