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]

Just to clear up some possible confusion as to the 'exact' title of the concerts in Athens. Back in May 2001 we were told the concerts were called 'Acropolis' (with a 'c'), but now all international press releases refer to the show as 'Akropolis'. So we will be calling the show Akropolis... :-) All this talk of 'c' and 'k' reminds me of the Travel Agents sketch by Monty Python - anyone wish t .... [MORE]

May/June 2001 JEAN MICHEL JARRE TO PERFORM SPECTACULAR CONCERT AT THE AKROPOLIS When it comes to spectacular live music events around the globe, Jean Michel Jarre is the man who wrote the book. Now he's preparing to write a new chapter and you could call it the eighth wonder of the world. After defying all the laws of conventional performance with awe inspiring concerts in Houston; Texas, .... [MORE]

Jean Michel Jarre's concert in the Roman theatre of Herod Atticus (where Greek opera diva Maria Callas held her first public performance) will be a tribute to Melina Mercouri, the Greek actress and minister of culture who always promoted her country and the festival. In an interview with the Herald Tribune, Jean Michel Jarre announced the concert would be inspired by Greek mythology in a contem .... [MORE]

Jean Michel Jarre will be using the new Clavia Nord Lead 3 synth during his Akropolis shows next week. A small news item can be found on the Clavia site. Thanks to ClementDSP for the info. [MORE]

The range of more expensive tickets for the concert (50,000Dr, 60,000Dr, 80,000Dr and 100,000Dr) are still available in limited supplies for both nights. For fans who still have not ordered any tickets for the show, these are now your only options. To make reservation, contact: Mrs. Helen Stemitsioti or Ms. Christiana Giannakopoulou Friends Association of Children with Cancer (Elpida) M. As .... [MORE]

The cheaper 15,000Dr tickets for both nights (19th and 20th June) for the Akropolis shows have now sold out. Fans from outside Greece have faced a torid week in which to pay for tickets which had been reserved a week earlier, having to call countless times to Athens to pay for them. Even on occasions when some fans got through initially, they were told to call at another time! The organisatio .... [MORE]

Following on from yesterday's post of Nathalie Gallois from jarre.net who was offering 50 fans to attend the full dress rehearsal of Acropolis on Monday 18th June, we have now been told by Nathalie that all places have now gone and went in less than two hours! The lucky people have been contacted already by email by Nathalie. [MORE]

Cheaper tickets - As reported earlier, the cheaper tickets finally went on sale last week in Greece, with local people able to purchase tickets at the box office for 15,000Dr (or 10,000Dr if you are a student). Below is a scan of the 15,000Dr ticket for the first night. Many thanks to Elias Hantzakos for providing the scan of the ticket. For fans outside Greece, from Friday 1st June, in .... [MORE]