Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase 2025-Pre Event

The Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and the Rialto Theatre present, on Monday 18 November 2025, a Pre-event as part of the 12th Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase 2025, taking place at Technopolis 20 in Paphos. The evening features two distinct acts representing the vibrant and ever-evolving Cypriot music scene.

sis I cracked my head open

Defying easy categorization, Sis I cracked my head open blend prog rock, fusion, and indie, underpinned by post-bebop jazz harmonies and hints of pop.

Their original music expresses the raw emotional landscape of youth—an ongoing exploration of experimentation and self-discovery.

The group consists of Michael Neocleous (electric guitar), Andreas Poyiatziis (bass), Ioannis Triantafyllou (drums), Marietta Ieride (viola), and Lara Ambouzaide (vocals).

Notable appearances include Fengaros High 2024, the 11th Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase, the 30th Summer Jazz Festival in Krakow, and Fengaros 2025. Their debut album, recorded at Dogyard Studio, is set for release in the coming months.

Ermis Michail Trio +1

The Ermis Michail Trio delves into an intimate yet dynamic journey through original compositions, rooted in the classic jazz trio format of guitar, bass, and drums—this time enriched by the addition of saxophone.

Featuring Ermis Michail (electric guitar), Omiros Miltiadous (drums), Kyriacos Kestas (double bass), and Mario Charalambous (saxophone), the ensemble creates a musical dialogue full of harmonic depth, improvisational flow, and rhythmic interplay.

This event serves as an exciting introduction to the 12th Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase 2025, which will take place on December 6, 7 and 8, 2025 at Rialto Theatre. It offers audiences a vivid and multifaceted snapshot of contemporary Cypriot music creation, highlighting the creativity, diversity, and ever-evolving character of the island’s vibrant music scene.

General Information:
18 November 2025 Tuesday 20:00, Technopolis20, Paphos
Duration: 60’

Tickets: €8