The mantra of ‘out of adversity comes opportunity’ is epitomised by Athens-born rockers 7he 7ouch. Their Greek homeland was hit harder than most by the financial crisis several years back, but the situation inspired the five-piece to up roots and head for London.

The change of scene has been far from easy at times – with the band often broke and homeless – but they’ve worked tirelessly and begun to make a real name for themselves on the London rock scene.

7he 7ouch first formed out of two sets of different childhood friendships that saw Constantine (vocals), Stelios and John (guitars) joined by Toni (bass) and Apostolis (drums) for a studio jam in their homeland back in 2012