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Yiolanda Loizou

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Elegant, heartfelt, and genre-spanning, Yiolanda’s guitar and vocal performances create unforgettable moments for every audience.
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Yiolanda Loizou is a London-based guitarist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist from Limassol, Cyprus. With a strong background in classical guitar and a flair for blending genres, she brings a rare versatility to live performances, from elegant wedding ceremonies and intimate receptions to corporate functions, private parties, and cultural events. Trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Yiolanda holds an undergraduate degree and is finishing a postgraduate degree in Classical Guitar Performance. Her academic journey has been supported by awards from the Finzi Trust, Wolfson Foundation Trust, and Henry Wood Accommodation Trust, as well as a full scholarship for excellence in music theory and analysis. Her artistry, however, goes far beyond the classical world. From sweet classical melodies and acoustic pop favourites to folk songs and jazzy covers, her sets are crafted to suit each occasion and are always delivered with warmth, precision, and style. Over the past decade, Yiolanda has performed at notable venues and events across the UK and Europe, including the Royal Greenwich Guitar Festival, National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House Museum, Pattihio Theatre, and live radio broadcasts on Kanali 6. She is widely praised for her ability to adapt to any setting to create the perfect mood, offering both ambient background music and captivating centre-stage performances. In addition to her solo work, Yiolanda is an active collaborator. She performs with ensembles including Nysiādes, an electronic-acoustic fusion band with residencies at some of the most renowned London restaurants, who has also topped Beatport charts, and the Syrinx Duo, featuring flute and guitar. Her studio credits include vocal work on George Synnos’ album Ola Allazoun, and Apocalypse EP by Nysiādes.

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Christina D
5 months ago, for a Private event in London
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5 out of 5

I booked Yiolanda for a private event and asked her to play in the background . She was timely, professional, kind and more importantly her playing and delivery created an amazing atmosphere. She left us all in awe and my guests and I were left impressed and entertained. She was magical and I will definitely be booking her again in the future, 100% recommend.

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Eleni H
7 months ago, for a Birthday party in Limassol
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5 out of 5

I lately threw a large party for my husband's birthday and I wanted someone to sing and play guitar to create a happy and relaxed atmosphere. Yiolanda was recommended to me by a friend of mine, and I was very happy for this choice. She performed beautifully and everyone enjoyed and praised her playing, as she created a delightful mood for the party. She exceeded my expectations. I will surely recommend her for any event.

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Yiolanda's Song list

A curated repertoire of classical guitar instrumentals and acoustic/vocal covers across multiple genres. I’m happy to tailor the setlist to your event’s style, length, and audience. Requests and favourites are always welcome (with notice in advance)!
CLASSICAL GUITAR
Sueño Mazurka – Francisco Tárrega
Spanish Romance – Anonymous
Lágrima – Francisco Tárrega
Reverie – Napoléon Coste
Variations on a Theme by Handel – Mauro Giuliani
Epitafios – Mikis Theodorakis
Variations on an Anatolian Folk Song – Carlo Domeniconi
Valse Lente – Oskar Merikanto
Cavatine – Alexandre Tansman
Julia Florida – Agustín Barrios
Estrellita – Manuel Ponce
Danza Paraguaya No. 2 – Agustín Barrios
Etude No. 1 – Giulio Regondi
Etude No. 9 – Giulio Regondi
Canarios – Gaspar Sanz
Habanera (Carmen) – Georges Bizet
Malagueña – Traditional
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart
Für Elise – Beethoven
Musette – Bach
Gnossiennes – Erik Satie
Asturias – Isaac Albéniz
Il Canto Del Ragno - Sibelius
POP / SOFT COVERS
Like Real People Do – Hozier
Cherry Wine – Hozier
Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer – Stevie Wonder
April Come She Will – Simon & Garfunkel
Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
Yellow – Coldplay
Be the Wheel – Theo Katzman
Nothing – Bruno Major
Take Me to Church – Hozier
To Be Alone – Hozier
From Eden – Hozier
In My Life – The Beatles
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Imagine – John Lennon
Give Me Love – Ed Sheeran
Here There and Everywhere – The Beatles
Blackbird – The Beatles
And I Love Her – The Beatles / Passenger
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
Days Go By – Mary Erlwine
I Close My Eyes – Madison Cunningham
Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright – Bob Dylan
Swing Lo Magellan – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Norwegian Wood – The Beatles
Early Morning Sun – Dolly Parton
Mexico – Staves
Girl Behind the Trees – August Kann
Pitbull – August Kann
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Vincent – Don McLean
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
All’s Well That Ends Well – Theo Katzman
So Good at Being in Trouble – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Somewhere Only We Know – Keane
Your Song – Elton John
Love of My Life – Queen
Shades of Cool – Lana Del Rey
Back to Black – Amy Winehouse
What Did You Mean By Love – Theo Katzman
Linger – The Cranberries
Ode to My Family – The Cranberries
You’ve Got A Friend – Carole King
All of Me – John Legend
Photograph – Ed Sheeran
The A Team – Ed Sheeran
Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
Girl Behind the Trees - August Kann
Get Better - alt-J
I'll Follow The Sun - The Beattles
Studio 6 - Matt Maltese
If I Go, I'm Goin - Gregory Alan Isakov
Amsterdam - Gregory Alan Isakov
In The Morning - Keaton Henson
FUN / UPBEAT
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
All That’s Left of Me Is You – Vulfpeck
Bitter with the Sweet – Carole King
Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel
Earworm – Vulfpeck
The Death of Us – Theo Katzman
You Know I’m No Good – Amy Winehouse
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
Riptide – Vance Joy
Domino – Jessie J
We Are Young – fun.
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Toxic – Britney Spears
Mamma Mia – ABBA
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
LIGHT ROCK
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
Have You Ever Seen the Rain – CCR
I Was Made for Loving You – Kiss
Losing My Religion – R.E.M.
Knocking on Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Everybody Hurts – R.E.M.
What’s Up – 4 Non Blondes
Angie – Rolling Stones
It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
Rebel Rebel – David Bowie
Zombie – The Cranberries
Another One Bites the Dust – Queen
Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
Do I Wanna Know – Arctic Monkeys
GREEK POP
Afto Pou S’ Aresi – Mihalis Emirlis
Emeis Oi Dio San Ena– Mihalis Hatzigiannis
Den Eimai Allos – Christos Thivaios
O Horos (Klise Ta Matia) - Onirama
Ekseresis – Yorgos Rous
Na M’ Agapas – Pavlos Sidiropoulos
Taksiko - Xatzifrageta
Ola Se Sena Ta Vrika – Giannis Ploutarhos
Afto Ton Kosmo Ton Kalo – Nikos Xilouris
Kemal – Alkinoos Ioannides
Anathema Se – Pantelis Thalassinos
O Palios Stratiotis – Manos Loizos
Rita Ritaki – Haris & Panos Katsimihas
Vosporos - Alkinoos Ioannides
Mia Vradia Sto Louki - Haris & Panos Katsimihas
Apopse Leo Na Min Kimithoume – Lathrepivates
Ta Karavia Mou Kaio - Nikos Portokaloglou
Pirosvestiras – Leonidas Balafas
To Party – Mihalis Hatzigiannis
Krouaziera – Vaggelis Germanos
Etsi Ki Allios – Yiannis Kotsiras
Aggigma Psihis - Mihalis Hatzigiannis
An S’ Arnitho – Tzeni Vanou
Pou Na Vro Mia Na Sou Miazi - Maraveyas
Alla Mou Len Ta Matia Sou – Gajo Dilo
San Magemeno To Mialo Mou – Gajo Dilo
Sou Sfirizo - Gajo Dilo
O Mavros Gatos – Vasilis Papakonstantinou
Lola - Maraveyas
Afou To Thes – Meri Lida
Zilia Mou – Haris Alexiou
O Dromos – Manos Loizos
Kai Ti Zitao – Lavrentis Machairitsas
Sto Perigiali To Krifo – Mikis Theodorakis / Seferis
To Kalokairaki - Fatme
Na Me Prosehis - Nikos Portokaloglou
To Tango Tis Nefelis - Haris Alexiou
An Thimithis To Oneiro Mou – Mikis Theodorakis
VINTAGE / CLASSICS
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
These Boots Are Made for Walking – Nancy Sinatra
Edelweiss – Rodgers and Hammerstein
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
La Vie En Rose – Édith Piaf
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin
Sway – Dean Martin
COUNTRY
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Plastic Jesus – Ed Rush & George Cromarty
Early Morning Breeze – Dolly Parton
Jolene – Dolly Parton
I Still Miss Someone – Johnny Cash
Green Green Grass of Home – Tom Jones
Big River – Johnny Cash
Coat of Many Colours – Dolly Parton
Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright – Bob Dylan
On a Night Like This – Bob Dylan
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
American Pie – Don McLean
Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
In Tall Buildings – Gregory Alan Isakov
Big Black Car – Gregory Alan Isakov
Amsterdam – Gregory Alan Isakov
JAZZ / SOUL / FUNK
Lonely Town – Vulfpeck
I’d Rather Go Blind – Etta James
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack / Fugees
Bitter with the Sweet – Carole King
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Animal Spirits – Vulfpeck
Back Pocket – Vulfpeck
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
Bless the Telephone – Labi Siffre
Love of Mine – Stuff
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
The Girl from Ipanema – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin
I’ll Come Running Back to You – Sam Cooke, The Soul Stirrers
FOLK (English & American)
Greensleeves
Scarborough Fair
The Water is Wide
Danny Boy
Wayfaring Stranger
In the Bleak Midwinter
Red is the Rose
Loch Lomond
The Parting Glass
Will You Go Lassie Go
Wild Mountain Thyme
FOLK / OLD SCHOOL (Greek)
Apo Kseno Topo
Mes Tou Aigaiou
Dari Dari
Fragkosiriani – Markos Vamvakaris
Paporaki Tou Bournova – Yiannis Kalatzis
Ta Paidia Tou Pirea – Manos Hadjidakis
Meneksedes Kai Zoumboulia
To Margoudi
Erotokritos
Tzivaeri
Milo Mou Kokkino
Kontoula Lemonia
Poso Lipame – Sofia Vembo
Xenitemena Mou Poulia
Pigi
To Minore Tis Avgis
Ti 'Nai Afto Pou To Lene Agapi
FILM
You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman
Bare Necessities – Terry Gilkyson
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
Colours of the Wind – Vanessa Williams
Be Our Guest – Alan Menken
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Misirlou – Dick Dale
Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
What Was I Made For – Billie Eilish

Yiolanda's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£125
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£325
Up to 3 hours£425
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£350
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£450
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£950
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If your timings change after booking, just let me know as soon as possible. I try to be flexible and will do my best to accommodate any adjustments. If the new time doesn’t work for some reason, we’ll work together to find a solution that suits both of us.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I can do that! Please let me know in advance, if that is ok.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually need around 30-45 minutes to set up and do a quick sound check before performing. This includes setting up my PA system, guitar, mic, and making sure everything sounds just right.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Absolutely! You can definitely pick the pieces from the set list.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! If the venue doesn't provide a PA system, I can bring my own, unless I'm playing an acoustic set, in which case amplification isn’t needed. Just let me know what the setup will be, and I’ll make sure to bring everything I need for a smooth performance.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. Just please let me know in advance so I have adequate time to rehearse and learn any new songs or a special request. If there is a particularly long list of requests, I may ask for a small extra fee.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Acoustic, Christmas, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Renaissance, Folk, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Ambient pop, Covers, Funk, Vintage, Indie, World music, Balkan, Greek music, Spanish music, Jazz fusion, Soul, Pop rock, Classic rock, Alternative rock
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Transcription, Accompanist, Fluent improviser, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching
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