Antique (band)

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Antique
Origin
MembersHelena Paparizou
Nikos Panagiotidis

Antique is a Greek singing duo consisting of

Die for You", sung in a blend of English and Greek, ending with a third place – only behind Estonia and hosts Denmark. This group is famous in Scandinavian countries, Cyprus, Greece, Germany and Italy
. After 19 years of hiatus the group reunited in March 2022 in Greece releasing a cover hit song from 90's meant to be their comeback in music industry.

Career

Helena Paparizou (2010)

In 1999, some DJ friends of

Dinata Dinata", "Follow Me", and "Moro Mou" also charted well.[4]

Eurovision Song Contest 2001

Despite being relatively unknown in Greece, the duo entered the

(I Would) Die for You", written by Nikos Terzis with lyrics by Antonis Pappas, placing joint first, but being named the winners by default as they had won the public vote.[3] The song placed third in the actual contest with 147 points; although equaled by the 2004 entry, it was the best placing Greece had ever received until Paparizou won the contest as a solo artist in 2005.[citation needed] The song went on to become their biggest hit in Greece, reaching Platinum status, while it peaked at number three in Sweden and Greece, and charted elsewhere.[citation needed
] Antique's success in the contest led to them earning recognition in Greece and working there for the rest of their career.

In continuation, they recorded four studio albums that achieved mild success, performed a small European tour, and collaborated with artists such as

Royal Dutch Shell by V2 Records to promote the premium unleaded gasoline product known as V-Power. Antique disbanded in late 2003 on good terms with both members pursuing solo careers. Elena Paparizou won the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 representing Greece with "My Number One". There are currently no intentions of reuniting the group, although they have both expressed to want to reunite in the future.[7]

2019–present: New material

Antique reunited 16 years after the group's hiatus for a special anniversary concert on July 13, 2019, in Sweden, performing live their greatest hits for Swedish audience. In Cyprus at Super Music Awards, Panagiotidis awarded Paparizou for Best Female Adult artist.

In March 2022 Antique covered a song from the 1990s titled Ti Ti by Giorgos Alkaios, to be released in April 2022.

On July 2, 9, 23 Antique performed at Vi Som Alskar 90 talet 2022 concert festival in Sweden performing some of their hit singles.

On November 17, Antique attended Het Grote Songfestivalfeest singing Die For You which took place in Ziggo Dome arena in Amsterdam, while it will be broadcast at a later time by the public broadcaster of the Netherlands.

Discography

Tours

  • European Tour
  • North American Tour
  • Rex 2001-02
  • Apollonas 2002
  • We Who Love 90's Festival (Sweden) 2019
  • We Who Love 90's Festival (Sweden) 2022

Awards

Grammis

  • Best Modern Dance Song ("Opa Opa", 2000, nominated)

Eurovision Song Contest

  • 3rd place, 147 points (2001)

Pop Corn Music Awards

  • Best Group (2001, won)
  • Best Dance Song (2001, "(I Would) Die for You", nominated)

Planeta TV Music Awards

  • Best Pop video (2003, "Why?", win)

MAD Video Music Awards

  • Best Dressed Artist in a Video (Elena Paparizou in "Alli Mia Fora", 2004, nominated)

References

  1. ^ a b Kazoni, Sonia (May 2008). "Έλενα Παπαρίζου: Baby Tiger". Nitro Magazine (in Greek). p. 248.
  2. ^ "ΒΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΚΟ Ελενα Παπαρίζου". Archived from the original on 2008-01-13. MAD TV. Retrieved on 2 February 2008 (in Greek)
  3. ^ a b c d Maravegias, Ilias (2008-02-17). "Κάνοντας μόδα τη Eurovision" (in Greek). Espresso News. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
  4. ^
    Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2008-10-28.
  5. ^ "- YouTube" Έλενα Παπαρίζου. YouTube (in Greek). Elena Paparizou's Biography on Alpha TV's "Kafes Me Tin Eleni Menegaki". Alpha TV, 17 April 2008. Retrieved on 23 April 2008
  6. ^ Staff (2000-09-24). "Antique "Opa Opa" (song) Charts". SwedishCharts. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2009-10-28.
  7. ^ "Sizzling Elena Paparizou plans hot new album". Archived from the original on 2008-04-12. London Greek Radio. Retrieved on April 8, 2008

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Preceded by
Mia Krifi Evesthisia
"
Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest
2001
Succeeded by
S.A.G.A.P.O.
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