The acclaimed Krama Brass Band from Cyprus will tour Australia in early February, with performances confirmed in Canberra and Sydney as part of the official Cultural Programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
The visit forms part of Cyprus’ international cultural outreach during its six-month Presidency of the EU, which commenced on 1 January 2026, with culture positioned as a key pillar of diplomatic engagement beyond Europe.
Contemporary Cypriot sound on an international stage
Krama Brass Band is a contemporary ensemble from Cyprus known for blending traditional Cypriot and Mediterranean musical elements with jazz and modern European influences. The group was selected through a competitive process supported by Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Culture, receiving funding to perform internationally as part of the Presidency’s cultural program.
In addition to their Sydney and Canberra appearances, the band will also perform at the National Multicultural Festival Canberra 2026, delivering a 30-minute set on Sunday, February 8.
The Australian performances reflect the broader aim of the Cyprus EU Presidency’s cultural program to promote dialogue, artistic exchange and cultural connection with international audiences, while strengthening ties with the Cypriot, Greek and broader European communities in Australia.
Sydney performance presented by the Cyprus Community of NSW
In Sydney, Krama Brass Band will perform on Friday, 7 February 2026, in an event presented by the Cyprus Community of NSW.
The performance will take place at The Lakemba Club, commencing at 7.00pm, offering Sydney audiences the opportunity to experience the ensemble’s contemporary re-imagining of traditional Mediterranean and Cypriot music.
Sydney event details
- When: Friday, 7 February 2026
- Time: 7.00pm
- Where: The Lakemba Club
- Address: 26 Quigg Street South, Lakemba NSW 2195
- Bookings: Here
- Phone: (02) 9557 1256
- Email: info@thecyprusclub.org.au
Canberra performance at the Hellenic Club
The band’s formal Canberra performance will take place on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at the Hellenic Club of Canberra, as part of a dedicated Presidency event.
The evening will feature a keynote address by the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Australia, underscoring the diplomatic and cultural significance of the occasion.
Canberra event details
- When: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
- Time: 5.30pm
- Where: Hellenic Club of Canberra
- Occasion: Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union – Cultural Programme 2026
- Bookings: Here
