The Yasalam After-Race Concerts line-up has been confirmed with Teddy Swims, Peggy Gou, Muse, Maroon 5 and Eminem
Interest in this year’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has gone up another gear with the announcement of Teddy Swims and Peggy Gou as the last of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts.
Back at the official launch at the beginning of the year, one major announcement was made as British rock band Muse were confirmed as the first artists for the Yasalam After-Race Concerts in December.
And they will be joined over the weekend by Teddy Swims, Peggy Gou, Muse and rap icon Eminem.
Organisers are gearing up to deliver a bigger and more exhilarating race weekend than ever before, as Formula One is set to deliver its biggest season amid the sport’s exponential global growth.
The region’s largest sport and entertainment weekend continues to grow year on year, becoming a cornerstone of the region’s tourism and leisure sectors.
As the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix celebrates its 16th edition, the iconic event has become a catalyst for the flourishing tourism and leisure industries in the region, drawing visitors from all corners of the globe to experience the electrifying atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality that Abu Dhabi has to offer.
Record breakers
The #AbuDhabiGP2023 weekend saw a record-breaking attendance of 170,000 fans enjoying the action at Yas Marina Circuit, with 65 per cent of guests coming from outside the UAE.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix continues to build a loyal and passionate fanbase, with around half of 2023 race weekend’s guests having attended a previous edition in recent years.
There has also been a noticeable shift in visitors’ demographics, with a more diversified audience brought on by increased demand from younger fans and female racegoers.
Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a hub for major sporting, entertainment, and cultural events, in line with its strategic vision of economic diversification. In 2023, the event’s influence was indisputable, with a total weekend expenditure of AED 1.165 billion, further cementing Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a truly global hub for tourism and leisure.
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Rise in numbers
Meanwhile, the popularity of Formula 1 continues to soar both regionally and internationally. During the 2023 season, the sport saw over 5.9 million fans attend its 23 race weekends – a 43 per cent increase compared to 2018 – with this year’s record-setting calendar featuring 24 races across 21 countries.
A further enhancement to the fan experience will give racegoers the opportunity to run the iconic Yas Marina Circuit on Thursday 5 December ahead of the season finale.
The inaugural Run #AbuDhabiGP reinforces Ethara’s commitment to healthy and active community initiatives, building on their regular weekly TrainYAS activity which has seen over 1 million people run, walk, or cycle the iconic track since its inception.
A full week’s entertainment
Fans will once more get access to the circuit for their chosen race weekend day, that evening’s Yasalam After-Race Concert, as well as a complimentary one-day pass to any of Yas Island’s adventure parks during a seven-day period, including Ferrari World Yas Island, Sea World Yas Island, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, and Yas Waterworld.
This is part of the Yas All In programme, which drew an impressive 19,000 visitors to Yas Island’s theme parks and 5,500 visitors to Louvre Abu Dhabi during race week in 2023, underlining the UAE capital’s growing prominence as an elite tourist and sporting destination.
Yasalam Concerts
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The special event saw Ethara announce that they have joined forces with Live Nation to develop the Yasalam entertainment offering. The Yasalam After-Race Concerts will return in 2024 featuring a world-class lineup of artists.
Muse, the English rock band, were the first music act confirmed for this year’s edition of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts and they will be joined over the weekend by rap legend Eminem, American rockers Maroon 5, American singer songwriter Teddy Swims and electonic music star Peggy Gou.
Organisers encourage F1 and entertainment fans to book their Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets before the end of April to enjoy Yasalam Early-Bird offers, including exclusive early access and discounts of up to 30 per cent on Yasalam After-Race Concert Golden Circle Upgrade; this offer is already applicable for fans who have purchased their tickets.
For further information, visit Abu Dhabi GP
Date
5-8 December
Location
Yas Marina Circuit
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