Jennifer Lopez, Peggy Gou, TUL8TE and PARTYNEXTDOOR delivered tour-de-force nights of music under the Jeddah sky
Jeddah, April 20, 2025: A weekend of high-octane thrills began with a sonic detour on Friday night, as TUL8TE - one of the region’s most enigmatic new artists - opened the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix festivities with a headline performance in the Jeddah F1 Fan Zone.
Performing for thousands of fans against the glowing skyline of the Jeddah Corniche, TUL8TE’s eclectic, storied sound offered a bold kickoff to three nights of music organized by MDLBEAST. His show was a hypnotic collage of alternative pop, bossa nova, and Middle Eastern influences - emphasized by his undeniable stage presence that kept fans locked for the first night of festivities.
Night two saw a triple-threat lineup of Jennifer Lopez, Peggy Gou, and PARTYNEXTDOOR Saturday night delivered wall-to-wall moments that demonstrated MDLBEAST’s ability to bring together global icons - not just for an evening of memorable live music, but a full-on cultural experience.
J.Lo, the evening's headliner, gave the crowd exactly what they came for - timeless hits, tight choreography, and the rare on-stage charisma that can fill a stadium. The performance conjured a sense of mutual awe in the air: her soaking in the response, the crowd watching someone they’ve known through screens now light up a stage in front of them.
Peggy Gou flipped the switch, offering a completely different atmosphere to the Jeddah Corniche mainstage. Her set was fluid and hard hitting, demonstrating the techno-infused spirit that she has built a global reputation on. Phenom PARTYNEXTDOOR completed the evening's beat collage, rounding out a star-studded evening with his effortless brand of trap-tinged R&B.
“This is what cultural tourism through entertainment looks like,” said Ramadan Alharatani, CEO of MDLBEAST. “The music doesn’t just support the race weekend - it transforms it.”
As Saudi Arabia continues to position itself as a global destination for marquee events, MDLBEAST’s Formula 1 weekend programming exemplifies exactly how entertainment can help shape and elevate the cultural narrative. By pairing major artists from across the globe performing alongside local talent, the series is as much about music as it is about the momentum of the region’s growing scene.
Sunday’s finale promises to deliver another major milestone, with global chart-toppers like Usher and Major Lazer sharing the spotlight with Arab pop legends Hisham Abbas, Moustafa Amar, and Hamid El Shaeri. As the final night approaches, the success of this weekend makes one thing clear: Saudi Arabia is no longer just part of the conversation - it’s helping shape it.
Performing for thousands of fans against the glowing skyline of the Jeddah Corniche, TUL8TE’s eclectic, storied sound offered a bold kickoff to three nights of music organized by MDLBEAST. His show was a hypnotic collage of alternative pop, bossa nova, and Middle Eastern influences - emphasized by his undeniable stage presence that kept fans locked for the first night of festivities.
Night two saw a triple-threat lineup of Jennifer Lopez, Peggy Gou, and PARTYNEXTDOOR Saturday night delivered wall-to-wall moments that demonstrated MDLBEAST’s ability to bring together global icons - not just for an evening of memorable live music, but a full-on cultural experience.
J.Lo, the evening's headliner, gave the crowd exactly what they came for - timeless hits, tight choreography, and the rare on-stage charisma that can fill a stadium. The performance conjured a sense of mutual awe in the air: her soaking in the response, the crowd watching someone they’ve known through screens now light up a stage in front of them.
Peggy Gou flipped the switch, offering a completely different atmosphere to the Jeddah Corniche mainstage. Her set was fluid and hard hitting, demonstrating the techno-infused spirit that she has built a global reputation on. Phenom PARTYNEXTDOOR completed the evening's beat collage, rounding out a star-studded evening with his effortless brand of trap-tinged R&B.
“This is what cultural tourism through entertainment looks like,” said Ramadan Alharatani, CEO of MDLBEAST. “The music doesn’t just support the race weekend - it transforms it.”
As Saudi Arabia continues to position itself as a global destination for marquee events, MDLBEAST’s Formula 1 weekend programming exemplifies exactly how entertainment can help shape and elevate the cultural narrative. By pairing major artists from across the globe performing alongside local talent, the series is as much about music as it is about the momentum of the region’s growing scene.
Sunday’s finale promises to deliver another major milestone, with global chart-toppers like Usher and Major Lazer sharing the spotlight with Arab pop legends Hisham Abbas, Moustafa Amar, and Hamid El Shaeri. As the final night approaches, the success of this weekend makes one thing clear: Saudi Arabia is no longer just part of the conversation - it’s helping shape it.
About MDLBEAST:
MDLBEAST LLC is a music entertainment company committed to growing talent, building the regional scene, and advancing the creative economy. MDLBEAST was established following the success of its flagship festival, SOUNDSTORM, in 2019.
Through its focus on artists and talent, MDLBEAST is building a talent infrastructure and providing them with opportunities which put them on global stages. Similarly, through owned events and experiences, content, conversation, fashion, and more, MDLBEAST is helping to build a thriving, and economically sustainable, music community in and for the region. MDLBEAST operates under its three corporate arms: XP Music Futures, MDLBEAST PRESENTS and MDLBEAST Record Label.
MDLBEAST LLC is a music entertainment company committed to growing talent, building the regional scene, and advancing the creative economy. MDLBEAST was established following the success of its flagship festival, SOUNDSTORM, in 2019.
Through its focus on artists and talent, MDLBEAST is building a talent infrastructure and providing them with opportunities which put them on global stages. Similarly, through owned events and experiences, content, conversation, fashion, and more, MDLBEAST is helping to build a thriving, and economically sustainable, music community in and for the region. MDLBEAST operates under its three corporate arms: XP Music Futures, MDLBEAST PRESENTS and MDLBEAST Record Label.
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