Ashkan Shafiei is an Iranian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose bold, genre-defying music bridges tradition and transformation. Rooted in the folk melodies and vibrant music scene of 1960s–70s Tehran, his sound now flourishes across Australia, fusing the emotional depth of Persian music with the pulse of contemporary global genres.Raised in Iran on smuggled pre-revolution cassette tapes and later shaped by the arrival of Western genres via the internet, Ashkan’s influences reflect a life lived between worlds. These dual forces converge in Hunter, where he finds a rare and resonant balance, placing traditional Iranian musical sensibilities in bold conversation with a modern, experimental framework.Ashkan’s work is a deeply personal exploration of identity, memory, and change, delivered through poetic metaphors, hypnotic grooves, and the raw, expressive voice of the Rubab.
UPCOMING SHOWS
25 April 2016 @ Bilpin Springs Funkquinox — Bilpin
30 May 2026 @ Metro Social — Sydney
11 June 2026 @ VIVID Sydney — Sydney
PREVIOUS SHOWS
1 April 2026 @ Addison Road Community Centre — Sydney
6 & 8 Mar 2026 @ WOMADelaide — Adelaide
28 Feb 2026 @ Perth Festival — Perth
11 Nov 2025 @ Lazy Thinking — Sydney
1 Nov 2025 @ Theatre Royal — Castlemaine
23 Oct 2025 @ Parramata Lanes Festival — Sydney
15 & 17 Oct 2025 @ SXSW — Sydney
11 Oct 2025 @ Vanguard — Sydney
10 Oct 2025 @ Thirroul Railway Institute Hall — Thirroul
14 Sep 2025 @ Caterpillar Club — Sydney
21 Jun 2025 @ Stay Soft Night Market — Melbourne
15 June 2025 @ HHCC — Hobart
14 & 15 June 2025 @ Dark Mofo WinterFest — Hobart
1 Jun 2025 'Hunter' EP Launch @ The Vanguard — Sydney
3 May 2025 @ Nexus Arts — Adelaide
26 Apr 2025 @ The Vanguard — Sydney
22 Mar 2025 @ Cockatoo Island Sunset Session — Sydney
7 & 8 Mar 2025 @ Panama Festival — Launceston
7 Feb 2025 @ National Multicultural Festival — Canberra
26 Oct 2024 @ Parramata Lanes Festival — Sydney
25 Oct 2024 @ Iranian Music Festival — Sydney