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25 Years of Magic: Opening Night Party!
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Our 25th Silver Anniversary Is Here And We’re Going To Party!
Welcome, everyone, to the International Eressos Women’s Festival! We’re absolutely thrilled to be kicking off this year’s celebrations at our fabulous Cine Sappho Magicnights venue.
It’s truly exciting to mark our 25th Silver Anniversary with all of you and celebrate this remarkable achievement. Sappho would indeed be proud.
Your Evening’s Entertainment
Lara A King
Your evening will be hosted by the fabulous Lara A King. A long-time friend of the festival, she’ll guide you through the night with her usual wit, flair, and charm. Lara is a multi-award-winning comedian and improviser who has graced prestigious stages like The Comedy Store, The Stand, and the Leicester Square Theatre, and has produced successful shows for The Edinburgh, Brighton, and Women In Comedy Festivals.Â
We’re delighted she’s returning to our stage.
Jennifer Corday
We are proud to present, for the very first time here in Skala Eressos, the incredible Jennifer Corday! Hailing from California, she has shared the stage with absolute legendary icons of music, including Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, and Joan Jett.
Prepare for an electrifying and energetic performance; Jennifer is as excited as we are to be playing on opening night!
Eva Iglesias
From a first-timer to a much-loved returning artist, welcome back Eva Iglesias! Eva first wowed us with a magnificent show in 2018. Covering some of the greatest voices in history like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, and Jennifer Hudson, she has earned a reputation for her absolute powerhouse vocals and infectious energy.
We guarantee she’ll have us all singing and dancing the night away.
DJ Ritu
Next up is the truly inspiring and sensational DJ Ritu MBE. We’re honored to welcome her back. An award-winning international turntablist, broadcaster, producer, and a true icon of the British club scene, she has been a beloved presence at our festival in previous years. It seemed only fitting to invite her to play a part in our 25th-anniversary celebrations.
Prepare for an unforgettable journey across genres and cultures when DJ Ritu steps behind the decks at our opening night!
DJ Nicky Drummond
And to finish off this amazing evening, we’re delighted to see the return of the much-loved DJ Nicky Drummond. Originally from the UK and based in Amsterdam, Nicky has been immersed in dance music since 1998. Her versatile DJ career spans major European stages, including top LGBTQI+ festivals like L-Fest, Milkshake, and our very own Lesbos Women’s Festival.
Shaped by decades behind the decks, her sets deliver groove-driven basslines, melodic depth, and carefully selected vocals, moving through dance music’s many spectrums with consistent rhythm and energy.
Flamingo Beach Bar & Important Information
Throughout the festival, the irrepressible Jo, Anita, and their amazing team at Flamingo Beach Bar will provide a fabulous bar service. Prepare to be Flamingoed!
Please note: Wristband holders will be given priority entrance.
Doors for wristband holders open at: 8pm
General admission opens at: 8.30pm. General admission tickets are 15 euro, subject to capacity.