Music fans are you ready? Because we don't think your ready!
It was confirmed last night that the inaugural Billboard Arabia Music Awards are set to take place on December 11, at the King Fahad Cultural Centre in Riyadh.
At the star-studded launch event last night, Rami Zeidan, Managing Director of Billboard Arabia, said: “I am proud to announce the first edition of the Billboard Arabia Music Awards ...Riyadh is the perfect location to celebrate the achievements of Arab artists around the world. Audiences will experience the diversity of Arab music firsthand through live performances.”
An exciting and brand-new event for the region, the Billboard Arabia Music Awards will be part of the first Riyadh Music Week. A new initiative, Riyadh Music Week will host a series of music festivals and events in the capital bringing together the global music community, with one such event being the inaugural Music Awards.
The Billboard Arabia Music Awards will see hundreds of regional and international music stars come together in one location to celebrate a year of music milestones and impressive achievements. The awards show will honour the industry's trailblazers and recognise the rising stars across a number of categories, including Top Artist, Female Artist, Male Artist, and Song of the Year.
In attendance at the awards announcement was Mike Van, President of Billboard. Of the first Billboard Arabia Music Awards, Van said “The BBMAs celebrate and recognise musical talent and chart achievements and we’re thrilled to extend this legacy and vision to the MENA region, highlighting the musical excellence of Arab artists. This show will not only celebrate artists' commercial success, but also highlight their real impact on the music industry."
Unlike other music award shows, the winners at the Billboard Arabia Music Awards are determined by their performance on Billboard Arabia's flagship charts, such as the Hot 100 and Artist 100. This was explained by Van as "winning at the Billboard Music Awards is not just about one night; it represents an important moment elevating artists toward sustained success in their careers....we are applying the same metric-based methodology to showcase Arab artists who have resonated most with music fans worldwide.”
Additionally and uniquely being taken into account for the Billboard Arabia Music Awards will be the newly launched dialect charts (Khaleeji, Egyptian, Levantine, and Magharebi) and genre-specific charts (Arabic Hip-Hop, Arabic Indie, Shelat, and Mahraganat).
So, mark your calendars, as December 11 is set to be a night of of unforgettable performances and a celebration of music. From established stars to emerging artists, the stage at the BBAMAs will be set ablaze with incredible music and talent that will showcase the diverse talent of Saudi Arabia and the region.
Billboard Arabia Music Awards, December 11, 2024
King Fahad Cultural Centre, Riyadh
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