Antique (band)
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Members | Helena Paparizou Nikos Panagiotidis |
Antique is a Greek singing duo consisting of
Career
In 1999, some DJ friends of
Eurovision Song Contest 2001
Despite being relatively unknown in Greece, the duo entered the
In continuation, they recorded four studio albums that achieved mild success, performed a small European tour, and collaborated with artists such as
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
- Mera Me Ti Mera (1999)
- Die for You(2001)
- Me Logia Ellinika (2002)
- Alli Mia Fora (2003)
- Blue Love(2003)
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
- 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
- ^ a b Kazoni, Sonia (May 2008). "Έλενα Παπαρίζου: Baby Tiger". Nitro Magazine (in Greek). p. 248.
- ^ "ΒΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΚΟ Ελενα Παπαρίζου". Archived from the original on 2008-01-13. MAD TV. Retrieved on 2 February 2008 (in Greek)
- ^ 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.
- ^ Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ "- 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
- ^ Staff (2000-09-24). "Antique "Opa Opa" (song) Charts". SwedishCharts. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2009-10-28.
- ^ "Sizzling Elena Paparizou plans hot new album". Archived from the original on 2008-04-12. London Greek Radio. Retrieved on April 8, 2008