ERESOS 26/05/2025

Call for Expressions of Interest

The Eresos Tourism Association, within the framework of the CLLD/LEADER programme of E.T.A.L. S.A. of Lesvos island, and following its inclusion in action 19.2.4.4., is seeking expressions of interest. In line with the principles of non-discrimination, equal treatment, transparency, mutual recognition, and proportionality – the fundamental EU principles – we're encouraging all suppliers to submit financial offers to the association for any of the expenses detailed below. This is in accordance with the integration decision no. 833/05.04.2019 from the Managing Authority of the North Aegean Region's Operational Programme, as outlined in the relevant technical appendix.

Organisation of Cultural Events

• Organisation of a 3-day youth band festival:Total Cost €30,600

Following the above, the association will accept financial offers for the aforementioned events for 7 days. The deadline for submitting financial offers from interested parties is Monday, 2nd June 2025. A three-member committee, appointed by the Board of Directors, will evaluate and select the most advantageous financial and technical offer.

The event aims to attract youth music groups with a focus on Ethnic music creation, as well as arrangements of traditional and Rebetiko songs. Given the local culture and the high volume of visitors, this musical focus is ideal for boosting tourism and cultural promotion in our area.

Alongside the festival, a two-day seminar on traditional musical instruments will be held in collaboration with musicians from Lesvos, and the entire initiative might also include a photography exhibition.

The financial offer should cover, by way of example and not limitation:

• Site & Logo creation
• Advertising on 3 websites with banners and programme presentations
• Preparation of the festival venue
• Daily cleaning of the venue
• Hire of a 70 sq.m. stage with essential artist access
• Hire of two 3m x 3m marquees for artist changing rooms with necessary furniture – fridges – mirrors, etc.
• Hire of 700 seats for three days
• Sound and lighting coverage for concerts, based on the artistic groups' technical guidelines
• Accommodation for artistic groups for 3 nights
• Lunch and dinner hospitality for 20 musicians for 3 days
• Transport for musicians from Mytilene – Agiasos - Kalloni – Plomari to Eresos and their return (3 x 20-seater minibuses with driver x 2 routes x 3 days)
• Electricity supply for the venue from the municipal pillar. Services 5*32 – distribution boards.
• Three-day, 24-hour security for the venue.

The President

Katerina Dougaleri

The project "Organisation of Outdoor Events" is funded by the Local LEADER/CLLD Programme.