The new year just got its first major music announcement in the UAE with the announcement that Wireless Festival, one of Europe’s biggest events that started back in 2005, will be coming to the Middle East for the first time, and bringing Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Wegz, Black Sherif, Ali Gatie, King, Divine, and Young Stunners with it, with more to be announced.
The show, brought by Live Nation, will be taking place on 11 March 2023 at Ethiad Park on Abu Dhabi’s as Island, starting at 12:30 pm and going all night.
Want to get Wireless Festival tickets before anyone else? Here’s how.
How to get tickets to Travis Scott at Wireless Festival Abu Dhabi
Tickets will be going on sale Friday, 13 January, so you still have some time before the best seats are available. Or, more likely, the best place to stand.
Want to get tickets? Be sure to head to ticketmaster.ae at 12:00 PM noon on Friday when tickets will be released.
Tickets will also be available at wirelessfestival.me at 12:00 noon as well.
To reiterate, the concert will be happening at Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
It will be standing room, with Golden Circle tickets as the premium up front, with general admission, also standing, behind.
There will also be 10 suites, with 1 and 6 the closest.
Golden Circle tickets for Wireless Festival Abu Dhabi will be AED 795.
General Admission Tickets will be AED 295.
There will be a limit of 8 tickets per person, so if you are planning on going to Wireless with friends, plan ahead.
Children under 14 won’t be admitted, and all under age 16 will be accompanied by an adult.
Wireless Festival in Abu Dhabi: Who’s coming?
The headline slot will be occupied by Diamond-certified pop culture and fashion icon Travis Scott, founder of Cactus Jack, Super Bowl Alum, and collector of 40 billion streams, followed by lil Uzi Vert, himself a hugely popular American rapper. Rounding out the top of the bill will be Wegz, the Egyptian superstar who seems to rise higher and higher every day both in the region and the world, especially after his World Cup 2022 song Ezz El Arab dropped.
Here’s the full description of those coming from the Fest:
The headline slot on the night has been reserved for none other than the acclaimed American rapper, Travis Scott. The diamond-certified eight-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist and Cactus Jack record label founder is lauded for changing the course of hip-hop with a procession of groundbreaking albums and conversation-starting moves. He has ignited the Super Bowl, starred in his own NETFLIX documentary, and even scored a place on President Barack Obama’s Playlist. Travis has collected 40 billion total streams and counting in addition dozens of gold, platinum, and multiplatinum certifications around the globe. He set the precedent for online performances with his Fortnite event ASTRONOMICAL, breaking records, making history, and drawing an audience of tens of millions.
Taking to the stage right before Travis Scott will be the superb American rapper, Lil Uzi Vert. Revered in the rap game and instantly recognisable for his facial tattoos, piercings, and eccentric hairstyles, Lil Uzi Vert has built a huge following based on his melodic emo approach to trap. He attracted mainstream attention following the release of his debut single “Money Longer” in 2016 and since then has worked with some industry powerhouses including Migos, Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa, Rich the Kid, and 21 Savage. Fans can look forward to his unique take on rap and his large repertoire of songs like “Just Wanna Rock”, “20 Min”, and “Money Longer” when he entertains the Etihad Park crowd on March 11th.
With Live Nation’s commitment to promoting regional talent, a host of the biggest rappers in South Asia and the Middle East have also been confirmed to join Wireless Festival. One of the most established Egyptian trap artists of his generation, Wegz has been growing in recognition: he performed the official World Cup 2022 song Ezz El Arab (Arab Glory) with a spirited set that closed out the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Ghanaian singer and rapper, Black Sherif, will also be performing some of his hits to get the crowd pumped. Having gained popularity in 2021 with his first song “First Sermon”, Black Sherif has gone from strength to strength with his blend of highlife, reggae, and hip-hop, and UK drill.
To add some Iraqi-Canadian flair to proceedings, Ali Gatie will descend on the main stage, bringing with him his unique style of music influenced by Ed Sheeran, J. Cole, and Frank Ocean. Shooting to fame with his 2019 song “It’s You”, the singer songwriter will take fans on a lyrical rollercoaster with his pop and R&B influenced chart toppers. Finishing off the selection of artists already confirmed are the Indian singer and rapper King, Indian rapper Divine, and the Pakistani Hip-Hop duo Young Stunners, but fans will want to keep their ears open, and their eyes peeled for more announcements soon.