
The classic scene on Saturday - live instruments, optimized acoustics, exceptional vocals, and notions of Lebanese folklore and jazz with unique twists - featured the likes of The Jazzmine Bey Quartet, The Donna Khalife Trio, and Daline Jabbour at Mezyan, Salon Beyrouth, and the music hub Onomatopoeia, respectively. On the second night of the festival, the hidden gems of the city were packed with hard-headed music fans, socializers, ravers, and curious spectators. The incomparable undertone of BBIMF's intention is to provide local artists with a platform while also inviting people to acknowledge the range and charm of Beirut's bars and venues. The night ended with Beirut's electronic scene's own pioneer Dj Ziad Nawfal, who took the swaying crowd on a journey into the night. "It's nice to remember that we have so many beautiful people around that are producing such great work." "This year, BBIMF gave us a much-needed breather amidst the external chaos," said Farah Fayyad, the designer of the festival's visual communication and merchandise. Toni Geitani, performing with a backdrop of scenic projections moving in sync with the music, also fused the familiar with the foreign, paving the way for an innovative and invigorating set by Beirut's favorites Tarek Yamani and Liliane Chlela. Attendees got to witness Bachar Mar-Khalifé's unique blend of sounds from the Levant and familiar international tunes.

On the opening night, Studio Zoukak, nestled beneath the industrial landscape of Karantina, overflowed with people eager for a Friday night experience.

#CLASSICAL GUITAR SHED PROFESSIONAL#
The latter serves the role of providing artists with different opportunities, some exposure, and the chance to evolve their practices under professional guidance and feedback. As part of the support to local talents, the festival hosted a professional program with talks as well as meet and greets between producers, artists, record labels, and companies like Spotify.
