Shir is an act of solidarity, strength, defiance and chutzpah on a scale that no one knew was possible - until it was.

By Ben Adler

Landmark Jewish music event ‘Songs of Strength’ set to unite community.

By Rob Klein

Following a sold-out run last year, SHIR returns with Songs of Strength – a program celebrating the diversity of Jewish music and identity.

Ruby Kraner-Tucci

Ben Adler and Deborah Conway  share what it means to be Jewish artists post Oct 7, from cancelled shows to the courage of creating anyway on Ashamed to Admit, The Jewish Independent

SHIR returns to Sydney and Melbourne, bringing Jewish artists together for a night of unity, inspiration and joyous celebration through music.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Community Heartbeat liftout: Beating Heart of Jewish Music returns to Sydney by AJN

An ongoing commitment to cultivating and supporting Jewish creatives. 

by Rabbi Alon Meltzer and Anna Stern

"Since 7th October, we have found ourselves relying heavily on music to navigate our emotions through the darkness."

By Sharyn Kolieb

'At a difficult time, ‘Shir – Songs of Hope’ unites Sydney in music... marking the inaugural Australian Jewish Music Festival." by Rob Klein 

Affirming Life. "As I left the hall, I felt a sense of belonging. The evening achieved its stated goal: to unite, inspire and uplift."
by Ori Golan

Comfort: the Jewish music that helps us heal. “Inherently, Jews and music have a big overlap – we’re a musical culture,” Adler told TJI. By Rubi Kraner-Tucci

The power wrought by song'the biggest evening of Jewish music Sydney has seen' Uniting in strength through song. By Jessica Abelsohn