As Dubai Music Week came to an end on Sunday — the first event of it’s kind to hit the region — it’s resounding success, attracting over 25,000 music-lovers of all ages, means plans are already in place for next year’s event.
The six-day music bonanza kick-started on September 24 and came to a close with music legend Quincy Jones taking to the stage, accompanied by 40 children, to perform a heartfelt rendition ofBokra.
“It was a thrilling inaugural Dubai Music Week and we already have exciting plans for Dubai Music Week 2014, next year,” he said.
And with one regional performer selected as the next Arab crossover star at Dubai Music Week, he said the talent on show catered to a mix of tastes.
“The diversity of the live performances enabled us to appeal to the broad base of music fans across the UAE. It was incredible to see a different audience mix each night and see multi-generations come together to share their love of music.”
A venture between partners, G3 and DXB Live, panel discussions were also led by international speakers and DXB Live director Issam Kazim, said the success of the first event is a sure sign that the music industry is growing in the UAE.
He said the event was a great networking opportunity for upcoming and struggling artists and it gained great support from leading industry experts.
“We provided a forum for interactive discussion through the conference curated by Midem, and a platform for showcasing the talented artists and musicians from across the Middle East.”
This was the first time Midem, the leading international business event for the music industry, collaborated with the Middle East.
Dubai Music Week was presented in association with Dubai Calendar, with the official partner Emirates and official sponsor Pepsi and it marked the first industry trade show in MENA which brought together all the major music labels, artists and merchants to exhibit their products and launch initiatives to key industry stakeholders and consumers. — news@khaleejtimes.com
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