HOT AXIS

@SceneNoise #NoiseFeatures: It’s no secret that Beirut doesn’t do half-measures when it comes to nightlife. Against the backdrop of political chaos, power cuts, and economy in freefall, the city still manages to pulse with music till dawn, its dancefloors becoming sanctuaries for a generation that needs release. That spirit is what very much drives Hot Axis, a Beirut-based collective that is currently shaping the future of the electronic nightlife scene in the region. But at its core, the collective is a humble group of party organizers, self-proclaimed professional raves-turned-entrepreneurs, who decided at one point during COVID to build something bigger than one-off events. And so now a few years later, they have grown into one of the region’s most ambitious nightlife engines. From artist bookings and production to operations and marketing, the crew has built an ecosystem that powers some of the region’s most recognized party concepts and festivals, including retrogroove, somewhere…, Aegis Festival, and Lovescape, along with a roster of prominent DJs, the likes of Misty, Rolbac, Nic Merheb and more, all under one umbrella. We sat down with founders James Khoury and Ronald Hajjar to trace Hot Axis’ rise, from a consolidation of party brands to one of the region’s leading nightlife powerhouses, and how they’re keeping the scene alive against the odds. Read the full story on [Link in bio] or download the #SceneNOW app available for iOS and Android.

Lineup’s locked, and the energy’s set. These are the selectors taking us from sunset into the deep end tomorrow for the Beatport Presents IMS Dubai Sunset Party with retrogroove and House Call. Presale tickets still available. For tables and reservations WhatsApp +96181800421.

That moment right before the night takes control at Helipad makes for a breathtaking experience. On Saturday November 15, meet us at 5 PM to enjoy the sunset and kickoff a night of grooves! Tickets selling fast at the link in bio.

We can’t wait for that moment when sunset stuns & the night takes over. retrogroove and House Call bringing you the Beatport Presents IMS Dubai Sunset Party at Helipad. Stunning views. Endless groove. Chef Halawa’s delicacies. Saturday November 15 Helipad by Frozen Cherry 6 PM Till Late Tickets in bio.

ENTRY_010280725.2 3 ROOMS ACTIVATED. 11 ARTISTS DEPLOYED. 1 TICKET → 3 WORLDS. COSTUME PROTOCOL: ON. $500 PRIZE CONFIRMED. WAVE 2: LIVE. LINK IN BIO. FRI 31·10·25 // THE GRAND FACTORY PORTAL GLITCH: A 3-ROOM HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE Tables & reservations: +961 81 800 421

OPERATION: SCAN // SITE: GRAND FACTORY OBJECTIVE: LOCATE 3 OBJECTS DATE: OCTOBER 17 // OCTOBER 25 PROTOCOL 1. Find 1 of 3 items hidden at the Grand Factory (items to be posted on stories prior to doors open). 2. Take a photo of the item. 3. Post a story tagging @the.grandfactory and @hot.axis REWARD: GUEST LIST ACCESS + 1 ACTIVATION INITIATED

ENTRY_0101625 SYSTEM BRIEF: TRI-PORTAL OPERATION ONLINE. ONE VENUE. THREE ROOMS. MAIN ROOM // RETROGROOVE · ROLLER DISCO THE BACKROOM // FLIP PHONE ERA · SLUMBER PARTY REUNION // SOMEWHERE… · COSMIC ORBIT LINEUP: LOADING. ACCESS: WAVE 1 LIVE.

ENTRY_01013725 TRI-PORTAL SEQUENCE INITIATED. SIGNAL SPLIT: SCIENTIST IN FAULTY TRANSIT. THREE ROOMS ACTIVATED. TRANSMISSION CONTINUES. ACCESS: EARLY BIRD OUT FOR 24 HOURS.

ENTRY_0100825 SYSTEM FAILURE: FACTORY EXPERIMENT COMPROMISED. STANDBY FOR TRANSMISSION.

A reminder that behind the decks, the brands, and the big nights, it’s just us, figuring it out together. Enjoy a few outtakes from our shoot with @jameskhou and @roningrooves .

Last Sunday we closed off our season the only way we know how… Surrounded by friends and family, dancing till the late hours of the night. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made it another unforgettable night. (And thanks to the old school fan for keeping it breezy!)

The pulse of the parties we love.