"A Tribute To The Women of Rebetika"
was performed on Sunday, July 5 and was a great success.

Anthea Sidiropoulos performed on stage, together with the band "San Mayemennes" direct from Greece, comprising Christella Demetriou, Eleftheria Kourlia, Sophia Moulakaki, and Claudia Rossini. Melbourne artist Irene Vela also joined proceedings.

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Testimonials

"I write this as I watch you on stage, I'm proud to know you as an artist in support of human rights... your presentation and voice, exceptional once again."        

Leonidas D Vlahakis, Chair Antipodes Festival, Greek Community Board Member.

"Congrats on this fabulously produced event... loved your Missirrlou rendition!!..."

Peter Stefanidis (Filmmaker "Pontos" screened at Cannes and Greek Film Festival 2009)

"Compliments for a great concert, I spoke to some people in the foyer they loved every minute of the event. They signed up re members list."

Neil T.

"I want to congratulate you and your organisers on such a fantastic 'mayiki' vrathia we indulged in last night. These women from Greece were so wonderfully talented - I enjoyed every minute of it and each and every song. You were brilliant Anthea as always.  Songs you performed were beautiful. Congrats again,, what a great event... "

Sue Tokatlidis, Educator Greek Language Schools Victoria.

"Anthie, congratulations on a wonderful concert last night. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and a pity they had to close the hall at all!!!  A well earned rest. I am surprised you are not gone already.  We look forward to catching up with you soon" 

John Petrakis and The Costas Tsicaderis Foundation Group

"Dear Anthea, thanks a lot for the wonderful opportunity to be part of the outstanding performance last night. The Megeimenes were extremely professional and had a great programme to offer. I must admit it felt strange to have an all female band in front of me...we are not used to this.I still feel that shows of this calibre highlight the fact that we have not seen nothing yet and we are missing out on quality material and being constantly dished out "popular" artists which have a following...... Relax now that this over...you deserve a break...I would like to receive the next e-mail from you saying that you are on your way...."

Cathy Alexopoulos, President Greek/Australian Cultural League. 

"Great night Anthea, just fabulous! thoroughly enjoyed myself!..."

Sofia Kotanidis (President - Return to Anatolia)

"It was an excellent evening last Sunday at the Melbourne Town Hall."

Peter Rosenberg

"Congratulations for organizing such a wonderful evening. I thought the concert was absolutely fantastic. Thanking you ..."

Susie (Suellen) Irving

"Yia sou Anthea, A very big thank you for the whole show last night! Both mum and I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was beautiful. And mum did say you had such an amazing voice, of which I agree! Bravo, and congratulations on such a good job. Thank you again, we really appreciate it."

Dorothy, Collingwood

"Hi Anthea, I would just like to congratulate you on an outstanding show 'Women of Rebetika'. This is a genre that is very close to my heart and you were all absolutely inspirational in your representation of this era of music. I was very proud to have been even just a little bit involved and wish you well for future productions. Well done!"

Andrea Makris Director & Dancer

"My three friends and I thoroughly enjoyed last night's concert.  Please enter my name on your mailing list for any future concerts/presentations you do. You are a true natural Anthea! .. absolutely loved every minute of it."

 Roy Curtis-Bramwell & Co

"CONGRATULATIONS Anthea on the results of your hardwork and huge input into the success of the concert last Sunday. This is my first time on line since arriving in Melbourne and had been planning to write this since the concert. Hope you felt pleased about the results and have recovered by now. With Appreciation and Best Wishes.

Jeannie Lewis - Sydney NSW.

MEDIA

"Women of Rebetika", Dean Kalimniou, Neos Kosmos, June 29, 2009

Review, Neos Kosmos, July 9, 2009

"Melbourne Sings the Greek Blues", Ta Nea, July 8, 2009

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