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Time Out Abu Dhabi
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Elyanna announced as a headliner for the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 After-Race concerts
Room for one more? If you thought the Yasalam line-up for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 was done and dusted, think again because Elyanna has just been announced as a headliner. The Palestinian-Chilean singer, who mixes Arabic music with Latin rhythms, is no stranger to Abu Dhabi. Just a few months ago, she opened for Coldplay when they were in town for their Music of the Spheres World Tour at Zayed Sports City Stadium, which attracted over 200,000 fans across four sold-out shows. She's now the first artist to have performed in Arabic at Coachella and has a hit EP (also called Elyanna) with over 100 million streams under her belt. Elyanna will perform on Friday December 5, the same day as Post Malone, making it a huge double-headliner concert. David Powell, chief strategy & business development officer at Ethara, said: 'We're thrilled to welcome Elyanna as part of a world-class Yasalam line-up. Elyanna is unique and gifted artist, as she showed when she performed alongside Coldplay at Zayed Sports City in January. 'Yasalam continues to showcase a diverse programme of thrilling entertainment that reflects our welcoming spirit. We put on a bigger spectacle every year and ticket holders will have an unforgettable time with us.' If you want to see any of the Yasalam After Race concert performers, then it's time to get your race ticket – and you can level up with a Golden Circle upgrade for front-row views. From Dhs1,025. Thu December 4. Etihad Park, Yas Island, More things to do in Abu Dhabi Everything happening in Abu Dhabi in 2025 From new openings to big events, this is shaping up to be quite a year It's official: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is returning for a second edition with some huge names Wow, look at this line-up Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted
FACT
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Post Malone to perform at this year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Tickets are now on sale for the Kingdom Arena show. Do the songs Circles, Rockstar and Sunflower get your toes tapping? Well, you'll be thrilled to hear that Post Malone, the man behind the hits, is coming to Abu Dhabi. The American rapper has announced that he is performing at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 on Friday, 5 December, and here's what we can expect from the show. Post Malone, real name Austin Post (aka that guy with tattoos on his face), hails from Syracuse, New York. The rapper has gained critical and commercial success for his blend of hip-hop, rock and trap. Over his career, he has won multiple awards including three American Music Awards and ten Billboard Music. Plus, he has been nominated for ten Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. In 2024, he released his sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion. The release saw the singer move into the country music genre while topping the album charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. He teamed up with the country stars Blake Shelton, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen. He featured on Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department on the track Fortnight, and on Beyoncé's most recent release, Cowboy Carter on the track Levii's Jeans. Plus, he performed with Beyoncé at her 2024 NFL Halftime Show. The world-renowned rapper, who has sold 95 million singles and 13 million albums in the US alone, promises to captivate the Riyadh Season audience with an electrifying performance. The rapper last performed in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia in December 2022. Post Malone will perform in Abu Dhabi on 5 December, joining the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 line-up alongside Benson Boone on 4 December, Metallica on 6 December and Katy Perry on Sunday, 7 December. Access to the Yasalam After-Race Concerts is exclusively for Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 ticket holders. General admission tickets start from AED 1,025, grandstand tickets start from AED 1,695, and hospitality tickets start from AED 5,605. And for those who like to be front and centre, Golden Circle tickets will be your pass to the best views. We'll see you at the races! GO: Visit for tickets and more information.
FACT
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Metallica to rock the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 concerts
Abu Dhabi, get ready to rock. It's that time of year again. The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 is turning up the volume, and we are buzzing with excitement because the Yasalam After-Race Concert Series has announced another international artist for this year's race weekend. Metalheads in the UAE, prepare to unleash your inner rock star because the kings of metal, Metallica are set to blow the roof off the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 concerts on 6 December. Formed in 1981, Metallica has been the driving force behind heavy metal's global domination. With James Hetfield's unmistakable vocals, Lars Ulrich's thunderous drumming, Kirk Hammett's electrifying guitar solos, and Robert Trujillo's bass mastery, this rock band is a powerhouse of musical talent. Metallica's discography boasts a treasure trove of headbanging anthems. From Fade to Black to Master of Puppets and One, each song is a sonic adventure. With several Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they have repeatedly proven their musical prowess. Metallica will perform in Abu Dhabi on 6 December, joining the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 line-up alongside Benson Boone on Thursday, 4 December and Katy Perry on Sunday, 7 December. And the party's only getting started — more big names are yet to be announced. The show forms part of Metallica's M72 World Tour, which features a series of stadium shows in North America, Australia and New Zealand. The tour supports their 2023 album, 72 Seasons, and features the 'No Repeat Weekend' format, which has included two-night stands in cities such as Toronto, Nashville, and Philadelphia, with different setlists each night. Whether you've been a fan since the 80s or just discovered them recently, there's something timeless about Metallica's music that speaks to the rebel in all of us. Air guitars at the ready. We'll see you there. GO: Visit for tickets and more information.
What's On
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Who could the fourth artist be for Yasalam After Race Concerts 2025?
One more big name is on its way to the capital… It doesn't matter if you're brand new in town, or one of Abu Dhabi's loyal concert-goers – we're pretty sure you can't wait to find out who the fourth, and final, name will be for the Yasalam After Race Concerts in Abu Dhabi this year. And our trusted sources tell us the announcement is, well, imminent . Who's been confirmed so far? You heard it first at – the Yasalam After Race Concerts has been confirmed to host some of the biggest names in entertainment this year, on the back of the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Let's take a look at who is coming to town: December 4: Benson Boone Benson Boone first appeared for an audition on American Idol's Season 19, and so, in a way, will find himself reunited with Katy Perry (more on that in a second) – one of three judges who gave him a resounding 'YES' on the televised singing competition. Boone is the US singer-songwriter behind some massive TikTok tunes, including Beautiful Things, In The Stars, Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else, and Slow It Down. December 6: Metallica The one, the only, evergreen heavy metal supergroup Metallica has been confirmed to perform on Saturday, December 6 at Etihad Park, and we're sure this will be one of the biggest shows to come to town in a long time. December 7: Katy Perry This announcement had pop music fans Wide Awake – Katy Perry will be taking to the stage on Sunday, December 7 to close out the Grand Prix weekend. The pop star is known for hugely-successful singles including Hot N Cold, I Kissed A Girl, Teenage Dream, and others. Watch out for a Firework , or ten. That leaves us with one final artist that's waiting to be revealed. Who could it be? Well, it's anyone's guess – and you'll have to stay tuned to the What's On news mill to find out. But until then, here are a couple of our personal favourites from years past: 2025: Eminem The 15-time Grammy Award winner and Academy Award winner brought a roaring, motorsport-mad crowd to its feet last December, belting out hits such as Lose Yourself , The Real Slim Shady , Without Me and Sing for the Moment right here in the UAE capital. 2023: Foo Fighters The Best of You hitmakers played on race day after Max Verstappen was crowned the winner, to close out a weekend of thrilling action both on the track as well as off it. There are few rock shows on the planet that grip a crowd the way the 'Foos' do. 2018: Post Malone We have to admit this was one of our favourite Yasalam shows till date, so much so we wouldn't even mind if he returned to Abu Dhabi to perform again. The hitmaker's fan base is broad, to say the least – and you'll easily recall hits such as Rockstar , Circles, and Jackie Chan. We can't wait… > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Gulf News
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Benson Boone to kick off 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, joins Katy Perry in star-studded line-up
Pop sensation Benson Boone is set to open the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 weekend with a bang. He'll hit the stage at Etihad Park on Thursday, December 4, kicking off four days of racing and live music. After announcing Katy Perry as the Sunday night headliner, Benson becomes the second big name revealed for the After-Race Concerts—and he's bringing all the feels. Expect hits like Beautiful Things and Slow It Down, performed live as part of Yasalam by e&. Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the shows, but fans can upgrade to the Golden Circle for the best view of the stage and exclusive access. "Benson's energy is the perfect way to start race weekend. He connects with younger fans and adds something fresh to the line-up," said David Powell, from event organiser Ethara, in a statement. With 10 billion+ streams, a sold-out world tour, and a 2025 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, Benson Boone is one of the hottest rising stars in music right now.
