1. art and entertainment
2. visual art and design
3. design

2.3.4. April 2015
EVENT GUIDE
OPEN TO PUBLIC
In celebration of Dubai’s rich array of creative and design talent, Dubai Design
District (d3) is pleased to share our event guide which features a compelling
mix of local, regional and international designers, artists, concept retailers,
unique dining experiences and world class entertainment.
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MEET d3
JOHN NEWMAN
BINT THANI
MOMO AND
HASSAN
HAJJAJ
NOT JUST A
LABEL
FAUX
CONSULTANCY
LASVIT
CINEMA AKIL
X
GAZETTE
EVOLUTION OF
EMIRATI DRESS
DUB FX
OBEY
TANIA SALEH
SUPER STUDIO
ROOM SERVICE
BY S*UCE
NARCICYST
FOOD
&
BEVERAGE
ART
&
DESIGN
YARA BRAVO
MASHROU’
LEILA
GHAITH&JAD
ZAHED SULTAN
BEN EINE
EBON HEATH
HIT + RUN
NOTJUSTALABEL.COM/MICHALTAHARLEV
JAHIDA WEHBE
BOMPAS &
PARR
BAND MEMBERS
LI EDELKOORT
YOUR CHIN
RESID3NT
SILSAL DESIGN
FAMILY
ACTIVITIES
Avo Demerjian
Bass guitar & Vocal
SANDHILL
THREEASFOUR
QUSAI &
MALIKAH
CHILDREN’S
FUN PARK
BEI-RU
Hamzeh Arnaout
Guitar & Vocal
FASHION
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BRADLEY
ZERO
TAHIR
SULTAN
TALVIN SINGH
KHALID
SHAFAR
AMONGST FEW
Bashar Hamdan
Saxophone & Keys
Burhan Al Ali
Drums & Vocal
SONIC
PORTRAIT
Wisam Qatawneh
Keyboard & Vocal
AUTOSTRAD
WINK
PERFORMING
ARTS
Yazan Al Rousan
Guitar & Main Vocal
MEET d3
2.3.4. APRIL
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DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3
About d3
Dubai Design District, better known as d3, is a purpose-built
community dedicated to promoting and nurturing emerging
local talent, while also providing a creative home to
established, international design, luxury and fashion brands.
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APRIL 2
APRIL 3
APRIL 4
6PM – 12AM
2PM – 12AM
2PM – 12AM
About Meet d3
In celebration of Dubai’s rich array of creative talent, Dubai Design District (d3) is hosting
a three-day, open to the public community event. “Meet d3”, has been specifically
commissioned and curated to feature a compelling mix of local, regional and international
designers, artists, musicians, concept retailers and unique dining experiences.
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ART
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INTRODUCING
ART
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DESIGN
OBEY
The iconic OBEY face is probably the most recognized street art image in the history of
the genre, having loomed over countless cities since 1990… and now that Dubai is home
to the largest graffiti scroll in the world, there’s just one thing missing: our very own
OBEY mural. That all comes to an end during Meet d3, where members of the OBEY crew
will visit Dubai for the first time to live-paste a massive 30 meter x 8 meter installation
made up of 4 huge square graphics from their music collection.
BEN EINE
It’s as easy as ABC to see why Ben Eine’s crisp & colorful alphabet lettering on shop
shutters and city walls have spanned the globe from his London hometown to major
cities like Paris, Stockholm and New York. Until now, Dubai was missing from that list,
but all of that changes at Meet d3. Flexing his fancy font work, Ben has painted a wall in
d3 that will be on display for the first time during the 3-day event. The giant mural reads
“HAND IN HAND”, a message promoting cross-cultural cooperation through art.
LI EDELKOORT
Studying the links between art, fashion, design and consumer culture, Lidewij
Edelkoort’s work has pioneered trend-forecasting as a profession, providing design
and lifestyle analysis for the world’s leading brands. In 2008, the French Ministry of
Culture honoured her as a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and the Dutch Royal Family
named her a Knight in the Order of Oranje Nassau. At Meet d3, she will be conducting a
masterclass called ‘Artisan Ateliers’ and a presentation called ‘Vanities: Spring Summer
2016’, both at the ‘Not Just A Label’ pavilion.
EBON HEATH
Brooklyn native and Berlin resident, Ebon Heath, is known for literally playing with words;
creating mesmerizing typographic structures that bring the poetry of our lives into the third
dimension. At Meet d3, a brand new suspended artwork by Ebon will be unveiled: a metallic
word cloud in English and Arabic that represents a visual conversation between global and local
voices. The words used in the structure are from the poem, “On Beauty” by Kahlil Gibran.
Experience design through
interactive installations, live
art, exhibitions, screenings and
workshops.
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TAHIR SULTAN
Kuwaiti fashion designer, Tahir Sultan, plans on implementing a region-centric
project that deals with culture, history, identity and popular modern culture. A
state-of-the-art blue Bedouin tent created by over 750 artisans, conveys both form
and function and adds a modern element to what is both historical and traditional.
The use of a tent, a common regional symbol for safety, refuge and shelter, is
intended to act as a metaphor for great and captivating cities today.
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SILSAL DESIGN
SUPER STUDIO
There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. Step into the world of Silsal Design House
(SDH) and allow your fashionable imagination to wander. Featuring two main areas – a living room
and a dining room – the SDH pavilion invites trend-watchers to be the first to preview its new
furniture line, which will be available to shoppers by mid-April 2015. The company will further
be displaying its rapidly growing collection of homeware accessories – including dinnerware,
serveware and tabletop accents – which blend innovative designs with premium quality.
Founded in 2012 by Mohsin Jawaheri; superstudio represents award-winning
iconic furniture, lighting, accessories and specialized materials recognized by
designers globally. superstudio is generously providing premium furniture by
Magis and lighting by Davide Groppi for different sites throughout Meet d3
GHAITH&JAD
The ‘Projection Lines’ installation, designed by Beirut-based architecture and
design studio GHAITH&JAD, presents itself as an interactive spatial experience
within the Meet d3 event. With their intervention, the architects aim to celebrate
discovery, spatial construction and human curiosity though a space that never
reveals its surreal and distorted path to anyone but those who go through it. The
space always awaits the motion of a person to reveal its narrative of a million
compositions, making it a performance space always perceived through experience
and not through documentation.
WINK
Wink Space is a one-of-a-kind, modern marvel of architecture and design, conceived and
constructed by architects Masakazu Shirane and Saya Miyazaki of Tokyo, Japan. Wink Space utilizes
the world’s first zipper architecture. Flat, hard, mirrored panels of varying sizes and triangular in
shape are connected by zipper, and through the use of small suspension cables, it is shaped by the
architects through an origami-like process of folding and distributing tension. Any single triangular
panel may be removed by simply unzipping it from its surrounding panels, thus creating a window
at any point along the space, allowing the inside and outside worlds to “wink” at one another.
MOCHILLA
CINEMA AKIL X GAZETTE
Mochilla is made up of Eric Coleman and Brian Cross (aka B+), a duo that has produced several
highly acclaimed independent projects over the last ten years, including Keepintime, Brasilintime
and the Timeless event series in Los Angeles. They have also been responsible for creating
album art for iconic musicians such as DJ Shadow, Jay Electronica, J Dilla and Damien Marley.
Cinema Akil x Gazette will be screening “Life Eraser” and “Hot Dollar” starring Tilda Swinton
from the Simulacrum & Hyperbole series by British artist Katerina Jebb. In these films, Jebb
challenges her feminine icons in unexpected and intimate scenarios, unraveling seemingly
improvised rants that in fact point to a carefully crafted monologue of epic proportions. Jebb’s
sardonic tale of women questions art, commerce and the complex battle between ego and id.
The films will be screened every night from April 2-4, 2015 from 7-10pm as part of ‘Meet d3’.
PENGUINCUBE / WANDERS WAGNER ARCHITECTS
PenguinCube is an award winning design consultancy based in Beirut, Lebanon
and Dubai, UAE. Founded in 2004 PenguinCube is run by a group of 20 enterprising
individuals from different backgrounds, all working together in a closely-knit
team, taking on challenges, big and small for clients locally and regionally.
Wanders Wagner Architects (WWA) is an architecture firm that develops a growing
portfolio of projects, among them new building designs, re-designs and modification,
infrastructure and marine architecture, temporary spaces, event and product design.
SONIC PORTRAIT
A Model Studio was created as part of the exhibition ‘Systems for a Score’ by Fari
Bradley and Chris Weaver during their 2014-2015 residency at Tashkeel in Dubai. The
bespoke recording studio created by the artists, that was central to their exhibition
in which UAE-based musicians, artists and local school children interpreted
traditional Emirati weave (Al Sadu) as graphic scores. For D3 the studio has been
repurposed and opened to the public. Using visual and written language-based prompts
(in both Arabic and English), members of the public are invited to enter the space and
relay an aspect of their own personal story in response to visual and written prompts.
Both of these companies are current Dubai Design District tenants and together they have
collaborated to create the wayfinding and overall experiential / spatial design of Meet d3.
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SOLE DXB PRESENTS RAW METROPOLIS
‘Raw Metropolis’ is a short documentary that explores how Dubai is finding its identity
through various stylistic expressions from both its residents and visitors. The movie
is comprised of a series of video portraits that capture the influence of street style
in one of the world’s newest urban centers. Written and directed by Amirah Tajdin of
Seven Thirty Films, ‘Raw Metropolis’ was filmed over the course of two days at Dubai
Design District during Sole DXB. The finished product now makes its way back to the
district where the movie will be screened twice a day on all three days of Meet d3.
Emirati product designer Khalid Shafar and his impressive design creations have been
featured in international publications such as Wallpaper*, GQ Japan, VOGUE Ukraine,
L’Officiel Italy, ELLE Décor India & Designboom. For Meet d3, Khalid has developed a
specific site seating installation called ‘CITY’s Bench’, whose multifaceted surface and
varying dimensions were designed to welcome and accommodate the naturally varying
demographics of the population of our diverse city. Four of Khalid’s CITY’s benches, that
are made of the innovated thermally-modified American ash, will be at Meet d3. Timber is
courtesy of American Hardwood Export Council.*Timber is courtesy of American Hardwood Export Council
JALAL LUQMAN
ROOM SERVICE BY S*UCE
Emirati artist Jalal Luqman will be presenting his piece “Under a Thousand Masks” at Meet
d3. According to the artist, this mixed media artwork “combines the actual and metaphorical
masks which we wear, showing the hints of beauty under the many masks, yet at the same
time telling a story in her eyes”. Jalal Luqman’s artwork will soon have its permanent
exhibit at his soon-to-open art gallery CITIZEN E ART GALLERY at d3 in Building 6.
ROOM SERVICE is a fully shoppable mobile bedroom installation curated by leading
regional retailer, s*uce. The space features functional design pieces by multidisciplinary
Emirati artist Latifa Saeed, Lebanese pop-artist Corinne Martin, as well as fashion
and lifestyle items by a host of regional and international designers.
HAMDAN INTERNATIONAL
KARIM JABBARI
PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD (HIPA)
Inspired by old arabic scriptures, and determined to establish a Contemporary approach
to calligraphy, Karim Jabbari developed his own abstract typography using different
patterns, shapes, and colors. Classic Kufi and Maghrebi calligraphy are featured in many
of his compositions. As a member of the LPWA (light painting world alliance) Karim
Jabbari is also considered as one of the most respected light calligraphy artists in the
arab world and the creator of the biggest street art festival in tunisia ‘Streets urban
festival’. Catch Karim’s light calligraphy show on Friday evening, April 3rd at Meet d3.
Dubai continues to direct its energy into development and the Dubai 2015 Strategy is a
roadmap that charts this sustained effort. With this in mind H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin
Mohammed Al Maktoum established the prestigious ‘Hamdan International Photography
Award’. This demonstrates the commitment of Dubai to encouraging and supporting art,
culture and innovation. The Award appeals to all talented photographers across the globe,
and also nurtures national talent, which will in turn attract international art and cultural
attention. The Award highlights how Dubai is fast developing into one of the most artistically
conscious and established cities in the world. For Meet d3, Hamdan International Photography
Award has curated a selection of photographs from their library to be showcased on the
hoarding around the event to create an expansive outdoor gallery for the public to enjoy.
The featured photographers include: Omar Abdulrahman Al Zaabi / Abdulaziz bin Ali / Saeed
Darwish Al Amri / Bader Abdullah Al Awadi / Yousef Jassim Al Ali / Ahmed bin Futais / Hamed Bader
Musharbak / Saud Suliman Zamzam / Saeed Abdullah Jamoh / Sultan Abdullah Al Owais / Saif
Humaid Al Zari / Tariq Ahmed Hamrani / Abdullah Mohammed Al Shehhi / Omran Abdulrahman Al
Ansari / Muhammad Atiq Harib / Nasser Ali Nasser / Mahmoud Al Majed / Hamad Rahma Al Falasi
/ Asma Ahmad Al Saadi / Abdullah Saeed Bin Thalith / Amani Ahmed Al Jumiri / Khamis Al Hafiti
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KHALID SHAFAR
TAMARA ABDUL HADI
Tamara Abdul Hadi began her photography career in Dubai working at Reuters News Agency as
a photojournalist and photo editor in 2005. She then went on to work for the New York Times,
based out of the UAE. She has been published in The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal and The
Financial Times to name a few. Alongside her photojournalism work, Abdul Hadi created and
taught photography workshops in Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq and Tunis with the goal of engaging
women and children through the creative arts. Her personal photography projects that deal with
social change, underrepresented communities, and through her work strives to humanize the
subjects she takes on. Her images have been exhibited in Dubai, Beirut, Kuwait, Canada, The US,
UK, Sweden, Spain, Hungary and France. Experience Tamara’s self-portrait studio at Meet d3.
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INTRODUCING
FASHION
FASHION
Curated by Anthropology of Design and supported by Dubai Design and Fashion Council,
‘Evolution of Emirati Dress’ is an exhibition focused on showcasing the different
forms of dress worn by women in the UAE from 1960 to 2011, with an emphasis on
the traditional Emirati ‘thawb’ and ‘kandurah’ throughout this period. The exhibition
is based on the book ‘Sultani—Traditions Renewed’ by Dr. Reem El Mutwalli, where
she traces the impact of oil wealth, urbanization, access to the world market, and the
pressures of globalization on dress and a conservative Arab-Islamic society.
NOT JUST A LABEL
NOTJUSTALABEL.COM/MICHALTAHARLEV
EVOLUTION OF EMIRATI DRESS
With over 18,000 designers in over 110 countries globally, Not Just A Label is the global
authority on discovering and nurturing today’s pioneers in contemporary fashion. Set up
in 2008, NJAL quickly became an indispensable tool for the industry, helping emerging
new talents gain exposure and financing their progression. The “Not Just A Label” pavilion
at Meet d3 will bring together a specially curated selection of designs and creativity,
as well as a special installation by NJAL’s Dubai-based fashion line, Bint Thani. The
pavilion will be open for curious minds to explore on all three days of the event.
BINT THANI X INTER | ACT
Emirati fashion designer Khulood Thani and architect Amer Aldour have both seen a
great potential in developing something new and unexpected for the design scene in
Dubai. They are collaborating to act on this potential by creating an original concept in a
unique 3D-printed fashion installation, “urban corp”, which has been produced in-house,
locally. It’s something you really have to see to believe, so join BINT THANI and INTER |
ACT at the Not Just A Label pavilion to see how this futuristic collaboration develops.
RESID3NT
Resid3nt, is a multi-brand concept presented at Meet d3 by BRAG that will be showcasing
and retailing product and projects from designers across the region. The temporary structure
will house 27 participants whose work span various retail, artisanal, accessory and lifestyle
platforms. The line-up includes d3 residents such as bil 3rabi, Rula Galayini, Kage, Nathalie
Trad, AOD and FMM by Fatma Al Mulla. Resid3nt will be open throughout all three days of
Meet d3. Opening hours are 18:00-24:00 on Thursday and 14:00-24:00 on the weekend.
Journey through the evolution of
fashion, from its roots to all of its future
possibilities, with prominent participants
from both the local and international scene.
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Courtesy of Hayv Kahraman
AMONGST FEW
amongst few, a Dubai-bred premium street wear brand will be setting
up shop at Meet d3 selling their first two full collections, as well as
launching a new collaborative capsule collection with Singaporean artist
SBTG and watch brand G-Shock in an ‘untitled’ concept space created
by multi-disciplinary design office, fnOffice and amongst few.
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FASHION
THREEASFOUR
threeASFOUR is an avant garde trio of designers made up of Gabi Asfour, Angela
Donhauser, and Adi Gil, whose experimental designs have been worn by the likes of Bjork
and Yoko Ono and displayed in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. At
Meet d3, threeASFOUR will transition from the world of fashion to design and technology,
taking you through an immersive multimedia presentation of their latest collection. No
matter where your interests in design lie, this genre-defying show is sure to inspire.
FAUX CONSULTANCY
Faux Consultancy, a Dubai-based consulting agency for emerging talent, will be launching a
three day pop-up store during Meet d3, showcasing its diverse portfolio of regional brands.
The 200 square meter store will feature a curated mix of fashion and accessories from some
of the most prominent designers in the Middle East. The fifteen participating brands hail from
all across the region, from Saudi Arabia to Oman, and include: A And Z, ARWA ALBANAWI,
BLEACH, BRAIDED TALES, DIMA AYAD, ENDEMAGE, FATEMA FARDAN, HOUSE OF NOMAD,
L¹AFSHAR, MADIYAH AL SHARQI, MOCHI, OLA SWIMWEAR, REEMAMI & TALLER MARMO.
THE cARTel
The cARTel is a unique homegrown wearable art gallery and concept store focused on curating
select avant-garde designers from all around the world. In addition to its retail activity, the
cARTel acts as a platform to support art and design by hosting regular events, shows, talks and
exhibitions. Located in the heart of the art district of Al Serkal Avenue in Dubai - a combination
of rugged industrial warehouses and high-end art galleries - its mission is to nurture talents
in art and avant-garde fashion from across the globe. Make sure to visit The cARTel’s retail
concept during Meet d3 to preview and purchase the latest styles from their eclectic repertoire.
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FOOD
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BEVERAGE
INTRODUCING
FOOD
&
BEVERAGE
MOURAD MAZOUZ AND HASSAN HAJJAJ
PRESENTING ANDY WAHLOO AND ALMAZ
“Photos by Hassan Hajjaj, courtesy
Blood brothers, Moroccan-born pop artist Hassan Hajjaj and award-winning restaurateur
Mourad ‘MoMo’ Mazouz have worked with each other for years on creating food-art
experiences (perhaps most famously in 2003 to bring Paris’ iconic “Andy Wahloo” barrestaurant to life) and now they are concocting yet another colorful culinary collaboration
at Meet d3. Expect MoMo to deliver a truly unique dining experience in a whimsical
restaurant decked out with Hajjaj’s trademark style of recycled North African objects
and pop-culture references, to create a feast to nourish all of your senses.
of the artist and The Third Line”
hassan hajjaj
Enjoy a true celebration of dining at its
best. From speciality restaurant concepts
to street food stalls and trucks, there’s
something for everyone to indulge in.
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FOOD
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POP-UP RESTAURANTS
STREET STALLS
FUME
A neighbourhood eatery with no bells, whistles
or flashing lights, just wholesome food from
around the world.
Jam Bar
Donuts, coffee and soda floats.
Taqado Mexican Kitchen
Real Mexican street food done right.
Fraiche Cafe & Bistro
Montreal inspired cafe & bistro, offering market
cuisine with a twist.
Baker & Spice
Local, organic, fresh and homemade.
Chez Sushi
Unique, casual and fun Japanese sushi concept.
Bystro
Fusing classic with contemporary cuisine.
Kitsch Counter Wholesome food & naughty treats.
Spill the Bean
Independent specialty coffee focused on single
origin and supreme quality blends.
JOGA
Simple & healthy food, juices, smoothies and
coffee.
Lime Line
Soft drinks for grown ups.
Wanna Banana
Bananas transformed to yummies.
Maple Leaf Deli
Montreal style smoked meat and poutine.
The Sum of Us
Food and coffee project by Tom, Serg and
friends.
Fait Maison Cuisine
Food, art and a mixture of both.
FOOD TRUCKS
Urban Bistro
A modern urban bistro based on sustainable
principles.
Churros el Jefe Mexican Churros cooked fresh.
Yumtingz
Innovative food from a one-of-a-kind food bus.
Moti Roti
Homemade flat breads, super light curries and
more.
Panifico
Wandering truck from the good people at
Panifico.
Brooklyn Bros
Gourmet hot dogs for the people.
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Ghaf Kitchen Posh nosh from the hatch of a vintage H Van.
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FAMILY
ACTIVITIES
INTRODUCING
FAMILY
ACTIVITIES
BOMPAS & PARR
British food architects Bompas & Parr, known for staging astonishing food events and
ground-breaking concepts will be delivering a never-seen-before, bespoke gum factory
experience, exclusively for Meet d3. Think you’ve seen it all? Well sink your teeth into
this: an Artisanal Chewing Gum Factory where you can build your own unique gum, with
a choice of 40,000 flavour combinations! Restronaut.me will be taking over the Artisanal
Chewing Gum Factory for one night only (Friday, April 3rd), hosting an exclusive dinner
within the chamber of the factory with the mad hatters Bompas & Parr.
HIT + RUN
HIT + RUN, the world’s originator & leader in live on-site t-shirt screenprinting, was created
over a decade ago by Los Angeles artists Brandy Flower & Mike Crivello and they’ve been
banging out hundreds of thousands of custom shirts since then. Now they’re making their
way to Dubai for the first time to make you some free custom t-shirts at Meet d3. Here’s
how it works: You get a free blank t-shirt, you select the graphics and placement that you
want and then the HIT + RUN crew makes your one-of-a-kind t-shirt on the spot for you.
LASVIT
Lasvit, founded in 2007 by Leon Jakimic, is a manufacturer of unique works of glass, including
bespoke light fittings, glass art installations and award-winning collections. Owing to Lasvit’s
exceptional outdoor glassworks furnace installed specifically for the event, you will have a
unique opportunity to glimpse a magical world of hand-molded blown glass manufacture. The
Lasvit Glass Experience at Meet d3 will invite you to not only witness but also participate in the
process of transforming raw glass into original objects with the help of professional Czech glass
makers. In order to take part in this experience, please visit Lasvit at Meet d3 to register.
CHILDREN’S FUN PARK
An innovative play area for the little ones featuring lots of unique
structures and activities to stimulate the creative minds of our future
generations, including fun workshops with Cheeky Monkey.
Enjoy a true celebration of dining at its
best. From speciality restaurant concept
to street food stalls and trucks, there’s
something for everyone to indulge in.
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CHEEKY MONKEYS PLAYLAND
Cheeky Monkeys Playland is a unique concept where children can play, learn and
celebrate. Their Montessori inspired layout is designed specifically with the idea that
playing is an integral part of a child’s mental and sensory development. During Meet d3,
the team from Cheeky Monkeys Playland will be hosting art activities at the Children’s
Fun Park to make sure the kids have as much of a great time as the grownups!
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PERFORMING
ARTS
PERFORMERS
ON MAIN STAGE
PERFORMING
ARTS
JOHN NEWMAN
John Newman, the British Soul Superstar best known for his smash hit “Love Me Again” - which
has sold over 3 million copies worldwide - will be rocking the Meet d3 stage on April 2nd, in a
rare Dubai show that is 100% free to attend! In addition to his own chart-topping songs, John
has also collaborated on #1 hits with Rudimental, on their single “Feel The Love”, and with
Calvin Harris on his recent release “Blame”. John is currently in the midst of recording his
second album but will be taking a break from the studio to put on this special show for Dubai.
MASHROU’ LEILA
Mashrou’ Leila, the Lebanese five-member alternative rock band from Beirut, has been
a resounding success throughout the Middle East and particularly in Dubai where they’ve
swiftly sold out several shows in the past year. With their distinct approach to storytelling
and orchestration, they have crafted some of the most melancholic ballads and raucous
anthems in contemporary alternative Arabic music. Mashrou’ Leila will be playing the main
stage on April 2nd, the first night of Meet d3, in a rare free show that’s not to be missed.
QUSAI & MALIKAH
Qusai, known widely as the host of “Arabs Got Talent”, is also recognized as one of the
first Arabic Hip Hop artists, and the musician responsible for putting Saudi Arabia on
the rap radar. He has been featured many times in prominent local and international
publications, such as Business Week and many more. During Meet d3, he will performing
on the main stage with frequent collaborator, Malikah, who has long established herself
as the “Queen of Arab Hip Hop” with her hard-hitting Arabic-language rhyme-style.
BEI-RU
Bei Ru is a Los Angeles-based multi-genre music producer/composer known
for his unconventional use of Middle Eastern melodies and rhythms combined
with heavy drums, electronics, and a plethora of live instrumentation. LA Weekly
called his music: “The sound of a diaspora that settled in Los Angeles; Armenian
music filtered through Dr. Dre’s The Chronic and underground hip-hop.”
DUB FX
Dub FX is Melbourne-born Ben Stanford. Largely unknown in his home country, Stanford
has travelled his way across the rest of the world, performing his unique brand of
loop artistry; a technique whereby Dub creates music entirely with his own voice and
then sings, raps and vibes all over the beat he has just laid down. Don’t miss Dub FX’s
trademark style when he performs live from the main stage at Meet d3 on April 4th.
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ON MAIN STAGE
PERFORMING
ARTS
TALVIN SINGH
YOUR CHIN
Talvin Singh is a producer, composer and tabla player renowned for his boundarypushing fusion of Indian classical music and drum & bass. Often referred to as
the ‘Father of Modern Asian Electronica’, Talvin is now bringing his innovative
musical style to the main stage at Meet d3. From tablas to turntables, Talvin
has taken us on incredible sonic journeys for the past 20 years, so join us to see
where he takes us next and what dynamic sounds he drums out for Dubai.
Your Chin is the solo project of Raxit Tewari, front man of Mumbai based indie band Sky
Rabbit - and has been building a buzz in the Indian indie scene since releasing his first
self-titled EP mid-2012. The EP won the support of the scene’s dedicated fan base as
well as rave reviews by music journalists. Your Chin recently won the “Song of the year “
Award at The VH1 Soundnation Awards. He’s opened for Grammy winner Gotye at the Oz
Fest and will now be playing the main stage at Dubai Design District during Meet d3.
BRADLEY ZERO
ZAHED SULTAN
Bradley Zero is one of the key faces behind the world-conquering Boiler Room team,
serving as curator and host for the iconic music platform. As founder of the iconic vinylonly Peckham Party, Bradley has had the chance to develop a unique, wide-ranging style,
and in the process garner a loyal following of dancers. Resident Advisor has described
yet another one of his projects, Rhythm Section, as “A party which, in spite of its modest
means and ambitions, has been something of an epiphany for me, and for plenty of
others too”. Bradley will be closing the second night of festivities with a set on the main
stage at Meet d3.
Zahed Sultan is an alternative / electronic multimedia artist from Kuwait. He released
his debut album ‘Hi Fear, Lo Love’ in the Spring of 2011 and attained success with
his 2nd single ‘I Want Her But I Don’t Want Her.’ Parisian DJ, Stephane Pompougnac,
featured the single on the internationally acclaimed Hotel Costes 15 compilation.
BAND MEMBERS
SANDHILL
NARCICYST
Nawar Al-Rufaie, also known as Sandhill, is an Iraqi-Canadian music producer based between
Montreal, Canada and London, England. Having co-founded hip-hop outfit ‘Euphrates’
alongside his late brother Nofy Fannan and The Narcicyst in the early 2000’s, Nawar is a
pioneer of blending classical Arabic quarter notes with boom bap. He has scored films
such as “Voices of Iraq” and his music has been featured in major motion picture films.
Avo Demerjian
Bass guitar & Vocal
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Pioneer of Arab Hip-Hop, Yassin “The Narcicyst” Alsalman is not only a rapper but also
an actor and multimedia artist who has shared his work in forums as wide ranging as
the Dubai International Film Festival and The Montreal Jazz Festival. Now “Narcy” will be
bringing his huge stock of talent along with those of the members of his multimedia crew,
The Medium, to Meet d3 to put on an electrifying cross-genre show for you and yours.
Bashar Hamdan
Saxophone & Keys
Burhan Al Ali
Drums & Vocal
YARA BRAVO
TANIA SALEH
Yara Bravo is a founding member of London’s super-group One Self (Ninja Tune
Records), the front woman of Dj Vadim’s The Soundcatcher Soundsystem (BBE) and
has collaborated with the likes of Nightmares on Wax (warp). Not only does she make
music, but she also books a lot of her own shows, runs her own label, designs her own
clothes, makes her own videos, records her own vocals,
her own flyers,
her
Hamzehmakes
Arnaout
Wisam hosts
Qatawneh
Guitar & Vocal
Keyboard & Vocal
own parties, does her own promotions and styles for different
streetwear brands.
Tania Saleh is a Lebanese singer, songwriter and visual artist who has been paving her
own path in the independent music scene since 1990. She writes about the daily worries
of a troubled society, love & hate, and everything in between. Her visual style has also
helped create a unique artistic image that makes her stand out from the mainstream
Arabic music scene. Tania will be performing on the main stage during the final night of
Meet d3, and if her previous shows are any indication, it will definitely be worth the wait.
Yazan Al Rousan
Guitar & Main Vocal
AUTOSTRAD
JAHIDA WEHBE
Autostrad are an Arabic-Mediterranean Indie Band from Jordan, formed in 2007, and influenced
by a mix of reggae, funk, latin and rock music with their own diverse style of Jordanian slang
and traditional song. Inspired by everyday Jordanian life, the group tackles stories of love,
struggle, financial challenges, drug abuse, and self-identity. Consistently rated by critics as
one of the top bands in the region, Autostrad banks on the diversity of its members and the
region’s cultural richness to produce music that goes beyond language, identity, and barriers.
Jahida Wehbe is a true all-round performer: a poet, orator, comedian, and singer/
songwriter whose work has appeared in theatre, television and film. Her musical sensitivity
and ability to improvise and embellish the basic rhythmic patterns familiar to Arabic
Music, as well as her extensive knowledge of ethnic musical history have made her truly
stand out. Jahida will be performing live on the main stage at Meet d3 on April 3rd.
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MUHAISNAH FOUR
Part audio experimentalist, part ambient artist, Muhaisnah Four is reimagining the listening experience. From sampling
to circuit bending, the project’s main creative force, Cromwell Ojeda, juxtaposes sounds and images to create captivating
audio-visual journeys inspired by the Dubai urban landscape he calls home. Going beyond traditional album-structured
music, Ojeda aims to create soundtracks to accompany the pace of everyday life.
LOFI DISTRICT
Lofi District is a collective of like-minded and forward-thinking beat addicts, producers & DJs masterminded by DJ
MoCity, Nasrawi & Thornwood. The crew is aiming to introduce Dubai to the sounds of tomorrow, blending genres and
connecting the dots between lo-fi, electronica, bass, future beat, hip-hop and garage. With the these sounds and the
right amount of artwork, lights, and visual treats,
Lofi District is hoping to create a true beat space in the Middle East.
BASS SEKOLAH
Bass Sekolah are a duo that make music in the jungle – quite literally. Their studio is located right outside of the
Berembun forest reserve, in Malaysia, a cozy place frequented by global players such as Modeselektor, Africa Hitech,
Daedelus, Perera Elsewhere and other luminaries. Bass Sekolah are producer Cee and multi-instrumentalist / crooner
Darren Ashley, and they’re on a mission to make honest, soulful, forward-thinking Electronica.
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BOSAINA
Bosaina is a Syrian/Egyptian producer/singer/DJ known for her work in Cairo collective KIK (Kairo Is Koming) as a solo
artist and also as front-woman of electronic punk band Wetrobots <3. A certified Art Director & Fashion Stylist (Istituto
Marangoni), former Actress (Touchstone Pictures) and conceptual Artist (Berlin Art Week), Bosaina’s creative projects
have all served to compliment her diverse portfolio, but it’s as a musician that she proves her most ambitious; sculpting
futuristic forms out of elements that lift from classical composition, Jazz, & Experimental Electronica.
AH! KOSMOS
AH! KOSMOS (Istanbul-based Basak Günak) is a electronic music producer and instrumentalist. Her debut EP ‘Flesh’
was released in May 2013, to be followed by her new LP “Bastards” in April 2015. She has also performed at Rock’n
Coke, Babylon Soundgarden, Venice Electro Festival, Budapest Punkurica Festival, Piknik Elektronik in Brussels, Tokyo
Electronic Music of Arts Festival and CitySonic Festival in Mons. She has composed and created sound design for
contemporary dance and plays, short-films and site-specific performances / installations in several art spaces.
MUTLU SAN
Mutlu San is a well-known local artist in the metropolis on the Bosporus. His music is renowned in the club scene,
however it does not stop there. He also works on several other projects ranging from the production of movie
soundtracks to audio for video games. Together, with his label Polyfisch Musik, Mutlu San is proving that he has a very
bright future in the music scene.
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MEHDI HADDAB
Mehdi Haddab is an Algerian-French musician, and a pioneer of the electric oud (lute). Over the years, he’s played a
major role in developing and adapting the instrument to different music genres. Haddab is known in the West as “Jimi
Hendrix of the electric oud” for his masterful performances. He has founded several band including Ikova, DuOud and
Speed Caravan and has collaborated with prominent musicians including Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. At Meet
d3, he will be performing at the Andy Wahloo tent along with three of the uber talented musicians from Speed Caravan.
LUKE HOWARD
Luke Howard is one quarter of Horse Meat Disco, the four man dj club collective that has continued to lead the way in the
disco field with packed residencies at their HQ, Eagle London in London’s inner city Vauxhall, Cielo and various venues in
New York, Prince Charles in Berlin and Silencio/Wanderlust in Paris. Now approaching their tenth year of existence and
inspired by the music and inclusive ethos of New York’s heady club scene in the 70’s & 80’s, the collective has garnered a
unique reputation for throwing amazing parties with unmatchable sets. At Meet d3, Luke will be performing at MoMo and
Hassan Hajjaj’s Andy Wahloo concept restaurant.n.
GNAWA MUSIC
Simo Lagnawi, Marouane El Fathi and Mohammed El Gasmi are bringing you Gnawa music, a long tradition of trance
music which travelled through Morocco from the Sahara. Since his arrival in the U.K in 2008, Simo has been a relentless
pushing new boundaries fusing Gnawa with music from countries such as Gambia, Burkina faso, Senegal, Guinea, Mali,
India, Japan, Venezuela, and the Caribbean. For Meet d3 he is being joined by 2 traditional Gnawa performers from
Marrakech for his performance at the Andy Wahloo tent.
PERFORMERS
AT RESID3NT
SOMALIE
A desert-dwelling music fanatic, musician and DJ of
Somali origin.
EZ RISER
Sohail Arora’s solo project Ez Riser aims to showcase
newer forms of the low-end sounds he’s been pushing for
the past 4 years but with a stronger focus on glitch-hop
and electronica (with a touch of hip-hop).
DATDATDAT
Anyone who has heard datdatdat’s mixtapes will know that
they are a testimony to an addict who’s always seeking a
personal musical nirvana. As a selector this enables him
to communicate with diverse audiences whether it be at
raves, underground basements, or sunset beach parties.
DJ PATCHOULEE
Heavily influenced by her brother who was DJing old skool
house parties playing disco, soul and funk, DJ Patchoulee’s
love for music started in the 80’s and continues to grow to
this day.
HOOLZ
Hoolz has devoted his full time to music and has been
working with and sponging from some of the best brands
and individuals in the industry.
SAM FARSIO
Renowned DJ and producer, Sam Farsio’s passion for
music started at an early age. His audio talents have
evolved over the years and gained him top spots in the
thriving Dubai clubbing circuit.
HAIDZ
Born and raised in the UAE of Iraqi origin and with a
Canadian dance music education, it’s no surprise that
Haidz’s sound translates so well on the dancefloor to such
diverse crowds.
RAMZY SHAAR
Ramzy Shaar, became carcass manifested at the cosy
hillsides of the heart of Mount Lebanon in the early 5:55
am morning on a stormy cold Spring of March the 24th
1987. The rest is history.
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JC PINTO
His stompin’ style (a crossover between various subgenres of house music) and his ability to read a crowd,
has given him quick recognition amongst local DJs and
clubbers.
FINLAY LEFOX
Finlay Lefox has played gigs in some of the best clubs
across Dubai, headlined a set at Magnetic Fields Festival,
and was also featured on the Radio 1 UAE Essential Mix.
TADI
Tadi is a professional DJ and music producer at Hotbox
Music, Cold Busted, We Grow Wax, Chop Shop music and
Editorial Records.
NASRAWI
Nasrawi is a Palestinian resident of Dubai who loves
playing records, making beats and partying.
ESSARAI
Purveyor of underground, electronic, Bass-heavy dance
music.
SHADI MAGELLAA
Music is a globally uniting force and Shadi Megallaa
expresses it in his unique way. Born in Cairo, Egypt, this
33 year old was raised in Abu Dhabi, on the shores of the
Arabian Gulf.
DAVID CRAIG
From collecting to gigging, David’s profession and passion
is music. He has DJ’d all over Europe, Africa, the US and
made his first appearance in the UAE three years ago.
SLEEPING SATELLITE
Sleeping Satellite is made up of DJ duo James Locksmith
and Adriano K who are also the force behind Dubai’s wellknown disco funk nights Dust.
DAN GREENPEACE
DJ, Radio Presenter, Producer, Label Owner and Artist
Manager, Dan Greenpeace has been in the game for 25
years and there ain’t no stopping for this veteran.
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Jake Clark, a “Pipe Artist”, will be roaming around Meet d3 making awesome music using only pipes and a pair of
flip-flops! Jake is part of Dubai Art Season, an initiative by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The Dubai Culture & Arts
Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for heritage, culture and the arts, launched ‘Dubai Art
Season’ in 2014 as the city’s umbrella arts initiative that engages the community with the creative industry by activating
public spaces, outdoor art projects, exhibitions, panel discussions, and performances. Look out for 4 performances by
Jake between 6pm and 10pm on April 2nd.
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THE MEET d3
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URBAN BISTRO
MAPLE LEAF DELI
THE MEET d3
PROGRAM
CHEZ SUSHI
HIPA
BAKER & SPICE
FAIT MAISON CUISINE
TAQADO MEXICAN KITCHEN
NOT JUST A LABEL
BOMPAS & PARR
BYSTRO
FRAICHE CAFE & BISTRO
KHALID SHAFAR
FUME
CHURROS EL JEFE
BEN EINE
TIGER LOUNGE
KHALID SHAFAR
AED
RESID3NT
THE SUM OF US
LIME LINE
OBEY
threeASFOUR
ALMAZ GARDEN
EBON HEATH
PANIFICO
HIT + RUN
CINEMA AKIL
HIPA
YUMTINGZ
ANDY WAHLOO
WINK
KHALID SHAFAR
SONIC PORTRAIT
SILSAL DESIGN
the cARTel
KITSCH COUNTER
TAHIR SULTAN
WANNA BANANA
CHILDREN’S
FUN PARK
AMONGST FEW
SPILL THE BEAN
KHALID SHAFAR
JAM BAR
AED
BROOKLYN BROS
JOGA
GHAF KITCHEN
GHAITH&JAD
MOTI ROTI
LASVIT
ROOM SERVICE BY S*UCE
FAUX CONSULTANCY
EVOLUTION OF EMIRATI DRESS
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ART & DESIGN
FASHION
FOOD & BEVERAGE
TALKS/EXHIBITIONS
PERFORMING ARTS
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
ART & DESIGN
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Celebrate 3 days of fashion, design, music, food
and entertainment to the fullest at Meet d3!
FASHION
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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PERFORMANCE
GUIDE
FRIDAY APRIL 3RD
THURSDAY APRIL 2ND
MAIN
STAGE
NOT JUST A
LABEL
RESID3NT
ANDY
WAHLOO
FAMILY
ACTIVITIES
5:30 pm
Lafriq DJ
6:30 pm
Sole DXB presents
Raw Metropolis
6:30 pm
Muhaisnah Four
6pm - 9pm
Childrens Arts and
Crafts with Cheeky
Monkey
6:30 pm
Thornwood
6pm - 11pm
Hit & Run
Lasvit
Bompass and Parr
Artisanal Chewing
Gum Factory
7:00 pm
Your Chin
7:30 pm
datdatdat
7:45 pm
Sole DXB presents
Raw Metropolis
8:30 pm
Mashrou’ Leila
7:30 pm
Gnawas band
8:00 pm
LOFI District
8:00 pm
Mehdi Haddab
8:30 pm
Ez Riser
RESID3NT
ANDY
WAHLOO
FAMILY
ACTIVITIES
2:00 pm
Sleeping Satellite
2:00 pm
Essarai
2:00 pm
Somalie
2:00 pm
Lafriq DJ
2pm - 6pm
Childrens Arts and
Crafts with Cheeky
Monkey
3:15 pm
Break DJ Lobito
3:30 pm
Your Chin
4:00 pm
Jahida Wehbe
5:00 pm
Bosaina
5:00 pm
Sole DXB presents
Raw Metropolis
5:30 pm
Talvin Singh
3:00 pm
Ez Riser
2pm - 11pm
Hit & Run
Lasvit
Bompass and Parr
Artisanal Chewing
Gum Factory
4:00 pm
datdatdat
5:00 pm
DJ Patchoulee
5:30 pm
Jannis (Jakarta Records)
6:00 pm
Ah! Kosmos
6:00 pm
Hoolz
7:00 pm
Zahed Sultan
7:00 pm
Mutlu San
7:00 pm
Sam Farsio
7:30 pm
Gnawas band
8:00 pm
Sandhill
8:00 pm
BASS Sekolah
8:00 pm
Haidz
8:00 pm
Mehdi Haddab
6:30 pm
Sole DXB presents
Raw Metropolis
9:00 pm
The Narcicyst
10:00 pm
John Newman
10:30 pm
CEE ft Darren Ashley
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LABEL
8:30 pm
Bei-Ru
9:30 pm
Jannis (Jakarta Records)
EVENT KEY
MAIN
STAGE
9:30 pm
Mochila
9:30 pm
Jannis (Jakarta Records)
10:30 pm
Bradley Zero
10:30 pm
Horse Meat Disco
10:30 pm
Horse Meat Disco
10:30 pm
MISS PM
ART & DESIGN
FASHION
FOOD & BEVERAGE
TALKS/EXHIBITIONS
PERFORMING ARTS
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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SATURDAY APRIL 4TH
MAIN
STAGE
NOT JUST A
LABEL
RESID3NT
ANDY
WAHLOO
FAMILY
ACTIVITIES
2:00 pm
Ramzy Shaar
2:00 pm
The Medium - Narcy &
Sandhil [DJ Set]
2:00 pm
Finlay Lefox
2:00 pm
Lafriq DJ
3:00 pm
NJAL Presents l A
Seminar on Creative
Entrepreneurship
3:00 pm
Tadi
2pm - 6pm
Childrens Arts and
Crafts with Cheeky
Monkey
4:00 pm
DDFC Talks: The
Evolution of Emirati
Dress
4:00 pm
Nasrawi
5:00 pm
Yara Bravo
5:00 pm
Li Edelkoort
Masterclass: Artisan
Ateliers
5:00 pm
Salah Sadeq
6:00 pm
Autostrad
6:00 pm
Li Edelkoort
Masterclass: Vanities
Spring Summer 2016
presentation
6:00 pm
Shadi Magellaa
7:00 pm
Sole DXB presents
Raw Metropolis
7:30 pm
Tania Saleh
7:00 pm
Mutlu San
7:00 pm
David Craig
3:30 pm
JC Pinto
4:30 pm
Sole DXB presents
Raw Metropolis
8:45 pm
Qusai & Malikah
9:30 pm
Dub FX
2pm - 11pm
Hit & Run
Lasvit
Bompass and Parr
Artisanal Chewing
Gum Factory
5:30 pm
Jannis (Jakarta Records)
7:30 pm
Gnawas band
8:00 pm
Bosaina
8:00 pm
Mehdi Haddab
8:00 pm
Dan Greenpeace
9:00 pm
Ah! Kosmos
9:30 pm
Jannis (Jakarta Records)
10:30 pm
James Locksmith
10:45 pm
Surprise Guest
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ART & DESIGN
FASHION
FOOD & BEVERAGE
TALKS/EXHIBITIONS
PERFORMING ARTS
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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JOHN NEWMAN
BINT THANI
MOMO AND
HASSAN
HAJJAJ
NOT JUST A
LABEL
FAUX
CONSULTANCY
LASVIT
CINEMA AKIL
X
GAZETTE
EVOLUTION OF
EMIRATI DRESS
DUB FX
OBEY
TANIA SALEH
SUPER STUDIO
ROOM SERVICE
BY S*UCE
NARCICYST
FOOD
&
BEVERAGE
ART
&
DESIGN
YARA BRAVO
MASHROU’
LEILA
GHAITH&JAD
ZAHED SULTAN
BEN EINE
EBON HEATH
HIT + RUN
NOTJUSTALABEL.COM/MICHALTAHARLEV
JAHIDA WEHBE
BOMPAS &
PARR
BAND MEMBERS
LI EDELKOORT
YOUR CHIN
RESID3NT
SILSAL DESIGN
FAMILY
ACTIVITIES
Avo Demerjian
Bass guitar & Vocal
SANDHILL
THREEASFOUR
QUSAI &
MALIKAH
CHILDREN’S
FUN PARK
BEI-RU
Hamzeh Arnaout
Guitar & Vocal
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BRADLEY
ZERO
TAHIR
SULTAN
TALVIN SINGH
KHALID
SHAFAR
AMONGST FEW
Bashar Hamdan
Saxophone & Keys
Burhan Al Ali
Drums & Vocal
SONIC
PORTRAIT
Wisam Qatawneh
Keyboard & Vocal
AUTOSTRAD
WINK
PERFORMING
ARTS
Yazan Al Rousan
Guitar & Main Vocal
MEET d3
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