Benson Boone to perform in the UAE
DUBAI: US singer and songwriter Benson Boone will open this year's Yasalam After-Race Concerts, part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in December.
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Boone, known for chart-topping hits like 'Beautiful Things' and 'Slow It Down,' is set to take the stage at Etihad Park on Dec. 4.
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Last week, organizers announced that pop superstar Katy Perry will headline the event's grand finale on Dec. 7.
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The 2024 lineup featured performances by Teddy Swims, Peggy Gou, Maroon 5, Eminem, and Muse.
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