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Balad Beast vs MDLBeast

Music in Saudi? Yes, and Yes!!!

Saudi Arabia resonates with the vibrant beats of music festivals, each offering an immersive experience beyond the ordinary. The louder the better! In this blog, we will explore the contrasting realms of two giants in the Saudi music festival scene: Baladbeast in Jeddah and MDLBeast Soundstorm in Riyadh. I have personally been to both so what you read is my personal experience.

Have you Heard about the Soundstorm in the Desert?

MDLBeast Soundstorm in the Desert was a groundbreaking music festival that took place in Saudi Arabia in 2019 for the first time. The festival was organized by MDLBeast, a local music and entertainment company, and was the largest festival of its kind in the kingdom. The festival in 2019 took place over three days and featured a diverse lineup of local and international artists, including Steve Aoki, Afrojack, David Guetta, and Tiesto. The festival was held in the desert outside of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, and was designed to showcase the beauty of the kingdom's landscape while also promoting local and international music.

Is Western Music allowed in Saudi?

In Saudi Arabia, there is no law that states that Western music is not allowed. So the answer to the question is Western music is allowed in Saudi? It is yes. In fact, many Saudis enjoy listening to western music, and there are a number of ways to access it. For example, some Saudis listen to western music through online streaming services such as Spotify or Pandora. Others might download songs from iTunes or other online music stores. or they will buy CDs from western artists.