Nadine Galea
“[Nadine] has real individuality in [her] playing and a great sweetness of tone”
About
Nadine Galea is an award-winning, multi-genre violinist and session artist celebrated for her exceptional versatility, elite technical background, and a performance portfolio that spans the worlds of international diplomacy, mainstream television, and global luxury brands.
A dual graduate of the Royal College of Music, London, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, Nadine’s foundational training spans elite classical performance and jazz violin. Her early artistry was recognised internationally at age sixteen when she was handpicked for a prestigious two-year chamber music scholarship by the legendary Trio di Trieste in Italy. Throughout her career, she has been supported by leading cultural institutions, including the EMI Foundation, the Janatha Stubbs Foundation, and the Joseph Calleja Foundation. As an orchestral and crossover player, Nadine has graced the stages of the London Royal Festival Hall, Berlin Konzerthaus, and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw under the baton of legendary conductors such as Sir Colin Davis and Bernard Haitink.
Nadine's distinct ability to command both high-prestige state ceremonies and cutting-edge commercial spaces has made her a preferred artist for world leaders and global icons alike. She performed live on BBC 2 for the late Queen Elizabeth II, the British Royal Family, and all Commonwealth Heads of Government at Buckingham Palace. Her list of private clients and audience members features some of the most influential cultural figures of the modern era, including Prince William, Dame Judi Dench, Sir David Attenborough, pop icon Madonna, tech pioneer Tim Berners-Lee, and mega-producer Will.i.am.
Projects
Crossover Classical & State Solo Appearances
Nadine provides an authoritative, high-prestige presence for international festivals, diplomatic functions, and major cultural celebrations worldwide. Her major solo credits include performing Ravel’s complex virtuoso masterpiece Tzigane accompanied by the United Nations Orchestra to a capacity audience at Geneva's iconic Victoria Hall for Europe Day. She is a regular soloist for international heads of state, notably performing as the guest featured violinist alongside world-renowned tenor Joseph Calleja for national television broadcasts. Her classical capability spans elite concert halls, national gallery spaces, and heritage properties, delivering pristine execution across traditional classical masterworks and modern commissions.
Premium Event Acts & High-Impact Shows
Nadine is a leading creative director and producer of high-concept entertainment packages designed specifically for luxury corporate events, premium brand launches, and global arena-scale entertainment. Transitioning seamlessly between acoustic elegance and high-octane electric/LED violin sets, her performance architecture can scale from intimate solo sets to massive 20+ piece string spectacles. She offers clients direct access to her flagship touring acts, including:
Bowz Duo: An explosive, high-energy violin duo where both performers simultaneously play custom foot-drum percussion setups to deliver genre-defying, modern stadium-style shows.
Galea Strings & Brightside Strings: Premium boutique acoustic and electric string ensembles providing bespoke, Bridgerton-style contemporary pop covers and luxury background ambiances for elite clientele.
Live Violin + DJ Improv: High-energy club and electronic sets featuring live, high-production improvisations alongside world-class event DJs.
Elite Commercial Sessions & Remote Tracking
With nearly two decades of elite recording experience, Nadine is a highly sought-after session tracking asset for major record labels (Sony, EMI, Universal), global streaming networks, and top-tier film composers. Operating out of her high-end London studio setup equipped with industry-standard gear (including BBC Coles ribbon and Slate Digital microphones), she offers remote section building, custom string arranging, and solo tracking. Her commercial studio portfolio includes recording for global giants like Burna Boy (for his 2021 Grammy Awards tracking), Gregory Porter, and tracking string layers featured heavily on Netflix's hit series Bridgerton, Sky TV, and Classic FM. An accomplished classical guitarist as a secondary instrument, she also provides custom nylon-string and rhythm acoustic guitar tracking directly into client mixes.