YAS MARINA CIRCUIT ANNOUNCE ARABIC ARTISTS LINE-UP FOR 2015 RACE WEEKEND AT ATM
Exclusive line-up of leading Arabic stars announced for Thursday night after-race concert at #AbuDhabiGP
The circuit’s celebrity ambassador and race legend Mark Webber also at ATM to support Marsa Boxes launch
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, May 4, 2015: Yas Marina Circuit today announced the line-up of Arabic entertainment artists booked to play Thursday night’s after-race concert on November 26 at the 2015 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015.
For the third year running, the entertainment will be kick-started by Arabic artists and in keeping with previous editions, this year’s stars represent the A list in Arabic language vocal talent. The all-star line-up was booked by FLASH Entertainment and includes DJ Said Mrad – the guru of Arabian electronic dance music, Fares Karam – traditional Lebanese and Dabke star, Aryam – the Emirati songstress and Cheb Khaled – world music icon and pioneer, who propelled Arabic music onto the global scene.
Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit said: “At Yas Marina Circuit we always aim to improve our entertainment and sporting proposition for the local, regional and international visitors attending the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, and 2015 is no exception. The race weekend is as much about what happens off-track as happens on-track and, this year, our range of motor racing, entertainment, corporate hospitality, and cultural and interactive elements is once again, world class.”
John Lickrish, CEO of FLASH Entertainment, added: “Today’s news is one of great importance. In our milestone seventh year for the Yasalam festival, FLASH, working alongside Yas Marina Circuit, will raise the entertainment bar higher and all Yasalam After-Race Concerts will be memorable experiences for attendees. This is the first of more exciting announcements to be made for this year’s After-Race Concert series.”
Also attending ATM as a guest of Yas Marina Circuit was former F1 driver and racing legend, Mark Webber. A celebrity ambassador for the circuit, it was also announced that he will be hosting meet and greets with corporate guests in the newly launched Marsa Boxes hospitality suites during the race weekend, running from 26th-29th November.
“I am delighted to be here supporting Yas Marina Circuit and its exclusive Marsa Boxes corporate hospitality offering,” said Mark Webber. “The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was always one of the highlights of the season during my time as a F1 driver, not to mention a world championship decider as it was in 2010; unfortunately it didn’t go my way! However, it’s great to be representing this popular track as celebrity ambassador. As the last race in the F1 calendar, it’s a very unique event in terms of the line of sporting action, world-class entertainment and visual spectacle. I look forward to welcoming our corporate guests in November.”
While at ATM, Mark Webber also entertained crowds by going head-to-head in a virtual race around Yas Marina Circuit against the CEO, Al Tareq Al Ameri on a state-of-the-art Oculus Rift simulator and proved a popular draw at the stand of Tourism & Culture Authority Abu Dhabi.
For more information on Marsa Boxes, and general admission tickets, please visit www.yasmarinacircuit.com or contact the Yas Marina Circuit Call Centre (800 927) or +971 (0) 2 659 9800. Tickets are also available through all Etihad Shops and Virgin Megastores.
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Yas Marina Circuit is the United Arab Emirates’ most exciting sporting and entertainment multi-purpose venue. Located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the circuit is home to the annual FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX and much more. In addition to the extensive year-round program of professional and grassroots motorsport events and experiences including Drag and Yas Track Nights, the circuit has emerged as a thriving hub for entertainment and community events in the UAE. As the region’s most technologically advanced facility, the circuit is also a leading MICE venue, regularly hosting a diverse range of corporate meetings, conferences and events. Whether you want to experience the thrill of karting at our Kartzone, driving an Aston Martin GT4 at over 200km/hour on an F1 circuit, work towards your racing license at the Yas Racing School, get fit at TrainYas or GoYas, participate in one of our many sporting events, or simply catch up with friends at Yas Central, Yas Marina Circuit truly is The Meeting Place of Champions.