As the Middle East slowly but surely becomes one of the world’s cultural hotbeds, a huge gap exists between what is actually happening in our vibrant cities, and what is being documented, archived and broadcasted to the world. 

We created Late Knights, a start-up content platform that aims to be an authentic documentation platform for musical activities, channeling the growing arts & culture scene, and in turn transforming the perceived image of the region, through music, a global language.

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Two artists with Armenian Heritage from different walks of life, and different musical styles.

French-Armenian and electronic artist Viken Arman and Lebanese-Armenian Harout Fazlian, conductor of The Lebanese Philharmonic and Beirut Symphony Orchestra join sounds to tell a story inspired by their country of origin, and prepare for a heartfelt concert at Grand Factory in Beirut.

Building on the success of the BBX (Berlin Beirut Express) which we launched in 2016 with the Goethe Institut, we’re continuing our support for local artists to grow their talent and profile, through a series of curated events and workshops organized by Factory People and The Goethe-Institut. This project is intended to support the alternative live music scene in Lebanon, a scene that has been struggling for the past decade due to the environment in our region. The winner will get the chance to record a full EP at the Basement Studios in Beirut and have it officially released.

Participants will perform live at Reunion, and receive valuable insight from a top producer flown in from Germany. They'll also benefit from workshops led by local music professionals.

Apply now: https://forms.gle/sc2JrDfKtPgfM84P6

On the eve of Grand Factory’s 5th season, we designed and created Radiator, the Middle East’s first Kinetic Lighting Structure.

The product of complete-multidisciplinary design, Radiator hovers up and down above the dancefloor, creating multiple audio-visual scenarios, each radiating a unique feel. In unison, the structure continually creates shapes, lines and combinations that transform the entire space.

To complement Grand Factory’s industrial yet warm identity, Radiator was created through 14 rusted gridded boxes, allowing the lights to emit an organic feel, as opposed to a deja-vu techy LED installation.

Standing underneath Radiator, club-goers experience a consistent journey as the structure constantly morphs, with a direct synchronization to the music, offering a theatrical journey each and every time they enter and exit the dancefloor.