Music

Jewish musical group performs song in Hebrew in historic Australia Day concert in Sydney

It marked the first time Hebrew has been sung at the iconic Opera House Forecourt in any concert setting, and also the first time a Jewish song has been performed at the Australia Day Live concert.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
SHIR, the Australian Jewish Music Festival, outside the Sydney Opera House.
FORMER HOSTAGE Daniella Gilboa previews her new song in an Instagram post, January 25, 2026.

Former Hamas hostage shares preview of new song one year after release from captivity

"I can't believe that the moment has finally arrived when I get to share share something of mine, finally my voice can be heard and I don't need to whisper anymore, don't need to fear," Gilboa wrote.

|ByTZVI JASPER
Lady Larken and Sir Harry.

Once Upon a Mattress proves fairy tales are funnier when turned upside down

Fairy-tale expectations are flipped in this witty, high-energy staging of Once Upon a Mattress.

|ByYAEL UNTERMAN
Sydney musicians pay tribute to Ahmed Al Ahmed, who disarmed Bondi Beach shooter.

Song honors Bondi attack hero: Jewish musicians from Sydney in praise of Ahmed al-Ahmed

While initially trying to care for their family from afar, the tragedy prompted Simmon and Tuvel to channel their grief into a song, hoping that it reaches Ahmed.

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New song sees US-Israeli collaboration

“On My Mind” is a collaboration between musician James Maslow and Israeli artists Shahar Saul and Maya Dadon.

OCTOBER 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
JAMES MASLOW

Idan Raichel braves BDS to tour the US

If anyone can reason with the protesters who may gather outside the venues where he’ll be performing next week, it’s Idan Raichel.

OCTOBER 10, 2025ByDAVID BRINN
IDAN RAICHEL

Ishay Ribo performs at gala to support hospitalized children

Founded in memory of Gilat Eisenmann, a vibrant 11-year-old girl who passed away in 2008, the Gilat Foundation provides therapeutic live theater to children in hospitals.

OCTOBER 10, 2025ByPENINA HOROWITZ
Ishay Ribo in a heartfelt performance.

Jerusalem highlights: October 10-16

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

OCTOBER 10, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Eyal Meir Berkovitz and Gal Meir Eisenkot

Eurovision shocker: Austria will not host if Israel boycott is approved

Following international pressure for the Eurovision Song Contest to boycott Israel, Austria announces that it will not take part if Israel is kept out.

OCTOBER 9, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
JJ, representing Austria, winner of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, kisses his trophy during a visit to the Chancellory in Vienna, Austria, May 19, 2025

Soothing the soul with hope and soprano Sharon Azrieli

The concert series is the result of a lifetime of musical search by opera singer and cantor Sharon Azrieli.

OCTOBER 8, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
OPERA SINGER and cantor Sharon Azrieli.

Rapper Azealia Banks to perform in Tel Aviv to mark anniversary of Oct. 7

The show at Amphi Tel Aviv will be just one of Banks’s appearances during her solidarity visit to Israel.

OCTOBER 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, JTA
AZEALIA BANKS performs in Paris in April.

American pro-Zionist rapper Azealia Banks finds refuge in Tel Aviv - interview

The Harlem-born rapper has always been outspoken, but her recent public support of Israel has cost her dearly.

OCTOBER 3, 2025BySHANNA FULD
Azealia Banks performs live on stage at Le Bataclan on April 12, 2025 in Paris, France.

Jerusalem highlights: October 3-9

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Ivory from Megiddo

Abu Gosh fest in full bloom

This year’s festival will feature around 30 concerts and musical events, blending tradition and innovation.

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
STIRLING AUSTIN does Sinatra.