Escalating dispute between Anna Vissi and Nikos Karvelas over concert royalties

The long-standing professional and personal relationship between singer Anna Vissi and composer Nikos Karvelas has reached a critical turning point following a major public conflict regarding a concert held at the OAKA stadium. The dispute originated from disagreements over financial compensation for the event, where 47 out of 50 performed songs were Karvelas's compositions. While Karvelas reportedly demanded 1.5 million euros, the production company D&A Live Concerts asserts that all contractual obligations were met, noting a 250,000 euro advance payment to the rights management organization AUTODIA on September 23, 2026.

Attempts to resolve the matter out of court, mediated by lawyer Michalis Dimitrakopoulos, failed after the parties could not reach an agreement on a non-disparagement clause. The situation has now escalated legally, with reports indicating that Karvelas has filed for an injunction to prevent Vissi from performing his songs. Karvelas recently issued a six-page statement questioning the legitimacy of the concert's planning, while the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR) has launched an audit to investigate the financial figures and tax compliance surrounding the event. Both parties currently remain in an adversarial stance, with no further negotiations planned.