The summer’s most viral music festival is coming exclusively to Alpha Cyprus.
Alpha Cyprus will broadcast the Mad Video Music Awards 2026 from DEI on Saturday, July 4, at 10:10 p.m.
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This unique music event celebrates 23 years this year, filled with rhythm and unforgettable moments, bringing together the biggest names in the Greek music scene for a spectacular evening at the Tae Kwon Do stadium.
The long-time host, Themis Georgantas, joined the multi-talented Chrysida Gagouti in presenting this year’s awards.
Joining them were the Superhosts: Konnie Metaxa, Dr. Chris, Giorgos Davos, Marianna Grfld, Upinthehype, and Athina Klimi.
With “Summer in Greece” as the central theme, the evening kicked off with a warm-up set by Antonis Dimitriadis (AD1) alongside Athena Manoukian.
Akylas’s opening act with “Ferto” officially kicked off this year’s event, followed by consecutive musical performances by Marseaux, Marina Spanou with a special medley, LILA, Marina Satti, and Katerina Lioliou.
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Elena Paparizou and Eleni Foureira electrified the audience by performing their new songs live for the first time.
Among the most dynamic collaborations of the evening were the duets between Ria Ellinidou and Angela Dimitriou, Anastasia and Antigoni, Andromachi with Jenny Katsiyianni, and APON with the legendary Mario in “Rebetiko.”
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Meanwhile, Rack shared the stage with Sidarta, and FY delivered a unique collaboration with Ria Ellinidou and later with Ellize. Manos, Dina, and LILA delivered electrifying dance moments, while the 2026 Eurovision winner, DARA, brought an international flair to the MAD VMAs.
The spectacular finale was capped off by the mesmerizing closing act featuring Thodoris Ferris and Eleni Foureira.
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A highlight was DARA’s presentation of an award to Dimitris Kontopoulos for his contribution to the Greek music industry, as well as the presentation of a double honorary plaque to the Bulgarian singer by Giorgos Arsenakos for her winning song at this year’s Eurovision.
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A touching moment of the event was the tribute to Antonis Remos for his 30-year musical career; he received the award from Maria Bekatorou, and after performing some of his greatest hits, he joined Claudia on stage for a musical duet.
The 2026 Mad Video Music Awards, sponsored by DEI, were presented by: Anthi Voulgari, Themis Georgantas, Stefania Goulioti, Marios Themistokleous, Katerina Karavatos, Dimitra Katsafadou, Athina Klimi, Fanis Lampropoulos, Kostas Maliatsis, Christina Bobba, Dimitris Oungarezos, Katerina Panagopoulou, Eleni Papila, Maria Solomou, Stamatina Tsimtsili, Nikos Hardalias, Iordanis Chasapopoulos, Leonidas Christopoulos, Elena Christopoulou, Akylas, Giorgos Davos, Dr. Chris, Marianna Grlfd, and Upinthehype.
Stay tuned to Alpha Cyprus to experience the brightest, most rhythmic, and utterly summery night of Greek music!
