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THE LONSDALE ST GREEK FESTIVAL TURNS 30!

14 FEBRUARY 2017 – Adored songstress Glykeria returns to Melbourne and to the Festival stage for the 30th Anniversary of the Lonsdale St Greek Festival (Antipodes). Glykeria will perform her greatest hits on the Delphi Bank Stage on Saturday 25 February, making this her third performance at Melbourne’s largest celebration of all things Greek.

The Lonsdale St Greek Festival has attracted many acclaimed artists over the years, including Eleftheria Arvanitaki, Haris Alexiou, Dimitra Galani, Alkistis Protopsaltis, Mihalis Hatzigiannis and Alkinoos Ioannides.

Also taking part in this year’s special 30th Anniversary celebrations are the Stratakis Brothers – from Crete – who are certain to woo audiences with their incredible vocal and lyre talents. They’ll be joined by an equally talented four-piece band on Sunday 26 February also on the Delphi Bank Stage.

The event takes over Lonsdale Street with free entertainment across three stages, Greek street food, pop-up bars, cooking demonstrations, competitions, children’s activities and much more.

WATCH + LISTEN Three performance stages will be positioned from Russell through to Swanston street, where local and international acts will captivate audiences. Take an OPA-CIZE class, or cheer on the Zorba 'til You Drop participants as they dance non-stop for a chance to win a return trip to Greece. The AA Holdings Stage will host the Magic Mic singing competition as well as a number of local and interstate dancing groups reflecting the many regions of Greece plus an outside broadcast from SBS Radio and DJs from Rythmos Digital radio.

PROCAL GREEK KITCHEN My Kitchen Rules Greek twins Helena and Vikki Moursellas will be hosting the Procal Greek Kitchen across the weekend. Presenters include Kathy Tsaples (My Sweet Greek) Phil Vakos (Bahari), Angela Nicolettou (Angela’s Kitchen), Angie Giannakodakis (Elyros + Epocha), Mary Valle (Mary’s Kitchen) and Niki Louca (My Greek Kitchen). Come dusk, the Greek Kitchen will be transformed into a ‘taverna’, with many styles of Greek music being played and plenty of dancing on the street.

FESTIVAL OF FOOD Slip on your stretchy pants and bring a healthy appetite to the Festival because Lonsdale Street will be lined with food vendors all weekend dishing up classics and modern twists on Greek treats. Just some Festival traders include; The Cypriot Kitchen, St. Gerry’s, Greek Street Food, Cypriot Street Food, Coco Fix, Greek Trojan Yiros, Goody’s Burger House, Ilias the Greek, Mr. Calamaro, To Nostimo, Two Men and a Lemon and many more. Lonsdale Street Greek Precinct stewards Stalactites, Tsindos and International Cakes will extend their trading out onto the street as well as whisky bar Boilermaker House.

FESTIVAL BAR The outdoor Festival bar (located on Russell St) is the ideal place to sit back, sip on a range of Greek beverages and take in the festivities. The Akropolis Ouzeri has your spirits covered, while the Coopers Bar offers Mythos and Fix Beer.

KIDS Keep the little ones entertained with a weekend-long program of entertainment and activities. In the KIDS ZONE, enjoy face painting and craft activities all weekend, while thrill seekers can jump on one of the many on-site rides.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY TO THE FESTIVAL Show us your bike! Cycle to the Festival and we'll shout you a coffee. Come past the Accreditation Tent at the corner of Russell & Lonsdale Streets and we'll give you a voucher to use at the Festival.

The 30th Lonsdale St Greek Festival is a Greek Community of Melbourne event. It is held in Lonsdale Street Melbourne on Saturday 25 + and Sunday 26 February. www.lonsdalestfestival.com.au

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LISTING DETAILS

30th Lonsdale St Greek Festival Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 February, 2017 Cnr Lonsdale & Russell Street, Melbourne midday – late – FREE EVENT – lonsdalestfestival.com.au

GETTING THERE

Leave the car at home, and take any city bound train, tram or bus towards the CBD and head towards the historic Greek precinct (between Swanston & Russell Street).

For more information and image requests: Phone: 03 9662 2722 Email: [email protected]