• Presented in partnership with MARSM Canada as part of the 2023 Lulaworld Festival (May 16 to 21)

• Doors open for dinner and drinks: 7 pm
• Show time: 8 pm

General Admission/ Standing Room Tickets: $45 Advance / more at the door

Dinner reservations guarantee seating. Check out Lula’a Mexican-inspired menu then call 416 588 0307 or email reservations@lula.ca to reserve a table.

Noel Kharman

Noel Kharman is an Amman-based passionate Palestinian singer-songwriter from a small village near Haifa city. She is best known for doing mashup covers where she mixes Middle Eastern and Western music, creating a unique bridge between these two worlds through her powerful and angelic voice.

Her love for music is indescribable since childhood, however the big breakthrough in her career happened in 2015 when she published her first mash-up cover which was a mix of ‘Hello’ by Adele with Fairuz. The cover went viral overnight and since then, she became an instant internet sensation. The cover has gained over 30 million views on YouTube.

Since then, she has signed with GXR RECORDS and is working on her original EP; discovering her sound and style on this journey, whilst working with talented artists and producers in the industry. Her first three singles have reached more than 18 Million views on YouTube.

Her vision to bring the Middle Eastern sound and culture to international and influential platforms is coming to life. You can catch Noel performing live around the region, as well as continuing to release new original music.

Follow Noel online

• Instagram
• Spotify
• YouTube
• Facebook

Opening Act: Malayka

Malayka (known formerly as Malak Sound), is a Canadian-based singer-songwriter, whose music is inspired and driven by her experiences as a Canadian-Egyptian, and bridges the gap between Western and Middle Eastern pop culture. Coupling electronic and organic elements, she melds her memorable songwriting and charismatic persona into an impactful and engaging live show.

Having won multiple vocal competitions throughout Egypt and Europe, including Greece, Germany and Italy, Malayka has turned her youthful passion for music into a flourishing music career. Now a graduate of music performance and songwriting at Carleton University, she has garnered many accolades for her songwriting and musicianship.

Follow Malayka online

• Instagram
• YouTube

MARSM Canada

MARSM Canada is an events organization, concert producer, and at its core, a cultural curator rooted in amplifying the vibrant music and arts culture of the Arabic-speaking world.

Through its enriching programme of live concerts, cultural events, exhibitions, and discussions, MARSM aims to challenge the mainstream representation, and exposure of artists from South West Asia and North African (SWANA) and their diasporas.

Follow MARSM Canada online:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

This presentation is made possible through support by The Toronto Arts Council, The Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Creates, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, FACTOR and The Government of Canada.