British pop musician Phil Collins took a part of a charity concert for children’s cancer at the BIEL in 2005. On 10 June 2006, rapper 50 Cent and The G-Unit performed their first concert in the Arab world at the BIEL. On May 26, 2011, Colombian singer Shakira, who has Lebanese origin, was set to perform in the hall later was moved to the outside due to overwhelming ticket sales.
Phil Collins, a British pop musician, participated in a charity concert for children’s cancer at the BIEL in 2005. On June 10, 2006, rapper 50 Cent and The G-Unit gave their first show in the Arab world at the same venue. In May 2011, Colombian singer Shakira, with Lebanese roots, was initially scheduled to perform but had to move the event outdoors due to high ticket demand.