Hamed Sadeghi is an Iranian-born tar player and composer based on Gadigal land (Sydney). Trained as a Persian classical musician in Tehran, Hamed’s haunting compositions give you a taste of his cherished culture. He has performed at the most notable music festivals and in prestigious concert halls in Australia and overseas. He has toured nationally and internationally with his band Eishan Ensemble, the improvisation trio Vazesh and with Persian maestro Shahram Nazeri amongst others.

He has been scoring music for multiple theatre and dance productions including Sami in Paradise Belvoir 2018, Stop Girl Belvoir 2021, The Boomkak Panto Belvoir 2021, Cloe Fournier’s Tout Ce Sa at Sydney Dance Company and William Zappa’s The Iliad at Sydney Festival, Adelaide Festival and Fourwinds festival.

As a composer Sadeghi has released 4 albums to critical acclaimed and has earned recognition through nominations for ARIA Awards 2021 for best world music album and best jazz album He has been a finalist at APRA Art Music Awards and has been nominated for best original score of mainstage production at Sydney Theatre Awards.

Performers:
Hamed Sadeghi: Tar
Sohrab Kolahdooz: Tombak

About Festival

Welcome to the inaugural Iranian Music Festival in Sydney, presented by CozyStage!

Join us on Sunday, October 22, 2023, for a captivating journey celebrating Iranian music and culture.

Immerse yourself in an exhibition honouring some of the most influential post-Dastgah era musicians. Explore their legacies and impact on music.

Experience six music performances, each a representation of the diverse genres rooted in Iranian musical traditions showcasing its evolution, from traditional melodies to modern compositions.

Program:

North Ryde School of Arts
22 October 2023
11 am - 7 pm

The exhibition will run from 11 am to 7 pm and the performances schedule is below:

Festival Opening: 11:20am - 11:30am
CozyChoir: 11:30am - 12pm
Baaresh: 12:30pm - 1pm
Hamed Sadeghi: 2pm - 2:30pm
Madhouche: 3:30pm - 4pm
Avaye Rood: 5pm - 5:30pm
CozyMinimal: 6:30pm - 7pm

More information about performances and schedule

Note:

The festival is open to the public and admission is free. We value your support, and while entry is free, we sincerely appreciate any donations to help us continue bringing you exceptional cultural events.
Please note that due to the nature of the performances, we kindly request that children below the age of 8 do not attend. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Acknowledgement:

CozyStage Inc. acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which it is based, and we pay respect to their Elders past and present.

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