One of the many stand out events in the 2022 Greek Festival of Sydney cultural program is the 100 Years of Bithikotsis, 1922-2022. This event was scheduled to take place at the Factory Theatre on 27 March and has now been re-scheduled to 1 May at the Bankstown Sports Club.
The date was changed to accommodate the re-scheduled Greek Fest Darling Harbour, however, the weather once again, proved to be unaccommodating. The show will go on with a new venue and new date and the support of Bankstown Sports Club, while the event organisers have hinted that a few surprises are in-store meant to excite audiences further. In what is expected to be a sell-out event the 13-piece band under the direction of Thanasis Pylarinos will include a stellar line-up of Bithikotsis’ hits.
Considered one of the most important figures in Greek popular music and composing over 80 songs, Bithikotsis’ contribution largely shaped Greek music of today. Thanasis and his team will take the audience on a musical journey through the life of Bithikotsis with the help of a magnificent 13-piece band including three Bouzoukia.
“This year marks the 100-year anniversary to the birth of this great icon and it is only fitting that we pay tribute to the man whose songs had a major influence on the Greek music of today. Songs that are still widely played and will always hold a special place in the heart of Greeks of generations past, present and future. We know Thanasis and his team will not disappoint” said Harry Danalis, president of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW.
All current ticket holders will have their tickets re-issued by Bankstown Sports Club.
Please visit www.bankstownsports.com/greekfestival for bookings.