Artists confirmed for Balad Beast 2025
Artists including 21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin’ and Wiz Khalifa have been confirmed as performers at the upcoming Balad Beast 2025 music festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Event scheduled for January 30-31, will take place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Al-Balad.
MDLBEAST says it has “carefully curated a lineup that combines international sensations with local talent, offering patrons a one-of-a-kind musical experience to suit every taste.”
In addition to trap and hip-hop stars 21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin’ and Wiz Khalifa, Balad Beast will also see performances Michael Kiwanuka, Ghostly Kisses and Zayn.
Supporting local talent
The festival says it also supports local and regional talent, with a particular focus on acts such as Dish Dash, Biirdperson and Vinyl Mode.
The program of the electronic music festival will feature sets by Alexander Skanke, Brawther, Maceo Plex, Mau P and many others.
The festival’s organizer, Saudi Arabia-based music entertainment company MDLBEAST, says the event is “a festival like no other” that showcases Saudi Arabia’s “rich cultural heritage.”
Held in the historical district of Jeddah, Balad Beast takes place in various courtyards and has four different stages.
MDLBEAST was founded in 2019 following the launch of its flagship festival SOUNDSTORM. It now operates under three corporate divisions: XP Music Futures, MDLBEAST PRESENTS and MDLBEAST Record Label.
The company also expanded into music publishing last summer with the launch of MDLBEAST Publishing.
The new division aims to work with songwriters, producers and artists in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa region.
MDLBEAST Publishing said it will work with Sentric to provide global support outside the MENA region and administrative services for registering author works.
XP Music Futures is a music conference focused on the Middle East and North Africa region. The event took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last month (December 5-7).
MDLBEAST reports that XP Music Futures is committed to expanding the music and creative scene in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region.
“Balad Beast is a truly unique music and arts festival, combining Saudi culture with contemporary art in the heart of Jeddah’s UNESCO World Heritage site Balad.”
Ramadan Alharatani, MLDBEAST
Ramadan Alharatani, CEO of MLDBEAST, said: “Balad Beast is a truly unique music and arts festival, combining Saudi culture with contemporary art in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Balad area of Jeddah.
“By projecting incredibly elaborate visuals onto historic buildings, we combine traditional elements with cutting-edge stage production, offering music lovers a multi-stage, multi-genre experience where music can be heard on every corner.
“This event brings together renowned international headliners and emerging local and regional talent, and showcases Jeddah’s rich history and its enormous potential to become a thriving music and arts center in the region.”
21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin’, and Wiz Khalifa to perform at Balad Beast 2025 in Saudi Arabia
