Under the auspices of the Cretan Folkloric Company of Sydney the Cretan Music Group was formed in 1996 with an aim of promoting Cretan culture to Australia's multi-cultural society at large by participating in many multi-cultural and Greek festivals in Sydney, at various functions, concerts, weddings, christenings and events staged through the Cretan Folkloric Company. To note just a few major participations: The Greek Festival of Sydney, Cypriot Community of NSW, various RSL clubs, councils, the Australian Maritime Museum, Carnivale events, South-American Festival of Nations, Festival of Cultures, Centenary Celebrations, Orthodox Festivals, Greek-Serbian Friendship Festivals, Greek-Australian Television, SBS Radio, at Sydney’s Town Hall as well as the place of origin taking part in many musical events across Crete. The Cretan Music Group has also travelled all over Australia and New Zealand.