IRANIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Choir and band performing on stage with audience watching, featuring musicians playing guitar and piano, in a dimly lit auditorium.
Persian calligraphy art with Arabic script

The Iranian Music Festival, initiated in 2023, is a vibrant celebration of Iran’s rich musical heritage, showcasing its evolution from traditional to new music styles.

Each performance features various genres, including folk, contemporary, and experimental, while also promoting diversity and innovation in cultural music.

By presenting new forms of expression, the festival aims to enrich today’s artistic landscape and broaden audiences’ perspectives with fresh cultural insights.

Our goal is to diversify the Australian music scene by promoting intercultural collaboration and enhancing the beauty of Australian multiculturalism.

Support the Iranian Music Festival – Celebrate Culture, Diversity, and Music!

Become a sponsor and help diversify Australia’s music scene while promoting multiculturalism. If your brand values cultural richness and has an interest in Iranian music, this is a unique opportunity to connect with new audiences and make a lasting impact. Join us in bringing this vibrant festival to life!

What People Said

  • I loved it, I think the exposure to music and instruments and culture that a lot of people would never have seen before, had an opportunity to see...

    Jordan Lane, MP for Ryde

  • The First Iranian Music Festival set a very high standard. It has been really enjoyable to have such a braoder experience of music and culture from around the world.

    Trenton Brown, Mayor of the City of Ryde

  • It was absolutely beautiful, I was nearly moved to tears especially during CozyMinimal's performance...

    Audience, IMF 2024

  • It is so good to see so many talented musicians gathering and brining their art and music to this festival. I think it was long overdue to have something like this in Australia.

    Musician, IMF 2024

  • It feels so magical to listen to this music, I was just closing my eyes and feeling immersed in a completely different culture.

    Audience, IMF 2023

  • The experimental performance was perfect. It was something new that I would like for everyone to listen to this sort of music

    Sponsor, IMF 2024

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2nd IRANIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Poster for the Iranian Music Festival, October 2024, featuring a stylized number 2 with colorful lines and text in English and Persian, along with the Cozy Stage logo.


Venue
Haymarket Creative &
North Ryde School of Arts

23 - 26 October 2024

The Second Iranian Music Festival, held from 23–26 October 2024, took place across two vibrant locations: Haymarket and North Ryde. Presented by CozyStage and proudly funded by Create NSW, the festival was a resounding success, drawing over 1,000 attendees who experienced nine unforgettable performances celebrating the evolution of Iranian music, from traditional melodies to contemporary compositions.

1st IRANIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Red poster with abstract string instrument design and text reading '1st Iranian Music Festival' and Persian script.


Venue
North Ryde School of Arts

22 October 2023

The inaugural Iranian Music Festival, held on Sunday, 22 October 2023, in Sydney, was a remarkable celebration of Iranian music and culture. Presented by CozyStage and proudly funded by the City of Ryde, the festival drew nearly 1,000 attendees. Highlights included an exhibition honouring influential post-Dastgah era musicians and six captivating performances that showcased the rich diversity of Iranian musical traditions, from timeless melodies to modern compositions.

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  • The festival typically takes place in early March, as we approach the Iranian New Year, Nowruz.

  • Yes! We are doing our best to expand the festival to other states. Stay tuned for updates.

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