We were invited by Artists in Motion to join the visual team for MDL Beast’s latest venture, the debut edition of A Thousand and One, a new two-day music festival built around four interconnected stages, each telling its own story through a curated world of sound and scenography

Our focus was Al Qasr, the main stage, where we handled the full scope of visual programming and real-time operation. A space imagined as the Sultan’s grand ballroom, Al Qasr fused regal opulence with modern intensity. From pulsing beats to ornate digital compositions, our visuals echoed every shift in energy across the lineup which featured DJ Snake, R3hab, Salvatore Ganacci, Butch, Eric Prydz, Artbat and more

Each of the four stages had its own identity

Qafilah moved like a caravan in perpetual rhythm sailing through golden dunes

Bustan grew into a surreal oasis where melodies flowed through towering trees and swaying birds

Sahaab hovered like a dream suspended in motion drifting through the night sky

And Al Qasr delivered the hypnotic crescendo where we brought the visual world to life

A Thousand and One Festival

John Dave

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For the third year in a row, we were invited by Artists in Motion (AIM) to be part of the visual team for Balad Beast, Jeddah’s annual music and arts festival produced by MDL Beast. The event takes place in Al Balad, Jeddah’s historic UNESCO World Heritage site, which transforms into a festival for two nights, merging heritage with contemporary music and digital art.

In 2023 and 2024, we handled the SOUQ stage, overseeing visual programming, operation, and content development, crafting a dynamic and cohesive visual experience. In 2025, we took on the OMDA stage, focusing on programming and operation, bringing a distinct identity to the stage’s visual language.

Balad Beast has become a familiar space for us, and working alongside AIM on this project each year is something we truly value. The festival continues to expand, and we look forward to contributing to its evolving identity.