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Crowd Test

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Crowd Test
Parties

Crowd Test Helipad Edition: Best Music. Best People. Best Saturday Night

Last Saturday was a blast. Check it out — just to make sure you do not miss the next party

by Dara Morgan

18 Feb 2025

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Music
Events

Crowd Test Warm-Up: The Must-Listen Playlist Before the Party

The music selection of the DJs playing at Helipad — their top gems, perfect to play before the big night of dance

by Barbara Yakimchuk

13 Feb 2025

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Interview
Music

Whoisbibz: ‘My Debut Track Was Called Jinchūriki Because I Am a Naruto Fan’

The story of Habib Chaoul, a music producer, "bored and raised in Beirut with an obvious identity crisis"

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Feb 2025

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Art
Interview

Devastation Or Hope? Fatspatrol’s Black-and-White Figures Leave It Open

The artist unveils the story behind the sad (or not?) figures from House 196 at Sikka — now heading to Crowd Test

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Feb 2025

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Music
Events

Crowd Test Is Back: Who Is Taking the Stage?

Before you even click — spoiler: every single one of them is a legend

by Alexandra Mansilla

5 Feb 2025

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Events
Parties

Crowd Test Is Back. See You At Helipad Dubai

Mark your calendars: February 15 is your date with art, music, and vibes as high as the Dubai skyline

by Dara Morgan

23 Jan 2025

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Dubai
Events

First Crowd Test By The Sandy Times: How Was It?

To put it shortly: it was a blast

by Dara Morgan

21 Nov 2024

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Events
Music

This Is Your Final Call For Crowd Test Festival

Only a few days left — check timetable, grab your friends, and let us meet on November 16!

by Dara Morgan

13 Nov 2024

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Dubai
Events

CIFRA Art Lab At Crowd Test: A Sensory Feast Of Art, Music, And Improv

Unpredictable, immersive art and sound await at CIFRA Art Lab at our upcoming music festival

by Dara Morgan

2 Nov 2024

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Music
People

Videos Of Mainline Magic Orchestra To Watch Before the Crowd Test Festival

And remember: everything the guys do is not just about music but also about having fun

by Alexandra Mansilla

31 Oct 2024

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Interview
Music

No Martina — No Partina! Meet the Young Blood Of Crowd Test

Getting to know the DJs behind the best night of the year, that will take place at our festival on November 16

by Sophie She

30 Oct 2024

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Events
Dubai

5 Reasons To Come To Crowd Test

The first music and art festival by The Sandy Times is on its way. Why spend November 16 with us?

by Dara Morgan

23 Oct 2024

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Music
Crowd Test

What Is Happening With the Music Scene In the Middle East: Explained by Kito Jempere And Hani J

Two musicians – Kito Jempere and Hani J – discuss music scene in the Middle East, local DJs, and The Sandy Times Crowd Test Festival

by Sofia Brontvein

18 Oct 2024

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Events
Dubai

The Sandy Times Crowd Test — First Art And Music Festival

Mark your calendars: November 16th at Monkey Bar — this is the party Dubai has been waiting for

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Oct 2024

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