Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts

The Al Bustan Festival as a non-governmental organisation, it consists of a 9 members board committee, alongside with an academic & support committees and the festival team (10 members). Tickets revenues cover about half the cost of presenting world-class performances, the other half is covered from contributions given by individuals (membership & donation), private sponsors, diplomatic missions (embassies) and foundations. Annual Budget: Approximately 800.000 US dollars. The Al Bustan Festival is member of EFA, the European Festivals Association & ISPA, International Society for the Performing Arts. The Festival has commissioned contemporary composers to create new works for it: amongst such works is John Taverner’s “Feats of Feasts” which was given its World Premiere at the 1996, performed by the Yurlov State Choir. Roxana Panufnik composed a piece for 1999 which was performed by the Chilingirian Quartet in its World Premiere, as well as Naji Hakim, composer and organist, was being commissioned to write a choral work, using Khalil Gibran from his book ‘The prophet”. For the 2013 edition, the Festival will have the World Premiere of “Tous les hommes dansent” (all men dance) by Zad Moultaka & Mezwej Ensemble which had Creation residency in Marseille - France. The festival represents a diverse group of stakeholders, which include: • Musicians/Bands/Music Groups • Live Music events and performances producers • Music venues • Instrument, equipment and décor manufacturers • Audience • Regulating, Licensing and Funding Bodies • Tour Promoters and Managers • Booking Agencies • Hotel (staff and facilities) • Sponsors • Environmental campaigns and related NGOs