Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

[Shiva]

Promotional Text:

Date: 23rd of August 2008
Time: 6 pm till Dawn
Place: Gathering at 6 pm, at 3 meeting points in different areas of Beirut:
• Sassine Hekmeh
• Hamra Street
• Gemeyzeh Street
The “Peace Parade” is the biggest annual musical event that will be held at
Martyr’s square, in Downtown Beirut (Solidere area). This unique one day carnival
is designed to attract more than 100,000 spectators.

Details of Timing:
Departure of the trailers from these 3 points simultaneously to meet in Martyr’s Square
Downtown Beirut, where upon arrival, a huge concert will take place assembling all the
audience. Four trailers shall move from each gathering point & will be mounted with music diffusion, entertainment with dance floors, Dj’s, bands and special display according to sponsor’s demands and conception. The twelve trucks will begin to follow the drawn trajectory towards the Down Town at 9 pm. The trailers will be driving at very low speed and will be accompanied on foot by the crowd. The roads used will be closed and secured according to the enclosed map. The arrival at Martyr’s square should be around 11:30 pm. A big podium will be set up to attract the crowds with various musical concerts, bands, DJ’s, laser shows and fireworks display…
As shown on the map below, the twelve trailers shall surround the central podium whereby the sponsor’s exposure shall be visible till dawn.

^ LOVELY! I am so proud to be part of the event which is organized for a MAJOR cause:[b] PEACE!


The lineup is still not official yet, but I was already contacted by the organizers and offered them to play up to 4hrs non-stop session. Will keep you posted on this...

[AntonyM]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Sounds like a great cause, you seem to be keeping yourself pretty busy these days, how do you find time to hangout with the rest of us music junkies?

[Jibgolly]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

nice work miss shiva. keep rockin the middle east with the nasty naughty noogie!

[Shiva]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Sounds like a great cause, you seem to be keeping yourself pretty busy these days, how do you find time to hangout with the rest of us music junkies?

^ yes, great party for a great cause: I think this gig will me biggest ever with a 6 digits audience...and I am just loving the idea!

Getting gigs is not really time consuming, it's just a phone call or a few mails..
Besides, I am a music junky myself, so where else would I hang around if not on [ms].

(Read well, it's written "MCast Mistress" under my name, not for nothing... )

[Jibgolly]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Getting gigs is not really time consuming, it's just a phone call or a few mails..

[Dhar_2]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

damn hippies!!!

bring back the commies!!!!

[Shiva]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

I'm serious

[thesightless]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

beriut and peace????

lmao, what's next, pat robertson hosting the gay pride parade?

[Shiva]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008



I just got a phone call and I am unable to keep the news longer, and wana share it with you:

It happens that a friend of mine, a trance dj/prod, has been put in charge of the selection of the djs for this event; He just called me and told me the following points:

- This event is sponsored by primary banks, major financial institutions, radio stations , newspapers and so many other good companies in different sectors

- The sound system, lighting system and many other tech devices will be brought in from Dubai

- The gig will be recorded through a "Protools" software and sold afterwards on DVD at Virgin Megastores

- The gig will be transmitted LIVE on a local radio station

- All local djs selected for this event will be playing 1hour set making turns on the huge trucks that will go through the city

- Once all the trucks will gather in Martyr's Square (the biggest in the country), it is predicted that no less than 100.000 people will be massed up in the square for the main act which will take place on a HUGE central stage; and this will be at around 23:00

- Starting at 23:00 a friend of mine will play his set until 01:30

[Edited]
- Starting at 01:30 I should be performing the main act

[thesightless]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

shiva, is this going to be broadcasted on the net? i would like to give listen while at work (time exchange should make it perfect)

[Steve Graham]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

wow, congrats!! this is great news, I would love to get my hands on one of the dvd's when they come out.

[Dhar_2]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

@ Kamal/Tom: I was thinking of wearing a "mercuryserver" tea-shirt for this occasion, does this idea seem appealing to you? If yes lets start working on it from now...

if she gets a t-shirt i want my damn bumper sticker

[chuckc]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

thats great news shiva....sounds like its going to be an incredible event. labanon sure has quite a few quality parties over there....hope some day u make it to this part of the world...wmc09 maybe??

[Shiva]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

^ Yes would love to get to wmcXX...lol...anytime I get the chance to cross the Atlantic, I will surely try to join.

But this gig so important to me, located in the center of the capital, a square that could fit up to 1.5 million people, VERY symbolic square! Huge stage packed with technologies and a probably amazing lighting system that could light all that huge open space.

Banks and major companies are sponsoring this unique event, so I can barely imagine what's gona be like....waw, playing in front of a sea of people for 4hrs+. What more could I dream of getting in a gig?

I JUST CANT WAIT !!!

(Not even a diamond gift would bring me much joy! )

[Shiva]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

shiva, is this going to be broadcasted on the net? i would like to give listen while at work (time exchange should make it perfect)

I donno about that, the infos are still coming in, will keep you posted. If there is a way to get u this gig online don't worry it will be done...