It’s the final day of the mega music festival, MDLBeast Soundstorm. The four-day extravaganza has been rocking the capital with performances from local and international acts. A record-breaking 180,000 people joined on the first day of the event, but the fun is not over yet. The final day looks to be a grand affair with superstar DJs and Arab legends, so here are the five artists to watch on the main stage at the MDLBeast Soundstorm.
Amr Diab
The Egyptian singer and songwriter is one of the biggest selling artists in the Middle East He calls his own music a mix of Arabic harmonies and Western rhythms, and has won a record seven World Music Awards. After already rocking Jeddah at the Formula 1 concert series, this set is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Armin Van Buuren
The Dutch DJ is one of the biggest names in EDM music. The Grammy-nominated artist has been performing for more than twenty years and entertaining the public at festivals and clubs. He says , “It’s not just love for music, it’s my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby. It’s about a way of living. Music is essential to my life.”
David Guetta
The French DJ, David Guetta, is no stranger to the kingdom, as he performed at the first every MDLBeast Soundstorm and at the Formula 1 concert series in Jeddah. While with MDLBeast Presents, which launched in November, he completed a residency in Riyadh and gave us all a preview of what we can expect during the main festival. Talal Albahiti, COO and head of talent booking and events at MDLBeast, explains, “David Guetta is just as popular in Saudi Arabia as he is anywhere else in the world, as he’s such a global sensation.”
Jason Derulo
One of the most popular names in music right now, Derulo already wowed Saudi Arabia during Jeddah’s Formula 1 concert series and at Riyadh’s Formula E events. With catchy hits like Wiggle, Savage Love, and Swalla, this is set to have you on your feet.
Nancy Arjam
The Lebanese singer is nicknamed “The Queen of Arab Pop” and has been churning out hits and winning awards for years. She signed her first record deal when she was aged 15, and today has sold more than 30 million records. You can expect her to sing her classics alongside the latest release, 150.
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