Every year, Entreprenergy hosts a summit that gathers “want-to-be-entrepreneurs” with Successful Business Founders and Entrepreneurs to inspire every action taker to leap into the Entrepreneurial Journey. Last year’s Entreprenergy Summit gathered 826 participants with 57 Panelists and Speakers. The summit resulted in lots of opportunities: people got funded, matched with partners, got support from big companies, and met with experts, mentors, and investors.
This year however, the number of Speakers was increased to more than 70 on more than 20 Panels with different industries and Topics!
One of the additional topics this year is about Rock, Metal Bands, the local music business.
The Speakers for this topic are:
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Nathalie J. BandAge (Founder, Musician, Vocalist, Composer, Song Writer) - BandAge
BandAge was founded by vocalist/songwriter Nathalie J. and keyboardist/mixing engineer Roland Azar in 2003. Since then, BandAge have thrilled audiences across Lebanon with their tremendous energy and their proven ability to entertain audiences of all ages.
Melding the essence of Classic Rock and in the styles of Whitesnake, Queen, Maroon 5, U2, The Doors, Bon Jovi, BB King, James Blunt, Bruno Mars, and Simply Red, BandAge combines the very best of rock, pop, blues, and new radio music, while entertaining and captivating audiences with their unique touch on covering songs in their own special way!
Founded Blaakyum in 1995, released first single in 1998, band split in 2001, reformed in 2007 won Lebanon’s GBOB, scored 7th place in world finals GBOB in London. Released debut album in 2012 supported by a small tour in Eastern Europe and Egypt. 2013 performed on Main stage at Metal Days festival. Won 3rd Place at Wacken Open Air Metal Battle in Germany 2015. Released 2nd album in 2016 supported album release with European tour around 9 countries.
Former bands: Solitaire -Tripoli Lebanon (prog Metal), Communion – Beirut Lebanon (Classic Rock), The Hourglass – Syria (Heavy Metal), Managed Blaakyum from 1995 till 2015
Worked as a resident Rock performer at Music Hall from May 2010 till May 2011
Owned and managed a Rock/Metal pub (Cherry’s Pub) from June 2006 till October 2009
Comedy Actor/Director TV, film and theater. One half of the Comedy musical Duo 3as3us.
Instruments: Vocals/guitar/ukulele/keys
Genre: Rock, industrial metal, pop, hip hop, and reggae.
Hobbies: Consuming food.
Radhi Chawali (Violinist)
Radhi is a violinist, passionate about his instrument, mixing Rock, Jazz, and Classical violin in a twisted way. He is originally from Tunisia and plays with Daly Gana Band. He is also an author and composer of his own music.
Daly Gana (Multi-Instrumentalist)
Musician, multi-instrumentalist, author, composer, and architect. Originally from Tunisia, he now lives in Lebanon and performs with AddMind Group (Iris and Caprice, etc). Daly was also a participant in The X-Factor.
You may check out last year’s panels and speakers on www.31summit.com
Rock/Metal fans in Bahrain are given a treat this Halloween! They can enjoy a free event on the 31st of October at Diggers pub, featuring 4 local bands: Smouldering In Forgotten (Death/Black Metal), Motor Militia (Thrash Metal), and a newly formed band Death Box Audio. It’s a night you do not want to miss!
Time: 8:00 PM. Location: Delmon Hotel: Bahrain’s premier elite heritage-touch 4 star hotel
Event Details: Rock/Metal fans in Bahrain: we got a treat for you on Halloween night Oct 31 at Diggers Pub: 4 Bands – FREE Admission! Skip the same old boring, formulaic events and head to Diggers for an intimate gathering of live music and heavy metal fans.
Featuring local favorites:
Smouldering In Forgotten:
Formed in 2005, Smouldering In Forgotten is Bahrain’s most explosive extreme metal act. The band’s aggressive and atmospheric sound is inspired by a range of influences including black/death metal, thrash, and also ethnic Arabian music. SIF’s dynamic live performances have delighted audiences across the Arabian Gulf States. Check out their new single ‘Siren Of Truth’.
Motor Militia:
Formed in 2001, Motör Militia is one of Bahrain’s premier heavy metal bands. They are one of the first Thrash Metal bands to record and release an album of original material on an independent record label. The band are currently working on the follow up to their 2011 album ‘Cloaked In Darkness.’ Expect to hear exciting new material performed by a rejuvenated lineup!
Death Box Audio:
Death Box Audio are a newly formed band made up of veterans of the Bahrain rock/metal scene. The band features current and former members of: Lunacyst, Black Lime, and Machine Gun Geezer. They promise to bring a fresh sound for you guys to check out. Don’t miss their live debut!
…and if all that isn’t enough, Diggers house band will also play a set at the end of the night! Support the local scene and don’t miss a great night! No excuses!
Be there at 8:00 PM. The bar is waiting for you.
Sponsored by:
Studio77
Distorted Studios Delmon Hotel: Bahrain’s premier elite heritage-touch 4 star hotel.
DATE: Oct. 7th, 8th, 9th, 2016 LOCATION: Baysour Country Club ENTRANCE FEE: 40,000 L.L. including: dinner on Friday night prepared by Lara Mehanna, complimentary tea prepared by Secret Potions. Organized By: Haven For Artists
After the joy and exposure last year’s three-day festival brought about, Haven for Artists will host their second ever arts festival, Autumn Sonata : As The Leaves Fall.
