MDL Beast - A Thousand and One Festival
For its new festival, A Thousand and One, MDLBEAST commissioned Leeds-based company NewSubstance to lead the design and concept development of four unique stage environments. Each stage celebrated the art of storytelling, inviting festival-goers to journey through different “chapters” and step into a living fairytale.
As Creative Director of the project, I was tasked with reimagining the legendary tales of One Thousand and One Nights, blending timeless folklore with the rhythm, cultural energy, and visual language of today.
I was responsible for the design of all four stages, as well as the festival's overarching world-building and creative development. My goal was to establish a rich creative foundation upon which the festival could evolve and thrive for years to come.
Qasr Stage Concept Art
Qasr Stage Live Set Pics
Qasr Stage Live Set Pics
Qasr Stage 3D Development
Sahaab Stage Live Set Pics
Sahaab Stage Live Set Pics
Sahaab Stage Concept Art
Bustan Stage Live Set Pics
Bustan Stage Live Set Pics
Bustan Stage Concept Art
Qafilah Stage Live Set Pics
Qafilah Stage Live Set Pics
Qafilah Stage Concept Art
Credits
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MDL Beast
presents
A Thousand and One Festival
Artistic Direction
Baloo (MDL Beast)
Creative Direction
Patrick 'O Mahony (NewSubstance), Filippo Baracchi
Set Design
Filippo Baracchi
Event Production
TAIT
Concept Art
Filippo Baracchi
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