The winter, three women far from their homeland intertwine their lives. STAND BY ME tells the story of these women as they navigate their lives through a harsh winter. 📍Theatro Technis, NW1 1TT, London, England 🗓 Friday January 24 2025, 7pm ⏰19:00 🗓 Saturday January 25 2025, 7pm ⏰19:00 Written and Directed by Mohammad Rahmanian Starring Hasti Mohammai, Mahdieh Mohammadkhani, and […]

📍 Sahba Academy | 🗓️ February 5, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Join us for an extraordinary evening of film, discussion, and storytelling as we explore the untold narratives of the Zagros region. Tales from the Mountains brings together award-winning filmmakers, environmental activists, and music researchers for an insightful journey into the heart […]

Shibaali is taking the stage in Manchester for a second gig as part of the Sahba Festival. Shibaali is a groundbreaking electro-folk project that unites the ancient and the modern – reimagining the timeless melodies of Iranian folk music with cutting-edge electronic soundscapes.  Central to the magic of Shibaali are Habib Meftah Boushehri aka Habibo and Rouzbeh Esfand, two prominent Iranian […]

For this special workshop, we welcome the award-winning qanun player Khalil Khoury and percussionist Ruven Ruppik. Currently touring with renowned singer Nai Barghouti, they will make a special stop at Sahba Academy as part of their Manchester concert at RNCM. Khalil and Ruven will guide participants through a variety of lessons, from maqams to rhythmic cycles, […]

We are super excited to have Damahi for the second time in Manchester as part of their world tour! Damahi is a music band from Tehran, that fuses Persian melodies, jazz, funk, and world music, creating a distinct sound that transcends cultural boundaries inspired by the folk tunes across southern Iran. Their eclectic style seamlessly merges […]