Have you booked your tickets?
Listen up music fans, there are several show stopping concerts coming your ways. From international, to regional and even local acts, it seems like 2019 will be a great year for music in the UAE.
The latest addition to your live music calendar are R&B legends, Usher and Ne-Yo, who are set to bring the heat to Abu Dhabi’s club scene during F1 weekend.
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November
Marshmello
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The DJ behind hits like Happier has been announced as one of the artists performing at Yasalam After-Race Concert at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019. This year will be fire, with an incredible line-up. It will begin on Thursday, November 28, with Marshmello behind the DJ decks. To attend the four Yasalam After-Race Concert performances it is necessary to purchase a ticket for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Tickets start from approximately AED 999.
Travis Scott
Listen up hip-hop fans, Travis Scott is set to headline at the Yasalam After-Race Concert at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019. Every year, Formula 1 delivers, and this year will be no different. The Sicko Mode rapper will perform at du Arena, Yas Island, on Friday, 29 November, the second of four after race concerts. If this is anything like his ASTROWORLD tour, then fans will be in for a spectacular production, which includes hits like Antidote and Yosemite. To attend the four Yasalam After-Race Concert performances it is necessary to purchase a ticket for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Tickets start from approximately AED 999.
Lana Del Rey
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A fan favourite, Lana Del Rey is also jetting into the capital for the F1 after-race concerts. The indie singer just released her latest album two months ago, so fans can expect to hear some new songs, while also dancing to hits like Summertime Sadness. Lana will take to the stage on Saturday, November 30, completing the event’s all American line-up.
Ne-Yo
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The singer-songwriter is known for releasing a number of hits throughout the early 2000s. Ne-Yo is best known for songs like So Sick and Closer. But not just that, he is behind plenty of number-one songs for others, including Irreplaceable for Beyonce and Rihanna’s Take a Bow. On Saturday, November 30 the hitmaker will be performing at Mad on Yas Island. To reserve call 055 834 6262. More information is available on www.madyasisland.com.
December
The Killers
American rock group, The Killers are set to bring the heat to the Du Arena on Sunday, December 1. The will join rapper Travis Scott, who will perform a day earlier at the same venue, as part of the four after race concerts to be held during the F1 weekend. The band were founded back in 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada and is fronted by lead vocalist Brandon Flowers. Their debut album ‘Hot Fuss’ was released in 2004 and became a massive hit, including chart-topping singles such as ‘Mr Brightside’ and ‘Somebody Told Me’. This upcoming concert marks 10 years since their last visit to Abu Dhabi and six years since their Dubai show. To attend the four Yasalam After-Race Concert performances it is necessary to purchase a ticket for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Tickets start from approximately AED 999.
Usher
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The Yeah hitmaker is one of the music industry’s biggest stars. The R&M singer, who is expected to release a sequel to his career shaping album, Confessions is coming to Abu Dhabi on December 1st. Usher will perform the race day show at Mad on Yas Island adding more star-power to the F1 concert line-up. To reserve call 055 834 6262. More information is available on www.madyasisland.com.
Kylie Minogue
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The highest-selling Australian artist of all-time and former The Voice UK judge is set to make her return to the UAE in December. Kylie will perform at this year’s Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, in celebration of the event’s 50th anniversary. The All the Lovers singer and former Neighbours actress will perform on Friday, December 6. The multi-talented artist has more than 30-years in the music industry under her belt, so fans can expect to hear several of her hits. Tickets for her concert are available now at Platinumlist.net, priced at AED 400.
Dido
It’s been 15 years since musician Dido appeared on stage, but the Brit is back on tour with her fifth album, Still On My Mind, and she’s coming to Dubai. White Flag and Here With Me singer will perform at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on Friday December 13 and the tickets are on sale now.
Bruno Mars
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The eleven-time Grammy winning artist is heading to the capital this New Year’s eve. Bruno Mars has been confirmed as the headline act for the New Year’s Eve concert at du Arena in Abu Dhabi this year. He will headline Resolution by Night, which will be the first day of a two-day festival headed to Abu Dhabi to celebrate New Year’s. Tickets for the Just The Way You Are singer’s show start at AED 350, and will be available from midday on Monday September 16. For 48 hours only, there will be a 20 per cent discount on tickets for du customers.
Jonas Blue and Jax Jones
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If you are a fan of EDM and pop-music, or listen to the radio at all, then you are already familiar with the performers. Jonas Blue is an English DJ who has collaborated with big names like: Liam Payne, Rita Ora and Joe Jonas to name a few. Joining him is Jax Jones, another British DJ, behind hit tracks like You Don’t Know Me and Instruction ft. Demi Lovato. So, it is guaranteed that you will be dancing your way into 2020. Entry to Zero Gravity’s NYE party will begin from 5 pm and you can now pre-register for early bird tickets, starting from AED 200. Second release tickets will retail at AED 250, general online tickets AED 300 and on the door will be priced at AED 400.
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