SOUNDSTORM ANNOUNCES THE FIRSTARTISTS OF THEIR 2024 LINE-UP

SOUNDSTORM 2024 boosts its roster with the second lineup featuring Tyler, the Creator, G-Eazy, Jason Derulo, Russ, Black Coffee, ALOK, Miss Monique, Folamour, and more

As anticipation builds for Riyadh’s loudest music festival of the year, SOUNDSTORM 2024 continues to turn up the heat with its second wave of artists. Set to take place from 12th to 14th December 2024, the festival is already shaping up to be an unforgettable experience. With SOUNDSTORM has revealed an electrifying list of new acts, adding even more global music icons and genre-spanning talent to its already stellar lineup.



Joining the previously announced headliners, this new phase features some of the most popular names in contemporary music. The genre-defying Tyler, the Creator, who is sure to captivate audiences with his unique artistic vision.

G-Eazy, the West Coast rap star known for his genre-blending sound, and chart-topping pop sensation Jason Derulo will bring their infectious energy to the SOUNDSTORM stages. Fans of hip-hop will also be treated to performances by rising rap star Russ and on the R&B and Afrobeat side, Tems, the Nigerian singer and breakout star, will bring her soulful, global sound to the festival, continuing to solidify her place in the international music scene.

SOUNDSTORM 2024 also continues to showcase some of the biggest names in electronic music. Festival-goers can look forward to sets from Black Coffee, one of the leading figures in the global house scene, alongside powerhouses like Afrojack, DJ Snake, and the king of trance, Armin van Buuren. Techno and house fans can also expect to dance the night away to artists like Adam Beyer, Bedouin, and Ricardo Villalobos, while these top-notch acts like James Hype, David Guetta, and Morten promise high-octane performances that will keep the energy soaring across the desert landscape.

Rounding out the electronic line-up are celebrated acts such as Meduza, Kölsch, Sonny Fodera, and Folamour, as well as emerging talents including Miss Monique, Tita Lau, and Megatronic, ensuring a diverse range of styles and sounds to suit every festival-goer.

The lineup also boasts an impressive roster of previously announced artists, including Eminem, Muse, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Adriatique, Boris Brejcha, Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Brina Knaus, Chelina Manuhutu, Fleur Shore, Baloo, Anmarz, Dorar, and Vinyl Mode.

SOUNDSTORM’s commitment to delivering a world-class festival experience is evident in the carefully curated lineup that bridges different genres, from hip-hop and pop to techno and house, bringing together both internationally acclaimed stars and underground legends. This second phase of artist announcements comes as SOUNDSTORM gears up for what promises to be an unparalleled event, not only celebrating music but also offering a platform for cultural exchange and creative inspiration. Attendees will be immersed in an atmosphere where global sounds meet local flair, creating a festival experience unlike any other.

MDLBEAST is also happy to announce a limited amount of special National Day rate tickets, offering festival goers a massive 50% off on GA, GA+, VIB, and VIB+ tickets (both 3 -day and 1-day tickets).

Tickets for SOUNDSTORM 2024 are available now on the website. Don't miss your chance to be part of the loudest music festival in the Middle East, where the world's top artists will converge for an unforgettable three days in the heart of Riyadh.

Although based in Saudi Arabia, MDLBEAST’s influence has grown to reach far beyond the borders of Saudi and the MENA region. Its festivals and conferences continue to be an inspiration for the music industry with its impressive production and talent. All the while spearheading the development of the music industry in Saudi Arabia. MDLBEAST events such as SoundStorm and Balad Beast have emphasised that the festivals are spectacles for everyone to experience. Having grown both in size and reputation since its founding MDLBEAST festivals and events have drawn eyes and ears from around the world. With hundreds of thousands of people attending the events every year, fans are coming from far and wide by the quality production and star studded lineups. With a thriving community and fan base MDLBEAST continues to strengthen its dedicated and diverse following.

KOKO ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCES ITS AUTUMN/WINTER LINE-UP

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE SPECIAL EVENTS FROM DJ TENNIS, RISKY ROADZ

PLUS: ADAM BEYER, AHMED SPINS, PALM TRAX, CARLITA AND BENJI B, KERRI CHANDLER, ÂME B2B/W TRIKK AND ROSS FROM FRIENDS

An iconic music venue beloved by fans and artists alike, KOKO Electronic today reveals its autumn/winter line-up for the remainder of 2024. From current breaking stars like Ahmed Spins and Carlita to legendary figures such as DJ Harvey and Adam Beyer, the KOKO Electronic calendar is packed with a wealth of top tier talent, spanning every genre of the sprawling electronica landscape.

The quality of KOKO Electronic’s talent is amplified by a truly phenomenal venue. Adorned with a giant disco ball, the theatre is a room of majesty and beautiful design, with its relative intimacy (1500 capacity) and in-the-round DJ set-up ensuring that everyone is right in the heart of the action. The experience is completed with cutting edge tech in the shape of a pulse-racing D&B Audiotechnik soundsystem and laser/lighting rigs mounted on the ceiling.

While KOKO is the reigning Venue of the Year at the LIVE Music Awards, KOKO Electronic has also earned acclaim in its own right, including a nomination for Best Venue at the Radio 1 Dance Awards and a place in DJ Magazine’s global Top 100 Clubs.

A pre-sale for all newly announced events opens at 12 noon Friday 27th September for House of KOKO members, followed by 1pm presale for those who signed up. Tickets are on general sale HERE from 2pm on Friday 27th.

Highlights of KOKO Electronic’s autumn series include:

DJ Harvey’s only London show

A storied DJ with rock star vibes, there’s no-one quite like DJ Harvey who will play his only London show of 2024 at KOKO Electronic on September 28th. From the Tonka Sound System to co-founding the infamous Black Cock label and bringing vibes everywhere from Pikes to Ministry of Sound, it’s no wonder that Rolling Stone famously stated, “If Keith Richards was a DJ, he'd totally be Harvey… A libertine Englishman turned California surfer dude.” The night features a second larger-than-life character in the shape of Jaye Ward.

DJ Tennis: KOKO ‘Munchietown’ takeover and supper club

We’ve come to love DJ Tennis’s adventurous hybrid of house, breaks, indie and psychedelia, but his next KOKO visit also highlights his culinary expertise as explored in his series, Munchietown. He will be hosting a special Supper Club at the venue’s private members club The House of KOKO on October 10th, before presenting a livestream set and a pizza-making demonstration at Cafe KOKO the following day. October 11th will also include the main event: a vibrant KOKO Electronic set with guests Ryan Elliott, Marie Montexier and Doudou MD.

 

Rare extended set from Adam Beyer

The longstanding techno hero Adam Beyer is set to play his first extended set in London in over seven years when he hits KOKO Electronic on October 25th. An already rare opportunity to see him in action will be all the more special given the intimacy of the room - this is an artist far more likely to be seen igniting the dancefloor at warehouse venues or filling arenas rather than up close-and-personal in a theatre.




Ahmed Spins is one of dance music’s biggest rising talents, his reputation flourishing following his instant classic ‘Anchor Point’ and a long association with Keinemusik. Afro house is the focal point of a chameleon-like approach to genre, his passion for global sounds further reflected with his international Deep House Bible platform. As you expect, he will bring a stellar line-up to KOKO with him on October 26th with Birds of Mind, MĪMĪ x FY and Mayssa (w/ Anywhere Else).

Debut from cult favourite

Palms Trax will be cooking at KOKO Electronic when he makes his all night long debut on November 9th. The cult favourite darts across genres, his crate-diggin’ rare cuts taking in previously lost classics and classic tracks spanning Detroit techno, Chicago house and leftfield disco. The tunes will keep spinning until daylight breaks.

Carlita in the house

The Turkish/Italian artist Carlita is one of the biggest names of 2024 and her status is set to soar further when she releases her debut album ‘Sentimental’ on November 15th. She will celebrate that same night with a special set at KOKO, where she’ll be joined by Deviation / Radio 1 legend Benji B as well as a DJ set from Technicolour Records’ hotly-tipped next wave band Fcuckers.

 

Kerri Chandler 10 hour set

Legendary deep house figurehead and New Jersey great Kerri Chandler returns to KOKO Electronic on November 16th. His last visit was unforgettable as his Kaoz Theory residency ignited the venue, and he has big plans this time around too - a special ten-hour set that will keep the party flowing from dusk ‘till dawn.

Ame and Trikk b2b

A b2b all-night long party doesn’t get much bigger than the union between future-facing German duo Âme and their friend and kindred spirit Trikk, who has been a regular on their Innervisions label. As shown at select international dates, Âme and Trikk bring out the best in each other with live elements and carefully curated cuts across deep house and techno maximising the energy in the room - and that’s what they’ll deliver to KOKO Electronic on November 23rd.

Ross From Friend KOKO debut

Can you believe that Ross From Friends has never played KOKO? That’s all going to change when he makes his KOKO debut on November 29th. His DJ sets famously rip up the rulebook to leap across all electronic genres from lo-fi house to high-intensity techno via floor-filling bassline. The rest of the bill is similarly unmissable with Jennifer Loveless, Mia Koden and Leo Gosh all confirmed.

20 Years of Risky Road

Risky Roadz documented the electrifying embryonic stages of grime with cyphers, BTS clips and freestyles. With thanks to its creator, Roony, the lo-fi, self-filmed footage captured the early days of Skepta, Kano, Ghetts, Giggs, Chip and countless others before they became the household names they are today. Expect some very special guests on the night.

KOKO Electronic’s full autumn / winter schedule is:

Friday 20th September Apollonia, Marlie

 Friday 27th September Maceo Plex, Avnu

 Saturday 28th September DJ Harvey, Jaye Ward

 Friday 4th October Acid Pauli, Viken Arman, Mayaan Nidam

 Saturday 5th October Horse Meat Disco (all night long)

 Friday 11th October DJ Tennis, Ryan Elliott, Marie Montexier, Doudou MD

 Saturday 12th October Nitefreak, Moblack, Bontan, Timanti

 Friday 18th October Metalheadz 30 Years w/ Goldie b2b Special Request & more

 Saturday 19th October Korolova, Wooyork, Eynka

 Friday 25th October Adam Beyer & Special Guests

 Saturday 26th October Ahmed Spins, Birds of Mind, MĪMĪ x FY, Mayssa (w/ Anywhere Else)

 Friday 1st November DJ Tunez & Special Guests

 Friday 8th November Damian Lazarus, PARALLELLE (live), Jamiie, Henri Bergmann, Cameron Jack

 Saturday 9th November Palms Trax (all night long)

 Friday 15th November Carlita & Special Guests

 Saturday 16th November Kerri Chandler (10 hour set)

 Friday 22nd November Bellaire, Fleur De Mur, Contrecoeur

 Saturday 23rd November Âme b2b Trikk (all night long)

 Friday 29th November Ross From Friends, Jennifer Loveless, Mia Koden, Leo Gosh

 Saturday 30th November Ilario Alicante

 Friday 6th December Kölsch, Julya Karma, Argia

 Saturday 7th December Disco Disco w/ Todd Terje, Dombrance (live), Sue Veneers

 Friday 13th December Shimza & Special Guests

 Saturday 14th December 20 Years of Risky Roadz w/ Very Special Guests

 Friday 20th December Les Amis w/ Tiffany Calver, Sasha Marie & Very Special Guests

 Saturday 21st December KOKO Christmas Party w/ Special Guests

 Friday 27th December Marco Carola, Ben Sterling, Salome Le Chat, Kidoo

 Saturday 28th December Sacro by Mestiza 

Tuesday 31st December New Years Eve w/ Very Special Guests

Wednesday 1st January New Years Day w/ Glitterbox

DJ AWARDS UNVEIL 2024 CEREMONY AND AFTERPARTY HEADLINERS

The much-anticipated return of the influential DJ Awards is on October 2nd at Chinois, Ibiza. The first ceremony of the new era will honour publicly voted winners in several vital categories while a special afterparty will feature sets from Luciano, Cristoph, Mathew Jonson, Ben Sterling and Manu Gonzalez.

Set in the heart of Ibiza’s Marina, Chinois’ opulent ambience, dynamic 360º degree screens and cutting edge sound system make it the perfect venue for the DJ Awards ceremony and afterparty. On a high in their third year with some of the most exciting residencies of the summer, this will be another unmissable party under the disco ball.

Doors open at 10.30pm with awards ceremony taking place 11.30 to 12.30. BBC Radio 1 tastemaker Jaguar returns to present the awards alongside respected electronic music personality Katie Knight, a regular face in Ibiza, who will also be interviewing artists backstage after the ceremony while the afterparty kicks off in the club at 12.30am.

Sets come from the legendary Luciano who will be presented on the night with his Ibiza Icon Industry Award and is sure to serve up a magical set of stripped-back minimal with signature Latin flair. Also playing will be artists nominated in the categories that have been voted for by the public. They include Cristoph (HUB IBiza Studios Tech House), Mathew Jonson (Live Act), Ben Sterling (The RIOT Noise Breakthrough Artist) and Ibiza mainstay Manu Gonzalez. 

Other categories include International DJ Of The Year 2024, House, Drum & Bass, Techno, Progressive House, Organic House, Afro and Trance, all of which have been chosen by a public vote. Interspersed with voted categories, the winners of some special Industry Awards will be presented with their trophies having been selected by a specially assembled team of industry professionals. 

Founded in 1998 by José Pascual and Lenny Krarup, the DJ Awards have long been recognised as the ‘Oscars for electronic dance music’. Now under new ownership and with fresh investment after a four year hiatus, the awards make a welcome return and continue to champion excellence in global dance music.

The DJ Awards 2024 is an unmissable event that recognises the achievements of a wealth of underground musical talent from the last 12 months and is the start of an exciting new chapter in the long-running story of these iconic awards.

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