The Mothership: The Afro Banana Republic Festival

Light years away from daily reality, ‘The Afro Banana Republic’ (ABR) opens its gates for the fourth year in a row. The Community invites you to come on board ‘The Mothership’ and join its permanent residents on 12th-13th September, for a two day otherworldly experience, in a parallel musical universe.

Having created what is effectively a community today, through last year's takeover of the abandoned army camp 361 with «COLONY 361», The Afro Banana Republic Festival this year, establishes its action through «THE MOTHERSHIP». It is now a well-established community, which has developed its own way of thinking and being, with its own customs and rituals.

The Festival is expanding as an idea. It's expanding in scope. The interactive nature of the festival is strengthened with the incorporation of 20 new citizens, members of the «PARAVAN PROACTIONS» theatre troop. They are effectively undertaking essential roles in the state, such as the post-office and radio station. The team was brought together with the aim of giving the organisation a vivid theatricality, intense interaction with the public, and perhaps most importantly, a unique personal experience.

The eclectic choice of music produces a fusion of many styles, thus creating a kaleidoscope of sounds and emotions. The crowd's experience will be navigated through the three music stages, presenting renowned bands and DJs from overseas, as well as some of the most active musicians of the local scene. Through organic and highly electronic sounds, choices range from funky, afro-beat rhythms and world music to the best Disco, House and Techno.

Closely paralleling the continuous evolution of the Community, is the rising standard of living of The Afro Banana Republic. There are new additions to the Festival grounds, such as a space for camping, floating beds and a special version of the beloved Nicosia coffee shop 'Haratsi'. Not forgetting, the good selection of interesting food choices right down to the ubiquitous 'Frutaria' where visitors can have their freshly squeezed juices or just shop for their weekend's fruit supply.

★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ THE LINE-UP ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★

★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ FRIDAY 12TH ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★

★ ABR Radio ★ | 14:00 | LIVE

★ ★ ★ IN THE WOODS - starts at 17:00 ★ ★ ★

★ Andreas Alex a.k.a. Ice ★ | 17:00 | DJ SET

★ Meskalido ★ | 20:30 | DJ SET

★ Afro-Μπάντα Banana (ABR) ★ | 23:15 | LIVE

★ Sofronis ★ | 01:00 | DJ SET

★ Plain History ★ | 02:30 | LIVE

★ ★ ★ IN THE CAMP - starts at 22:00 ★ ★ ★

★ Mike Wildcut ★ | 22:00 | DJ SET

★ Franz Underwear (Slow Motion Rec., Bordello A Parigi) ★ | 00:00 | DJ SET

★ Marvin & Guy (Let's Get Lost, On The Prowl) ★ | 02:00 | DJ SET

★ ★ ★ IN THE BOX - starts at 00:30 ★ ★ ★

★ Apostle ★ | 00:30 | DJ SET

★ Claudio ★ | 02:30 | DJ SET

★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ THE LINE-UP ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★

★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ SATURDAY 13TH ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★

★ ABR Radio ★ | 11:00 | LIVE

★ ★ ★ UP THE HILL - starts at 16:00 ★ ★ ★

★ Vassilis Palamas ★ | 16:00 | DJ SET

★ Sandy Brour ★ | 18:30 | LIVE

★ ★ ★ IN THE WOODS - starts at 20:30 ★ ★ ★

★ Koulla P Katsikoronou ★ | 20:30 | DJ SET

★ DAN LO ★ | 22:00 | DJ SET

★ Family Atlantica ★ | 23:30 | LIVE

★ Trio Tekke ★ | 01:00 | LIVE

★ DJ Magos ★ | 02:30 | DJ SET

★ ★ ★ IN THE CAMP - starts at 20:00 ★ ★ ★

★ Pueblo Franco ★ | 20:00 | DJ SET

★ MR FOX ★ | 21:30 | DJ SET

★ Tony Cusack (ABR) ★ | 23:00 | DJ SET

★ Moon & Mann (Gerade [h]aus, Your Mom's) ★ | 00:30 | DJ SET

★ Sankt Göran (The Free Spirit Society, K.L.S.) ★ | 02:30 | DJ SET

★ ★ ★ IN THE BOX - starts at 00:00 ★ ★ ★

★ Mpakkalis (Simply Nick) ★ | 00:00 | DJ SET

★ Sisamos ★ | 02:00 | DJ SET

★ Alexis Baitelman (Teknon Brutus, Phase, ABR) ★ | 04:00 | DJ SET

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★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ LOOK OUT FOR! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★

★ In the Woods ★ Scenography & Live Performance By Paravan Proactions

★ The Citizens Bureau ★ Interactive Illustrations By Simone Philippou

★ The Cytanet Instagram Wall ★ Live Interactive Installation By CYTANET

★ Καφενείο 'El Sindicato' ★ By Καφενείο 'Χαράτσι' - Stavros Lambrakis

★ The Great Northern Hotel ★ Scenography in Space By Paravan Proactions

★ TELLES ★ Treescape By Kleanthis Roussos & Michalis Pavlides

★ ABR Press ★Interactive Illustrations By Simone Philippou

★ Dress Up Vol.2 ★ Fashion Interactive Installation By Eleonora Antoniadou

★ The Embassy ★Installation with Live Performance By Paravan Proactions

★ City Free Press Point ★ Live Press By City Free Press

★ La Posta ★Interactive Illustrations By Simone Philippou

★ Parallax ★ Architectural Installation - Canopy By Frederick Architecture Department Students

★ The Jammin' ★Improvised Jammin' Space By You

★ ★ ★ ★ CAMPING ★ ★ ★ ★

We invite you to spend the night at our Campsite and enjoy the full two day experience. The Campsite is situated under the cool shade of the Forest’s trees. First come, first served. Showers and toilets will be available on site.

★ ★ ★ ★ DRINKS & FOOD ★ ★ ★ ★

Festivities cannot be enjoyed on an empty stomach! You’ll find a great variety of delicious options at the Festival’s premises, not excluding vegan! And for when you get thirsty, have no fear. Refreshing iced teas, frappes and banana inspired cocktails designed by our mixologists await you.