Balad Beast returns to Al Balad for an immersive fourth edition in Jan 2026
Set to wow thousands of attendees within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al Balad, music festival Balad Beast returns to the historic heart of Jeddah from 29 to 30 January 2026, for its fourth edition with the most expansive and immersive celebration yet. This edition continues to reimagine the fusion of culture and modern […]
MDLBEAST Soundstorm Festival 2025: The Desert Becomes a Metropolis of Sound
For three thunderous days in December, the Saudi Arabian desert was once again transformed into the planet’s most colossal sonic fortress. MDLBEAST Soundstorm, set in the sweeping, specially constructed site in Banban, just outside the rapidly modernising capital of Riyadh, isn’t just a music festival; it is a declaration of scale and ambition. It solidifies […]
Soundstorm Festival returns to Riyadh 11-13 Dec with a full lineup of over 200 artists including Swedish House Mafia, Post Malone, Calvin Harris and more
Next month, Riyadh will once again play host to MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm Festival, and with another historic lineup. Launched in 2019 as part of the capital’s sprawling Riyadh Season entertainment program, Soundstorm was born from a powerful cultural moment in Saudi Arabia. MDLBEAST, the entertainment company behind the event, harnessed the surging energy of Saudi youth to create […]
Music Matters Live celebrates its 20th anniversary with more than 40 artists from 17 countries across four nights
Mark your calendars and count down the days as Music Matters Live Singapore is back for four nights of great music at CQ @ Clarke Quay. Presented by Starhub and in association with ‘Hit The Apex’ at Clarke Quay, Music Matters Live Singapore celebrates its 20th anniversary with over 40 emerging artists from around the […]
SOUNDSTORM 2025 promises to be louder than ever with first line-up featuring Post Malone, Benson Boone and MAJOR LAZER SOUNDSYSTEM
Having played to a crowd of 450,000 last year, MDLBEAST’s flagship festival, SOUNDSTORM, returns to Riyadh this December, promising to turn the city into a three-day celebration with good vibes and good music. With a reputation of curating inclusive line-ups, the first slate of artists coming to Saudi Arabia features breakout pop act Benson Boone […]
Medaina Festival in Jordan will feature a global lineup of electronic music artists, alongside cultural experiences across Petra and Wadi Rum
Jordan is a land steeped in history and breathtaking landscapes, and is now home to a unique cultural offering that’s like no other: the Medaina Festival. Held annually in May, this multi-day event offers a sensory journey that beautifully intertwines the kingdom’s ancient grandeur with the pulse of contemporary arts, music, and gastronomy. Forget the […]
In the eye of a Soundstorm: Review of MDLBEAST Soundstorm Festival 24, a massive Music Festival in the middle of the desert in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Middle East isn’t a place that comes to mind when I’m planning any travel adventure — much less one to attend a music festival. So it was with great curiosity when I got an invite to experience Soundstorm Festival 24 in Riyadh. This was part of a press trip and I attended as a […]