"Napa Live 2012" Music Festival (Ayia Napa)

This season sees the return of Cyprus’ destination music festival, Napa Live, with 2 massive beach parties at Macronissos Beach club, Ayia Napa. Ayia Napa’s heart is beating to a different rhythm combining some of the biggest live guitar bands with huge urban acts, featuring the hottest names around.
2012 promises to be even bigger with lots more surprises as Napa Live now attracts the world’s biggest stars to the island. 

 Having outgrown all the island’s club venues, acts will now play to 5,000 revellers under the stars, on the sea front, under the balmy, Cypriot sky.

UK indie rock sensations and quadruple-platinum selling artists “THE KOOKS” will headline on the 26th of June, followed by Brit-award nominee and international superstar “EXAMPLE & DJ WIRE” on the 17th of July. Example catapulted to fame when his No.1 dance anthem “Changed the way you kiss me” went platinum and, together with DJ Wire, they’re famed for their multi-genre, eclectic sets and incredible live shows.

For the very first time a limited number of discounted tickets will be released and available to Cyprus residents only before summer tourist arrivals snap them up.

These strictly limited edition discounted tickets will go on sale March 25th until June 8th priced at only €30,00 per event. Following the limited period, prices will rise to the usual €50,00. Tickets are available from Acapella Music stores island wide and London Clothing retail units. 

                          

                           

                          

Having launched the festival in 2010 with a roster of exciting bands and acts such as Reverend Sound System and Kids in Glass Houses, for 2011 they came back with a dream line-up featuring some of the biggest names in the UK live music scene – The Charlatans, The Enemy, Twisted Wheel and The Twang to name a few.  

The events to date showcased up and coming bands plus sell-out club nights, featuring world class acts such as Chase & Status (a sell out success), in addition to international sensations such as The Petebox (the world’s finest human beat-boxer).

With an exemplary record for having had absolutely no trouble at all in 2 years Napa Live is garnering a solid reputation with the residents of Ayia Napa, in addition to the fans, whilst helping to rebrand Ayia Napa in a positive light.

Napa Live is now firmly positioned as one of the premier destination music festivals in Europe.

The Petebox (World’s champion beat-boxer): “The Chase & Status Napa Live gig was, I think, the best show I ever did in terms of atmosphere, fun and having an overall amazing time.”

Tom, The Enemy: “Of the many amazing festivals and gigs we’ve played all over the world, NAPA LIVE is collectively the one we’re most looking forward to coming back to! NAPA LIVE is the dogs bollocks. If you don’t know…you should.”

For more information on this summer’s events please visit www.napalivefestival.com

Press enquiries:
Niki Proctor – 977 34314 – niki@flash-pr.com

Date: 26th June & 17th July 2012

Venue: Macronissos Beach club, Ayia Napa

Time: -

Cost: Until June 8th €30,00 per event (available from Acapella Music stores island wide and London Clothing retail units). After June 8th tickets will be €50,00 per event.

"Cheapart 2012" Exhibition (Limassol)

150 selected artists from Cyprus and Greece will participate in the Cheapart 2011 exhibition in Limassol.
Cheapart is the most organized contemporary artistic movement, and the only context art gallery in Greece.

Date: Ongoing until March 24th 2012

Venue: 50-1 Gallery, Limassol

Time: Tues-Fri 1000- 1300 hrs & 1600- 2000hrs/ Sat 1000- 1400

"Mnemosyne's Gifts" Art Exhibition by Jane MacLean (Nicosia)

MacLean bases her artworks on myths and the power of female, however in this collection she decided to move away from mythology, and go into the Bible. Each painting contains a feminine view as a wife, companion, friend, lover, heroine or a sinner.

Date: (ends March 20th 2012)

Venue: Gallery K, Nicosia

Time: Mon-Fri 0900- 1300hrs & 1600 - 2000hrs/ Sat 0900- 1700hrs

Cost: (please call 22341123)

Vera Boufi & Marios Koumas Concert (Limassol)

Live performance at the Breeze Lounge by the talented singers Vera Boufi and Marios Koumas. 

Date: Wednesday 21st March 2012

Venue: Breeze Bar, Limassol

Time: 2000-0230hrs

Cost: Free

Reservations: Call 70005868

Retro Nights With Dj Marios (Nicosia)

Every Wednesday night DJ Marios will take you back in time with in his very own style!

Date: Wednesday 21st March 2012

Venue: Blue Wine Bar & Lounge

Time: 2000hrs

Cost: (please contact 22668717)

Reservations: 22664006

"ReArtcycle" Art Exhibition, Nicosia

An astonishing exhibition by Angela Evangelo, who will present a series of works from last 3 years that she created using recycled phone books.

Date: Opening Wed. March 21st at 17:30- Fri. March 30th, 2012

Venue: Myloi Cultural Center, Nicosia

Time: Mon-Sat 1000 - 1300hrs & 1600 - 1900hrs 
Cost: (please contact Angela at 99535329)

"Rock 'n Roll Jive" Music Night (Paphos/Larnaca/Paralimni)

The 1950's hits night will feature Steve Fury, Andi Hobbos and Andrea Morrelli with their band and dancers. The event is taking place in aid of the Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group. The night will be repeated in Larnaca on March 26 and Paralimni on March 30.

Date: Thursday, March 22

Venue: Markideon Theatre, Paphos
Time: 2000hrs
Cost: €10

Contact Tom Handly on 26654007 for more information and ticket sales points. 

"Utopia" art exhibition (Nicosia)

Evagoras and Kathlin Laniti Foundation presents "Utopia". The exhibition will present the new acquisitions of Niko's Pattichis and Fileleftheros newspaper.

Date: 22 March - 17 May 2012
Venue: Omikron Gallery, Nicosia
Time: Mon-Fri 1000-1300hrs & 1600-2000hrs/ Sat 1000-1400hrs
Cost: (please call 357 22 678 240)

Christos Dantis Live (Larnaca)

Lush Beach Bar presents this time the well known Greek singer, songwriter, and musician best known for his hits such as "To Palio Mou Palto" and "Ena Tragoudi Akoma". Along with Natalia Germanou he composed the song "My Number One" for Elena Paparizou, winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 for Greece.

Date: 18th & 25th of March
Venue: Lush Beach Bar, Larnaca
Time: 2100-0100hrs

Cost: (please call 7000 8089)

Volkswagen Cyprus Cycling Tour 2012

The 3-day road is open to all.  Both professional and amateur riders can join in the ride of Cyprus mountains and enjoy the weather and nature. The route passes through many traditional villages and is designed to be challenging and interesting. The free-of-cycling time will be spent at 4 star hotels in Limassol and Paphos.

Volkswagen Cyprus Cycling Tour 2012 will be raising funds for supporting the Free Services, Support Programs and Awareness Programs of the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF). The course is designed to be all-rounded! it offers a challenge to the competitive riders, while at the same it can be completed by the "Cycling for All" riders at their own pace.

Date: 30 March to 1st April 2012 - 3 days riding
Venue: Angelo Cypriot Theatre, Oroklini
Time: 2000hrs
Cost: Click here for details and additional options.

"Closer" play at Angelo Cypriot Theatre (Oroklini)

The Angelo Cypriot Theatre will be presenting "Closer" by Patrick Marber, as their 100th production. On Thursday, March 29th 2012 until Saturday, March 31st (including) the English-language plays will begin at 8pm.

Alexia Paraskeva, Jill McDonald, David Dimitriou and Paul Stewart will stage the story of love, seduction and betrayal in one of the most controversial plays that the group has ever presented. This is the 30th year of ACT.

The play will also be performed in Nicosia from April 4-7.

Date: Thur. March 29th - Sat. March 31st 2012
Venue: Angelo Cypriot Theatre, Oroklini
Time: 2000hrs
Cost: €15 

Call 96504284 for ticket and other information 

Art & Music in aid of patients with Alzheimer (Nicosia)

The event will consist of art exhibition, an auction of the donated works. A well known antique dealer Aristides L. Coudounaris will be participating with a series of engravings depicting Greek islands, dated 1856.All net proceeds will be donated to the Friends of Alzheimer Sufferers. It is hoped the event will attract not only art lovers but also persons sensitive to the problems of this affliction.

Date: Saturday 17th March 2012
Venue: Famagusta Gate, Nicosia
Time: 1700-2100hrs
Cost: €15 for entrance (drinks and snacks included)

Stars and Geometry Workshop (Nicosia)

Interactive art and colour workshop that combine the psychology of signs and symbols to teach you more about the deeper levels of your personality, your unconscious mind and your dreams.Slide show presentation and interactive art and clay activities by psychologist Heleniq Argygou!Tea refreshments will be offered.

Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, 16th March 2012

Date: Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Venue: Express Yourself Healthy, Nicosia
Time: 1030-1330hrs
Cost: €25

"REC" concert (Limassol)

For one night only, REC will play live in Limassol's Breeze Down Town. The band was formed in 2009 from many members with different musical tastes and backgrounds. With their personal music identity that targets to seduce, REC will be trying to create special sounds, shades, dreams and feelings, with each one of their songs, leaving their unique mark.

Date: Friday, March 16th 2012
Venue: Breeze Down Town, Limassol
Time: 2330-0500hrs
Cost: Free 

"Guinea Pigs"- play (Larnaca)

The play by the French playwright Sébastien Thiéry presents the story of fifty-something Alain Kraft. When he comes to writhdraw money from his bank, it turns out that the account has been blocked due to his social status which breaks the Indian law. The contemporary, bitter comedy is performed in Greek.

Date: Every Saturday and Sunday until March 31st.
Venue: Skala Theatre (Larnaca)
Time: 2030hrs
Cost: (contact the venue on 24637952 )

Mountain Bike Marathon (Tochni/Kalavasos)

Aphrodie Trophy is part of Stevens German Bike Masters. The marathon will begin in Tochni Village Square, continue to Parsata, Lageia, Akpnou, Vasa, Kalavasos Dam, Kalavasos and will finish at Kalavasos Village Square. The event is open to all, however please check the details on the website to see the details for distances and categories.

Date: 25th of March 2012
Starting Point: Tochni Village square - Kalavasos Village square

"Night is the Mother to the Day" - play (Larnaca)

A play by the Scandinavian playwright Larn Noren will be presented by Thoc's New Stage in Larnaca for one night only at Larnaca's Municipal Theatre. The play is set in a country-side hotel run by a mysterious family. The play is in Greek language.

Date: Thursday, March 15th 2012
Venue:  Larnaca’s Municipal Theatre
Time: 2030hrs

Cost: (contact the venue on 24665795)

"13"- Poetry & Digital Art Exhibition by Sotiris Giannakou (Limassol)

2nd Poetry & Digital Art Exhibition of the artist, interior designer and poet, Sotiris Giannakou.
The opening of the exhibition "13" was held on March 13, 2012 at 20.00.  20% of the sales will be given to the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends.

Date: Weekdays, until March 23rd 2012

Venue: Rouan Gallery, Limassol
Time: 1030-1300hrs & 1630-1900hrs

"100 Years of the Limassol Municipality's Philharmonic" Concert (Limassol)

The concert will feature works of leading Greek composers such as Hatzidakis, Theodorakis and Savvopoulos in a journey through Greek songs of the 50's and 60's. The programme also includes polska and Viennese valse, and a tribute to Marios Tokas, a composer and a member of the Philharmonic. The concert will be conducted by Thanasis Athanasiou.

Date: Wednesday March 14th, 2012
Venue: Rialto, Limassol (Email: rialto@cytanet.com.cy  Phone: 77777745)
Time: 2030hrs
Cost:  €5

George Perris Concert (Nicosia)

Concert by the French-Greek singer will be accompanied by six musicians in a mixture of songs in both languages. Multilingual, George Perris sings in French, English, Greek and Spanish. The concert is part of the Month of Francophonie, and is organized by the French Institute of Cyprus.

Date: Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Venue: Rigainis and Arsionis, Paphos Gate, Old Nicosia, Nicosia
Time: 2030hrs
Cost: ?

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