Electronic Labor Day (ELD), Beatport and the international electronic music community are set to join forces to raise funds to rebuild Beirut as they are all set to host a 12-hour fundraiser livestream this week. ‘For Beirut’ is an initiative geared towards raising funds to support Lebanon and its people, after the fourth biggest explosion in history shook Beirut on August 4, 2020. Alongside the material damage estimated at over USD 15 billion, the livelihood of thousands of individuals and families has been diminished. Thousands have been left without homes, as parts of the city have been erased.
The very first edition of took place in May 2020, to support the nightlife non-managerial personnel who have been deeply impacted by the repercussions of COVID-19. Also, its in order to contribute to various noble causes Beatport’s ReConnect series has been running since March and has raised over $350,000 for charities, and amassed more than 35,000,000 views. For this upcoming fundraiser livestream around 100 major underground acts including Andhim, Amelie Lens, Blond:ish, Carl Cox, Danny Howard, Dennis Ferrer, Derrick May, Kölsch, Luciano, Pete Tong, Roger Sanchez, Skream, Umek will come together to play their part in a fundraiser to help disaffected individuals. The livestream will be brodcasted on the ELD website, Beatport Twitch and ELD Facebook Page.
‘For Beirut’ Fundraiser Livestream will begin at 01:58PM EEST (Beirut time) on Sunday, with a moment of silence, marking the timing of the blast while the DJ sets will ensue at 2PM EEST (Beirut time)(4:30 PM IST) ending at 2AM EEST.
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