The 12th edition of BNU Bestival, held from February 17 to 23, 2025, was a grand showcase of artistic expression, competition, and entertainment. With the theme "Revive the Vibe," the event brought together students from across the country for a week filled with engaging workshops, thrilling competitions, and unforgettable performances. The festival was made possible through the generous support of Logo, Halo, Kao by Nishat, UME, MRC Consultants, Nikon, Sabroso, Structure Gym, Sportszilla, Al-Musafi, Johnny & Jugnoo, and Game Stop.
The festival kicked off with interactive workshops, including a painting session by Funkaar and a pottery workshop by Mitti Ghar, alongside inspiring talks by esteemed speakers Ahmed Ali Butt, Shahveer Jafry, Fatima Amjad, Raamis Ali, Husnain Jamil, Mr. Naeem Bajwa, and Saboor Akram. From February 20 onward, the energy soared as competitions in physical sports, e-sports, visual arts, and performing arts took center stage, with participants battling for top honors. A major highlight was the electrifying concert by OG Fest/3DM, featuring performances by Star Shah, Aneesa Sheikh, Hassan & Roshaan, Abdullah Muzaffar, Umair Butt, Ali Raza & Shajar, and Shehryar Rehan. The night reached its peak with legendary acts by Faris Shafi and Young Stunners, delivering a power-packed musical experience. On February 21, the soulful Qawwali Night mesmerized the audience with a breathtaking performance by Zain Zohaib. The Bestival Fashion Show on February 22 saw teams from PIFD, NCA, and BNU showcasing their creativity, judged by Muhammad Zeeshan Janjua, Hashir Muhammad, and Omar Shahid.
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