Phil Monsour - Topic

Phil Monsour is a fierce voice for justice, a passionate performer, and a Brisbane-based singer-songwriter who turns resistance into rhythm. With over two decades of powerful songwriting under his belt, Monsour creates music that doesn’t just speak truth to power — it sings it loud.

Blending acoustic rock with Middle Eastern influences and sharp political edge, Phil’s music takes on war, occupation, exile, inequality, and the silences that need breaking. From The Empire’s New Clothes to Last Sky, his albums channel defiance, hope, and solidarity into unforgettable protest anthems.

Whether collaborating with oud virtuoso Mohamed Youssef or Palestinian spoken word artist Rafeef Ziadah. (Three Generations) (We Teach Life), Monsour crafts songs that cross borders and build bridges. His One Song One Union project, featuring twelve original union anthems, stands as a bold tribute to collective action and working-class strength.

On and off the stage, Phil is a committed trade unionist and activist — backing refugee rights, the Palestinian cause, and grassroots movements worldwide. His performances are electric, emotional, and unapologetically political — rallying cries for a fairer world.