As reported on here earlier, Radio FG in France (which can naturally only be received in France) will broadcast the show on Wednesday 20th June - more information here. The concert can also be heard online, for those lucky enough with fast connections, can listen to a stereo MP3 broadcast! Even fans with a slower connection can also enjoy a live stream too - more here. [MORE]

At the moment the only TV channel confirmed to broadcast the concert is M6 in France which we reported earlier in the month - more details can be found here. Other TV stations who have expressed an interest in the show are ET1 (Greece) and Star TV (Star TV Canada or Star TV Asia). European subscription based channel Filmnet were initially interested in broadcasting the show, however plans fell .... [MORE]

Featured below is the official poster design for the Akropolis shows - click on it for a larger version and yours to download :-) Special thanks goes to Stratos Koufos for providing us with the poster file and other press conference photos which appear in the latest batch of news items! [MORE]

The following page contains a number of spoiler facts concerning the concert. There are those fans who do not wish to know in advance detailed plans of the concerts, which may spoil their enjoyment. Considering that in mind, you can only access the spoiler facts by clicking the link below. Therefore if you do not want to know, then close this pop-up news window now :-) I want to read the spo .... [MORE]

Jean Michel Jarre was first invited to perform in Greece last year, with further background information listed here. The concert itself is in aid of Elpida (in English 'hope') charity who helps children with cancert. Money from the concert will goes toward building a children's hospital in Athens, with Jarre performing free of charge, and in turn the Greek government have also given use of the .... [MORE]

A look at who are the artists/performers involved in the Akropolis shows... Synthesisers/Vocals - Jean Michel Jarre (of course) :-) Synthesisers - Francis Rimbert Syntheisers/Bass - Christophe Papendieck Guitar - Patrick Rondat Drums - Laurent Faucheux Soprano - Vasiliki Karayianni Vocalist - Mando (recorded a Greek version of C'est la Vie in 2000 - read more) Orche .... [MORE]

A few more useful links for fans who are going to Athens in the next few days. Net cafes in Athens (to check your email and Revolution on the Web) ;-) Athens Post (Collection of Greek Media sites) Discover Athens Athens City Guide More links posted previously on Revolution on the Web can be found here. [MORE]

Here are a few more news article we have found on the web regarding the Akropolis shows, a mixture of old and new. Aftonbladet (in Swedish) ERT (it's all Greek to me ;-) ) Ananova Kathimerini (Greek newspaper in English) Thanks to Henrik Känngård Got information of news articles online that we have not featured? Email athens@revolution .... [MORE]

Shall I pack my Fleece (sweater)? For those who are interested, here is the current weather report for Athens: Friday: Sunny - Max Temperature: 30 / 86 Saturday: Sunny - Max Temperature: 30 / 86 Sunday: Sunny - Max Temperature: 30 / 84 Monday: Sunny - Max Temperature: 31 / 87 Sunset: 20:49 (Local Time) Tuesday: "Official" Concert Day #1 ;-) Sunny - Max Temperature: 33 / 89 .... [MORE]

Music365 - on online music / entertainment website have posted an article about the forthcoming concerts in Athens. As usual it contains errors about the life and works of Jean Michel Jarre...these media people - you just can't trust them, can you! ;-) Click here to read the Music365 article If anyone has as unused ticket for the Moscow Red Square concert, please let me know! ;-) [MORE]