After a full-fledged 2023 edition in February, Beirut and Beyond International Music festival comes back with a summer edition shedding a spotlight on womxn Rap, Trap and Hip-Hop voices from the MENA region. Following a 5-day creative residency filled with workshops, sharing sessions, field visits and talks, the 8 selected artists from Egypt, Sudan, Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon will be taking over KED with producer Noise Diva on the 26th and 27th of May to showcase their work alongside special guest Perrie (EGY) and an appearance by Blu Fiefer (LEB)! 

//ABOUT RAP & BEYOND

Beirut and Beyond (Lebanon) and the World Culture Museums (Sweden) joined forces to promote and support womxn voices from the Rap, Hip Hop and Trap scene in the MENA region. Both partners attempt to address the gender gap in these music genres under the Rap and Beyond project.

Rap & Beyond is in partnership with the Museum of World Cultures (Sweden) and Mind the Gap, with the generous support of the Swedish Institute.

// RESIDENCY PROGRAM

The residency program includes field visits, workshops, composition of a new song in collaboration with other residency members, rehearsals and performing LIVE at KED. 

// ARTISTIC PROGRAM

Friday, May 26th

KED, Karantina / Doors open at 9:00 PM ● Sabine Salamé (LEB) ● Laila Beshara (EGY) ● Minerva (MOR) ● Nayomi (IRQ/SWE) ● Special guest - Perrie (EGY) 

Saturday, May 27th

KED, Karantina / Doors open at 9:00 PM ● Frizzy (MOR) ● Medusa (TUN) ● Xena Elshazli (EGY) ● Nadine El Roubi (SUD/US) ● Special appearance - Blu Fiefer (LEB) ● DJ set by kamẹra

* Early bird passes for both nights are 8$ and can be booked by contacting this number: +961 71 768 784

//WORKSHOPS

Preceding the performances on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 of May, Nadine El Roubi (residency participant, SUD/USA) and Perrie (Special guest, EGY), will be hosting workshops at Fabrika, Beirut, designed specifically for interested artists residing in Lebanon, upon registration.

PR & DIY Videography: An Elaborate Workshop by Nadine El Roubi

As part of our Rap & Beyond residency, we’ve invited Nadine El Roubi to share her knowledge with rising artists in Lebanon through a 2-in-1 workshop that tackles different points related to PR and DIY videography--two of Nadine’s strongest suits.

Date: Friday, May 26

Time: 11 AM - 6 PM

Location: Fabrika, Ashrafieh

Read more about this workshop & apply here. 

Get In the Zone: A Creative Workshop by Perrie

As part of our Rap & Beyond residency, we’ve invited Perrie to share her knowledge with rising artists in Lebanon through a workshop that provides insight into the creative process of Perrie’s songwriting, covering everything from identity to writing your own bars, including tips and tricks for every step of the way.

Date: Saturday, May 27

Time: 11 AM - 4 PM

Location: Fabrika, Ashrafieh

Read more about this workshop & apply here.