Get ready for the biggest Vogue takeover at the striking Al Balad, Saudi Arabia, for Hai Vogue! The two-day block party will take place on February 8 and 9, and encompasses all your favorite things from fashion, art, and beauty, to food and of course, music. Among the talented line-up, we have Saudi DJ Lujain Albishi, also known as Biirdperson, who will be performing an unmissable set at the festival. Keep reading to learn more about the artist ahead of her performance, and find out everything about Hai Vogue — from how to get tickets, to the line-up of musical performances coming your way — here.
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5 things you didn’t know about Lujain Albishi, aka Biirdperson
She is a filmmaker
Biirdperson shares a long history with the creative industry. Before music, she worked behind the scenes, curating art through her cinematography. The savant has worked on several projects including Cherry (2021) an original Apple TV film, AlAsha, a short Netflix film, Ureem 2, and more.
Her musical journey started due to her friends
Biirdperson learned the nitty-gritty of music by filming her DJ friends at parties, and slowly but surely learning the basics of her craft through observation.
Covid-19 helped her realign with her true purpose
The 2020 lockdown caused Lujain Albishi to take an involuntary break from her film-making career, but also gave her more time to focus on music. During this period, the artist was able to truly experiment with different genres and cultivate her own style, which was heavily inspired by electronic music.
She is takes inspiration from fellow Saudi musicians
Albishi has mentioned her fellow Saudi musicians — namely Vinyl Mode, Cosmicat, Hats and Klaps, and Majid — have played an imperative role in encouraging her to share her craft with the world, along with her heritage.
She has opened for Peggy Gou
The musical marvel has opened for probably the most famous female DJ right now — Peggy Gou — at MDL Beast in Jeddah last year, alongside other talents including HIFI, Vinyl Mode, and Nomad.
Vogue Arabia is taking over Jeddah’s Al Balad for a one-of-a-kind block party at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. On February 8 and 9, 2024, join us at Hai Vogue, where we will turn the spotlight on Saudi’s spirited youth and creative community, framed by the unique architecture and spirit of this historical neighborhood. Buy your tickets here.
