Profile
Mike is a guitar player, teacher and composer. He is an accomplished performer of many guitar styles, namely Classical, Romantic, Spanish and Flamenco, through to Latin Jazz, Rock and Pop.
Currently working with many UK agencies, Mike has performed at many prestigious venues including The Royal Pavilion (Brighton), The Four Seasons Hotel, The Grove, The Savoy and many more. Current projects include film & TV work with top publisher Boosey & Hawkes. Mike also works as a session guitarist, recently working with 'Zoe & Frank' - a major label release in Japan. He has worked with the likes of Henry Olsen (formerly of Primal Scream), Tim Weller (drummer and brother of Paul) and programmer/producer Alexis Smith (Moulin Rouge and David Gray).
Mike became a guitarist at the age of six. After winning several arts competitions, he gained a music scholarship and had reached the final for the regional Young Musician of the Year by the age of twelve, which was aired live on the BBC. From this classical background, Mike went on to train at the university of Salford, gaining a degree in Popular Music and Recording. He has undertaken live session work in the UK for musicals such as 'Grease', 'Joseph' and 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'. He currently plays and writes songs for the highly rated band The Godlies who have performed at venues such as the Cambridge Folk Festival.
Testimonials of appreciation, just some examples taken since 2004...
Mrs Barbarah F - Bride's mother (April'10)
"...just a quick note to say how pleased we were with Mike and his playing last Saturday at our daughter's wedding reception.
The weather was kind to us so we were able to have the drinks outside the marquee and it was a real delight to come out of the Church to hear Mike playing the classical guitar in the sunshine. His selection of music was excellent and just right for the occasion...many thanks."
Mrs H C – Bride (July'09)
”Thank you so very much for playing so beautifully at our wedding on the 23rd. Everybody commented on how well you played and at what a special atmosphere your music gave to the ceremony. I am only sorry I wasn't in the room to hear more, but I really enjoyed the pieces you played during the signing of the register and especially appreciate you taking the time to learn Here Comes The Sun. It really wouldn't have been half as nice without you there
and we are so pleased that you were! I very much hope that we will have the opportunity to hire you again in the future and until then send you all best wishes and many many thanks again.”
Mr Derek B – Client (Sept'07)
“…I was very pleased with Mike Georgiades and would like to thank him for the sympathetic and excellent service
he provided.
He played beautifully and I know that several people, including myself, expressed our pleasure at his playing.”
Hawridge & Cholesbury School –Concert (July'08)
"Mike performed at our charity concert. He enthused the audience with his playing and we all felt like taking up the guitar after that!"
Mrs Fiona Wilcock – Concert audience member (July'07)
“Mike played the guitar with great sensitivity and it was a pleasure to hear and see him play.”
Mr Neil G – Bride Groom (August'06)
“...Mike's imaginative choice of material and beautiful playing combined to create the perfect atmosphere
at our wedding reception...”
Phil & Yvon - Wedding couple (August'05)
"Phil and I wanted to thank you again for being there at our wedding last week, we had a fantastic day and your
background music was perfect for the occasion and enjoyed by all our guests."
Mrs Caroline R – Wedding Bride (April'04)
“Thanks to Mike for playing the guitar so beautifully at the wedding reception...I'm so pleased that we booked him – much better than a harp!”
John & Carol Hathway - Masonic dinner (November'06)
"Your excellent background music went down very well during the reception...and the banquet would not have been the same without you...many thanks Mike for providing us with your great talent!"