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 Michael Antoniou

Swing & Jazz Wedding singer in Pafos, Cyprus 

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What a great performance of Michael Antoniou and his Cyprus Swing Band in our wedding party. Our international wedding guests came to Cyprus from Brazil, India, Canada, Finland, Italy etc. All of them shared same view: World class performance! We were all dancing our hearts out. Thank you so much, Pia & Pertti

1/11/2024

 

11/4/2024

Thank you so much for such a special performance on Saturday! All of our guests have said how fantastic you were. One of the highlights of our day for sure! All the best, Jordan and Nadia Ladbrooke

 

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One of the best decisions we made when we got married was to have Michael singing throughout the meal and beyond .... everyone loved him and he had them up dancing and singing away .... Fabulous Man and Entertainer xx We will certainly book you again Darl x 
5* ❤❤❤❤❤

Yola & Mark Donnell ( 2022 ) 

 

We had the AMAZING Moonriver Swing & Jazz band play at our wedding at the Elysium, Paphos, in June 2018. I don’t really have the words for how incredible Michael and the band were......they were simply outstanding. We’ve always loved swing and the band really did the songs justice. When Michael sings, it’s like Dean Martin is in the room with you!! Without doubt the band were the highlight of our wedding. Our 60 guests all commented how fantastic the band were. Michael even did our father and bride dance at short notice, as well as our first dance, which was really special. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this band to anyone for an event in Paphos - have the 5 piece band and have a 2 hour set, you won’t regret it!! They are incredible value, worth every penny and are so classy. Michael even gave us a signed CD as a wedding present so we can re-live our amazing wedding day back in the U.K. Thank you again, keep doing what you’re doing....you are outstanding. I hope to have the honour of hearing you again some day.'
Much love, the new Mr & Mrs Farley. June 2018 
 
"I have been an actor singer for 65 yrs & am now retired having done musicals in London’s West End the original production of “West Side Story”, “Mame” with Ginger Rogers at Drury Lane & more recently as Grandpa for 18 months in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium. I also played Adam Chance in “Crossroads”.  My wife & I came to see Michael Antoniou twice whilst we were here for a short Christmas holiday at the La Piazza restaurant in Paphos. A magical evening to hear him singing superbly songs made famous by Sinatra, Dean Martin etc.  Michael has a relaxing loving style reliving those great stars and yet making the evening his own! A faultless and fulfilling evening!"
Tony Adams - December 2017
 
"Just to thank you for a wonderful evening. We were celebrating our 54th Wedding Anniversary and it was made special to be entertained by you in a wonderful setting and to be serenaded! !!! Also thank your son who has certainly grown since first seeing him at Sea You - a star in the making.
We look forward to seeing you entertain again soon."
Ann and Brian Burnby - July 2017
 
"Just seen Michael Antoniou at the Olympic Lagoon Paphos what a fabulous all round entertainer. The best entertainment we have seen whilst we have been here. Thank you for a lovely night."
Carole Astle - June 2017
 
"Michael Antoniou - The Sinatra Years...JW
Once again another great night spent being entertained by Paphos favourite performer Michael Antoniou. Together with the equally enjoyable and professional ‘Moon River Swing Band’ Michael provided us with an excellent evening of his relaxed banter and great music. The Moon River band did wonders for Michael, having a live band as support allowed him a freedom you do not get from a backing track. And they too are consummate musicians.
Michael has an aura that's only attributed to certain performers. He entertains his audience, relaxed and in swing mode, we all rolled along with the flow of this magical evening, and we were a part of the show. This, of course, is part of Michaels attraction and talent. He is not just a singer, he is much more."
John Warner - May 2017
 
"After knowing Michael for many a year, through friends and his love of the occasional cigar we lost touch, but what a wonderful surprise to hear him sing at Hu Nan on Friday evening, what a wonderful voice, this is the 1st of we hope - many performances of seeing Michael but it wont be the last - great to see you again - Cheers xx"
Susan Hammond - December 2016
 
"Saw Michael Antoniou last week.  What an amazing performer he is. SO professional and works really hard.  Great combo with him.  Well worth seeing.  One of the best, if not THE best entertainer I've seen on this Island.  Can't wait to see him again."
Gill Fox - August 2016
 
"We wanted to thank you for the wonderful evening's entertainment you provided for our barbecue at Vasilias on the 19th April. Our aim was to provide easy listening music for our family andfriends, the evening before our wedding ceremony that they could enjoy whilst eating and getting to know each other.  The evening far surpassed our expectations,  it wasn't long before our guests were up dancing and singing along with you.  It was lovely that you were able to respond and add to your set list for some more up tempo music to dance to.
Our guests feedback to us how much they enjoyed your lovely singing voice and the evenings entertainment.
We would highly recommend you to provide a lovely relaxed evening of music and dance and we will certainly look out for you when we next come back to Cyprus."
Anna & Colin - May 2016
 
"Hi Michael thank you so much for last night, you were absolutely brilliant, everyone enjoyed it nobody left until after you had finished singing (must be a first for the club) and we have had so many compliments i.e. wasn't Michael fab? when is he going to be at the club again? where is he appearing elsewhere?" You were a sensation but sorry Matthew stole the show with his singing. It was lovely seeing you, Anna and Matthew last night and it was one wonderful evening. Thank you for encouraging me to go ahead with it. Hope to see you on Thursday night in Alfie Ts."
Dottie - February 2016
 
"Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed your performances at the Pioneer Hotel in Paphos in June '15.
I was so captivated by you amazing voice and recall how pleasing on the eye you are! I'm sure you will be successful in all that you do, as your heart is in the right place and your passion for music shows in your performances. Hope to see you again soon."
Linda and Tony Wilson - July 2015
 
"Just returned from The Pioneer Beach Hotel where we were entertained by the fabulous Michal Antoniou. He has such an amazing voice, with eyes closed he could be Sinatra, Presley or Martin - we just loved to listen to him and can't wait to return. A performer with warmth and charisma - just great."
Gill Print - May 2015
 
"A real talented entertainer with a fantastic voice! Thank you for helping to make an evening dining out something extra special x — with Michael Antoniou at Art Bistro Agora."
Sylvia Buckerfield - April 2015
 
"It was an absolute joy watching Michael the other night. Such and easy charm and charisma. With a voice as smooth as chocolate over silk!
A fantastic performer."
Mrs Wendi Kaye - May 2014
 
"I just wanted to say thank you so much for performing at our wedding last month. You have a truly spectacular voice and the whole wedding party was kept entertained with ages from 12 through to 60+. My husband and I cannot wait to return to Cyprus so we can come and watch you perform."
Mrs Beaumont - May 2014
 
"Memories are made of this....
What a magical, melodic and memorable afternoon we enjoyed being chauffeur driven in a luxury Silver Cloud Rolls Royce. 
We sipped pink bubbly, sat back and relaxed while being driven in style admiring the lovely scenic coast and countryside of Paphos. We stopped at the luxurious 5 star Elysium Hotel for afternoon tea before our journey continued when Michael, our chauffeur, serenaded us with a selection of the best ‘Swing’ tunes concluding aptly with Dean Martin’s ‘Memories are Made of This’.
Michael Antoniou is a fantastic singer and we would highly recommend him for any special event. The Rolls Royce experience was perfect too."
Alison and Graham Yates - April 2014
 
"It was an absolute joy watching Michael the other night. Such and easy charm and charisma. With a voice as smooth as chocolate over silk! A fantastic performer."
Wendi Kaye - April 2014
 
"Michael you are a real Gem! 
We would like to thank you for your ongoing support here at Solidarity Paphos. The numerous gigs you have performed for us to raise money in order to help us place food on the 850 families tables is truly admirable.
We here at Solidarity felt that we had to write and say that ourselves and our guests were simply blown away by your performances.
Not only your voice but interacting with your audience is one thing that many artists for many years still have not perfected, but you have. 
You are simply a true “Artist” and we look forward to your next show and wish you every success in which you deserve.
Carry on with “I DID IT MY WAY” as trust us it works!"
Mikka Heaney - Solidarity Paphos Secretary - January 2014
 
"Just to say how much we enjoyed listening to you at The Kamares Club on Thursday and we look forward to hearing you again on New Year's Eve.
We all thought that your choice of songs and the versatility and variety you showed in singing them was great - thanks from all of us."
Andrew Lauder - 22nd December 2013
 
"Michael sang at the Vineyard taverna last night he was sensational, with that nice easy style of his in the small intimate surroundings of the taverna it was magical and special, he sang and talked and laughed with the diners and even danced with Ivy my wife whose birthday it was, she was in heaven.
This is the second time we have seen Michael, he sang at a large open air charity concert at Vikla village during the summer, where he showed his versatility entertaining hundreds. A brill singer and nice person to boot."
Ken and Ivy Pearce - 30th November 2013
 
"Great night was had at Zaffron restaurant in Paphos for the wedding reception of Nicola and Gary, 27th September 2013. Michael singing swing jazz to perfection had the guests up dancing even before Dinner had finished. 
For those that want to wow their guest with a touch of Sinatra or Buble and much more; Michael is your man all the guests were commenting on how fantastic his voice was and we got some great compliments about the music and song choices…   not to mention how charming he is. 
I would recommend Mike to any wanting to add a bit more to their wedding receptions in Cyprus"
Stella Virdi - Wedding Planner

It has been three years since I last saw Michael in a live performance; Last Wednesday night at The Vasilkon Winery Kathikas was a revelation.
I looked over my previous reviews of Michael, and there have been a few, and each time, I noticed my comments were about his improvement in his performance. You cannot imagine the difference I saw unless you were there on Wednesday. The evening began with a well-set three-course Buffet, accompanied by the great wines of the Vasilkon Winery; the setting and ambience were perfect.  Ntina and I were welcomed by Michael, who had a warm smile and an equally warm embrace for Ntina as he escorted us to our table. Michael's lovely wife, Anna, came across and chatted with us, giving us a warm, inviting smile as though welcoming us to a family gathering. Anna works the room, and everyone is made to feel as though they are the only ones there, special guests; they do this with such ease and warmth, a duo with genuine concern for your enjoyment. It was a sell-out event, which meant the room was buzzing with conversation and a perfectly relaxed stillness when Michael performed. I noticed some had their eyes closed and were gently swaying and miming to their favourite number, sung by their favourite singer. Michael has a large loyal fan following, which also adds to the buzz of the evening. Everyone is friendly and relaxed and enjoys their time with their fellow fans.
His repertoire has grown significantly since I last saw him. Although there were the standards of Sinatra, Martin, and Davis, there were some exciting additions to the menu, such as Perry Como and a new addition, one of my favourites, Matt Munro. Michael's performance has always been top draw and this night was proof of his dedication to his craft. In my opinion he was always far from being a run of the mill Tribute performer, and Wednesday night proved that yet again. His voice continues to grow in strength and sometimes astonishing vocal range. This is refreshing because no matter how often you see him, there is always a subtle difference in his delivery; he is never repetitive and always highly professional. His act is genuine, never brash or assuming; he appreciates his audience and loves singing, and that rubs off on you throughout the night; you feel part of the event; you are not there just to watch; he makes you feel part of his performance, you are his guest, and he treats you as such, which adds a special feeling to the night.
His voice has a rich flow, which is perfect for the Dean Martin numbers, and also throws in many surprises, especially when his voice reaches some really daunting high notes; a recent offering with Sinatra's The World We Knew, a challenging song to perform as the man himself also stated many times. Michael performed this number with utter conviction, his features showing the emotion of the lyrics and successfully reaching each high note you felt for him. Everyone admired his performance as he sang, and for this number, the room was quiet until the end. A well-deserved rapturous applause rang around the room; I even think many sighed that he had succeeded with this challenging song; Michael also performed his rendition of Matt Munro's, 'If I Never Sing Another Song., a new and welcome addition to his repertoire. He carried it off with ease, and once again, he put his voice to a beautiful song by a master crooner, and it was perfect, a pleasure to witness.
The whole performance is now polished to perfection and his voice is his own, a unique tone that would be difficult to imitate. As I have said many times, Michael may pay tribute to the great crooners, but he is definitely not a tribute artist; he is his own man, with a unique style to his voice, which, as with all good singers, is maturing and settling all the time.
The night was delightful. The time went very quickly, which shows just how good he was.
My only regret?.... leaving it for three years to see him perform.
 

John Warner Author