Who are the top contenders for the inaugural Billboard Arabia Music Awards? Prepare for a spectacular performance featuring music icons including Elissa, Dystinct, Ahmad Saad, Ayed, and Tul8te, among other popular performers.
Riyadh: The first-ever Billboard Arabia Music Awards will take place on 11 December 2024, at the King Fahad Cultural Centre, Riyadh, during Riyadh Music Week. This landmark event celebrates Arabic music’s diversity, recognising regional and global artists like Elissa, Ahmed Saad, and Ayed.
The awards, based on credible streaming data from platforms like Spotify, Anghami, and YouTube, highlight audience preferences and the region’s thriving music scene. Over 40 categories will be awarded, including Top Artist, Song of the Year, and Top New Artist of the Year. Nominees include stars like Al Shami, Assala Nasri, and Tamer Ashour, representing 210 nominations and showcasing the growing fusion of global beats and Arabic lyrics.
The awards are a collaboration between SRMG and Billboard, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a cultural hub. With the local live events market projected to surpass $1 billion by 2025 and streaming platforms experiencing rapid growth, Billboard Arabia aims to amplify regional talent and elevate Arabic music on a global scale.
Mike Van, Billboard’s President, stated, “This event celebrates MENA’s incredible talent, giving artists a platform to achieve global success.” Rami Zeidan, Managing Director of Billboard Arabia, called it “a historic milestone for the region’s evolving music landscape.”
Exclusive partners include Maybelline, Genesis, TikTok, and AMEX, with the Saudi Music Commission as Strategic Partner.
Tickets are now available at billboardarabia.com.
