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Eurovision excitement has already started with Greece announcing this year’s Eurovision act.

Greek TV bosses have confirmed that Amanda Tenfjord – real name Amanda Georgiadis – will be representing their nation.

This year, the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Turin, at PalaOlimpico, in May.

The 25-year-old, who is studying to be a doctor, is a half Greek and half Norwegian singer-songwriter, born in Ioannina, Greece. She was raised in Norway.

Her Eurovision song is described as a strong, melodic and modern ballad with emotional overtones which cut deep. It’s a break-up song about a genuine relationship that’s expected to tear at the heart-strings.

Amanda has co-written the song with fellow Norwegian producer and songwriter, Bjørn Helge Gammelsæterx. Her vocal has a latent self-doubt, fragile vulnerability, which works well with such emotional songs. This, coupled with the slow-introspective song-style, seems to suit Amanda.

As a versatile artist, Amanda mixes modern pop, folk, electronic, alternative and ambient moods.

ERT, Greece’s national broadcaster, listened to an estimated 40 songs from 28 artists. The seven-member Greek jurors’ were solely given the task of assessing each of the applicant’s song merits and its potential Eurovision success.

The music experts were Dimitris Papadimitriou, composer, and President of its internal selection, Maria Kozakou, Fotis Apergis, Peter Adam, Giannis Petridis, Konstantinos Bourounis and Leonidas Antonopoulos.

Eurovision jurors whittled down the original entrants to just five short-listed finalists, formally announcing Amanda’s “beautiful” ballad, as the outright favourite, last December.

Amanda beat off the other four finalists in a highly competitive selection, who were, Good Job Nicky (Nikola Varthakouri) – the son of legendary singer Yiannis Parios, Ilias Kozas – lead frontman of Koza Mostra, pop-rock fusion artist Joanna Drigo and Entehno-styled singer Lou Is, or Louiza Sofianopoulou.

The Eurovision song and its song title too will be officially released alongside the music video by director, Kostas Karydas, in the coming weeks.

Amanda’s Eurovision circles confirmed that Fokas Evangelinos, a legendary creative director in Eurovision, will be responsible for the staging concept.

She has already had several television appearances and toured the European festival circuit. In 2017, Amanda was the recipient of a Role Model Award, in the Scandinavian, Nordic By:Larm music festival awards.

Amanda released her debut EP ‘First Impression’ and her most-streamed song on Spotify is ‘Then I Fell In Love’, which has racked up over 1.5 million views. In 2020, Netflix featured her song ‘Troubled Water’, in the series Spinning Out.

Last year’s Greek Eurovision act Stefania earned a Top 10 finish with a Dimitris Kontopoulos and Arcade production, ‘Last Dance’.

The Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Turin at PalaOlimpico and spans two mid-week Semi-Finals and a Final on Saturday 14th May 2022.

Greece competes in the first Semi-Final, on Tuesday 10th May, with only 10 acts advancing on the night.

Make sure you regularly return to lgr.co.uk to hear all the latest Eurovision news and by tuning into London Greek Radio on FM, on digital, via the LGR App and Smart Speaker, ‘Play London Greek Radio’.

Top 40 Songs. The definitive chart rundown this month January 2022.

This month’s biggest, most in demand hit songs.

Listen out to Giorgos Sabanis’ new single ‘Ase Me Na Se Proseho’ exclusive to LGR from 31st January 2022. The UK’s official exclusive premiere, hear it before anyone else only on London Greek Radio. 

1 Konstantinos Argiros – Tipota Esi [NEW]
2 Nikos Vertis – S’ Agapao
3 Petros Iakovidis – Asto [Radio Edit]
4 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Kommena Ta Prepei
5 Stelios Rokkos, Vaslis Karras, Melina Aslanidou – Posi Monaxia
6 Panos Kiamos – Na Tragoudo Pos S’ Agapao [NEW]
7 Giorgos Kakosaios – Poia Einai Afti
8 Josephine – Ta Kalytera Paidia
9 Kaiti Garbi – Ama Fygo
10 Konstantinos Christoforou – S’ Ena Tetarto (LGR ident)

11 Giorgos Giannias, Giorgos Papadopoulos – Vale Fotia
12 Konstantinos Argiros, Rack – Telika
13 Anastasios Rammos – Alitia [NEW]
14 Eirini Papadopoulou feat. Nikos Koklonis – Leei Leei Leei [NEW]
15 Sarbel – Mou Xeis Parei To Mialo [NEW]
16 Konstantinos Argiros – Molis Htes
17 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Apo Erota
18 Paola – Kardia Alitissa [NEW]
19 Stelios Legakis – Poios [NEW]
20 Stefanos Pitsiniagkas – Dynata (Ta Ta Ta)

21 Natassa Theodoridou – Iparho Gia Sena
22 Ilias Vrettos – Kala Pige Auto [NEW]
23 Christina Salti – To S’ Agapo
24 Kaiti Garbi, Dionysis Schoinas – Atoflio Chrysafi
25 Christos Mastoras – An [NEW]
26 Eirini Papadopoulou – Ya Habibi
27 Paola – Ematha Na Mathaino
28 Giorgos Lianos – Kathe Mas Stigmi Mia Giorti [NEW]
29 Thodoris Ferris – Chilia Kommatia
30 Giannis Plourtahos feat. Katerina – Poso Oraia Matia Echeis

31 Natassa Theodoridou – Paradothika Se ‘sena
32 Nikos Portokaloglou Feat. Morfi Rena – Ena Neo Kalo [NEW]
33 Nikos Apergis – Mi Me Paidevis
34 Andromachi – Vasano Mou
35 Marina Satti – Pali
36 Lena Zevgara – Karma
37 Dimitris Basis – Kathe Mera
38 Antonis Remos – Otan Se Rotisane
39 Petros Iakovidis – Tatouaz
40 Christos Cholidis – Agapi Tha Pei

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Top 40 Songs. The definitive chart rundown this month, December 2021.

This month’s biggest, most in demand hit songs.

1 Stelios Rokkos, Vaslis Karras, Melina Aslanidou – Posi Monaxia
2 Giorgos Giannias, Giorgos Papadopoulos – Vale Fotia (New)
3 Kaiti Garbi – Ama Fygo
4 Giorgos Kakosaios – Min Tis Peite
5 Petros Iakovidis – Asto (New/Exclusive)
6 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Kommena Ta Prepei
7 Konstantinos Christoforou – S’ Ena Tetarto (LGR ident)
8 Josephine – Ta Kalytera Paidia
9 Konstantinos Argiros, Rack – Telika
10 Alcatrash – Kapoios Kapou S’ Agapaei (New)

11 Andromachi – Vasano Mou (New)
12 Nikos Apergis – Mi Me Paidevis
13 Christina Salti – To S’ Agapo
14 Giorgos Kakosaios – Einai Christougenna… giafto
15 Nikos Vertis – S’ Agapao
16 Konstantinos Argiros – Molis Htes (New)
17 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Apo Erota
18 Paola – Ematha Na Mathaino
19 Despina Vandi – Xristougenna
20 Katerina, Giannis Ploutarhos – Poso Oraia Matia Echeis

21 Natassa Theodoridou – Iparho Gia Sena
22 Thodoris Ferris – Chilia Kommatia
23 Giannis Ploutarhos – Tha Se Nikiso (New)
24 Kaiti Garbi, Dionysis Schoinas – Atoflio Chrysafi
25 Anna Vissi – Kala Xristougenna
26 Stefanos Pitsiniagkas – Dynata (Ta Ta Ta) (New)
27 Petros Iakovidis – Tatouaz
28 Gorgos Mazonakis – Ores Mikres
29 Giorgos Sampanis – Kati San Asteri
30 Sarbel – To Party Archizei

31 Eirini Papadopoulou – Ya Habibi
32 Christos Cholidis – Agapi Tha Pei
33 Loukas Giorkas – Gia Tin Ellada
34 Konstantinos Pantelidis – Meine
35 Marina Satti – Pali
36 Nikos Apergis – Mia Kyriaki
37 Dimitris Basis – Kathe Mera
38 Antonis Remos – Otan Se Rotisane
39 Les Au Revoir – Christougenna Mazi
40 Notis Sfakianakis – H Mpalanta Ton Xristougennon

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Barnet Recruitment Drive, on behalf of The Leukaemia Cancer Society on Friday 10th December between 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

If you are aged between 16-to-55-year-olds have a simple cheek swab taken. 

Please step forward, there aren’t many Greeks/Cypriots like Alex of mixed heritage (half English and half Greek) on the register and for that reason Alex hasn’t found a match so far. If you can’t get there, you can have a kit sent to your home. It’s so easy and takes next to no time. This simple swab could save Alex’s life. 

Southgate Hockey Club, Snakes Lane, EN4 0PS (Off Bramley Road) 

If you can, please do your part to help. 
It’s Alex’s last chance to live and at 24 he totally deserves that chance.

https://www.leukaemiacancersociety.org/become-donor 

Urgent Stem Cell Transplant Needed to Save 24-Year-Old (Article) 

Top 40 Songs. The definitive chart rundown this month, November 2021.

This month’s biggest, most in demand hit songs.

1 Giorgos Kakosaios – Min Tis Peite
2 Kaiti Garbi – Ama Fygo [NEW, Exclusive, 1st UK airplay]
3 Antonis Remos – Otan Se Rotisane
4 Natassa Theodoridou – Iparho Gia Sena [NEW]
5 Sarbel – To Party Archizei
6 Dimitris Basis – Kathe Mera
7 Thodoris Ferris – Hilia Kommatia
8 Josephine – Ta Kalytera Paidia
9 Thodoris Ferris – Chilia Kommatia
10 Konstantinos Christoforou – Syngnomi [NEW]

11 Eleni Foureira – Aeraki
12 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Apo Erota
13 Konstantinos Pantelidis – Meine
14 Konstantinos Argiros, Rack – Telika
15 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Proti Thesi
16 Onirama, Dimitra Galani – Koutsi Kithara [NEW]
17 Petros Iakovidis – Mi Thymoneis
18 Stelios Rokkos, Vaslis Karras, Melina Aslanidou – Posi Monaxia [NEW]
19 Loukas Giorkas – Gia Tin Ellada
20 Konstantinos Christoforou – S’ Ena Tetarto [LGR Ident]

21 Natassa Theodoridou – Paradothika Se ‘sena
22 Stan, ILLeOo – GIa Dyo
23 Ilias Vrettos – Fysixe Erotas Vorias [NEW]
24 Nikiforos – Mia Nyhta Thelo
25 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Kanenas Monos
26 Eleftheria Arvanitaki – Kleidaries [NEW]
27 Giorgos Sampanis – Kati San Asteri
28 Kaiti Garbi, Dionysis Schoinas – Atoflio Chrysafi
29 Petros Iakovidis – Tatouaz
30 Christos Cholidis – Agapi Tha Pei [NEW]

31 Christina Salti – To S’ Agapo [NEW]
32 Melisses – Misi Kardia
33 Nikos Apergis – Mi Me Paidevis
34 Ioulia Kallimani, Stamatis Gonidis – Gynaika Einai
35 Konstantinos Mamalis – Hamos [NEW]
36 Konstantinos Argiros – Paraskevi Proi
37 Giorgos Sampanis – Tipota
38 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Horevo
39 Giorgos Livanis – Thelo Ki Alla
40 Panos Kiamos – Eipa Ki Ego

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Cypriot singer Konstantina released the charity song called “Antipera Oxthi” in aid of CyBC’s 2021 Radiomarathonios.

Her sweet mid-tempo ballad is written off to Cypriot composer Stalo Georgiou and lyricist Fanis Anastasiou.

The song is accompanied by the music video filmed in Pano Lefkara, in Larnaca. It’s visually aesthetically beautiful with its picturesque village.

Konstantina is driving the video performance forward with Taksidi Sti Siopi, the nation’s official sign-language school.

The people from the school and even Konstantina sing-along-to-the verses and choruses, with the medium of sign-language throughout the various parts of the song’s music video.

Its songwriter Stalo Georgiou’s participation, in the signing sequences to the music video is furthermore, a lovely touch.

Credits:
Singer: Konstantina
Music: Stalo Georgiou
Lyrics: Fani Anastasiou
Music Production: Christos Moralis
Video Production: Stefanos Zrika
Sign-language School: Taksidi Sti Siopi

Join our very own Katerina Neocleous on London Greek Radio on Saturday 13th November from 2pm -4pm for her show Sporty Saturday.

She will be joined by a very special surprise guest from the Cyprus rugby team! 🔎

Here’s to the continuation of the (24 game) unbeaten run in international rugby. Wishing our team the best of luck in your 3pm kick off!!  🏈

Kaiti Garbi’s BRAND NEW single “Ama Fygo” – available from 8th November, but hear it exclusively first, before anyone else ONLY ON #LGR this week!

Kaiti Garbi and Fivos have collaborated on numerous hits, and they’re back with another strong hit, up-tempo song “Ama Fygo”.

The music star and the hit maker, are due to release a new hit single this month. After the success of “Ilios Den Vganei An Den Peis Kalimera”, “Kormia Xarmena” and “S’ Opoion Aresi”, charmed airplay lists, on London Greek Radio.

“Ama Fygo” will be released on November 8th via Panik Platinum, with the official music video on the release date.

Το ακούτε σε πρώτη ραδιοφωνική μετάδοση από σήμερα Δευτέρα 1 Νοεμβρίου, μόνο στο London Greek Radio!

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Top 40 London Greek Radio Airplay Chart. The definitive chart rundown this month, October 2021.

This month’s biggest, most in demand hit songs.

1 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Apo Erota [NEW]
2 Nikos Vertis – S’ Agapao
3 Petros Iakovidis – Tatouaz
4 Konstantinos Argiros, Rack – Telika [NEW]
5 Konstantinos Pantelides – Meine [NEW]
6 Giorgos Kakosaios – Min Tis Peite [NEW]
7 Antonis Remos – Otan Se Rotisane
8 Natasa Theodoridou – Paradothika Se ‘ena
9 Evita Sereti, Stamatis Gonidis – I Agapi Einai Charisma
10 Konstantinos Christoforou – S’ Ena Tetarto [LGR version]

11 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Kanenas Monos
12 Giorgos Kakosaios – I Mia
13 Mad Clip Feat. Eleni Foureira – Mporei
14 Paola – Kardia Alitissa [NEW]
15 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Proti Thesi
16 Kaiti Garbi, Dionysis Schoinas – Atoflio Chrysafi
17 Ivi Adamou, Stavento – Gia Sena
18 Stan, iLLEOo – Gia Dio [NEW]
19 Sarbel – To Party Arxizei [NEW]
20 Aggeliki Darra – Epikindini Mou Agapi [NEW]

21 Giorgos Livanis – Thelo Ki Allo
22 Christos Menidiatis – Teleftaia Agkalia (Feeling by Rania Kostaki)
23 Giorgos Sabanis – Kati San Asteri
24 Loukas Giorkas – Gia Tin Ellada
25 Helena Paparizou, Anastasios Rammos – Gia Poia Agapi
26 Dimitris Basis – Kathe Mera [NEW]
27 Pyx Lax, Christos Mastoras – Na Me Thymitheis
28 Giannis Arvanitidis – Ola Einai Sto Mialo Sou [NEW]
29 Thodoris Ferris – Hilia Kommatia [NEW]
30 REC – Mono Mazi Sou [NEW]

31 Stelios Legakis – Poios [NEW]
32 Konstantinos Argiros – Paraskevi Proi
33 Helena Paparizou – Mia Stagona Amartia [NEW]
34 Nikos Apergis – Mi Me Paidevis [NEW]
35 Prodromos – Agapi Allounou
36 Katerina Lioliou – Story [NEW]
37 Melina Aslanidou, Glykeria – Ftanei kai Perissevei
38 Katerina Naka, Vasilis Dimas – Floga Pou Mas Kaiei
39 Giorgos Kakosaios – Poia Einai Afti
40 Eirini Papadopoulou – Ya Habibi

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Stath Lets Flats, with its quaint eccentric humour and a Greek, Cypriot twist…

The BAFTA TV-winning agency comedy will begin in October, series 3 will pick up events following the series two cliffhanger, with the family agency in jeopardy.

Channel 4 renewed the so-called “British Cypriot” comedy for a third series in the autumn of 2020, following a BAFTA TV winning streak.

At the time, London Cypriot creator and star-of-the-show “Stath” Jamie Demetriou commented: “This is lovely. I love Channel 4. Thanks so much for having us back for a series three. Sorry the title is still hard to say. Love Jamie Demetriou from Stalph Les Flav”.

Series two of the sitcom won three BAFTA TV Awards: Best Male Actor in a comedy, for lead star Jamie Demetriou; Best Writer of a Comedy, also for Demetriou; and the programme itself won the award for Best Scripted Comedy.

Also returning are Demetriou’s sister, Natasia (What We Do In The Shadows), Al Roberts (King Gary), Christos Stergioglou (Dogtooth), Katy Wix (Ghosts), Kiell-Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts) and Ellie White (The Other One).

Comedy actors Charlie Cooper (This Country), Julia Davis (Gavin and Stacey) and David Avery (We Are Lady Parts) will all be joining the third series.

Davis will guest in one episode as Kris, Carole’s belittling and snobbish sister. Meanwhile Avery plays Bambos, Stath’s flash barber cousin; and Cooper plays Gregory, a lettings agent who is “passionately devoted to his wife and runs a rival agency called Live Love Lets”.

Jamie Demetriou said, “Times are the worst they have been in living memory, but fear not, a sitcom about a lettings agency is back for a third series! All the characters (bar a few who had availability issues) are back and saying stuff aaaall over again! Get ready to hear what they say!

“Listen closely and you might even hear a thing or two from some new celebrated guest stars. Did somebody say… the whole England football team? No, it’ll be comedy actors!”

The third series is set to pick up following the season two cliffhanger, which saw Stath tasked with rescuing the family business, Michael & Eagle, in addition to facing up the terrible state of his love life.

Ash Atalla, managing director of the show’s production company Roughcut TV, said: “We’re so happy to bring STATH back and welcome the new cast. The audition process was nine months of actually letting flats so we have high hopes for the new series.”

Stath Lets Flats returns to Channel 4 at 10:15pm on Tuesday 26th October.