Miki Peled, Legendary Israeli Producer and Founder of Festigal, Passes Away at 87
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Miki Peled, the legendary Israeli producer and founder of the Festigal children's musical, died at 87. Known for revolutionizing Israeli family entertainment, his funeral will be held Tuesday in Kiryat Shaul. Peled's legacy includes decades of nurturing talent and creating beloved annual shows.
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- Miki Peled, founder of Festigal, died at age 87; funeral set for Tuesday in Kiryat Shaul.
- Peled was awarded a lifetime achievement prize by ACUM for his contributions to Israeli entertainment.
- Artists like Tal Mosseri and Hanokh Rozen praised Peled's talent recognition and creative vision.
- Born in Romania in 1939, Peled immigrated to Israel in 1948 and served in the Air Force.
- He founded the major talent agency Solan and produced large-scale family shows, including Festigal since 1981.
- Peled is survived by his wife Tami, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Miki Peled, the iconic Israeli producer and founder of the annual Festigal children's musical show, passed away at the age of 87. His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at 4:00 PM at the cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. Peled was widely celebrated for his visionary work in Israeli entertainment, earning a lifetime achievement award from ACUM, the Israeli composers' and songwriters' association.
Peled's son and partner, Yaron Peled, described him as more than a producer, emphasizing his ability to dream, recognize talent, and inspire belief in others. Numerous artists and collaborators paid tribute to Peled's unique influence. Singer Tal Mosseri recalled Peled as a father figure who opened the door for him to perform on Festigal's prestigious stage. Director Hanokh Rozen highlighted Peled's creativity, courage, and ability to transform dreams into reality, noting their 20-year collaboration on Festigal productions.
Other notable figures, including Hani Nahmias, Tzipi Shavit, Michal Yanai, and Yael Bar Zohar, praised Peled's dedication to creating large-scale, family-friendly shows that captivated generations. Yanai recounted how Peled recognized her potential early on and changed the Israeli music scene by introducing new styles to Festigal.
Born in Romania in 1939, Peled immigrated to Israel in 1948. He served as an electronics technician in the Israeli Air Force and co-founded the band Tizmoret HaAlizim. After military service, he worked various jobs before dedicating himself to the entertainment industry. In the 1970s, he studied artist management in the United States and later established "Solan," one of Israel's leading talent agencies. Peled also produced major shows, including Hasidic music festivals and children's performances.
His greatest legacy remains Festigal, which he launched in 1981 and which continues to be a beloved annual event during Hanukkah. Peled described Festigal as a way to stay connected to childhood and called producing it a special talent and mission. He is survived by his wife Tami, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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