After the success of his appearances in Athens, Foivos is taking his new show in selected open air venues in the whole of Greece and now Cyprus: On the 2nd of August, at Fengaros, they will eat all the meze, drink all the booze, call all their friends for a game. Along with the usual suspects – Pantelis on guitars, Christodoulou on keys, Stamatakis on bass and Ntouvas on drums – they will once again set up a totally different show, playing known and unpredictable selections from the songwriter’ s discography, songs he loves from other songwriters, and new songs from the album he is preparing for later this year.

Xylouris White brings together two masters of contemporary music: Jim White, a founder of the internationally acclaimed trio Dirty Three and Giorgos Xylouris (Psaragiorgis) the master lutenist who has been described as ‘the future of Cretan music’. Together XYLOURIS WHITE have created a new and compelling blend of melody and rhythm. Even to watch them absorbed in their music is an exhilarating experience. Jim and Psaragiorgis first played together in Melbourne. Since then they have been on a wonderful journey across three continents. Although these new experiences have added many riches neither has lost touch with the best of their diverse traditions. The first album of XYLOURIS WHITE will be released this fall.

With an arsenal of old half-broken analog organs, vintage drum machines and electric guitars, Swedish Ylva Ceder (in collaboration with Patric Thorman and friends) has built a dreamy and delicate musical world. You will be swept away by a wave of voices and taken to a place where the tide is turning and the sun peaks out from behind rain heavy clouds. Fragile things are twiddled and turned, leaving layers of mesmerizing traces behind. Far in the distance there is an echo of a memory; a longing for something long gone missing that now casts a spell, rushes the heart faster and stops all the clocks. This is bitter-sweet dream pop at its best.

The project “Prometheus III” is based exclusively on Pavlina’s compositions.

She steps on the fire that human steal from the Gods, with which they light the future of their dreams. Or maybe the fire chooses its Prometheus, without knowing how many winds blow, how far it will eventually get, and how many will burn in her crossing. She treats romance in the debris of a chaotic city, death and resurrection, the dead eternity or the eternity of the dead.

A very popular blues band, Zilla Project have been around for five years now, and have played countless gigs at small and big festivals, venues and bars all over Cyprus. The group consists of Manolis «Big Mo» Vourakis [vocals and guitars], Nicholas «Honeyman» Melis [keys], Omiros «Bagman» Andreou [bass] and Stephanos «Medicine man» Meletiou [τύμπανα]. They have just released their long-awaited debut album, which they are presenting at Fengaros on the 1st of August.

Lovers of folk / acoustic music have long ago found out about Demetris Soteriou, mainly through the two albums he released in 2009 ("Midway to Autumns')' and 2013 ("Shelter"). Many have seen him play one of his intimate shows in small cafes around Lefkosia. The main vehicle of his songs is acoustic instruments with the acoustic guitar as its core. At the moment he is preparing material for his third album.

Α bit of jazz, a bit of rock, a bit of funk and a bit of pop. The electric guitarist Loizos Paphitis is presenting his original compositions at this year’ s festival. He will be joined on stage by Nikolas Melis on the Hammond B3 and Stefanos Meletiou on the drums. Katerina Andreou will be guesting on vocals.

The story telling group of “Paramythies” consists of Veronica Aloneftou and Marina Katsaris. They tell stories through words and music, proposing, in this manner, the revival of the forgotten ancient art of storytelling, to the modern world. The group matches the story and the music or song that accompanies with respect the narrator, creating and enhancing the images and emotions that evoke from the words. The shows involve Storytelling of Folk Tales, according to the Greek and Cypriot Folk Tradition, as well as other parts of the World. The narrator through the art of storytelling resurrects stories, dreams, myths and tales with the accompaniment of live music using santur, flute, clarinet and various percussion instruments.

The band Fuzz Bus came on the local music scene about a year ago, proposing a live set of tunes mainly from the soul and funk repertoire, spiced up with jazz improvisations. They have played in various bars in Lefkosia and Lemesos. At Fengaros they will introduce a brand new set of original songs, inspired by funk, soul, afro and rock influences and with Vasiliki Anastasiou on vocals as their special guest.

“Pliri Ntaxei” were formed in 2012 out of the common interest of its members for the rempetiko song. From the very beginning they shaped their repertoire based mainly on songs from the 20s and 30s. Since then they have been performing around their hometown Thessaloniki as well as across other Greek cities. They have supported Heimerinoi Kolymvites and Giannis Aggelakas. The band’s focus is mainly in the rendition of songs and instrumentals from the rich folk tradition and rempetiko, as well as composing new pieces, based on the traditional forms. “Pliri Ntaxei” have released their debut album in November 2013. The record comprises of nine songs and one instrumental tune. On the 3rd of August they will close the Fengaros Festival performing songs from that record, songs from the new record, currently being recorded, as well as rempetiko songs, mainly from the pre war era.

Demetris Mesimeris is a twenty years old singer / songwriter from Lefkosia. At the festival he will perform his original songs. He will be accompanied on stage by two member of "Low Profile Band", Dannys Iacovou on acoustic guitar and Konstantinos Christodoulou on acoustic bass

Delirium Elephants were formed in 2012 by Demetris Zachariou and Stephanos Georgiades. They put together their individual musical backgrounds and created the album ‘Songs & Poems’. In 2013 the album was released by the Dutch 2419 Record Label. Currently they are recording their second album. The band, live, consists of: Andreas Stephanou, Andreas Rodosthenous, Christos Katsounotos and Nikos Koukouvinos. Their sound blends pop rock melodies, post rock elements and cinematicsounds. This will be their first ever live appearance.

“Heimerinoi Kolymvites” came together as a group in 1979 and along the years they’ve had various either permanent or temporary members. Each band member has their own discography and musical path in the Greek music scene. Heimerinoi Kolymvites are a unique case of a musical group. They sing of love, loneliness, beauty, fleeting images, the cheerfulness of companionship, the magic of the night. They propose a different, sui generis concert, which is unforgettable to anyone who experiences it, even only once.Their rare appearances are always an event, and audience participation helps make every concert different than the last.  At Fengaros they are coming with a five – piece band which will consist of Argyris Bakirtzis on vocals, Michalis Siganidis on double bass, Kostas Vomvolos on accordion, Charalambos Papadopoulos on bouzouki and Dionysis Roussos on guitar and vocals.

Rumba Attack’s material is mainly influenced by the flamenco sound and more specifically the Rumba rhythm, also mixing world music, rock and jazz. The band consists of Konstantinos Lyras and Memnon Aresti on guitars and Savvas Thoma on cajon and percussion.

The youthful band of Isaac’s Cello continues its musical journey. Currently they are living in London and with the addition of Chris «Kenny» Ormiston, they are giving a wider approach to their sound. By fusing a second guitar and effects, alongside the bass and drums, an eloquent post-rock/ progressive feel has been partnered with the band's new approach for their new album. This allows Isaac's Cello to re-create their ideas into a darker and groovier realm in the musical world. The new tracks performed at Μουσικό Φεστιβάλ Φέγγαρος - Fengaros Music Festival will let you grasp on the band's ongoing ideas.

The music of Some Take is influenced by the electronic, post rock and cinematic genres. Since 2012 they have played in various space in their hometown Lefkosia. The band members are Markos Ioannou (drums), Memnon Aresti (guitar) and Yiorgos Constantinou "The Might Scoop" (sampling).

Zara der Arakelian and Mikaela Tsangari are putting together an all-girl group, and they are performing their original compositions for the first in public, on the main stage of Fengaros. With a pop-rock lightness and blues based melodies, they are building a beautiful and vigorous musical blend. Zara on vocals and Mikaela on guitar are joined on stage by Aphrodite Nicolaou on bass and Marianna Moumdjis on drums.

Golden Horn is the collaboration between Michalis Koullas and Michalis Zampetas, two young Cypriot songwriters who are presenting their work for the first time at this year’s Fengaros Festival. Their music is influenced by blues, folk and psychedelia. On stage they will be joined by Ioannis Karseras on electric bass, Alexandros Papadopoulos on drums and Nicholas Genethliou on keyboards

Nicolas Savvides is a twenty year old singer songwriter. He is been studying music since the age of seven. He plays piano, guitar and sings and he has taken part in many competitions for composing and singing, earning many awards. At Fengaros he will present his songs on the piano.

Yiannis Christides and Demetris Spyrou are constructing music on original lyrics. With a backdrop of natural every day sounds, and using objects, loops and electric instruments, they converse and orchestrate poems composing material to use and abuse.

Manneken Pis are three musician friends from Thessaloniki, Greece. There were playing together for a while now, without using a band name, but for the needs of the festival the exploited their friend’s “Pirtsou’s” idea for a name. They mix many styles of music, whilst paying careful attention for things to flow well together. More specifically their sounds derive from genres like rock, folk, indie, psychedelic pop and whatever else comes about. Generally their setup is acoustic, because drums require more rehearsals. They are coming to Cyprus with cheerful vibes and stress.

The concept of the band Two Camels and the River came together sometime in 2006, when Robin Thorman and Per Lönnroth found themselves working the graveyard shift at a warehouse in Oslo, Norway.

The job description forced them to carry lorry tires and every other object that was all too heavy for them. Due to that weight and the monotone movements the task required, soon a hump was painfully visible on one of their shoulders. A camel's hump!? It was time to leave Norway and go back home to dear old Stockholm, Sweden.

Well at home Patric Thorman joined the caravan. He produced and co-wrote the debut 10” EP "I just took my eyes out of my pocket” and immediately became a third toe. They will be releasing their first full-length album ”Wondering In Circles, Walking Straight” in the summer.

Acamar is a newly formed instrumental space rock band originating from Cyprus and currently residing in the U.K. "Acamar" is a star in the constellation Eridanus. Its name derives from the traditional Arabic Ākhir an-nahr which means "the end of the river". Each song of Acamar is a unique trip. Close your eyes and sink deep into distant space!

The Low Spark is a dynamic rock trio from Lefkosia. They play a unique blend of psych and prog rock mixed with soul and blues. The band was formed by Mario Michael (guitar), Lefteris Moumtzis (bass-vocals) and Demetris Panayides (drums) in 2009., initially playing covers. They now perform their own material and are in the process of recording their first EP

Formed in 2012, Trio Frisson continue to capture the interest of their audience through original studio productions and solid Live performances. Consisting of Jamie Paul, Byronas Athinodorou and Alex Papadopoulos, the band has introduced a new wave of sounds and a genre of ‘hip-soul’ music uniquely blending elements of Funk, Soul and Hip-Hop. 

Their debut album 'Great Escapes' features 11 original tracks and represents both the official entry of Trio Frisson into the recording industry, as well as music produced by a young band in times of difficulty for musicians who represent, support and believe in the continuance of this unique genre.