Posted 20th January, 2012
The Greek Community of Melbourne and the Antipodes Festival is delighted to announce that Pantelis Thalassinos will be performing a free concert at the 2012 Lonsdale Street on Saturday 25 February. Thalassinos has one of the greatest voices in Greece, with lyrics that have moved and inspired thousands.
Posted 4th January, 2012
Andreas Litras' remarkable one-man show Odyssey turns the mythical world of Homer's epic upside-down. Nothing is sacred and everything is up for grabs as Litras leaves you breathless with a performance that comes straight from the heart.
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Posted 18th November, 2011
An evening of Greek song and Classical operatic repertoire presented by the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria in support of a young Greek artist's academic and musical study aspirations in Europe.
4pm, Sunday 20 November
Greek Community Centre
Level 3, 168 Lonsdale Street
$15
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Posted 10th November, 2011
| Mr. Lambis Englezos will deliver a speech about his research on the missing Australians in the Battle of Fromelles.
Mr. Englezos received the Order of Australia for his Fromelles work. Lambis Englezos AM, amateur historian and school teacher was responsible for discovering mass war graves from World War 1 near Fromelles in France. Lambis' interest in Fromelles developed from the respect he has for the survivors, some of whom he met in the 1990s. Since 2002, Mr Englezos, has gathered evidence to back claim that aerial photos sourced from the Imperial War Museum showed graves behind German lines in 1916 and recovered the missing soldiers. 3pm, Sunday 13 November
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Posted 9th August, 2011
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The Bank of Cyprus Australia Flavours of Greece Festival, will showcase the best in Greek cuisine across 6 of the cities premier restaurants and finish off with a Coffee Making Competition, Greek Style in the heart of little Athens, Oakleigh. Come on a journey with us and experience the wonder of Greek cuisine across some of Melbourne’s best and most loved eateries. It’s all about flavour and it’s all about celebrating all that is unique about the Greek culinary experience. Visit, explore and enjoy – join us on this journey and experience a selection of specially designed menus by a diverse range of restaurants all celebrating the Greek cuisine and the flavours that make it so unique and loved across the globe. Participating restaurants and dates. |
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Posted 9th August, 2011
| Meyhané, n. old winehouse of Asia Minor, where musicians performed for eclectic audiences. A special concert by a new Greek ensemble of Melbourne musicians (and one from Adelaide) who perform traditional music of the region, to its most authentic form. The instruments and musical style of this ensemble typify the old meyhané traditions whilst expanding to encompass the captivating sounds of the wider Eastern Mediterranean. Meyhané brings together Lambros Kappas, Paddy Montgomery, George Kirakidis, Demetris Hoplaros and Tony iliou on Yayli Tanbur, Saz, Oud, Violin, Lute, Percussions and accordion. Join them on a colourful journey from the Balkans to Anatolia, and the Black Sea to the southern shores of the Aegean. |
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Posted 31st May, 2011
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One of the most important and revered figures of the Greek popular music known as ‘rebetika’, Agathonas – is touring Australia for the very first time in June of this year. MELBOURNE | Thornbury Theatre | Friday 3 June at 8pm |
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Posted 31st May, 2011
Melbourne’s Greek- Australian poets and musicians are celebrating the work of renowned modern Greek poet Nikos Kavvadias who penned Yara Yara and The Southern Cross.
Antipodes Festival is proud to present Amphibian Fate, a bilingual poetry and music night in honour of the poet of the sea, Nikos Kavvadias, on June 5 at Melba Hall.
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Posted 31st May, 2011
| Women leaders from Victoria’s ethnic community organisations will come together in June for a forum examining women’s participation and leadership in community organisations. The inaugural forum will provide an opportunity for women from diverse cultural backgrounds to network, share experiences and discuss common issues relating to their involvement in ethnic community organisations. |  |
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Posted 16th March, 2011
The Australian Hellenic Cricket Federation will be holding a 20/20 cricket carnival between the best
Australian Cricketers of Hellenic heritage.
Players from NSW and Victoria are invited to participate. Outstanding players will have the opportunity to
represent Australia in Corfu, Greece for the 2012 World Hellenic Cup. If you are interested in participating
or coming along to watch contact Chris Hatzistavrou at chatz@skilltech.com.au
Posted 23rd February, 2011
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The Zorba till you drop! is back. Join in at 2.15 on Sunday and be the last person standing to win a ticket to Greece.
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Posted 21st February, 2011
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Win great prizes and the ability to brag that you are the best briki barista in Melbourne. Sign up before 4pm at the Greek Community marquee. |
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