Leaders of Change Foundation
In partnership with Our Lady of Lebanon, Melbourne, and the Victorian Maronite Community
This summer, Melbourne comes alive with a unique musical event that unites Italy, Lebanon, and Australia through the power of harmony and hope.
The Summer Festival 2026 will host the internationally acclaimed InArte Youth Orchestra (Italy) and the Lebanese Youth Choir, composed of orphans of the Lebanese Armed Forces, performing together in One World: Concerts for Peace — a breathtaking musical journey of love, resilience, and unity.
This unforgettable event will be held at
marking the Melbourne leg of the orchestra’s Australian tour before continuing to Sydney.
From Italy and Lebanon to Australia, this collaboration is more than a concert — it’s a mission of peace through music.
Together, these young musicians are bringing to life a shared dream: using music as a bridge between cultures, breaking down barriers, and celebrating hope and fraternity
The tour coincides with the 70th anniversary of cyclist Ercole Baldini’s historic Olympic victory in Melbourne (1956), celebrated through a special musical tribute “Il Treno di Forlì” by Secondo Casadei — honoring the enduring friendship between Italy and Australia.
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
Venue: Our Lady of Lebanon Maron Function Centre, Thornbury
Time: 7:00 PM
All proceeds will support youth programs and humanitarian initiatives led by Leaders of Change Foundation, helping young people thrive through education, art, and cross-cultural exchange.
All donations over $2.00 are Tax deductable
