Arts
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Entries open for 2024 Odyssey Festival Art Prize
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) has announced the opening of entries for the annual Odyssey Festival Art Prize as part of the Odyssey Festival. The competition invites …
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Despina Vandi told to leave Turkish town after refusing to perform
Popular Greek singer Despina Vandi was told to leave a town in Turkey after she refused to perform on stage after seeing it was adorned with the Turkish flag and …
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Capturing Monash Uni student life and migrant stories of the 1960s & 70s
A rare photographic exhibition by Harry Fatouros, offers a unique glimpse into student life at Monash University and the experiences of European migrants and their children in Melbourne during the …
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The Long Game, examines commentary around sexual assault victims and the continuing challenges for women
Premiering next week at the Explosives Factory is The Long Game, a brand-new work directed by Greek Australian Krystalla Pearce and the Greek born Alkisti Pitsaki. Working for the first …
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Greek Australian artists to showcase work in Antipodean Palette
The Greek Australian Cultural League is set to display the work of practising Hellenic artists in its annual group art exhibition, “Antipodean Palette”. The 14th edition of the exhibition will …
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Project by top Australian artist sees new mural in Oakleigh
Customers of Greek run businesses Dig if U will and Mig Collection may notice a scissor lift in front of their shared shop in Oakleigh, marking the beginning of a …
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Australian Jazz Museum acquires clarinet of late Jazz legend Nick Polites
On Tuesday this week, the Australian Jazz Museum took custodianship of the iconic and easily recognisable blue and yellow clarinet played by the late jazz musician Nick Polites OAM (1927-2022). …
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Author Polychronis Koutsakis’ crime novels to be adapted for TV
Renowned crime novels by Greek Australian author Polychronis Koutsakis are set to make their way to the small screen, marking a new milestone in his career. Koutsakis, a celebrated author …
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30th Anniversary of Kalamata Dance Festival, an international celebration of movement arts
The Kalamata Dance Festival, synonymous with the evolution of contemporary dance in Greece, marks its 30th anniversary this year. Running from July 12 to July 21, this year’s edition is …
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George Kapiniaris and Tahir team up for comedy show in Melbourne
The comedy festival season may be over, but the laughs must continue. Later this month, two Australian comedy legends, George Kapiniaris and Tahir Bilgiç, team up for a show in …