MDLBEAST: Saudi F1’s musical weekend in Saudi Arabia

With Jennifer Lopez, Peggy Gou, PARTYNEXTDOOR and TUL8TE topping the line-up.

What started as a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the heart of Jeddah has become one of the most talked about cultural events of the season. Saudi Arabia, with MDLBEAST as a strategic partner, has once again shown that it knows how to play in the big leagues of international entertainment.

Friday kicked off with a different energy. Under the warm sky of the Corniche and in front of a sea of lights, TUL8TE laid the foundations of the sound that would invade every corner for the next three days. Bossa nova, alternative pop and Middle Eastern touches intertwined in a performance as ethereal as it was magnetic.

But the queen of the show was none other than J.Lo herself, a timeless icon and undisputed diva, who gave a performance full of stage power, choreographed hits and a unique connection with the audience, the kind that is not rehearsed, but simply comes out of magic. This stellar appearance reaffirmed that Jennifer continues to shine wherever she goes.

Peggy Gou took over with an eclectic dj set. Elegant and precise, the South Korean turned the night into an almost cinematographic journey, between beat and introspection. And to close the day, the mood changed completely with PARTYNEXTDOOR, who brought out their melodic R&B artillery to complete a line-up as diverse as it was impressive.

The final day’s line-up included international stars Usher and Major Lazer, as well as Arab pop heavyweights Hisham Abbas, Moustafa Amar and Hamid El Shari.