For one night only, on 30 October 2013, The Forum in Kentish Town will host 'The Other Side of Greece', a concert celebrating Greek tradition and bringing the infectious Greek spirit to London.

The multi-performance, multi-channel evening will feature contemporary Greek talent including musician Philippos Pliatsikas, founder of Pyx Lax, one of Greece's biggest and well known bands, who will form the backbone of the programme. Joining him on stage will be other illustrious Greek names, such as Eleonora Zouganeli, Babis Stokas, Georgia Ntagaki and the legendary folk artist, Petroloukas Halkias. Also featuring will be cutting edge musician, Gautier, a prominent name in the alternative music scene in Greece and beyond.

International artist Gordon Gano, lead singer, composer and founding member of the highly influential post-punk band, the Violent Femmes, will also be performing live some of his famous hits that have gained worldwide acclaim, including Blister in the Sun, Kiss Off and Gone Daddy Gone. Also, renowned Greek actor, Theo Alexander, star of US drama series True Blood will join Nantia Spiliotopoulou for recitals of Greek poetry including works by Kavafis and Nobel Prize winners Seferis and Elytis. In addition to musical and other performances the natural beauty of Greece will be brought alive through videos and paintings.

The objective of the concert is to portray the 'other side of Greece', highlighting Greece's burgeoning culture and music scene and bring the joy and spirit of Greece to London.

The Forum, built originally as an art deco cinema, is one of London's greatest live entertainment venues. The grade II listed building has hosted cult acts, including The Velvet Underground, Pixies and Carter the Unstoppable in the 80's.

With the kind support of the Greek National Tourism Organisation.

Tickets are £10 for standing and £15 for seated and can be bought through Ticket Master www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Philippos-Pliatsikas-tickets/artist/5108021 

For more information please visit' The Other Side of Greece' Facebook page www.facebook.com/events/485354824890952 or view promo video on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1myctHhiT8

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For enquiries contact Jules Ugo or Frances Tuke on 0207 953 7470 or email firstname@lotus-uk.co.uk