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@SceneNoise #NoiseNews: Lebanon’s only eco-conscious indie music and camping festival, Oakenfest, has unveiled the full lineup for its 2026 edition, Taking place July 25th–26th in the forests of Lehfed in northern Lebanon. Marking its 10th anniversary, the festival returns with a programme that continues to blur the lines between music gathering, cultural exchange, and outdoor retreat.

Since its launch in 2013, Oakenfest has grown into a key pillar of the region’s independent music scene, bringing together artists and audiences for a communal forest experience that extends beyond the stage. This year’s lineup spans Lebanon, the Arab region, and its diaspora, gathering established and emerging voices across live bands and electronic acts in a moment shaped by ongoing adversity in the country. Featured artists include Syrian singer Lynn Adib, Lebanese outfit Postcards, Afram, Al Tase3, Jana Saleh, Christina Kairouz, HADI, Alain Abi, and Masud.

Beyond the performances, the festival expands its programming into workshops and participatory spaces. On Saturday, July 25th, Street Studio, hosted by Samah Boulmona, will open up space for open mic sessions and spontaneous performances. The following day begins with yoga and breathwork led by Mira, before moving into ‘Village Table’ - a communal Lebanese-style brunch inspired by the spirit of a dayaa table, accompanied by a Zajal gathering that invites audience participation through improvisational exchange.

The festival will also include Oakenstore, which includes merchandise, alongside intimate concerts and listening sessions. Parts of the festival’s programme will also be streamed via Palestinian online radio station Radio Alhara.

Tickets are now available via the link in Oakenfest’s Instagram bio.

For more noise-making people, places and movements from across the region, go to www.scenenoise.com (link in bio), or download the #SceneNow app.

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My studio wasn’t big enough for all of us, so @oakenhouse became our home for the evening to share with you my first performance of my original live set. So grateful to everyone who listened, supported, and shared the moment.❤️

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getting butterflies everytime i think about our show last weekend
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we had the absolute best time ever with everyone, being able to perform again and seeing everyone we love in the crowd again has made us so full, thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts, this show’s meaning runs deep .ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ

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i wish we could thank everybody a million times for coming and donating, take this post as a huge thank you to you for showing up and helping someone out during this time!! i know it can be hard to leave the house and find the motivation to do something creative, i feel ya, but we cant let them get to us, we gotta keep going, keep changing and adapting, creating more and more iconic shit!!!! this show made living a little easier after we packed up and went home, just looking back at the thought of having our community together in a special place after a long time helped us breathe a little easier, i noticed that we’re a little less tense because we let our feelings out on stage, we saw friends that we haven’t seen in a while, and we wholeheartedly had a great time. so thank you for coming i cri lol ⋆.˚✮

HUGE MEGA ULTRA THANK YOU TO THE HOMIES WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE ᯓ★

⋆˙⟡ @oakenhouse @elsaade and @anoisypotato i mean idk what to say except we cant thank you enough for this gorgeous space, the vibes were incredible, everything was so perfect, thank you guys we love love love you!!!
⋆˙⟡ @joy_moughanni and @skate_light the sound was chefs kisssssss wow aanjad mesh maaoul you guys killleddddd itttttt
⋆˙⟡ @tiffanyevadiabmusic for the beautiful touching opening set made me tear up frfr youre amazing
⋆˙⟡ @yoanzoghbi @zoeabounader and @ialwaysmilewithyou for the beautiful gorgeous holy shit wow pictures i am in awe of your work every time
⋆˙⟡ @juliettejabra @nationstation__ thank you for trusting us with your initiatives, everyone is incredibly grateful for the very hard work that you guys are doing, god bless you guys, and we wish you the absolute best

announcing a cute lil thang this weekend ໒꒰ྀིᵔ ᵕ ᵔ ꒱ྀི১

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@SceneNoise: TEMPO, a new music expo aiming at connecting music professionals, organisations, academia and emerging artists in the Lebanese music ecosystem, has announced the full program for its debut edition in Beirut, running at the American University of Beirut (AUB) from February 12th to February 14th.

Conceived as an industry-focused platform and educational experience, the three-day event combines seminars, workshops, panels, and networking sessions, with topics covering the tech side of music, as well as touching on artist development, music rights and publishing.

From the producers’ roundtable with Zeid Hamdan and Fadi Tabbal to the music composition workshop with Joy Moughanni, we compiled a list of the must-attend talks and sessions happening at TEMPO ‘26.

Check out the full list via www.scenenoise.com [Link in bio] or download the #SceneNOW app.

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An open discussion on artist development initiatives in Lebanon, led by professionals sharing insights, challenges, and practical approaches to nurturing artists at every stage. 📍TEMPO – Day 2

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Starting the year right. 🎵

Thu 8/1 Debut night with Elsa Saadé & Elie Mouhanna drifting through synthpop, post-punk, alternative & electronic.

Fri 9/1 Alaa on a smooth ride between house, disco & jazz.

Sat 10/1 Bakisa closes the weekend with a playful Saturday mood.

Bon weekend ✨🍸🍇🧀

🎥 @naylamabsout 🧡

#molobeirut #cocktails #bar #weekend #beirut

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2025 is coming to an end.

What a special year it was for me.
I released my first album BAGHDAD, worked on some music videos and had the chance to play many shows.

But most importantly, I had the privilege to meet and spend time with so many beautiful human beings. I’m truly grateful for that.

Thank you all for the huge support and for filling my heart 🤍
I wish everyone a great end of the year, and I’m looking forward to seeing you in 2026 ✨

3YOONI
عـــيونـــي

📸 @stephen.nthusi

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The night we all became a singularity🌀

We went into the density of each ingredient.
We heard, created and metabolised.

A huge thank you to
🏡 @oakenhouse @elsaade @anoisypotato for the unconditional support, hospitality and care
🎧 @nabilyounes.mu for the awesome music and sound design, creating the immersive atmosphere
🍽️ & everyone behind the scenes who helped during service

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Some places don’t just host films… they wake something inside you. 🎬✨

The Red Sea International Film Festival became exactly that kind of place.
A space where long-buried inspiration resurfaced, where the heartbeat of cinema synced again with the rhythm of live events.

Days filled with panels, nights filled with screenings, and in between them, moments that reminded how storytelling first shaped every instinct, every cue, every decision.
Showcalling on the Red Carpet felt less like a job and more like stepping into the frame of a world once dreamed about.

As the festival edges toward its closing, this chapter feels like a gentle reset, an emotional reminder of why cinema mattered in the first place, and how its magic continues to guide every creative step.

Here’s to the films that move us, the stories that change us, and the spaces that make us feel at home again. 🎥❤️✨

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@scenenoise x @scenetraveller LIVE from @oakenfest at Lebanon’s Lehfed.

From the film screen to the tent, and right onto the dancefloor, Oakenfest sets the stage. Amidst Lebanon’s lush Lehfed, we’ve begun our Oakenfest journey by revisiting the story of a musician whose discography was a generation’s soundtrack, still lingering, Elias Rahbani.

Curated by the REEF Association, the screenings featured two documentaries ‘The Third Rahbany’ a tribute to the life and legacy of Lebanese composer Elias Rahbani directed by Feyrouz Serhal, and ‘Coming Home’, a poigant documentary by Naim Naif & Margot Bowman spotlighting the Palestinian-American Freedom Dabka Group.

Whether through Rahbani’s rebellious and satirical persona, or in the stomps of dabke, the sound of Palestine, both films preseve a legacy of Arab sounds. The screenings were followed by a riveting - and in typical Lebanese fashion: frank - discussion.

We then carried our reflections on heritage directly to the dancefloor, where Nadine M, treated us to an eclectic set blending hip-hop with traditional Arab tunes.

Perhaps due to its self-funded model or its accidental inception when a group of friends simply wanted to camp and jam, nearly ten years later, this space remains faithful to its artist-centric ethos, with the energy of its community resonating louder than any mainstream or genre.

Keep an eye on @scenenoise for more stories live from @oakenfest.

🎥 @scenenoise

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@scenenoise LIVE from @oakenfest at Lebanon’s Lehfed.

From the buzuq to the bass and the dof, the Oakenfest stage hosted a fusion of genres, surrounded by tents and the crowd’s lively sounds - including lots of zaghareet.

The night started with Amal Kaawash, delivering soulful anthems steeped in Palestinian and Levantine heritage. Between songs, she shared poignant stories behind each performance. Following her, Bliss, the festival’s youngest band, took centre stage with their dreamy pop tunes. Then came Ashkara, offering a surprising blend of dabke rhythms and magnetic bass tunes in their meticulously curated (and improvised!) performance, introducing their psychedelic tarab.

The evening continued with a rendition of Palestinian folklore by musical duo Salma Jaradat and Lebanese musician Etyen. Zaid Khaled, with his classic blend of angsty, nostalgic, and romantic sounds, followed suit. Closing the night, veteran Lebanese musician and DJ Hadi Zeidan brought his signature club beats to the dance floor, shaking the Lebanese forest.

With seven acts and distinct sounds, Oakenfest left everyone screaming ‘one more’. Till next time.

🎥 @scenenoise

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