{"id":220773,"date":"2025-01-17T16:32:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T16:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/?p=220773"},"modified":"2025-01-20T11:52:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T11:52:25","slug":"21-savage-gunna-metro-boomin-and-wiz-khalifa-to-perform-at-balad-beast-2025-in-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/21-savage-gunna-metro-boomin-and-wiz-khalifa-to-perform-at-balad-beast-2025-in-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin\u2019, and Wiz Khalifa to perform at Balad Beast 2025 in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Artists including 21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin\u2019, and Wiz Khalifa have been confirmed as performers at the upcoming Balad Beast 2025 music festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

The event<\/a>, scheduled for January 30-31, will be held at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Balad.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MDLBEAST says that it “has meticulously curated a lineup that blends international sensations with local talent, offering attendees a one-of-a-kind musical experience tailored to every taste”.<\/p>\n

In addition to trap and hip-hop stars 21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin\u2019, and Wiz Khalifa, Balad Beast will also see performances from Michael Kiwanuka, Ghostly Kisses, and Zeyne.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The festival says that it also champions local and regional talent, spotlighting acts such as Dish Dash, Biirdperson, and Vinyl Mode.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere on the festival’s lineup, the electronic music program will feature sets from Alexander Skancke, Brawther, Maceo Plex, Mau P, and many more.<\/p>\n

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Festival organizer,\u00a0 Saudi Arabia-based music entertainment company MDLBEAST, claims that the event is “a festival unlike any other” that showcases “the rich cultural tapestry of Saudi Arabia”.<\/p>\n

Held in the Historic District of Jeddah, Balad Beast takes over various courtyards to host four different stages.<\/p>\n

MDLBEAST was established in 2019 following the launch of its flagship festival, SOUNDSTORM. It now operates under three corporate arms: XP Music Futures, MDLBEAST PRESENTS, and MDLBEAST Record Label.<\/p>\n

The company also expanded into music publishing last summer with the launch of MDLBEAST Publishing.<\/p>\n

The new division aims to work with songwriters, producers, and artists in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa region.<\/p>\n

MDLBEAST Publishing said it would be working with Sentric\u00a0to provide global support beyond the MENA region and administrative services for registering authors\u2019 works.<\/p>\n

XP Music Futures<\/a> is a MENA-focused music conference. The event was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last month (December 5-7).<\/p>\n

MDLBEAST says that XP Music Futures aims to amplify the music and creative scene across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region.<\/p>\n

“Balad Beast is a truly unique music and art festival, blending Saudi culture with modern artistry in the heart of Jeddah\u2019s UNESCO World Heritage district of Balad.”<\/p>\n

Ramadan Alharatani, MLDBEAST<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ramadan Alharatani, CEO at MLDBEAST said: “Balad Beast is a truly unique music and art festival, blending Saudi culture with modern artistry in the heart of Jeddah\u2019s UNESCO World Heritage district of Balad.<\/p>\n

“By projecting incredibly crafted visuals on the historic buildings, we fuse traditional elements with cutting-edge stage production, offering music lovers a multi-stage, multi-genre experience where music can be enjoyed at every corner.<\/p>\n

“This event brings together renowned international headliners and emerging local and regional talent, while also showcasing Jeddah\u2019s rich history and its immense potential to become a thriving hub for music and art in the region.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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