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,…
Sydney, along with New South Wales and Melbourne, has recently embarked on “re-opening” after several months in a covid-induced lockdown. At this time, it seems fitting to reflect on the much-loved, famous Lebanese traditional dance which is an essential component in many happy gatherings and celebrations.
