Def Leppard, Dave to headline Abu Dhabi F1 concert 

Def Leppard will perform on Nov. 20. (AFP)
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Updated 28 October 2022
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Def Leppard, Dave to headline Abu Dhabi F1 concert 

DUBAI: Rock legends Def Leppard and acclaimed British rapper Dave have been announced as the latest headlining act at the Yasalam After-Race Concert at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022.

Def Leppard will perform on Nov. 20, while Dave will hit the stage on Nov. 17. 

The music sensations will join a stellar lineup of performers that includes Grammy-winning artist Kendrick Lamar, performing on Nov. 19, and house music supergroup Swedish House Mafia, who will meet their fans on Nov. 18. 

With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the US, Def Leppard are one of the most important forces in rock music. 

Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums — including two of the best-selling albums of all time, “Pyromania” and “Hysteria.”

Dave’s 2019 debut album “Psychodrama” was met with widespread critical acclaim, winning the prestigious Mercury Prize and named “Album of the Year” at the BRIT Awards. The British producer, musician and songwriter has also collaborated with Drake and AJ Tracey.  

 


Travis Scott to perform at Riyadh Season’s Fanatics Flag Football Classic

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Travis Scott to perform at Riyadh Season’s Fanatics Flag Football Classic

  • Turki Alalshikh also highlights pact with NFL legend Tom Brady

DUBAI: Rap star Travis Scott will perform live at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, one of the headline events of Riyadh Season 2026.

The concert will take place on March 21 at Kingdom Arena, alongside the inaugural edition of the international flag football tournament.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, announced the news on Wednesday in a video shared on his Instagram page featuring NFL legend Tom Brady.

In the video, Brady confirmed Scott’s live performance and introduced the tournament’s second team captain, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.

He also unveiled the three teams competing in the event’s inaugural edition: the Wildcats, Founders and Mustangs.

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will mark Brady’s first return to the field since his retirement in 2023.