lab-room “lab-room” dares to discover and use the virtual space to serve the performing arts. Our collaboration will dive into a deep research as an exploration for the need of bigger platforms for live artists who’ve been trialing new forms for decades. Tandem 360° 2020-21 Cross-sector collaboration Freedom of expression Political engagement Alexandria Saida Digital Media Performance Video Emad Mabrouk Nowhere Online Music Platform Alexandria, Egypt Jad Hakawati Minwal Saida, Lebanon The connection "lab-room": a connection between Alexandria (Egypt) & Saida (Lebanon)