[2] Be2gether was created with the slogan "Music Opens Borders", to emphasise the importance of connection despite any differences in culture, nationality, age or social position.
To underscore this goal, the festival is held in the so-called Dieveniškės panhandle: Lithuanian territory surrounded by Belarus on three sides.
[3] The festival is situated in the historic Vilnius Region, inhabited by peoples of Lithuanian, Polish, Belarusian, Russian nationalities.
[4] Many different genres make appearances at the Be2gether festival, including rock, electronic, world and alternative music.
The festival boasted performances by 32 artists,[3] including: On August 14, Be2gether 2008 started in Vilnius, with a rally to support Georgia in 2008 South Ossetia war.