Axwell & R3HAB to perform at the upcoming Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix
The 2022 Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set to welcome world-renowned DJs Axwell and R3HAB to perform on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 respectively. All Formula 1 ticket holders will have access to see Axwell and R3HAB perform for the after-race concerts. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place on the brand-new Jeddah Corniche Circuit on
Saudi Arabia set to witness an increase of up to 600% in live concerts from 2022
Emerging as one of the Middle East's most frequently visited destinations, Saudi Arabia have well and truly embraced the endless possibilities that come along hosting live events. When it comes to a certain niche market of visitors, the kingdom's assistant minister for tourism has more than made clear of the increase that they are expected to witness in the number
David Guetta announces new residency in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh
David Guetta, who’s just been voted as the number 1 DJ in the world for the second year running, has just announced a brand-new residency in Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The news was confirmed by MDLBEAST, the Middle East’s largest and most prolific entertainment company. They’re the masterminds behind Saudi Arabia’s largest music festival SOUNDSTORM, which Guetta himself is
Saudi a-RAVE-ia: a new market for electronic music
Even before the pandemic forced borders to close, there were already isolated countries, cities, and regions. Geographical isolation is often easier to overcome than ideological isolation. Sometimes the walls are so high that not even music can break them down. Fortunately, this reality seems to be changing in Saudi Arabia, as David Boyle described in this year's IMS Business Report,
Cosmicat releases debut underground single ‘Toxic Romance’: Listen
Making her debut within the industry, Cosmicat has just released her first-ever single ‘Toxic Romance.’ The 27-year-old, real name Nouf Sufyani, has taken full advantage of the change of laws around women and house music in her home-country of Saudi Arabia, and is now officially recognised as Saudi Arabia’s first and leading female DJ and producer. Looking to create a sound
Saudi Arabia has invested $500 million in Live Nation
Saudi Arabia has bought $500 million worth of stake in Live Nation. With the current pandemic hitting the entertainment industry hard and many companies forcing to close, or suspend their main money-maker such as concerts or festivals, Live Nation may have just been saved thanks to the Saudi Arabian government. The Saudi Arabian Investment Fund completed the transaction on Monday, acquiring
MDL Beast Festival receives Guinness World Record for tallest temporary stage
MDL Beast Festival has just received a Guinness World Record for the tallest temporary stage in its debut year, and that is only just a small morsel into the innovative accomplishments the festival has achieved in its first year. MDL Beast is the first major music and arts festival held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia which debuted on December 19th and ended December
MDL Beast reveals incredible line-up for debut edition
Something very special is coming to Saudi Arabia this week as MDL Beast festival prepares to launch a debut edition, bringing electronic music to the people of the country and embarking on an exciting new era. Taking place between 19-21 December, the billing will include a range of special b2b performances from the biggest acts in the scene, including Afrojack b2b
Swedish House Mafia stage design for Diriyah Season show leaked
It has been a wild year for Swedish House Mafia, three sold-out reunion shows in Stockholm, headlining various festivals across Europe and it was just announced that the Swedish trio will play another show at Diriyah Season this year. Now a picture of the stage design for the show in Saudi Arabia has been leaked on r/SwedishHouseMafia. Back in Stockholm, Swedish
Swedish House Mafia set to perform in Saudi Arabia
After what has been a roller coaster year for Swedish House Mafia the trio is set to play at Diriyah Season festival in Saudi Arabia. Billed alongside Calvin Harris and Major Lazer, Swedish House Mafia is billed to headline the festival this Saturday, the 14th. The trio's reunion has been met with mixed reviews by fans and critics alike. While delighted to see the trio back in action
Armin van Buuren to play inaugural show in Saudi Arabia
Trance's unequivocal king, Armin Van Buuren has always been known to break boundaries and is no stranger to royalty. having performed alongside The Netherland's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for King of The Netherlands Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in 2013, the Dutch DJ is set to perform for royalty once again - this time, in Saudi Arabia. Armin is set to become the first DJ to