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Rebetiko Reimagined: A modern twist on Greek Blues by the Australian Hellenic Choir

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Rebetiko Reimagined: A modern twist on Greek Blues by the Australian Hellenic Choir

The Australian Hellenic Choir Inc. will hold its latest concert event “Rebetiko Reimagined,” featuring Rebetiko music arranged for the modern era, at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Saturday, October 19 from 7pm.

The concert will feature arrangements by Leon Vitogiannis, the Choir Music Director, and Stefanos Maragkakis, the Choir Pianist. Collaborating, they have arranged traditional Rebetika for a 30-piece orchestra featuring a modern twist. The Choir will perform a number of famous Rebetika songs.

“Rebetika is the urban popular Greek music of the poorest classes of the first half of the 20th century,” James Tsolakis, the Choir’s Founder and President, said.

“Often referred to as ‘Greek Blues,’ we are proud of the work undertaken by Leon and Stefanos in arranging this music to bring about a reimagined version for the new generation of Greeks around the world.”

The Australian Hellenic Choir is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual group formed to bring the best music of the world to Australian and Greek audiences. Following the recent successful concert at the Sydney Town Hall for the 100 year anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, this concert will deliver international choral standards to the audience.

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The Australian Hellenic Choir is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual group. Photo: Nick Bourdaniotis.

In the words of Elias Petropoulos, folklorist and urban historian, “the rebetic songs are the most accessible source of information about the life and attributes of the rebetes. They contain a variety of themes: love, poverty, jail, the underworld, death, hashish, etc., but about half the songs are concerned with love, particularly lost love and unrequited love.”

All net proceeds from this event will be donated to a number of charities that support the homeless.  Tickets are $79 per person with $69 concession tickets available. Tickets for the event are available via the Choir’s Facebook Page and via Humanitix.

For additional information about the Australian Hellenic Choir or this event, membership and auditions please call: James Tsolakis, AHC President: 0416 060 700; Despina Lucas, AHC Vice President: 0438 289 699; or email ah.choiraust@gmail.com. For Sponsorship or Benefactor Enquiries, please call: 0416 060 700.

Event Details:

  • What: ‘Rebetiko Reimagined’ concert by the Australian Hellenic Choir
  • When: Saturday, October 19
  • Where: Sydney Conservatorium of Music (1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia)
  • Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEDT
  • Tickets: $79 per person with $69 concession tickets available. Buy here: https://bit.ly/3SlQMPN

Darwin DiverCity Series: Georgia Politis to launch exhibition celebrating Territorian stories

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Darwin DiverCity Series: Georgia Politis to launch exhibition celebrating Territorian stories

Award-winning photographer Georgia Politis is set to launch her Darwin DiverCity Series exhibition on Friday, August 9 at Darwin Galleria in the Northern Territory from 5.30pm to 7pm.

The Darwin DiverCity Series was created by Georgia in 2020, initially as a promotion to celebrate diversity in the NT. After just two sessions, the series was quickly changed to a free passion project which has achieved over 50 free sessions since June 2020. Series one has now closed, with articles and a following Australia-wide.

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Portraits from the Darwin DiverCity Series. All photos copyright Georgia Politis Photography.

“To get this far in what came from a very small idea to what it is now, is something I could have only dreamed of,” Georgia tells The Greek Herald.

“The project represents my love for culture, documentation of people and my home. I have always wanted to do something that will be considered historic – through the power of photography. Doing these for free for the community was the best decision I ever made.”

The exhibition launch on Friday, August 9 is being held to celebrate the completion of the first series of the Darwin DiverCity project after four years. Forty-eight portraits will be displayed along with their stories celebrating what it means to be a Territorian, and the many characters, cultures and stories that come with it.

The exhibition is being supported by Activate Darwin and will be on display at Darwin Galleria for one week only only Saturday, August 17. There is free entry.

Darwin DiverCity Series Invitation, front

The Darwin DiverCity Series Grand Opening will be on Friday, August 9 between 5.30pm and 7.00pm at Darwin Galleria (37 Smith St, Darwin City, NT). Go and meet the people in the series, along with the creator and photographer, Georgia Politis. The exhibition will run until Saturday, August 17.

Georgia has also released The Darwin DiverCity Book. The books can be purchased at $50 each including GST at this link: https://buy.stripe.com/fZe2aQ7Ka1G4by8000

*The Greek Herald is a proud media partner for this event.

Melbourne’s Joanna Charaktis to referee at Paris Olympics under FIFA

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Melbourne’s Joanna Charaktis to referee at Paris Olympics under FIFA

Coming off the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Joanna Charaktis has been chosen as Assistant Referee for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

“It’s a little bit surreal, you’re like ‘this is actually happening. I’m actually doing this,” Charaktis said in a video with Football Victoria.

Under the guidance of her father, Charaktis underwent her first training camp as a high school student to become a referee.

The Victorian was sent back home to Melbourne for her referee debut under FIFA after attending their training camp.

Riding the wave of the record-breaking interest in women’s football, the World Cup marked the beginning of her career progression as she has been officially appointed an assistant referee for the Paris Games.

She encourages women and players alike to open their minds to referee work as the possibilities have proven to be life changing.

Source: Football Victoria.

Anthony Koutoufides considers running for Melbourne Lord Mayor

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Anthony Koutoufides considers running for Melbourne Lord Mayor

Former Carlton FC AFL great Anthony Koutoufides has revealed he has been considering a run for Lord Mayor of Melbourne in the upcoming October council elections.

“I’m considering it… I really want to look at it because I am keen to do something if I can,” he said.

Melbourne-proud Koutoufides said he had been reached out to regarding running and is in the early stages of plotting if he will run and who with.

Koutoufides further added “There are still a few hoops to get through… I’m borderline, I don’t know which way to go.”

Former Carlton FC champion, Anthony Koutoufides.

If he does decide to run, the former champion will take on Nicholas Reece who was voted in as Lord Mayor this July. 

Koutoufides played 278 games for Carlton FC and was a member of the Blues 1995 premiership-winning team. After retiring in 2007, he established his own fitness business.

He has since made appearances on reality TV shows such as Dancing With The Stars  in 2006 and Gladiators as “Kouta the Greek God.”

The only other declared candidate is veteran candidate 82-year-old Gary Morgan.

Source: The Age.

Andrew Liveris: Brisbane 2032 Olympics are ahead of schedule

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Andrew Liveris: Brisbane 2032 Olympics are ahead of schedule

Brisbane Olympics president Andrew Liveris took to the floor of the International Olympic Committee in Paris to diffuse concerns surrounding Brisbane’s stadium plan for the 2032 Games.

Mr Liveris asserted Brisbane, Queensland’s suitability and strength, declaring “Brisbane is not a hillbilly town… We are ahead of schedule… We will deliver.”

He also announced that Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate had been added to the Brisbane organising committee and had landed on a three-word “brand positioning statement”: Shine brightest. Together.

“We will put on our own opening ceremony that will show us off in the best possible light. That I am confident about,” the Greek Australian reassured.

The Queensland capital was awarded the hosting rights for the 2032 Games three years ago prior to the Tokyo Games.

It has been the first host city to have the opportunity to study and learn from two Olympic Games leading up to its own. Despite this, the organising committee has been swamped with criticism from the public with concerns of being disorganised and poorly prepared.

Liveris said a redeveloped QSAC, Suncorp Stadium, or a refurbished Gabba are being considered to house the 2032 Olympics.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald.

Steve Georganas MP meets with Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister

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Steve Georganas MP meets with Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister

Greece’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Kotsiras, met with a delegation of the Board of Directors of the World Hellenic Inter-parliamentary Association (PADEE – WHIA) in Athens on Wednesday, July 24.

Among the delegation was the 2nd Vice-President of PADEE – WHIA and Federal Member for Adelaide, Steve Georganas MP.

Kotsiras informed the members of the delegation about the priorities of Greek foreign policy and discussed with them the recent developments in Greece’s wider region and the world, stressing that Greece pursues a principled foreign policy that defends its sovereign rights, with respect to International Law and with a commitment to dialogue and alliance building.

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Giorgos Kotsiras. Photo: Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Deputy Minister pointed out the valuable contribution of PADEE in the defence of issues of Greek interest internationally and in strengthening the ties of the community with the motherland.

Kotsiras made special reference to the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Hellenic Diaspora (2024-2027), which has been put out for public consultation and includes a series of actions to further strengthen the relationship of Diaspora with the metropolitan center.

Australian PM visits Greek restaurant in Queensland during holiday with fiancée

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Australian PM visits Greek restaurant in Queensland during holiday with fiancée

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took a five-day holiday that has been under heavy scrutiny by the hard-working public.

Albanese seemed visibly frustrated as a press conference in Cairns interrupted his holiday, stating “I’ve tried to have a couple of days off, and here I am at a press conference on Monday.”

The weekend before the conference on Saturday, July 20, Albanese was spotted at the El Greko Greek Taverna at Palm Cove in far north Queensland.

In photos posted on Instagram, the Australian Prime Minister appeared carefree with his fiancée Jodie Haydon as they posed with owners and staff of the Greek restaurant.

According to Daily Mail, El Greko Greek Taverna owner Lisa Grant said “[she] was very overwhelmed, let me tell you. We are a little Greek restaurant and to be chosen to have dinner with us was very special.”

Source: Daily Mail.

Greek leaders celebrate 50 years since the restoration of democracy

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Greek leaders celebrate 50 years since the restoration of democracy

President of the Hellenic republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou hosted a celebration marking 50 years since the restoration of democracy in Greece after the junta and the return of Konstantinos Karamanlis to Greece.

The proceedings were held at the pride-filled Presidential Mansion’s gardens, as they honoured the progress of the country post World War II.

The Greek president said the day’s importance stems from permitting Greece to enter “the smoothest and most progressive era of our modern history, a political, social, and cultural achievement of Greeks, with its landmark being the universal enjoyment of democracy and lifting of restrictions and discriminations.”

Sakellaropoulou made special mention of the resistance fighters who were tortured by the junta, including Spyros Moustaklis, Alekos Panagoulis, and Sakis Karagiorgas, and also referred to the day’s marking of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and ongoing occupation of Cyprus.

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also spoke on the significance of reflecting on the resilience of the people who endured the dictatorship.

These Greeks were guided by Konstantinos Karamanlis, who “took on the heavy responsibility of rebuilding the country and managing the tragedy of Cyprus,” Kyriakos Mitsotakis remarked.

“Nothing that we take for granted today existed half a century ago. Greece was suffocating under the junta… May the 50-year anniversary since the return of the democracy become a starting point for a better public life and a better Greece,” Mitsotakis said on the milestone.

Source: AMNA.

Team Hellas departs for Paris ahead of 2024 Olympic Games

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Team Hellas departs for Paris ahead of 2024 Olympic Games

With the message “Go Greece” on the livery of a dedicated AEGEAN aircraft, the athletes of the Greek Olympic delegation (Team Hellas) departed early on Wednesday, July 24 from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to Paris with a special flight.

The Chairman of AEGEAN and the cabin crew celebrated along with more than 100 members of the Greek delegation, including athletes from swimming, polo, fencing, artistic swimming, athletics, tennis and judo, their coaches, support team members and executives of the Greek Olympic Committee.

They AEGEAN crew welcomed them on the dedicated flight to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, where they wished them good luck and a pleasant journey.

AEGEAN is the Official Air Carrier of “Team Hellas,” the Greek delegation to Paris 2024 Olympic Games and will transfer all athletes participating in the event to and from Paris.

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Antigone Drisbioti flies to Paris Olympics. Photo: Protothema.gr.

Just a few days ago, with a special charter flight, offered by AEGEAN, the National Basketball Team departed from Athens to Belgrade, from where the basketball players will fly to Lille, in order to compete for an Olympic medal. Likewise, all athletes participating in Paris Paralympic Games will also travel at the end of August.

For more than 25 years, AEGEAN has been actively supporting Greek sports and is travelling Greece’s national teams and athletes to leading sports events.

The Chairman of AEGEAN, Eftichios Vassilakis stated: “It is a great pleasure and honour for all of us at AEGEAN, to bring “Team Hellas” to Paris. Mainly, for our cabin crew and our people who feel in that way that they also support and contribute to the efforts of our athletes. The same honour equally applies to our passengers, who due to their preference, empower us to support Greek sports by facilitating their transport for more than 25 years.”

“Our wish to our athletes, is to enjoy the unique experience of the Olympic games and embrace it with their heart. Their participation is a lifetime accomplishment, and this great honour and joy belongs to them, their families and those that support them throughout the years,” Mr Vassilakis added.

“We are confident that once again, they will make us all proud and thus, remind us that hard work, dedication and passion are most valuable, not just for the result, but certainly for every day of their journey. You already have the best wishes of all of us in Greece to which you may add the AEGEAN family wishes.”

Never-before seen photographs of Cyprus invasion to be exhibited in Sydney

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Never-before seen photographs of Cyprus invasion to be exhibited in Sydney

The High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia, in collaboration with the Cyprus Community of New South Wales and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, are launching a powerful photo exhibition on Saturday, July 27 from 7pm at the Cyprus Club in Stanmore, Sydney.

The exhibition will feature a collection of powerful images from the archives of the Cyprus Press and Information Office, providing a visual narrative of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974.

The photos vividly document the human rights violations committed by Turkey 50 years ago, including the desecration of Greek Cypriots’ graves, the destruction of the island’s cultural heritage, the displacement of countless refugees, and the ongoing tragedy of missing persons, some of whom are depicted in the photos.

The photos will serve as undeniable evidence that what Turkey refers to as a “peace operation” was, in reality, a series of war crimes for which accountability remains absent. They act as a poignant reminder of a dark chapter in history, urging recognition and reflection, and fostering a deeper understanding of the Cyprus issue.

The event launch is being held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus invasion and will be attended by Panayiotis Palates, Commissioner of the Citizen of the Republic of Cyprus.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the historical content through a compelling visual display and hear from esteemed speakers.

Mr Palates will address the event. His insights and reflections on the ongoing impact of the invasion and occupation will offer a deeper understanding of the historical and contemporary significance of this period.

The photo exhibition will be on display at the Cyprus Club (58-76 Stanmore Road) in Stanmore from Saturday, July 27 at 7pm.

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