Beirut Solidarity

By International Cultural Scene

Beirut stands shaken, devastated, stripped and alone today. Besides facing a collapsing economy and a deadly pandemic, Beirut has been hit by an apocalyptic explosion that has left the city bathed in glass, ruins and blood. Many are stripped of their homes, safe spaces and livelihoods, as everyone is trying to figure out how best to help a city so rich in music, culture and energy albeit it’s sad history.

We, as individuals, festivals and organisations involved in the music industry, active in Lebanon or have worked with Lebanese artists, believe that each one of us can make a difference by, first and foremost, supporting grassroots organisations that are helping all those affected by the explosion. We are calling on friends, colleagues and supporters within our networks, who would like to help, to help by doing the following:

Offering material support to the following organisations, where the money will reach those affected:

Children Cancer Center

Chance

Basma W Zeitouna

Himaya (for mental health)

Relief for Domestic Workers - Aline Deschamps

Kafala victims (Domestic Workers)

Fundraisers that will reach the cultural scene:

Oslo - Paris In Solidarity with Beirut

Musicians Support through Tunefork

Musicians and technicians support through Me’zaf

Demo Bar Support Fund

Arts & Culture Community in Beirut (AFAC and Mawred)

Small Businesses and Artists

More ways to support

This is a link compiled by a trusted Lebanese partner, who is updating it on a regular basis and includes various types of donations.

On a cultural level, it is of utter importance that we alleviate the stress and trauma ascended on Beirut by supporting music and art and those who have been involved in their creation. Below is a list of Lebanese musicians and key labels and artists from Lebanon whom you can support directly by purchasing their music. The venues they perform in have been destroyed, their studios (many of which are home studios with heavy personal investments) and their homes were damaged too. Many of the below artists, labels and musicians are sending funds to trusted grassroots organisations:

— Irtijal Festiva

— Beirut & Beyond International Music Festival

— Beirut Jam Sessions

— Ruptured Records and their latest album

— Annihaya Records

— Al Maslakh Records

— Morphine Records

— VV-VA Records

— Charbel Haber

— Fadi Tabbal

— Sharif Sehnaoui

— Tony Elieh

— KARKHANA

— Jawad Nawfal

— Marc Codsi: https://marccodsi.bandcamp.com/

— Sary Moussa: https://sarymoussa.bandcamp.com/album/imbalance

— Kid Fourteen: https://kidfourteen.bandcamp.com/

— Kinematik: https://rupturedthelabel.bandcamp.com/album/murur-al-kiram

— Stress Distress: https://stressdistress.bandcamp.com/

— Two or The Dragon - التنّين: https://twoorthedragon.bandcamp.com/

— Stephanie Merchak: https://stephaniemerchak.bandcamp.com/

— Lumi: https://lumiofficial.bandcamp.com/

— Zalfa: https://soundcloud.com/zalfazalfa

— SAFAR: https://safar.bandcamp.com

— KŌZŌ 構造: https://kozoband.bandcamp.com

— Youmna Saba: https://youmnasaba.bandcamp.com/

— Liliane Chlela: https://lilianechlela.bandcamp.com/

— sandmoon: https://sandmoonmusic.com/

— Rise 1969: https://artscope.bandcamp.com/album/auricular-drift

— Jason Kaakoush: https://www.beatport.com/artist/jason-kaakoush/517607

— Zeid Hamdan: https://music.apple.com/lb/artist/zeid-hamdan/376321503

— Pol: https://music.apple.com/lb/artist/p%C3%B3l/1465394533

— Donna Khalifeh: https://donnakhalifquintet.bandcamp.com/

— Gurumiran: https://music.apple.com/lb/artist/gurumiran/992418426

— Postcards: https://postcardsmusic.bandcamp.com/

— The Great Departed: https://thegreatdeparted.bandcamp.com

— El Rass: https://elrass.bandcamp.com

— Thoom: https://thoom.bandcamp.com

— Awd Tapes:

https://awd-tapes.bandcamp.com/album/the-dirty-secrets-of-the-world

— Syrphe 4 part compilation Retrieving Beirut: https://syrphe.bandcamp.com/

— Station Beirut

— Zoukak

At no other point in history, did humanity need solidarity and unification of efforts and energies as today and we will therefore be very grateful for all of your support.

With love and solidarity,

B&B team

Al Balad Music Festival

Abrez

Corner’s Pub

IICI Consulting Management Consulting Co. Egypt

Arabic Text | النص العربي:

تبدو مدينة بيروت اليوم مهزوزة، ومدمرة وكأنها تقاوم لوحدها. لا تعاني المدينة من اقتصاد آخذ في الانهيار ووباء قاتل وحسب، وإنما شهدت انفجارا مدمرا نرى آثاره في الزجاج المتحطم، والخراب والدم المنتشر في كل مكان. كثيرون فقدوا بيوتهم، ومساحاتهم الآمنة وسبل معيشتهم، بينما يسعى آخرون لإيجاد أفضل الطرق لمساعدة مدينة زاخرة بالموسيقى، والثقافة والطاقة برغم تاريخها الذي يبعث على الحزن.

بصفتنا مؤسسات ناشطة في قطاع الموسيقى، وبما أننا عملنا مع فنانين لبنانيين، فإننا نؤمن بأن كل فرد منا قادر على إحداث الفرق من خلال دعم المؤسسات التي تعمل على الأرض وعلى مستوى القواعد الشعبية، والتي تقدم العون لكل المتأثرين بالانفجار.

للتبرع لمؤسسات متنوعة على الأرض في بيروت:

Children Cancer Center

Chance

Basma W Zeitouna

Himaya (for mental health)

Relief for Domestic Workers - Aline Deschamps

Kafala victims (Domestic Workers)

Fundraisers that will reach the cultural scene:

Oslo - Paris In Solidarity with Beirut

Musicians Support through Tunefork

Musicians and technicians support through Me’zaf

Demo Bar Support Fund

Arts & Culture Community in Beirut (AFAC and Mawred)

Small Businesses and Artists

French text:

Aujourd'hui, Beyrouth est secouée, dévastée, et seule. En plus de faire face à une économie qui s'effondre et à une pandémie mortelle, la Capitale du Liban a été frappée par une explosion apocalyptique qui a laissé la ville baignée de verres, de ruines et de sang. Beaucoup ont perdu leurs maisons, leurs proches ainsi que leurs moyens de subsistance. Tout le monde essaie de trouver la meilleure façon d'aider une ville si riche en musique, en culture et en énergie créative. En tant qu'individus et organisations dans l'industrie de la musique, actifs au Liban ou ayant travaillé avec des artistes libanais, nous pensons que chacun de nous peut faire la différence en soutenant avant tout les organisations caritatives qui aident toutes les victimes de l'explosion.

Nous appelons les amis, collègues et sympathisants de nos réseaux, qui souhaitent apporter leur aide en offrant un soutien matériel aux organisations suivantes, où l'argent parviendra aux personnes touchées :

Children Cancer Center

Chance

Basma W Zeitouna

Himaya (for mental health)

Relief for Domestic Workers - Aline Deschamps

Kafala victims (Domestic Workers)

Fundraisers that will reach the cultural scene:

Oslo - Paris In Solidarity with Beirut

Musicians Support through Tunefork

Musicians and technicians support through Me’zaf

Demo Bar Support Fund

Arts & Culture Community in Beirut (AFAC and Mawred)

Small Businesses and Artists

Voici un lien établi par un partenaire libanais de confiance, qui le met à jour régulièrement et comprend différents types de dons. (https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1AQcZa9dYvMSowrLn8TZvP1liNo_KG0jLhNoE5Vho7As/mobilebasic)

Sur le plan culturel, il est important d’atténuer le stress et les traumatismes en soutenant la musique, l'art et son environnement. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une liste de musiciens libanais, de labels et artistes incontournables que vous pouvez soutenir directement en achetant leur musique. De nombreux artistes, labels et musiciens ci-dessous envoient des fonds à des organisations locales de confiance.

— Irtijal Festiva

— Beirut & Beyond International Music Festival

— Beirut Jam Sessions

— Ruptured Records and their latest album

— Annihaya Records

— Al Maslakh Records

— Morphine Records

— VV-VA Records

— Charbel Haber

— Fadi Tabbal

— Sharif Sehnaoui

— Tony Elieh