{"id":69279,"date":"2022-12-06T12:31:38","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T11:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/?p=69279"},"modified":"2022-12-06T13:06:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T12:06:53","slug":"soundstorm-attended-by-more-than-600000-fans-across-three-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/london\/soundstorm-attended-by-more-than-600000-fans-across-three-days\/","title":{"rendered":"SOUNDSTORM attended by more than 600,000 fans across three days"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swedish House Mafia, Ti\u00ebsto, Hardwell, Dish Dash, Carl Cox, Solomun, David Guetta and more take centre stage <\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u2018THE LOUDEST WEEK IN THE <\/span>MIDDLE EAST<\/span>, organised by <\/span>MDLBEAST,<\/span> sees festival goers enjoy <\/span>260 hours<\/span> of live music from<\/span> 200 artists<\/span> across seven stages<\/span><\/div>\n

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More than<\/span> 600,000<\/span> fans attended the <\/span>2022<\/span> edition of <\/span>SOUNDSTORM<\/span>, organised by <\/span>MDLBEAST <\/span>and the highlight attraction of <\/span>\u2018THE LOUDEST WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST\u2019<\/span>. This year’s event was <\/span>61% <\/span>bigger than last year with revellers enjoying <\/span>260 hours <\/span>of live music from <\/span>200 artists<\/span> across seven stages under the Banban desert skies. <\/span>Bruno Mars<\/span>and <\/span>David Guetta<\/span> concluded the three-day festival with stunning Saturday shows.<\/span><\/div>\n

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SOUNDSTORM 2022 <\/span>saw the <\/span>BIG BEAST, DOWN BEAST<\/span> and <\/span>DANCE BEAST <\/span>settings joined by four <\/span>UNDERGROUND<\/span> stages, on a site with a total area of more than <\/span>5.5 million square<\/span> metres. As well as <\/span>EDM, hip hop and R&B<\/span>, this year saw indie added to the diverse range of musical genres across several stages.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
First, there\u2019s the <\/span>Guinness World Record-breaking BIG BEAST,<\/span> which is the largest stage of them all. Measuring <\/span>135.5 feet,<\/span> the stage welcomed hard-hitting international DJs such as <\/span>Tiesto, DJ Snake, Swedish House Mafia, R3HAB, DJ Khaled (and friends), Bruno Mars<\/span>, as well as <\/span>David Guetta.<\/span><\/div>\n

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David Guetta,<\/span> who headlined Saturday night on the <\/span>BIG BEAST <\/span>stage at SOUNDSTORM, commented that the feeling of performing in the Kingdom was \u201cso special\u201d because it \u201cfeels like being part of something that\u2019s bigger than me\u201d. He played a \u2018Future Rave\u2019 set on Friday night with Morten and\u00a0 said: \u201cWhen it comes to Saudi Arabia, I\u2019ve been directly involved since day one with what is being done here, because I played the first <\/span>SOUNDSTORM<\/span> festival in 2019.\u00a0 What I see as I\u2019ve started to play in Saudi is people with happy faces.” The <\/span>BIG BEAST <\/span>stage on Friday was also home to the most memorable of nighttime sets courtesy of global sensations <\/span>DJ Khaled<\/span> and <\/span>Swedish House Mafia<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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Appearing live in Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the concluding night saw <\/span>Bruno Mars<\/span> dedicate hit tune \u2018Just the Way You Are\u2019 to every fan watching his spectacular show on <\/span>SOUNDSTORM\u2019S BIG BEAST<\/span> stage. Mars said: \u201cThank you to everyone for making our first time in Saudi Arabia so special \u2013 I\u2019d like to come back again real soon.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n

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On Saturday, <\/span>Solomun<\/span> blasted off UG1 with a standout set and<\/span> Steve Aoki <\/span>followed<\/span> Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike<\/span> while <\/span>Nervo, Claptone, Cedric Gervais, Timmy Trumpet, AfroJack, Morten, Acraze <\/span>and more all played across the weekend. The final act on the BIG BEAST stage for 2022 to keep the legions of fans bouncing was electronic favourite <\/span>Marshmello.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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The Underground stage was divided into four different sub stages house and techno from <\/span>Cirez D, Artbat, Carl Cox b2b Nic Fanciulli, Carl Cox<\/span> solo, <\/span>Sven V\u00e4th, Jamie Jones b2b Seth Troxler, Butch, Polo & Pan, Thomas Melchior <\/span>and more on Thursday. On Friday, <\/span>Adam Beyer, Maceo Plex, Anna, Loco Dice, Cassy, Hot Since 82, Damian Lazarus, Fred P, Janaret <\/span>and more will line up and on Saturday <\/span>Luciano, Solomun, La Fleur, Ricardo Villalobos, Solardo, James Hype, Art Department, Chris Lake <\/span>and more brought the quality.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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BIG BEAST<\/span> headline acts on Thursday and Friday at the three-day festival included <\/span>Ti\u00ebsto, Swedish House Mafia, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, Nancy Ajram, Amr Diab,<\/span> and many, many more.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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Ramadan Alharatani<\/span><\/em><\/strong>, CEO at MDLBEAST<\/em><\/strong>, said: \u201cThis year\u2019s third edition of <\/span>SOUNDSTORM <\/span>has emulated the success of its predecessors, exceeding our own expectations as well as our guests, delivering a world-class festival experience, and ushering in a brand-new chapter for the regional music scene. Whilst setting new benchmarks for future music events staged in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, we\u2019re equally proud of the legacy these last three days leave behind.<\/span><\/p>\n

The response we\u2019ve witnessed at <\/span>SOUNDSTORM,<\/span> and the feedback of huge anticipation we\u2019ve received ahead of <\/span>BALAD BEAST,<\/span> highlights the love, appreciation, and demand for music amongst our communities. It is a beautiful mix that will advance the creative economy, inspire new talent, and propel the Middle East\u2019s position as an emerging global hub for music, art, and culture.
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\u201cOn behalf of<\/span> MDLBEAST<\/span>, I wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have made <\/span>SOUNDSTORM 2022<\/span> so enjoyable and impactful \u2013 from our dedicated staff and valued partners to the fans in attendance and artists on stage. We now look ahead to <\/span>SOUNDSTORM 2023<\/span> and our fourth edition, so watch this space and stay tuned for news and updates in due course.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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This was a weekend that provided memories to last a lifetime. But fear not, because for people still in the region the beast is coming back soon to <\/span>Jeddah <\/span>on <\/span>December 9th <\/span>and <\/span>10th <\/span>for<\/span> BALAD BEAST<\/span>, a stunning spectacle in the traditional courtyards of the city on the Red Sea with Carl Cox, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and many more.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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FUN FACTS<\/span><\/div>\n
200+ artists<\/span><\/div>\n
61% bigger than last year<\/span><\/div>\n
260+ hours of live music<\/span><\/div>\n
80s metre high main stage\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
1300+ containers on site<\/span><\/div>\n
5, 533, 985 sqm of festival space\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
7 stages<\/span><\/div>\n
3 nights<\/span><\/div>\n
100 food and beverage units\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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About MDLBEAST:<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n


MDLBEAST LLC<\/span> is a music entertainment company committed to growing talent, building the regional scene, and advancing the creative economy. <\/span>MDLBEAST <\/span>was established following the success of its flagship festival, <\/span>SOUNDSTORM<\/span>, in 2019.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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