Mohamed Hamaki and Afrojack's concert at Riyadh Season, February 12 – Details
Music and entertainment enthusiasts in the Kingdom and the wider Arab region are turning their attention to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as Riyadh Season to host an exceptional musical evening blending international acclaim with authentic Arab culture. On the highly anticipated night of February 12th , global superstar Afrojack and renowned Egyptian artist Mohamed Hamaki at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater , in an event organized and supervised by Benchmark, a leading entertainment events company.
Riyadh Season: A Global Entertainment Destination
Riyadh Season events, which has become a landmark on the global entertainment map, fulfilling the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to diversify the economy and enhance the tourism and entertainment sector. Since its launch, the season has successfully attracted millions of visitors from within the Kingdom and abroad by offering unprecedented experiences that combine arts, sports, and culture, thus cementing Riyadh's position as an international capital for major events.
A meeting of giants: EDM and Arabic pop music
Bringing together Afrojack and Mohamed Hamaki for one night is a smart move that reflects the musical diversity that Riyadh Season is keen to offer. On the one hand, the Dutchman Afrojack (Nick van de Wall) is a pillar of electronic dance music (EDM) worldwide. He is an award-winning DJ and music producer with a significant presence at major festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music. His style is characterized by high energy and electrifying beats, and he has previously collaborated with stars such as David Guetta and Beyoncé.
In contrast, Mohamed Hamaki an icon of modern Arabic pop. Throughout his illustrious career, Hamaki has revolutionized the Egyptian song, blending Eastern musical scales with sophisticated Western arrangements. He has garnered numerous prestigious awards, most notably the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Middle Eastern Artist, making him the perfect partner for this global event.
Abu Bakr Salem Theatre: A Platform for Creativity
The event wouldn't be complete without mentioning the venue: the Abu Bakr Salem Theatre in Riyadh City Boulevard. This architectural and technological masterpiece, equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, is named in honor of the late artist Abu Bakr Salem, in recognition of his artistic legacy. The theatre's hosting of this type of joint concert underscores its readiness to accommodate large-scale productions requiring sophisticated technical setups befitting Riyadh's discerning audience.
Tonight is expected to witness a huge audience turnout, as Afrojack will perform a selection of his most famous international pieces, while Hamaki will sing a selection of his most beautiful old and new songs that the audience knows by heart, in an artistic mix that breaks down language barriers and unites the language of music.
