Saint Levant – Open Season 2026

Marwan Abdelhamid, known professionally as Saint Levant, was born in Jerusalem during the second Intifada to a French-Algerian mother and a Serbian-Palestinian father. He spent seven formative years growing up in Gaza, an experience that would later inspire his debut EP, From Gaza, With Love.

Drawing inspiration from his origins with influences that combine traditional Arabic music, R&B and hip-hop, Saint Levant embraces the plurality of his own cultural heritage, the Arab community worldwide and the Palestinian struggle abroad. His songs – written in Arabic, English and French – have captivated a global audience with their international appeal.

Released on Valentine’s Day, his Love Letters EP marked a defining chapter in his artistic evolution. Each song represents an ode to different aspects of his world – triumphant, reflective, hopeful, and heartfelt.

Open Season is The Tivoli Group’s annual program of music, art and cultural events, transforming Brisbane into a winter playground for live performance each year. Open Season is independently owned and operated, and has funding assistance through the Live Music Office of the Australian Government and Arts Queensland.