Peace Festival in collaboration with SHIR

UNBREAKABLE

/Love /Music /Peace /Unity

Jewish Israeli, Muslim Iranian, Christian Samoan, Hindu Indian and other artists coming together on one stage. An intercultural celebration of resilience, connection and the extraordinary power of music to bring people together, even if its for 2 hours.

Finally all major faiths united in music.

Sydney, Melbourne, You Were Amazing!

Congratulations team Peace x SHIR and the artists for the historic events

Thank you, Melbourne and Sydney for an unforgettable evening of music, love, peace and unity. Your energy, generosity and support made UNBREAKABLE truly special.

Melbourne audience celebrating UNBREAKABLE

Melbourne Recital Centre · 22 October 2026

Melbourne — SOLD OUT

The Melbourne performance has taken place. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

SOLD OUT

Sydney — SOLD OUT

The Sydney performance has taken place. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

SOLD OUT
Real voices · Real connection

Hear It From Our Audience

The music may end, but the memories stay with us. Watch these moments and hear what UNBREAKABLE means to the people who experienced it.

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Audience Testimonial One of the best concerts ever!

It means so much to be here

One of the best I ever been to!

Music That Brings Us Together

Amazing!!.

Fantastic!

Would recommend to everyone.

Great Variety!

Each person better than the next.

Book Now for next year

Anyone who didn't come missed out.

Unbelievable!

Loved it.

The Story So Far

Two cities. One powerful message. An extraordinary celebration of music and unity.

MelbournePerformance completed
SydneyUpcoming performance · Sold out
On stageJewish, Iranian, Indian and Samoan artists
Ticket statusBoth events sold out
שָׁלוֹם Shalom Hebrew
سلام Salam Persian / Arabic
शान्ति Shanti Sanskrit / Hindi
Filemu Filemu Samoan

Both Cities. Sold Out.

Thank you for the overwhelming support. Melbourne has experienced the magic of UNBREAKABLE, and Sydney is next. Both performances are sold out.

Melbourne — SOLD OUT

Thursday 22 October 2026 · Melbourne Recital Centre · Performance completed.

SOLD OUT

Sydney — SOLD OUT

Sunday 25 October 2026 · Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. The next chapter of UNBREAKABLE is almost here.

SOLD OUT

Please check the official venue websites for event information and any official updates. This page does not offer tickets for sale.

שָׁלוֹם Shalom · Hebrew
A first, on any stage

Jewish and Iranian Artists, Together

UNBREAKABLE brings artists from different backgrounds together through music, demonstrating how shared creativity can build understanding and connection.

سلام Salam · Farsi / Arabic

Bring Any Faith. Or None.

UNBREAKABLE is an intercultural celebration. Jewish, Iranian, Indian and Samoan traditions share the stage. You don't need a particular faith to belong here. Come as you are, and discover the positive side of coming together.

Intercultural Many cultures, one evening.
For Everyone Believers, seekers and none.
Peace, Made Visible The positive side of coming together.

One Stage, Many Traditions

Peace Festival has collaborated with SHIR: The Australian Jewish Music Festival, bringing artists together for UNBREAKABLE.

Peace Festival × SHIR

UNBREAKABLE is presented by SHIR. Peace Festival is proud to manage artists and collaborate on the program, with Mustafa Karame and Behzad Ansari performing in Melbourne and Sydney.

Peace Festival artist

Mustafa Karame

مصطفی کرمی

Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with Persian roots.

Peace Festival artist

Behzad Ansari

Performing alongside Mustafa Karame.

NEW ARTIST: Hindu · Indian classical

Rucha Lange

Vocalist performing with tabla player Maharshi Raval.

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NEW ARTIST: Indian Tabla

Maharshi Raval

Maestro tabla player.

NEW ARTIST: Samoan · Christian

Micah Papalii-Talanai & Sauimalae Dorothy Talani

Samoan Christian singers.

What We're Doing

  • Melbourne Recital Centre and Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House.
  • Artists from Jewish, Iranian, Indian and Samoan Christian traditions.
  • Contemporary, classical, liturgical, traditional and popular repertoire.
  • Building bridges between communities through music.
  • Community outreach and intercultural connection.

Peace Performances.

Peace, Ishwar or Allah, God is ONE!

Hindu Indians Artist Master Vocalist Rucha Lange accompanied by Supreme Tabla player Maharshi Raval backed by Chutney Ensemble. Thursday 22/10/2026

Every is longing for someone, Tamana

Muslim Iranian Artist Mustafa Karame and Behzad Ansari performing for first time along side Israeli Jewish Artist on same stage, one step closer to peace. Sunday 25/10/2026

The Artists

Meet the performers who brought UNBREAKABLE to life. Peace Festival artists are highlighted in gold.

Peace Festival · Persian

Mustafa Karame

Internationally acclaimed vocalist and multi-instrumentalist.

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Peace Festival · Persian

Behzad Ansari

Performing alongside Mustafa Karame.

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Headliner · Israel

Daniella Gilboa

Israeli singer performing her debut single, Where Everything Ends.

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Piano

Simon Tedeschi AM

Acclaimed Australian pianist.

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Voice

Sidra Nissen

Winner of the 2025 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition.

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Soul

Sarit Michael

Soul vocalist and SHIR performer.

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Hindu · Indian classical

Rucha Lange

Vocalist performing with tabla player Maharshi Raval.

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Tabla

Maharshi Raval

Maestro tabla player.

Cello

Rebecca Herman

Award-winning cellist.

Violin · SHIR Artistic Director

Ben Adler

Fiddler on the Roof star violinist.

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Violin · SHIR Assistant Artistic Director

Lara Goodridge

Guest violinist with the CHUTNEY ensemble.

Ensemble

CHUTNEY

Ensemble performing with Lara Goodridge.

Voice

Ezra & Menachem Israel

Brothers performing together.

Samoan · Christian

Micah Papalii-Talanai & Sauimalae Dorothy Talani

Samoan Christian singers.

Our collaboration with SHIR has completed.

Sydney and Melbourne has taken place, see you next year with Peace Festival. Both events are sold out.

Thursday 22 October 2026

Melbourne

  • Melbourne Recital Centre
  • Performance completed
SOLD OUT · COMPLETED
Sunday 25 October 2026

Sydney

  • Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
  • Performance completed
SOLD OUT · COMPLETED

Love to the true souls of the show, Thank you.

Jerusalem of Gold

Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Hindu and others performing together in unity and love.

Backstage Interview

Micah Papalii-Talanai & Sauimalae Dorothy Talani

Christian Hope of united hearts under God. Monday 19/10/2026

Ben Adler

SHIR Director on the dream of uniting humanity and collaboration with Peace Festival team. Monday 19/10/2026

Backstage with Peace Festival x SHIR

First time in History!

Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Jewish and others united in love and joy of God in Emmanuel Synagogue in Sydney Monday 19/10/2026.

Daniella Gilboa

World Class Jewish Artist with an eloquent heart that will unites the human family with her experiences.

Muslim - Jewish Unity

Peace is about love and forgiveness in moments of despair.

Rusha Lange / Maharshi Raval

Hindu song of cry to our creator be it Ishwar or Allah. Just hear our cry. God is ONE.

Human Unity

All are ONE under God.

Sidra Nissen

Powerful voice that unites the hearts

Ezra & Menachem Israel

Incredible brother duo practicing meeting Daniella Gilboa and family first time

Next Chapter

After successful completion of collaboration with the Australian Jewish Music Festival, we are now moving on to collaborate with more faiths and cultures and build on what we have already accomplished.

Thank you team SHIR for the unbelievable experiences and all the artists for the remarkable performances, now we carry on to the next chapter of Peace Festival.

- Team Peace Management

UNBREAKABLE · PEACE FESTIVAL × SHIR Melbourne & Sydney
EVENTS FINISHED