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Prof. Sherif El-Attar, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Assem El-Essawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development and Supervisor of Postgraduate Studies and Research, inaugurated the first edition of "Nagham 1" Music Festival – dedicated to the artist Sayed Darwish – under the patronage of Prof. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University, on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in the university's Grand Celebration Hall.
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The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Ahmed Rashad, Secretary General of the University, many deans and vice deans of faculties, Prof. Wael Tobar, General Coordinator of Student Activities, and the festival's guest of honor, artist Mohamed Ezz.
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Moreover, members of the judging panel who attended are Mr. Syada Ali Mahmoud, Music Education Supervisor; Musician Salah Mahmoud Zaky; and Maestro Wael Hamdy, director of the Fayoum University Choir. A number of faculty members, administrators, and students were also in attendance.
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Prof. Sherif El-Attar explained that the festival aims to discover and nurture the singing talents of Fayoum University students, encouraging them and enhancing their artistic abilities. He emphasized the importance of adhering to societal values and reviving traditional songs that cultivate a spirit of loyalty and belonging to the nation. He noted that outstanding individuals will be selected to join the university's choir.
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For his part, artist Mohamed Ezz affirmed that singing is an art form that unites multiple voices to create a cohesive melody, contributing to a unique musical experience that fosters collaboration among participants. He urged students to utilize their university time to express their ideas and talents. He also praised the selection of the name of the artist Sayed Darwish for the festival's inaugural edition, in recognition of his artistic stature in Egypt and beyond.
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It is worth mentioning that 13 faculties from across the university are participating in the festival, which will take place from November 16th to 19th, 2025, featuring group and solo singing competitions. The top three winners in group singing and the first and second place winners in solo singing will be honored.
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The opening ceremony included honoring artist Mohamed Ezz and presenting him with the university's shield in appreciation of his contributions.
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