From the National Conservatory of Lebanon to weddings, concerts and private events around the world, Tony Layoun brings the sound of Lebanon to every stage he stands on.
Tony Layoun discovered music at four years old and, at thirteen, began studying violin at the National Conservatory of Lebanon. Still a teenager, he was already performing on television across Lebanon and other Arab countries. Over the years he built a sound of his own: Lebanese melody carried by electric guitar, bass and drums alongside oud and darbuka, oriental and western instrumentation sharing the same stage.
Long before international stages, Tony was already the young violinist from Beirut appearing on Lebanese television. That same drive carried him through years of recording and touring, several albums released in Lebanon, to the artist leading Grupo 1001 Noites today.
Behind Tony is a full live band built for real events, not backing tracks: guitar, bass, drums, oud and percussion playing Lebanese classics, dabke and crowd-moving fusion sets for guests from every background. It is the band trusted for some of the biggest Arab celebrations in Brazil, now taking that same energy to stages worldwide.
Ceremony, entrance and reception, with a repertoire that moves between Lebanese tradition and music every guest can dance to.
A full band set built around Tony's own catalogue of Lebanese and Arabic music, for theatres, festivals and cultural events.
From intimate gatherings to large corporate celebrations, scaled to the room, from solo voice to the full 1001 Noites band.
Yes. Tony and the band travel for weddings, concerts and private events anywhere in the world; reach out with your date and location.
Primarily Lebanese and Arabic classics, with a set that can move into Portuguese, French and English depending on the event.
Yes, from Tony solo with backing track to the full Grupo 1001 Noites, depending on your venue and budget.
For weddings and peak season dates, reaching out three to six months ahead is recommended, but it is always worth asking.
Tell Tony the date, the city and what you're celebrating, and he'll get back to you with availability and a plan for the music.