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House of Lords reception, May 2023

House of Lords reception, May 2023

PalMusic UK celebrated ten years as the friends of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music with a reception in the House of Lords, kindly hosted by the Earl of Sandwich. A gathering of some of the supporters, musicians, committee and politicians who've helped...

Meet Marc Kawwas

Marc Kawwas is a Palestinian pianist currently studying with Helen Krizos at Chetham’s School of Music. He has played at a wide array of recitals, concerts, competitions, and music festivals across both the UK and Palestine. Born in Bethlehem in 2006, Marc started...

Earl of Sandwich speaks about PalMusic UK in the Lords

We are very grateful for the Earl of Sandwich for highlighting the work of PalMusic UK to support young Palestinian musicians and the work of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Parliament. https://youtu.be/6nPCPbHopFk The Earl of Sandwich speaking about...

Iyad Sughayer UK tour

It is a year since Iyad Sughayer performed in support of PalMusic. What an astonishing evening of music that was, raising much needed funds for young Palestinian musicians. We are delighted to share news of Iyad's latest tour. Here is the list of Iyad Sughayer UK solo...

Christmas Concert – Made in Bethlehem

Free-to-view Christmas concert to put you in the festive spirit! The concert was organised by PalMusic UK: we raise money to support young Palestinian musicians and the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music. It includes wonderful...

Giving Tuesday

We are proud to have the support of Harriet Walter this Giving Tuesday. Listen to Harriet explain why you should support PalMusic UK. https://youtu.be/MON72T4hetg This Giving Tuesday, 29 November, coincides with the United Nations Day of Solidarity with Palestinian...

Online Christmas Concert

Online Christmas Concert

Sunday 11 December, 5pm - booking essential Our new post-pandemic tradition at Palmusic is our annual online Christmas Concert. People will join us from around the world to enjoy: Book your free tickets - Made in Bethlehem. The concert will take place online on...

Manchester Concert: Marc Kawwas

Manchester Concert: Marc Kawwas

We are pleased to share that the Hana Jabsheh Music Scholar, Marc Kawwas, will be playing a public concert at Chetham's Music School. This will be held on Saturday 3 December, at 7pm in Manchester at the Carole Nash Hall, Chetham's School of Music. You can purchase...

Thank you to Wissam Boustany and Aleks Szram

Thank you to Wissam Boustany and Aleks Szram

On Sunday 20 November the audience in St Mary's Church, Twickenham, were treated to an outstanding concert of flute and piano. This was a fundraising concert for PalMusic UK. We are extremely lucky to have Wissam Boustany, an exception flautist and President of the...

Tamer Sahouri & Faris Ishaq play Chester and Portsmouth

Tamer Sahouri & Faris Ishaq play Chester and Portsmouth

Tamer Sahouri, Palestinian Oud Virtuoso and Composer will be playing with Faris Ishaq, Palestinian Nay Master, Global Jazz Flutist and Composer, in Chester and Portsmouth. The Chester concert is on Friday 9 December and you can purchase tickets from Eventbrite. The...

Thank you for supporting the summer camps

Thank you for donating to our summer camp appeal. With your help we were able to send £4.5 K to support the work of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music summer programme. https://youtu.be/0t95JJDc8j4 Your support makes such a difference to children and young...