Deadline extended until 20/01/23! We’re looking for a strong Marketing Manager with a love for music from the Arabic-speaking world and its diaspora. Full details: marsm.co.uk/were-hiring-ma…

London, we don't think you're ready for Fawzi 🔥 Opting for bare-boned reverb and echo over autotune, Fawzi's relentless flow captures the confusion and angst of being "born in the Intifada". Catch him live on Jan 28 Oslo Hackney: eventbrite.co.uk/e/511806335527 youtube.com/watch?v=i0gn23…

Fancy being MARSM UK's new Marketing Manager? You need social media & marketing experience, excellent comms skills & an ability to work in a fast-paced environment & a love for music from the Arabic-speaking world and its diasporas. Deadline 20 Jan: buff.ly/3Xg3nV2

All credit to Chris Hazboun alone - a wealth of knowledge. Check out Christina's latest article on The Women of South West Asian and North African Electronic Music: daily.bandcamp.com/scene-report/t…

What's on this week, you ask? 25/01: SOLD OUT fourth edition of everyone's fav Open Mic Night! The biggest edition yet, in partnership with SOAS Concert Series. 28/01: Daboor and Fawzi take centre stage Oslo Hackney, with Shabjdeed making a guest appearance: alttickets.com/bltnm-tickets/…

The Sharmoofers Europe tour (14th - 20th March) is at risk due to date error on visas issued by TLS (AGAIN) on behalf of UK in Egypt. We can't seem to speak to anyone. Gareth Bayley, British Amb to Egypt 🇬🇧🇪🇬 can you help? Its cancellation will disappoint hundreds of fans + cause huge financial losses

Year 5 had a special music lesson today and learnt about Arabic music, instruments, dance and even sang a Syrian song. @marsmuk @louaialhenawi #gorsewoodmusic #gorsewoodenrichment

Dawlat - Arabic Storytelling Tuesday 7 March at SOAS. Organised by MARSM UK eventbrite.co.uk/e/dawlat-arabi…

Can we hear a zalghouta? 😌 Visa issues - all sorted & Sharmoofers are ready to raise the roof in London 19th March! Get your tickets now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharmoofers-…

👇🏽 Sharmoofers will be performing in London at the Garage on 19 March. The band is known for its Middle East power fusion of upbeat tempos, Arabic reggae-ska infused pop and unique brand of humorous social commentary. Get your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharmoofers-…

MARSM UK our new artistic associate presents an extremely clever and witty Arabic stand-up comedy show from George Alain. This event will be performed in Arabic. Saturday. 🎟️bit.ly/48kuMee

Albeit a while since the last update, I'm happy to share the #ArabAboutLondon events listing this week. Have a look to find out what is happening in London town, with music, performances, lectures, workshops, and films and more. Lmk if you have an event you'd like to add!

Award-winning singer, composer and flutist Nai Barghouti said of her lyrics addressing Israel’s oppression: “I would simply call this being a Palestinian. It is who I am. Our concerns inevitably seep through our music: we can’t separate ourselves from our identity.”

Platforming Palestinian artists is a crucial form of resistance. That's why we are proud to support this evening by @MarsmUK showcasing the rich Palestinian tradition of Oud music by three of the most prominent Oud masters of our time, Le Trio Joubran 🇵🇸 marsm.co.uk/event/le-trio-…

✨ Sun 28 Jul: The foremost female ambassador of Gnawa music, Asmâa Hamzaoui & her group Bnat Timboukto bring their contagious brand of evangelistic desert blues. Presented by MARSM UK & originally part of Songlines Magazine Encounters Festival in May. 🎟️ kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/conte…

More tickets released! A few production tickets have gone back on sale for our concert with Nai Barghouti in Glasgow on 8 February. Be quick! 🎟️ rsno.org.uk/nai-barghouti-… MARSM UK

Award-winning singer, composer and flautist, Nai Barghouti is one of the most distinguished vocalists of a new generation of Palestinian and Arab artists. Bring to the UK her genre-defying link between Jazz and Arabic music.

Fundraiser for the treatment of war wounded children from Gaza. Please amplify and London people please attend Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund