Mousik-ί Festival
featuring Cats and the Canary, Heirs of Apollo, Erinaki, Artemis + Dj’s
THE AUSTRALIAN GREEK MUSIC SCENE IS EXPLODING WITH A NEW GENERATION OF BANDS
Join us for a night of electrifying local music as the inaugural Mousik-ί Festival showcasing the emerging Greek Alternative Music scene in Melbourne/Naarm.
Experience the vibrant fusion of Greek Melodies and contemporary rhythms brought to life by four sensational bands.The entire concert will be recorded and released as a sample of the Greek-Australian music scene of the contemporary Greek Australian.
Cats and the Canary is Australia's first and only Greek swing band. The band pays a unique tribute to some of Greece's most prolific composers, blending the melodies of Theodorakis, Tsitsanis, Chiotis, Hadjidakis, and occasionally the odd tsifteteli or traditional smyrniotiko with swing, jazz, and even Latin sounds.
Heirs of Apollo- The result of an unlikely combination – an explosive fusion of two musical worlds: Greek Folk Instruments with Hard Rock drums and electric guitars. Heirs of Apollo are Reimagining Greek folk music, creating a fusion of traditional tunes with rock music like you have never heard before.
Erinaki- Melbourne-based duo Erinaki consists of Stavroula Thomopoulos and Konstantinos Kalamaras. Their music fuses traditional Greek Music with a modern twist not bound by one genre.
Erinaki draws inspiration from the sounds of Greek music, mostly folk and rebetika, but with a more contemporary twist now also expanded to a seven-piece band.
Artemis will transport you to the smoky terrazzo-floored clubs of downtown Athens.
Paying homage to her home city, the Athenian siren reimagines some of the most iconic Greek love songs with a jazz twist, in her signature theatrical style. Venture back to the 60s and 70s—the golden era of Greek music, arts and fashion. Artemis will be joined by musical director Andrew Patterson.
In between the sets and after the show, local Dj’s will drop tunes and songs, ranging in different genres and periods.
Date: Saturday, 16 December 2023
CORNER HOTEL RICHMOND
Time: 6:30 pm- 1:00am
Tickets www.cornerhotel.com