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‘Love Above All’ Short Film Screening & Q&A
Free Film Screening and Q&A of ‘Love Above All’ written by Vasilis Panayis and is featuring an all-Cypriot cast. It receives its exclusive viewing and premiere on Thursday 28th November 2019 at 8pm. The screening takes place in the heart of North London at The Penridge Suite, 470 Bowes Road, Arnos Grove.
The showing will be followed by a Q&A and an opportunity to meet the cast.
Reception to follow, with drinks.
Free entry! There is no requirement to book a ticket in advance or anything else like that.
Synopsis: Cyprus. Friday the 19th of July 1974, one day before the Turkish invasion. Vasilis and Aydin, good friends and fellow actors finish their nights performance and say goodbye as usual expecting to see each other again, but nothing prepared them for the war and the different paths their lives would take. In a chance meeting they see each other again in London after 45 years…
Cast: Barish Balikdjioglou, Sadiye Balikdjioglou, Osman Balikdjioglou, Eleni Costi, Tina Euri, Fivos Alexandrou, Kat Neocleous, Katerina Barotsaki, Lee Michaels, Vasilis Panayis.
Script–writing & Production: Vasilis Panayis, Co–direct/Camera/Editing: Antony Anthimou – DinoGoGo Media.
Official Media Sponsors Hellenic TV and London Greek Radio (LGR); Anastasia Lodge and Autumn Gardens; Varosi Lettings & Estates; John Pitsielis, Kyriakos and Cristina Pitselis, Management and staff, Penridge Suite; S.Aspris and Son; Aksular Restaurant; Mum’s Bistro; Taste of Cyprus N13 6HU; Pola Florist.
Article written by London Greek Radio
Top 30 London Greek Radio ‘UK Airplay Chart’, October 04 to 31, 2019
This month’s most popular Greek song’s artists, ranked by radio airplay detections as measured by ‘UK Airplay Chart’.
Tune in to LGR to hear the latest Greek hits and the best new music, promos, exclusives
1 Christina Salti, Ilias Vrettos – Taxidi Magiko
2 Antonis Remos – Edo Kai Tora
3 Eirini Papadopoulou (feat. Stamatis Houhoulis) – Halali
4 Onirama – Pou Isoun Xtes
5 Nikos Kourkoulis – Eline Kai Edene
6 Christos Mastoras, Dimitris Basis – Ena Lepto
7 Natasa Theodoridou – Den Me Afora
8 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Val’To Terma
9 Petros Iakovidis – Fovamai
10 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Kathimerina
11 Stan – Ximeronei
12 Christos Cholidis – Pali Sto Spiti Mou Haramata
13 Nikos Vertis – Allaxa
14 Konstantinos Argyros – Ta Matia Sou Eroteftika
15 Stan – Kati Tetoies Nychtes
16 Thodoris Ferris – Ta Amartola Sou Matia 2019
17 Eleonora Zouganeli – To Kokkino Potami
18 Giota Negka – Dyo Nisia
19 Eleonora Zouganeli – Kapou S’ Exw Ksanadei
20 Konstantinos Galanos – Gia Mia Matia
21 Konstantinos Koufos – Metro Antistrofa
22 Helena Paparizou – Askopa Xenihtia
23 Stan – De Me Ksereis
24 Fani Drakopoulou – Petao Psila
25 Giorgos Mazonakis – Agapo Simeni
26 Stan – Kai Zilevo Pou S Ehei
27 Giota Negka – Oxygono
28 Knock Out, Zanis Blasin – Vrady Savvatou
29 Christos Menidiatis – Stin Avli Tis
30 Giorgos Mazonakis – Oinopneuma Ftino
Source: London Greek Radio, the UK Airplay Chart
October 4th to 31st 2019 inclusive
Article written by London Greek Radio
London Greek Radio Celebrates 30 Years of Broadcasting.
The UK’s longest-serving ethnic radio station to hold an FM licence commemorates its birthday.
London Greek Radio, (LGR), celebrates 30 years of broadcasting as a radio station on 13th November 2019, becoming the UK’s longest-serving ethnic radio station to hold an FM licence.
Listeners, presenters, staff and management celebrated its 30th birthday at a “Dinner & Dance” event on 30th October, with Cypriot singer, Stelios Chiotis and others.
Britain’s first-ever licensed ethnic radio station began official broadcasting on 13th November 1989 upon being awarded its licence, breaking ground for changing the landscape of UK radio.
A special day of “celebratory programming” will take place on Wednesday 13th November 2019 from 7am until Midnight to also mark the anniversary.
The book, ‘London’s Pirate Pioneers’ by Stephen Hebditch tells the story of the capital’s pirate radio stations and the people who helped change the British broadcasting system.
LGR’s undeniable legacy and the intense pressures the station faced to be closed down is highlighted by the author. London Greek Radio became Britain’s first-ever licensed ethnic radio station upon being awarded its FM frequency and is the UK’s longest-serving ethnic radio station to hold that FM licence.
The station’s strong community backbone is as relevant now as ever it was.
Over the years, London Greek Radio has become steadfast to a wide range of listeners; from maturing-settlers-to-the-UK, to the coming-of-age of British Greeks and Cypriots – connecting listeners to their roots through a carefully balanced programming of music, speech, entertainment and news.
The station is an integrated part of the communities’ sociable lives including the organising of successful, frequently ‘sold-out’ events such as the annual ‘Dinner & Dance’ to the regular ‘Club-Nights’ which are immensely popular with the station’s younger audience.
Today, in addition to serving communities on 103.3 FM, LGR has been taken into 21st-century broadcasting by joining the Digital Radio platform.
LGR can now be heard in four major cities on DAB+ (digital radio), namely London, Birmingham, Manchester and crossing into Scotland, Glasgow.
As part of the station’s ever-growing expansion, LGR now also broadcasts to Larnaca in Cyprus, on 93 FM, believed to be the first ever FM station in the world to broadcast on FM in another country.
Furthermore, listeners extend worldwide, online at lgr.co.uk and the station has a free app for mobile devices which listeners can download from the App or Play stores, embracing the ‘on-the-move’ audience.
LGR’s Managing Director, Tony Jay, said, “More listeners are discovering the ever-growing London Greek Radio family every day, and it’s not only Greek-speaking listeners but English, Jewish, Albanian, Arab, Bulgarian, Turkish, Russian and many more who frequently tune in.
He added, “LGR is undergoing a revamp with fresh ideas to attract an even wider audience. Exciting times ahead; ‘onwards and upwards’.”
LGR’s Chairman John Kyriakides, said, “With LGR’s edgier playlists of the biggest Greek and Cypriot tunes, Modern Laika, Greek Pop, Entehna, Golden-Oldies, Alternative, Folk and current Chart Hits, we continue to serve the listener.
“It is this fundamental reason that the station remains the preferred choice in most Greek and Cypriot homes, offices, shops, factories, workplaces, vehicles and venues.”
The birthday party continues on 30th November when the station invites you to help celebrate at it’s ‘Greekology‘ Club Night at Trent Park Country Club. To secure your attendance, visit, lgr.co.uk/lgr-presents-greekology-at-the-country-club-2/
Happy Birthday to LGR – Here’s to the next 30 years!
Article written by London Greek Radio
Parikiaki Newspaper together with the Cypriot Women’s League is organising a Charity Dinner in memory of Maria Nicolaou Adamou on Friday 29th November 2019, 7.30pm at the Cypriot Community Centre Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London N22 5HJ.
Maria Adamou wife of Adam Adamou of Nostalgia Band, and daughter of Neophytos and Evoulla Nicolaou sadly passed away on Saturday 15th October 2016 at the age of 46.
Tickets Adults £20, Children under 12 years of age £12 includes Dinner.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to Radiomarathon for Children and Adults with Special Needs. A Raffle Draw will take place with many rich prizes as well as bingo.
For further information please call Parikiaki on 020 8341 5853 or Neophytos Nicolaou on 07778 050 320.
Article written by London Greek Radio
Cypriot broadcaster CyBC has confirmed that Cyprus will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in the Netherlands Ahoy Arena Rotterdam next year.
Eurovision fans have eagerly awaited for developments as to what Cyprus may have up its sleeve in 2020.
The Cypriot bosses are most likely to be in favour of sticking to the format as it is now: internally selecting both the song and the artist, which repeats their more-recent successful formula. The Cypriots have a solid qualification record which is no doubt attributed to the formula of the last few years.
Cyprus have received 120 song entries from Greek and non-Greek song-writers, and Eurovision hit-makers of past contests. The powers that be have already short-listed a few, strong entries as the Cypriots rapidly proceed with their ambitious, concrete-solid approach and ideas to Eurovision. The selection will be responsible to pair the right song, with the relevant artist, to compliment the entry. The end of a process that would ultimately choose a performance-artist that has the complete package, for the contest.
The most likely scenario is to have a big named artist, one that is a Cypriot or Greek in the Greek-speaking music industry, flying the Cypriot flag for the 2020 Eurovision, and there will no doubt be an air of anticipation amongst fans.
Cyprus have five Top 10 consecutive results in the semi-finals, which is pretty impressive. These songs have often been contesting tightly in Eurovision Semi-Finals from 2015 to date.
The outstanding result of 2018’s Eleni Foureira’s ‘Fuego’ which finished second placed; agonisingly close to achieving the island’s first ever victory.
Tamta with the song ‘Replay’ scored a respectable 13th place in Tel Aviv, holding up the favourable results on the left-side of the scoreboard.
Cyprus made its Eurovision debut in 1981 with the band ‘Island’ finishing 6th. In 1982, the legendary and iconic artist Anna Vissi scored 5th with ‘Moni I Agapi’. A number of Cypriot singers have comprised that illustrious list including Alexia, Michalis Hatzigiannis, Constantinos Christoforou and Evridiki, Ivi Adamou and Despina Olympiou. Locally British-Cypriot Lisa Andreas, who was 16-years-old performed the Mike Connaris ballad ‘Stronger Every Minute’ in the 2004 contest. All in all thirty-five hopefuls have pinned their colours to the mast as Cypriot acts in the biggest music competition in the world.
The Cypriot delegation will be certain to want to maintain the good run of form, following the recent successes by John Karayiannis, Minus One, Hovig, Eleni Foureira and Tamta.
Eurovision fans will be patiently waiting to find out the island’s thirty-sixth representative.
The Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals span from May 12th and May 14th and the Grand Final airs on Saturday 16th May 2019.
For all of your Eurovision news on Cyprus, make sure you regularly check back to lgr.co.uk and tune in to London Greek Radio to hear the latest music news.
Article written by Tony Neophytou
Greek composer and lyricist Giannis Spanos has died at the age of 85.
He was born in Kiato Korinthias in the Peloponnese, on 26th July 1934.
The famous song-writer was perceived as a pioneer in shaping the New Wave genre in the 60’s.
Spanos’s first release in 1964 ‘Mia agapi gia to kalokairi’, signalled his arrival on the Greek music scene, which he continued to embark on for several decades. He set to music poems by several Greek poets, and his work was sung by well-singers singers such as Arleta, Yiannis Parios, and Charis Alexiou.
His well-known hits including ‘Mia Kyriaki’ sung by Grigoris Bithikotis, ‘San me koitas’, ‘Odos Aristotelous’, ‘Spasmeno karavi’, ‘Mia fora thimamai’, ‘Markiza’, ‘Eipa na figo’, ‘Vroxi kai simera’, ‘Tha me thimitheis’, ‘Stin alana’.
He also worked with famous French musicians and artists, including Serge Gainsbourg and Béatrice Arnac at the early start of his music career.
He was still actively working until the very end of his life, writing and composing music for artists as well as soundtracks for films and TV series.
Article written by London Greek Radio
Top 30 London Greek Radio ‘UK Airplay Chart’, September 3rd-30th, 2019
The London Greek Radio monthly 28-day Chart ranked by radio airplay detection as measured by ‘Radio Monitor’.
Tune in to LGR to hear the latest Greek hits and the best new music, promos and exclusives.
Some of LGR’s biggest hits of 2019 so far…
1 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Val ‘To Terma
2 Christina Salti, Ilias Vrettos – Taxidi Magiko
3 Eirini Papadopoulou (feat. Stamatis Houhoulis) – Halali
4 Onirama – Pou Isoun Xtes
5 Nikos Kourkoulis – Eline Kai Edene
6 Petros Iakovidis – Fovamai
7 Christos Mastoras – Den Exw Idea
8 Antonis Remos – Edo Kai Tora
9 Ivi Adamou feat. Stavento – Diko Mou
10 Stan – De Me Ksereis
11 Thodoris Ferris – Ta Amartola Sou Matia 2019
12 Natasa Theodoridou – Mi Mou Peis Gia Panta
13 Natasa Theodoridou – Den Me Afora
14 Nikos Vertis – Allaxa
15 Helena Paparizou – Askopa Xenihtia
16 Thanos Petrelis – Pao Diakopes, Ta Leme
17 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – De S’Agapao
18 Giorgos Giannias – Etoimasou
19 Josephine – Ti
20 Helena Paparizou – Haide
21 Konstantinos Tsachouridis feat. Melina Aslanidou – Mesa Stin Agkalia Sou
22 Malu – Nixta Ginontai Ta Thavmata
23 Giorgos Mazonakis – Oinopneuma Ftino
24 Giota Negka – Dyo Nisia
25 Eleonora Zouganeli – Kapou S’ Exw ksanadei
26 Katy Garbi feat Alcatrach -Tha Melagholiso – Otherview Remix
27 Helena Paparizou – Kalokairi Kai Pathos
28 Fani Drakopoulou – Petao Psila
29 Nikiforos – Eho Ta Dika Mou
30 Giota Negka – Oxygono
Source: London Greek Radio, the UK Airplay Chart
September 3rd-30th, 2019
Article written by London Greek Radio
Greekology
LGR Club Nights is back with another massive party at the Country Club Trent Park, featuring DJ Makis & DJ Manos aka MOOD.
Join us on Saturday 30th November to celebrate the start of the festive season, in true Greek style! This party also sees London Greek Radio’s 30th birthday party and to celebrate you can expect live performances on the night by: Elizabeth Chapman, Mixalis Theodosiou & Rhythm & Bass.
There will be a mix of Greek & English hits playing all night long. Our DJ’s will be fusing all the best Modern Laika, Greek Club, Greek Classics and Zeimbekika alongside all the biggest English hits of the decade.
Doors open at 9pm and the party will continue through until 2.30am.
For table reservations please contact Vassoula at London Greek Radio on: 0208 349 6963.
Additional information:
Please note this is a strictly over 18s event. Dress Code: Smart Casual (Designer trainers are acceptable).
Our online ticket shop is now closed but tickets will be available to purchase on the door.
Address: Bramley Road, London
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Greekology tickets from Skiddle.
Ticket sales powered by Skiddle
Article written by London Greek Radio
19-year-old Cos Evangelides was crowned BNBF British Teen Bodybuilding Champion last month.
London-Cypriot Cos is a disciplined and motivated young person with three years training in his choice of sport under his belt.
The BNBF which stands for the British Natural Bodybuilding Federation runs the competition.
Mr Evangelides who is a personal trainer commented on his victory. “[Yesterday] I became the BNBF British Teen Bodybuilding Champion. To me this is a reflection of the endless grind I have out in since I started training 3 years ago. To be the best Teen Bodybuilder in Britain is something I’m struggling to fathom. I want to thank everyone for the amazing supportive messages and congratulations. All I can say is I am absolutely ecstatic (as you can see from my face). I wish to continue on this journey and take it up a peg next year where I will enter the Junior’s category as I’ll be 20 Years old and no longer able to compete as a teen.”
Cos is to represent UK in the World drug free bodybuilding Championships in Miami.
We would like to thank Fivos Averkiou the official photographer for the BNBF for submitting pictures to LGR.
Cos Evangelides crowned British Teen Bodybuilding Champion 2019…
Article written by London Greek Radio
