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Dalaras tells the story of contemporary Hellenism at memorable Melbourne concert

Last night, Saturday 20 May, accompanied by contemporary musicians Aspasia Stratigou and Alexandros Tzouganakis — George Dalaras played Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena in what can only be described as a …

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Dalaras: My trip to Australia is a journey of joy

In a recent interview George Dalaras delved into his profound connection with the Greek diaspora, a bond he cultivated from the early stages of his career, around two to three …

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How to vote for Greece in the 67th Eurovision Song Contest

Greece is gearing up for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, where the uber-talented and young Victor Vernikos will represent the country with his song ‘What they Say’. Eurovision this year …

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Klearhos Murphy: Winner of Young Composer of the Year Award blending Western Art, Byzantine and Greek-folk traditions

Klearhos Murphy has been named the winner of Willoughby Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composer of the Year Award for 2023. “I was honestly completely starstruck when they called me,” said Klearhos …

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Audience embraces Rebetika with symphony orchestra

Rebetika songs played with a symphony orchestra. What could the end result be? Judging from the performance’s conclusion, but more importantly from the audience’s response, the outcome was outstanding. This …

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Nick Tsiavos to stun audiences with concert of ancient chants, rock, jazz and classical

Composer Nick Tsiavos is set to dazzle audiences with a concert titled ‘Akathistos (Ακάθιστος) Fragments’ which sees a daring combination of styles between the ancient chants of church and the …

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Antonis Remos tours Australia for April’s Anzac Day long weekend

Antonis Remos, one of Greece’s most successful and loved male singers of laiko, will be touring Australia this Anzac Day long weekend, with four dates locked in across Adelaide, Melbourne, …

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A full and mesmerised house for Apodimi Kompania in Melbourne

A concert by Apodimi Kompania in Melbourne, Wednesday night, began with a traditional tune from Constantinople, present-day Istanbul, followed by an Acknowledgement to Country and a statement of support for …

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Greece’s Eurovision song ‘What They Say’ by Victor Vernicos among audience favourites

Victor Vernicos is the youngest artist artist competing in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest and is also the youngest singer that Greece has sent to the contest in their 46 …

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Harmolipi and the importance of Apodimi Compania in the Greek-Australian cultural scene

Harmolipi (Joyful Sorrow) is Apodimi’s ninth album, released in 2023 and marks the band’s 39th birthday which coincides with its 2023 Australian tour. Apodimi Compania is mainly a concert-stage performance …

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