Sydney, we have a problem.
We're one of the most multicultural cities on Earth.
But where's the music that actually reflects that?
Jad & Rabih 2027: A Multicultural Music Experience
40 musicians, a 12-voice choir, 12+ genres, original and brand new instrumental music, and a night taking you back to the golden days of Fairouz, Um Kulthum, Melhem Barakat and more.
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We're one of the most multicultural cities on Earth.
But where's the music that actually reflects that?
Maybe you've noticed:
We get you.
Because here's the truth: The multicultural music scene has been diluted, failing to showcase the true potential of talented musicians and composers in Australia.
That's what we're changing.
We're creating a true multicultural experience that can only be seen to be understood.
What to expect
Our cultures are defined by our music.
For a lot of us - we grew up on the melodies of Um Kulthum, Fairouz, Melhem Barakat, Rahbani, and more.
But modern life has distanced us from our roots.
And dampened our appreciation for such timeless art.
And for the up and coming generation, we want to ensure they remember the cornerstone of our culture’s creativity.
That’s why, after realising how much our audience LOVED our previous covers,
We’re honouring EVEN MORE of the greats that shaped what we’ve come to love.
Expect covers of:
Kawkab al-Sharq, the Star of the East. A single song could run for an hour, and a whole region stopped to listen. Hers is the voice most of our parents grew up on.
Lebanon’s voice for more than 70 years. The morning soundtrack of millions of homes, and the sound of Beirut in its best and hardest years.
Singer, composer and one of the great figures of Lebanese song. My father toured with him, so this one is personal.
Son of Fairouz and Assi Rahbani, and the one who brought jazz into Lebanese music. Composer, playwright and the most restless mind in the Rahbani family.
But not just any cover.
Instrumental covers, with our signature orchestra and style, completely re-arranged whilst respecting the creativity of these legendary artists.
Arabic, Latin, Indian, Spanish, blues and contemporary sound moving through a series of musical movements, alongside Australia's first multicultural orchestral-rap fusion.
We’re also bringing the deeply important Indigenous Australian musical culture on stage beside us, in solidarity, respect and acknowledgement of their long-standing connection to music and Australian land - past, present, and future.
Welcome to the world of Jad & Rabih
A letter from Jad
Music was in our veins since the beginning.
My father toured the world playing it before I was born.
Eventually he won the equivalent of X factor in Lebanon, Studio El Fan, and went on to tour with some of the most reputable artists across the Middle Eastern pantheon, travelling across the world.
One of which was Melhem Barakat.
Fortunately, along the way, he had always composed.
It wasn’t creatively fulfilling enough to just play existing songs, he wanted to create his own.
And that’s exactly what he did.
And when I was born, manifesting a talent with the violin, he enabled me to nurture it.
And from that, we create what we do now.
We create instrumental compositions drawing upon our rich backgrounds in Middle Eastern Music, and fusing them with modern influences from a plethora of genres - including Spanish, to Rock, to Indian, and even to Rap.
Speaking of Rap, my brother BEAST also writes and performs the rap over the orchestra.
Between the 3 of us the repertoire runs from Arabic classical through Indian, Latin, Spanish, blues and hip-hop.
And I’m the one responsible for putting it all together - from the visuals, creative vision, all the way down to the nitty gritty details - with the gracious support of an awesome team as well.
Jad
Violinist | Composer | Creative Director | Lawyer | Writer | Founder
The mastermind behind it all and a true polymath. Apart from co-composing the music you’ll hear, he’s also behind everything you see. As the creative director - he’s left his mark on everything; from the visuals, graphics, videos, and marketing. Jad is also an intellectual property lawyer who understands the importance of protecting the rights of artists and leverages his expertise in the work he creates alongside his father.
Keyboardist | Composer | Music Director
Toured the world playing this music with the greats themselves. The musical master behind all of the music, having co-composed the “Disaster” compositional repertoire, arranged and musically directed music including the golden-era songs for 40 players and a choir, and conducts the night from the keys.
Lyricist and rapper.
Jad's brother, and the voice of Australia's first orchestral-rap fusion. Has done it 3 years running.
In Their Words
Concert 3 · January 2026
Photography: Charbel Nakhoul, Nudge Group, SNDR Films.
Don't miss this unforgettable showcase of artistry.
You're on the list. The booking link reaches you before it goes public, and the new music reaches you as it's released.
