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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Angham to open third New Alamein Festival
Egyptian star Angham will open the third edition of the New Alamein Festival, an event scheduled to take place over six weeks between 18 July and 29 August.
Angham will take the stage of the U Arena, the primary concert venue in New Alamein, on Friday, 18 July.
The concert will mark the star's return to the festival after performing in its inaugural edition in 2023.
A large orchestra under the baton of maestro Hany Farahat will accompany Angham in her upcoming concert.
Angham will perform a selection of her most iconic hits alongside songs from her latest album, Tigi Neseeb. Released in July 2024, this 12-track collection marks her first new release in four years, following her previous album Nazh (2020).
Throughout her illustrious career, Angham has produced an impressive catalogue, with 30 records to her name and countless singles.
Besides Angham, the third edition of the New Alamein Festival will also feature a stellar lineup of top artists from Egypt and the Arab world, including Amr Diab, Tamer Hosny, Tamer Ashour, Marwan Pablo, Lege-Cy, and others.
Syrian singer Assala Nasri will perform on 7 August, Egyptian rapper Marwan Pablo on 15 August, icon of Arab rap Wegz, on 22 August, while rock band Cairokee will close the festival on 29 August.
New Alamein is one of Egypt's fastest-growing tourist cities, thanks to its strategic location on the Mediterranean coast and its massive urban development in recent years.
The previous edition of the festival aimed to draw 2 million visitors and tourists. It was praised for its diverse mix of musical, cultural, and sports events.
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