EKON Arts was set up to explore a whole new range of artistic possibilities across different art forms and help develop partnerships among artists and audiences through the lens of Greek culture, proposing original approaches to it. It aims to be a dynamic force for new, experimental and alternative art practices. EKON is interested in exploring ways in which different art forms open a dialogue with one another across cultures. Its events range from dance theatre to multi-media performance, from cabaret to shadow theatre, from experimental sounds to popular instrumentals, from electronics to installation. The festival's vision is to be one of the most exciting and innovative festivals of contemporary sound and performing arts in the UK, presenting arts of high standard to the widest possible audience, showcasing contemporary Greek culture within a broader international context, and encouraging public participation in the arts.