By Malek Chalhoub On Friday, 30 October, WLCU Sydney will present Fairouz: The Turquoise of the East, an evening dedicated to the woman whose voice became one of Lebanon’s most enduring treasures. Beginning at 6:30 pm at Lemnos Belmore, the event will bring together members and friends of the Lebanese community to celebrate the music, memory and extraordinary cultural legacy of Fairouz. More than a tribute to a beloved singer, the evening will honour the place she occupies in the heart of Lebanon…
By Marcus Khoudair It’s a prolific season for Lebanese Australian artist Nicole Issa. In addition to managing and facilitating socially-driven arts workshops for young people across Sydney’s west, and co-producing a short film proof-of-concept for an upcoming feature film—Nicole launched her career as an indie-pop singer and songwriter with her debut EP Bring It Back to Me, released on July 31st 2026. The result is an honest voyage through years of love, heartbreak, mourning, illness, and self-discovery, powered by layered harmonies, hand percussion,…
