Australian Jewish
Music Festival
Thu 22 October
Melbourne CBD Location
A powerful celebration of Jewish music, heritage, resilience, connection and community.
SHIR: The Australian Jewish Music Festival presents an extraordinary evening celebrating Jewish and world music, cultural identity, and artistic excellence.
UNBREAKABLE brings together acclaimed Australian and international performers in a powerful live concert experience featuring contemporary Israeli music, classical, liturgical, traditional, and popular repertoire.
Headlined by Israeli star Daniella Gilboa, alongside acclaimed pianist Simon Tedeschi AM, 2025 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition winner Sidra Nissen, award-winning cellist Rebecca Herman, Carols by Candlelight vocalist Jemma Cher, soul powerhouse and SHIR performer Sarit Michael, brothers Ezra and Menachem Israel, and Fiddler On The Roof star violinist and Director of SHIR Ben Adler and the CHUTNEY ensemble with guest violinist Lara Goodridge, this unforgettable concert celebrates the beauty of diverse musical traditions.
Through inspiring collaborations between Jewish, Indian, Iranian, and Christian artists, UNBREAKABLE is a celebration of resilience, connection, and the universal power of music that brings communities together.
Dates & Times
Thursday 22 October 2026 - 7:00pm
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins (incl. interval)
A powerful celebration of Jewish music, heritage, resilience, connection and community.
SHIR: The Australian Jewish Music Festival presents an extraordinary evening celebrating Jewish and world music, cultural identity, and artistic excellence.
UNBREAKABLE brings together acclaimed Australian and international performers in a powerful live concert experience featuring contemporary Israeli music, classical, liturgical, traditional, and popular repertoire.
Headlined by Israeli star Daniella Gilboa, alongside acclaimed pianist Simon Tedeschi AM, 2025 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition winner Sidra Nissen, award-winning cellist Rebecca Herman, Carols by Candlelight vocalist Jemma Cher, soul powerhouse and SHIR performer Sarit Michael, brothers Ezra and Menachem Israel, and Fiddler On The Roof star violinist and Director of SHIR Ben Adler and the CHUTNEY ensemble with guest violinist Lara Goodridge, this unforgettable concert celebrates the beauty of diverse musical traditions.
Through inspiring collaborations between Jewish, Indian, Iranian, and Christian artists, UNBREAKABLE is a celebration of resilience, connection, and the universal power of music that brings communities together.
Dates & Times
Thursday 22 October 2026 - 7:00pm
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins (incl. interval)
Thu 22 October
Melbourne CBD Location
UNBREAKABLE
Where Voices, Cultures and Stories Unite
SHIR: The Australian Jewish Music Festival presents an extraordinary evening celebrating Jewish and world music, cultural identity, and artistic excellence. UNBREAKABLE brings together acclaimed Australian and international performers in a powerful live concert experience featuring contemporary Israeli music, classical, liturgical, traditional, and popular repertoire.
Headlined by Israeli star Daniella Gilboa, alongside acclaimed pianist Simon Tedeschi AM, 2025 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition winner Sidra Nissen, award-winning cellist Rebecca Herman, Carols by Candlelight vocalist Jemma Cher, Fiddler On The Roof star violinist and SHIR Artistic Director Ben Adler, and the CHUTNEY ensemble with guest violinist, SHIR Assistant Artistic Director Lara Goodridge, this unforgettable concert celebrates the beauty of diverse musical traditions. Through inspiring collaborations between Jewish, Indian, Iranian, and Christian artists, UNBREAKABLE is a celebration of resilience, connection, and the universal power of music that brings communities together.