‘100 Years Mimis Plessas’ tribute concert announced for Melbourne – The Greek Herald

Melbourne audiences are being given early access to one of the most anticipated Greek cultural events of the year, with a pre-sale set to open for 100 Years Mimis Plessas – A Living Tribute with Dimitris Basis.

Members of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will receive an exclusive pre-sale code from Tuesday, offering priority access ahead of the general public release.

The concert pays tribute to the extraordinary legacy of Mimis Plessas, one of Greece’s most influential composers, whose work has shaped generations of modern Greek music and cultural identity.

Featuring acclaimed performer Dimitris Basis and conducted by internationally recognised maestro George Ellis, the production will deliver a grand orchestral interpretation of Plessas’ most iconic works, spanning film, theatre and popular music.

Dimitris Basis and George Ellis. Photo: The Greek Herald.

With a career spanning more than 100 film scores and over 70 theatrical productions, Plessas’ influence on Greek culture is unparalleled. His timeless songs, including Pios to xerei and Tha pio apopse to feggari, continue to resonate with audiences across generations.

More than a concert, the production represents a rare opportunity for Australian audiences to experience the scale and depth of Plessas’ work in a fully orchestrated setting, bringing together music that has defined Greek cultural identity for decades.

With strong interest expected following similar productions across Australia, early access is likely to be in high demand among the Greek community and broader audiences alike.

Alongside the concert, momentum is also building around the upcoming Melbourne screenings of the film Kapodistrias, which has already generated significant attention internationally.

Members will have access to a special discounted ticket price ahead of general release, before standard pricing is introduced.

Together, the upcoming events highlight the continued appetite for high-quality Greek cultural programming in Melbourne, spanning both music and film.

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