UTS Hellenic Society celebrates 45 years with sold-out anniversary ball

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The UTS Hellenic Society marked its 45th anniversary with a sold-out formal ball on Friday, April 4, drawing over 250 guests to Dockside Venues at Cockle Bay Wharf.

The milestone event celebrated the society’s enduring legacy with live Greek music, dancing, a three-course dinner, and a tribute to its history.

Established in 1980, UTS Hellenic is the university’s longest-standing student organisation, dedicated to promoting Greek culture and supporting Greek Australian students.

The ball, the society’s first major celebration in a decade, reflected on its journey and the strength of the community.

2025 UTS Hellenic President Basil Georgas gave an address on the night and said, “Although times have changed and society has changed, we, as people, have not… There are over 250 people here and this just shows that our community is stronger than ever.”

Mr Georgas thanked committee members, sponsors, and partner university societies, and paid tribute to the sacrifices of migrant families, urging students to honour their legacy through education and cultural pride.

The event featured a surprise performance by the Aristotelian Academy of Greek Traditional Dance, followed by an energetic crowd joining the dance floor.

Raffle prizes and an afterparty carried the celebration into the early hours of Saturday.

The ball highlighted the society’s ongoing commitment to unity, culture, and community — values that have defined UTS Hellenic for nearly half a century.

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