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The Lysicrates Play Competition Returns: Celebrate Australian Talent and Democracy

The Lysicrates Play Competition Returns: Celebrate Australian Talent and Democracy

Get ready for an exciting event that blends ancient Greek tradition with modern Australian creativity! The eighth Lysicrates Play Competition is back, and you’re invited to be part of the action. With three exceptional finalists vying for the top prize, it’s an afternoon of entertainment, culture, and community you won’t want to miss.

Step into the Golden Era of Greek Cinema: Australian Hellenic Choir Presents an Unforgettable Concert

Step into the Golden Era of Greek Cinema: Australian Hellenic Choir Presents an Unforgettable Concert

Get ready for a captivating journey into the enchanting world of Greek cinema as the Australian Hellenic Choir Inc. unveils its upcoming concert date. Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated “The Golden Age of Greek Cinema Concert,” taking place on Sunday, June 18.

St Basil's Greek Summer Festival

Over 80,000 Visitors to Greek Summer Festival – the Largest Greek Festival in NSW [photos and video]

With more than 80,000 visitors, over 100 stalls and live entertainment, the Greek Summer Festival is officially Sydney’s largest Greek cultural festival of the year.

Saxtom

Saxtom: Tom Giannakopoulos, Saxophonist Star on the Rise

Exclusive interview with Saxtom – Tom Giannakopoulos, the 22 year old saxophonist who performs alongside some of Greece’s music industry greats including Sakis Rouvas and Konstantinos Argyros and whose collaborations include global brands such as Adidas, Diesel and Swarovski. And this is just the beginning… Link in article to watch him live on Greek City Times.

Michael Platyrrahos Crete Cretan lyra

Michael Platyrrahos: Preserving the Musical Traditions of Crete

Accomplished musician and singer, Michael Platyrrahos is sought after internationally for his performances on the lyra, viololyra, lyraki, lute and mandolin and has spent a lifetime dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the unique musical and cultural traditions of Crete.

Thanasis Pylarinos

Bouzouki Extraordinaire. Bouzouki on Fire. The Legendary Thanasis Pylarinos.

A professional musician from the tender age of just 14 attending school by day and performing gigs by night, Thanasis has shared the stage with Greek music royalty such as the likes of Dimitris Bassis, Stathis Aggelopoulos, Vasilis Lekkas, Nikos Kourkoulis, Kelly Kellidou, Thanasis Vasilakos, Sakis Arsenious….the list goes on.

Filoxenia

Live in L0ckdown: ft. FiloXenia - A Brotherhood Like No Other

Bouzouki player, Gregory Georgiou, DJ George Savva and Percussionist Arky Kalithrakas.  Three gifted musicians, who together form the modern Greek sensation that is the band ‘FiloXenia.’ Greek City Times chats with the guys in the lead up to their performance this time tomorrow in our sixth episode of Live in L0ckdown. Don’t miss it!

Ganas

Live in L0ckdown: with Lefteris Ganas ft. Thanasis Plarinos

Whilst some of the world is experiencing C0VID fatique, fires are sweeping across our beloved Greece, may these few moments bring some much needed peace, albeit temporary. One hour from now our fifth episode features Lefteris Ganas, accompanied by Thanasis Plarinos, playing old school Greek laiko.

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