Soundstorm 2023, the biggest and loudest music festival in the MENA organized by MDLBEAST, kicked off on Thursday in Riyadh with a stellar lineup of Arab and international artists and breathtaking shows, drones, and fireworks amid a huge turnout.
On the first night of the three-day festival, Amr Diab, Elissa, Majid Almohandis, Omaima Taleb, and Rabeh Saqr, alongside DJ R3HAB, delivered exceptional performances on BIG BEAST, followed by dazzling acts featuring Travis Scott, Metallica, and Calvin Harris.
On DOWN BEAST stage, the audience was captivated by the performances by Black Eyed Peas, H.E.R., Shkoon, and Wizkid. The audience was in for a treat at the DANCE TENT where Alesso, Saudi DJ DISH DASH, Ian Asher, and Tiësto were performing.
The “Underground” stages witnessed 29 acts that took place yesterday, featuring several local, regional, and international talented artists, such as Nicole Moudaber, Solskin, Anmarz, and many others.
The festival venue is spread across 1.2 million sqm with 8 stages, each offering its unique vibe and music genres.
Soundstorm will host 54 acts every day over three days, totaling 162 shows, in addition to 16 non-music performances, and a total of 250 hours of live music shows.