ScoopCity Spotlight
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Safar
08 May 2013
With the music scene booming in Lebanon and bands coming together to perform, Safar has managed to distinguish itself from the crowd with its unique sound and through the Beirut Open Stage competition, they have extended their fan base and are turning into what we can only assume will be one of the next biggest bands.
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Red Bull Flying Bach
19 Sep 2012
ScoopCity
Combining the beautiful melodies of Bach and the attention grabbing moves of break-dancing, Red Bull have created a show that will alter with your previous conceptions of both the music and the dancing.
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Metro Al Madina
13 Sep 2012
ScoopCity
Beginning 2012, a venue where anyone and everyone can enjoy music, dancing and extravagant shows opened its doors in Hamra, the (thought to be) hub of creativity and art.
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Jay Wud - *Update (29/08/12)*
31 Jan 2011
ScoopCity
**News Update** Ladies and Gentleman, allow us to proudly bring back one of our first Spotlighters, Jay Wud.
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ASHEKMAN: Band or Brand?
27 Jul 2012
ScoopCity
Allow us to introduce ASHEKMAN, an indispensable part of the local hip-hop scene, as well as the primary movers of the graffiti crusade here in Lebanon.
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Near Surface
12 Jul 2012
ScoopCity
“Alternative Rock that's as hard-edged & diverse as Beirut itself.” A fitting statement for (and by) local rockers “Near Surface”.
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Laughter: The Best Medicine
05 Apr 2012
ScoopCity
Normally when someone is asked "What got you into comedy?" 9.999999 times out of 10 the answer is not "war". However when it comes to our very own Nemr Abou Nassar, you quickly learn that he is one who defies the norm.
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Alan Azar
16 Feb 2012
ScoopCity
When 14 year-old Alan Azar picked up a guitar, little did he know that it would later shape his life so significantly. Growing up listening to and absorbing the music of bands like The Beatles, Nirvana and Metallica, Alan knew what he wanted to do in life.
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Poly: A Star in the Making
19 Jan 2012
ScoopCity
If you’re a fan of local talent, then you’ve probably heard the name “Poly” linger here and there. There’s a reason for that. Imagine an assembly of people gathered together;
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DJ Lethal Skillz
03 Nov 2011
ScoopCity
“I’m always seeking perfection in everything I put my mind to.” Spoken like a true artist, DJ Lethal Skillz expresses his love for what he does and it certainly differentiates him from the other thousand-something DJ’s in Lebanon.
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epiSode
12 Oct 2011
ScoopCity
When one thinks of Rock bands and violins, all you can picture in your head is probably something like the country stylings of “Dave Mathews Band”, the classic progressive rock work of “Kansas” or perhaps even the guitar-chugged rock song, ‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin.
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JLP
02 Sep 2011
ScoopCity
“Last Kiss!!” “Britney Spears!!” “MICHAEL JACKSON!!” they yelled. The audience, with an almost animalistic vibe, shout out what they wanted JLP to play.
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Who Killed Bruce Lee
19 Aug 2011
ScoopCity
“Who Killed Bruce Lee” A title that makes you wonder what went on when they came up with the name. Established in 2010, the band got together and created one of the tightest, musically rich, and innovative groups in Lebanon’s local music scene.
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Amadeus Awad
29 Jul 2011
ScoopCity
By blending classical, hard rock, and Indian influences, Amadeus has created a name for himself as a unique progressive rock composer and guitarist! Lebanese born, this talented artist, has been playing since the tender age of 6!
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Zeid and the Wings
12 Jul 2011
ScoopCity
To describe the music of Zeid and the Wings would be a very difficult task. With an infinitely diverse track-list and a band of uniquely talented artists, Zeid and Wings have combined a variety of genres and sounds which will touch a range of emotions unknown even to you!
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Rami Salame
29 Jun 2011
ScoopCity
Rami Salame has one of the best jobs in the world… he makes people laugh! Always one to entertain with his unique and wacky views on life since as far back as he can remember, Rami has only recently started calling himself a Comedian.
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Amy Smack Daddy
06 Jul 2011
ScoopCity
Since 2009, local band Amy Smack Daddy has been entertaining Lebanon with their funky cover tunes. This 5 piece band will make sure there is never a dull moment during their performance and with a huge selection of songs varying from rock, alternative and funk you will definitely catch yourself singing along!
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Lazzy Lung
17 Jun 2011
ScoopCity
Meet Lazzy Lung: Lebanon’s New Rock Alternative band that have gathered an ever-growing grassroots following through crazy adrenaline-filled live shows and infectiously catchy original tunes that leave everyone’s head bopping.
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FareeQ el Atrash
26 May 2011
ScoopCity
FareeQ el Atrash, a Hip Hop Band unlike any other, has been hitting the streets of Beirut heavily and expanding the local Hip Hop scene beyond city limits.
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Dany Neville
06 May 2011
ScoopCity
Dubai born, Lebanese Producer, Songwriter and DJ, Dany Neville is known and respected as a key figure in the regional music scene.
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DJ Mad-Jam
21 Apr 2011
ScoopCity
Ahmad Ajam (known to clubbers as Mad-Jam) has had a very busy year in 2011.
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The Nawaya Network
15 Mar 2012
ScoopCity
** UPDATE: The Nawaya Network documentary has just been released online. Check it out here! Congratulations from everyone at ScoopCity! **
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Faces of the Economy
16 Apr 2013
ScoopCity
Faces of the Economy: Abdallah Yafi For the last several years, Abdallah Yafi and his brother Ghaith have faced the challenging task of introducing e-commerce to Lebanon, through their company ScoopCity.com. This is the story of Abdallah and his family e-commerce business...
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Lebtivity - Your Social Calendar!
10 Apr 2013
ScoopCity
Some of you may have heard of the great new start-up called Lebtivity, and some of you may not have. Here's the easiest way to put it: Lebitivity.com is an online platform, that brings together all the exciting events happening around Lebanon be it parties, exhibitions, seminars, hikes and a lot more.
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Marcopolis - Faces Of The Economy
12 Mar 2013
ScoopCity
Welcome to the debut of the "Faces of the Economy" (Lebanon) workforce series. There are 1.4 million workers in the Levant; Marcopolis.net will tell their stories every two weeks.
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The Toufoula NGO : 16/01/13
07 Jun 2012
ScoopCity
*Update* With the new year in full swing, the Toufoula NGO has once again managed to raise awareness and funds for their generous cause.
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Red Bull Bedroom Jam Sessions
07 Dec 2012
ScoopCity
You've probably heard of the Red Bull Bedroom Jam sessions by now. For those of you who haven't here it is:
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An Important Milesone: ScoopCity Welcomes LivingSocial Members
01 Nov 2012
It’s with great pride that we at ScoopCity bring you an important announcement today about a new and exciting milestone in our development.
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Chocol'art Charity Event
11 Oct 2012
ScoopCity
Chocol’art, the children’s Charity Initiative where ‘chocolate meets art for a cause’ is coming back to Beirut for the second year running.
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Converse Block Party!
27 Jun 2012
ScoopCity
Converse, the ultimate street brand, is throwing its first block party in the Middle East – and it is going to happen in Beirut this Saturday, the 30th of June 2012.
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Animals Lebanon
23 May 2012
ScoopCity
“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” — Malcolm S. Forbes.
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"Rhythm is Gonna' Get You"
25 Apr 2012
ScoopCity
1, 2, 3…5, 6, 7… No, this isn’t a number sequence exam, believe it or not, these are the basic counting rules for a style of dancing that was popularized in the 1940’s, do you know what we’re talking about?
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The Nawaya Network
02 Apr 2012
ScoopCity
** UPDATE: The Nawaya Network documentary has just been released online. Check it out here! Congratulations from everyone at ScoopCity! **
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ArabNet - THE Digital Community
27 Mar 2012
ScoopCity
It's hard not to be interested in the online world and digital media in times like these. Facebook and Twitter are standard household names for individuals and companies alike these days, to a point where people say:
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The Musicians of the Nile
12 Mar 2012
ScoopCity
“…one hundred years of Egyptian spirituality in one neat package…” – Mojo Magazine
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Miss é: An Exclusively Lebanese Luxurious Fashion Brand
07 Mar 2012
ScoopCity
Alice Eddé was on a simple quest to find an elegant leather laptop bag for herself, and was tired of only coming across the poor-quality-overpriced-factory-made-in-China products.
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Indie Rock n' Rollin'
24 Feb 2012
ScoopCity
Local Lebanese indie rockers Lazzy Lung have been quite busy!
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Edict Records: February Concert Series
26 Jan 2012
ScoopCity
Professional musicians in Lebanon are often overlooked as world-class performers. However, these days an awareness of local talent and ability is on the rise.
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ISIC - International Student Identity Card
13 Jan 2012
ScoopCity
Are you a student or under 26 and you want to plug into amazing discounts and benefits in Lebanonas well as 120 other countries around the world?
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Hard Rock Rising
12 Jan 2012
ScoopCity
Does your band have what it takes to play in Hyde Park, London in 2012? If you think you do, check out Hard Rock Rising!
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Flash-Mobs: A new trend
12 Dec 2011
ScoopCity
If you don’t think you’ve seen a flash-mob yet… then you haven’t! It’s complicated to explain the beauty of them but we are going to try anyway.
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Beirut Street Photographers
25 Nov 2011
ScoopCity
A newly formed movement is on the rise! Whether you’ve noticed them or not, a few times a month you might see a group of people walking the streets of Beirut, morning, noon, or night, snapping photos every which way.
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The Game That United a Country
17 Nov 2011
ScoopCity
15 November 2011: Whether at work, school or home, like most of us you were probably watching a historical event that would be a milestone in Lebanese sport-history.
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Bras for a Cause
17 Oct 2011
*UPDATE* With the success of the event in Beirut (Fashion Show), Bras for a Cause will be hosting another event dedicated to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer awareness. This time, it's going to be in Dubai!
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Henri Texier
20 Oct 2011
ScoopCity
A landmark in European Jazz, Henri Texier began dabbling in music at the tender age of 12. Initially starting on the piano, he quickly switched to his true passion, the double bass, and so his journey began into the deep and enigmatic world of Jazz.
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Bras for a Cause - The Fashion Show
10 Oct 2011
Sofia Sacre
Bras for a cause finally reached the final stages of their breast cancer awareness campaign last night, with their official Beirut Fashion Show organized by Fustany.com and One Wig Stand.
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Ronnie Khalil
27 Sep 2011
ScoopCity
In the midst of turmoil and revolution, Egypt was playing the most important tug-of-war battle it had ever encountered; it had to choose their new president. Obviously, candidate Ronnie Khalil came out on top by answering...
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The Herbaliser
22 Sep 2011
ScoopCity
Moving away from your everyday genres of Rock, RnB, Hip Hop, Pop and House, DRM (Democratic Republic of Music) has invited the very talented, ‘The Herbaliser’, all the way from London to perform in Lebanon for one night only!
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Lebanese Want Fast Internet
18 Apr 2011
Sofia Sacre
*Update* News of the reduced prices and increased speeds have spread throughout the country like wildfire! We’re all extremely excited to hear that the minimum speed now begins at a true 1 MB/s and costs as little as 24.000 L.L.
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Think Pink
24 Jun 2011
ScoopCity
We all have important women in our lives. Women we love, admire, cherish, the list goes on… What better way to show we care than by joining the fight against breast cancer with Think Pink and Café Del Mar at Sky Bar this July 4th, 2011.
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Bubble Tea: A New Phenomenon
12 Jun 2011
Sofia Sacre
Asians have always been known for creating the wackiest, most interesting products. From Taiwan to the world, and now Beirut – you can take pleasure in the Bubble Tea phenomenon.
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Chocol'art
03 Jun 2011
Chocolate is a soft spot for many people! We all know someone (if not ourselves) who is a chocoholic! Whether this addiction comes in the form of cupcakes, cookies, chocolate bars, melted chocolate or even chocolate covered raisins, this weakness for chocolate is definitely around.
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