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Promotional Text: [quote] 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. [IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/Shiva_Leb/n513197262_782626_6222.jpg[/IMG] [/quote]^ 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...

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?

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

nice work miss shiva. keep rockin the middle east with the nasty naughty noogie! 8)

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[quote=AntonyM;630268]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?[/quote]

^ 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! :D

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 "[B][COLOR=teal]MCast Mistress[/COLOR][/B]" under my name, not for nothing... :lol:)

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

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

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Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

damn hippies!!!

bring back the commies!!!!

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[quote=Jibgolly;630277][IMG]http://www.headstrong-hq.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/screwyou.gif[/IMG][/quote]

I'm serious :lol:

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

beriut and peace????

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

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

:Twilo:

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

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)

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.

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

[quote=Shiva;630378][B]@ 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...[/B] ;)[/quote]

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

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??

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! ;) )

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

[quote=thesightless;630380]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)[/quote]

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... ;)

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Just to show u where the gig will take place: Martyr's Square of Beirut I found this pic on the net, you can see part of the square, that day there was 1 Million people... Huge place.

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Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Wow!!! How good is all that.!!! I'm so happy for you :D A dream gig for a dream cause. :D

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

^ Tnx Didi :D Yes I am definetly very happy about this gig.

Here is the map of Beirut and the roads the trailers will take... [IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/Shiva_Leb/n513197262_782626_6222.jpg[/IMG]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

beltawfeek shiva :) .. go girl .. rock dem ..wish i could be there :( Is this an annual thing though , i never heard of it before ?

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Lol....Shoukran...Bte7ke 3arabe?

^ Yes, It is an annual event; But last time they managed to organize it in Lebanon was like 4 years ago...so we expect this one to be Ze bomb

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Aiwa be7kee 3arabee :) .. ana masree .. This is going to be awesome hopefully .. wish we get more events like that more often .. i think there is huge potential in many countries in the middle east , especially when it comes to the new generations awareness regarding electronic music .. yalla inshallah tekoon el bedaya :) best of luck

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

^ Get a ticket Cairo-Beirut (1hr flight time), and join us in this crazy mega party... ;)

[URL]http://www.peaceparade-lb.com/[/URL]

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

15 days to go!!!! can't wait for this.

[URL]http://www.peaceparade-lb.com/djartists.php[/URL] (they cut my bio coz too long...lol)

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

wow!!!! you´re the main act! that´s great, congrats! and let there be peace

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

I just got a mail saying the peace parade has been postponed.. I hope it is not related to the bomb that went off this morning in northern Lebanon; 20 dead (of which 10 were soldiers), 50 injured... :(

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

That really sucks Shiva!! Sorry to hear. Any word on when its been postponed till?

Heard about the bombing today. They're thinking it might be related to the president's visit to Syria. :(

Stay safe!

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

That's terrible.:( Those sort of events give us hope for the world :( A Peace parade postponed because of violence :(

Postponed or cancelled?

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

I am not sure, but the organizer sent me a mail yesterday saying it was posponed without giving any further details... It was a fresh decision just taken before they sent me the mail, I donno if they will stick to it or go ahead with the parade as planned. Till now the countdown is still on on their website...

I am just waiting to see whats the final decision.... :what

By now we are starting to get used to having bombs, wars and stuff like start just before or during the summer season, thats the third year in a raw that trouble occur; Our local economy depends almost entirely on the tourism sector, and it seems some parties don't want this country to flourish in peace... :(

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Thats an incredibly large square, amazing size for a show. You should be so excited to headline this one. Hopefully, it will get rescheduled soon, and peace will prevail.

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

YES! We are back on track, the parade has been rescheduled to: Oct 3rd.....!!!

:WinkNSmi:

:Naughty:

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

This is good news :D

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

[quote=Shiva;636617]YES! We are back on track, the parade has been rescheduled to: Oct 3rd.....!!!

:WinkNSmi:

:Naughty:[/quote]

sweet. glad to hear that. i know you were really excited about this gig. cant wait to see the pix . should be massive

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Great news! I've never been to a party that big!! I prefer the cozier atmospheres. But I guess I can't knock it 'till I try it. I bought tickets for Ultra this past wmc and ended up selling them because it just looked too huge. I got to see all of my favorites upfront and personal.

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

I understand that Chanty, but from my perspective as a dj: The Bigger the Better, in this case size matters big time... :lol:

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

I love the dingy dark intimate clubs :D But would love to go to one of the bigger events :D Hernan at Moonpark is my dream ! Actually we do the a occasional big event but usually it's trance.

What we get here is mainly festivals which consists of several stages,all with crappy sound, many Dj's playing 1 hour sets . I hate those!!:evil:

It's probably a population thing, we just don't have a big enough population to sustain really huge events!

Re: Beirut Peace Parade - August 23rd, 2008

Oops...I lie. I have been to a club complex here in Toronto called the Guvernment which with all of its rooms and the Kool Haus has a 10,000 person capacity. On most occasions I've been there either on the Guv side which holds 1600 or the Kool Haus side 2500 for the "smaller events" but I have gone when the entire complex is in full edm swing...it's packed to the rim!!:p