Dirty Pretty Strings

Dirty Pretty Strings is a sensational string quartet specializing in studio sessions, string arrangements, live gigs and television.

Classically trained at the Royal Academy of Music, they are experienced in working with bands and producers from a wide range of musical styles.

DPS also perform for events and parties as a classical quartet or a 'plugged in' version with original backing tracks.

A programme can be discussed and tailor-made for any special event or party.

Since its inception, Dirty Pretty Strings have performed for a wide range of clients. Whatever look and feel you want to create for your unique event, they can work with you to provide a fabulous and perfectly tailored soundtrack.

The girls work with stylists and designers such as Erdem and Jenny Packham to create a look as stunning as their music and every event is an excuse for them to dress up in the most dazzlingly glamorous evening gowns.

Highlights include Dancing on Ice, Performing for the Queen at St James Palace, Backing Ozzy Osbourne at the Royal Variety Show and providing the live music at London Fashion week.

Dirty Pretty Strings also perform on electric instruments with sensational originally created backing tracks and a choreographed show.

Client / Venue list
The Dorchester • Claridges • The Lainsborough • Gordon Ramsey • 3i • Kensington Palace • The Ritz • Royal Festival Hall • Asprey and Gerrard • Toyota

Dirty Pretty Strings record, write and perform with artists including

The Enemy • The Streets • Brett Anderson• Goldfrapp • The View • Ed Harcourt • Paloma Faith • Lightspeed Champion • The Feeling • Ozzy Osbourne • Westlife • The Corrs • Busted • JLS •

If a larger string section is required, DPS have a pool of talented musicians to choose from and can cater for any section up to a small orchestra.

Dirty Pretty Strings perform with artists and bands on shows including

Jools Holland
Jonathan Ross
The Graham Norton Show
Dancing on ice
Top of the Pops
Strictly Come Dancing
GMTV
This Morning
Live at Abbey Road
T4
CDUK
Royal Variety Show
100 Greatest Love Songs
Live at Maida Vale
Glastonbury

You can download the Dirty Pretty Strings rep list below.