Welcome to the Shtetl, a monthly night of music and art in Elsternwick, Melbourne.

Hosted by Rachel Moshel

Part One: the laboratory

a house band
original music
3 guest slots
poetry? comedy? visual art? dance?
maybe an emerging artist?
maybe an experienced artist trying something new?

Part Two: the headliner

a ‘seasoned’ artist playing a 45min set

All this in a 2 hour show.

2026 headliners:

October 25 | Noy Ben Ami

Noy Ben Ami is a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose music blends funk, soul, blues, rock and Middle Eastern influences. Originally from Israel with Iraqi heritage, Noy brings a distinctive fusion of sounds to his performances, combining expressive vocals, virtuosic guitar and looping.

November 29 | Yael Zamir

Yael Zamir is a Melbourne-based flutist, composer and improviser with a passion for jazz and Brazilian music. After beginning her studies in classical flute, she went on to specialise in jazz flute at Monash University. Yael has become a vibrant presence in Melbourne’s music scene, performing with leading Australian musicians and exploring the rich traditions of Brazilian choro, samba and jazz.

December 20 | Ben Adler

Ben Adler is a Sydney-based violinist, composer and musical director, and the founder of klezmer-fusion band CHUTNEY and the Nomad String Quartet. Trained at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Ben has performed and toured nationally with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and worked with ensembles including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia Orchestra. His playing draws together classical, folk, klezmer and contemporary influences, bringing energy and emotional depth to every performance. Ben is currently performing as the fiddler in the Australian touring production of Fiddler on the Roof.

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