Beirut and Beyond International Music Festival is a yearly showcase festival that aims to promote and support both rising and established artists from the MENA region and beyond. We always thrive to shed light on new talent, mix genres, and respect gender equality.
During the 4 days of the festival, we collaborate with several local venues to host a mix of local and international performers. As a platform for meetings, showcases and exchange, B&B encourages networking and collaboration.
The urgent needs of the bustling state of artistic production in the region, which is hardly matched by an infrastructure that drives it to more sustainable grounds, gave birth to our yearly professional program. Happening in parallel to the artistic program, it aims to equip local artists with the right tools to carve their musical future. This is done by making the resources and experience of international professionals available to local artists through a program of panels, workshops, Meet the Artists sessions and more.
2013 – 2015 – Artistic Director: Khaled Yassine.
2016 Guest Curator: Wael Kodeih
2017 Guest Curator: Maurice Louca