The Up to date Tradition Competition returns to Dubai.
Depart it to Sole DXB to outdo itself yr after yr. The time round, the area’s final youth and up to date tradition competition is returning to d3 with a good greater musical lineup than ever earlier than. Brace yourselves, as a result of it’s about to get sole-ful.
For the uninitiated, Sole DXB is a Dubai-based competition owned and developed by Sole, the main voice within the youth and up to date tradition scene. Its multi-format programming encompasses three nights and two days of stay music, DJ units, vogue, movie screenings, talks, workshops, sports activities tournaments and youth clinics, collectively serving because the premier experiential platform for the world’s high manufacturers.
Artists
Sole DXB is thought for bringing big-name acts to Dubai, and this yr is not any totally different. Just lately revealed additions to the spectacular roster embody James Blake, a younger British singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner, set to grace the stage on Friday, 13 December. Today may even see different large names, corresponding to The Pleasure, take to the principle stage.
Time time round, Sole DXB 2024 is brining an extra stage to the combo. On Friday, this may see Saudi-born Nooriyah convey her mixture of dance music with cultural parts to the second stage.
On Saturday, 14 December, Tems, will headline the principle stage. It will mark her Sole DXB debut, promising a mix of Afrobeats, R&B and pop to the audiences. Tems has labored with the likes of Drake and Wizkid previously, which ensures she’s all set to show up the warmth on the occasion. Different acts on Saturday will see Grammy-nominee J.I.D., Hey Abi, TUL8TE, Present Dem Camp and LORDKEZ to call a couple of. The second stage will shine a highlight on multi-Grammy-winner Arrested Improvement, Mansur Brown, Jarreau Vandal, Ezra Collective and MzRizk.
The final day of Sole DXB will see The Roots headlining the principle stage. Referred to as one of many biggest bands in pop music, their hits embody What They Do, You Acquired Me, The Seed and lots of extra. With 4 Grammys beneath their belt, they’ve cemented their place as some of the revered acts within the music world.
Becoming a member of The Roots on Sunday, 15 December, on the primary stage are Grammy-nominated Latto, Belgian rap artist Hamza, G-Salih and Hanumankind from India, whose observe, Huge Dawgs, has been going viral on social media. However, the second stage will see the likes of Sid Sriram, DJ Questlove and Floyd Lavine flip up the gang.
Exhibitions
A listing of this yr’s exhibitions at Sole DXB is but to be introduced, but when earlier years are any indication, anticipate tons of thrilling ones in retailer. Final yr noticed the collaboration with Gulf Picture Plus, which featured Occupied Pleasures, a images exhibition by Tanya Habjouqa. The exhibition provided a multi-dimensional depiction of humanity’s resilience to find pleasure amidst difficult circumstances in occupied Palestine. It captured the expertise of being occupied beneath Israeli management and the act of occupying oneself with pleasure and defiance via pastimes and easy pleasures.
Trend
Highlight by d3 is a pop-up for fashionistas that includes varied unbiased vogue and way of life manufacturers that champion cutting-edge practices and underline their dedication to the neighborhood. Immerse your self within the unique, culturally wealthy collections crafted by rising designers from Palestine, South Africa, UAE, the UK, and past.
Highlighted manufacturers embody Azra Lively, which focuses on loose-cut clothes for ladies; Aaura, with delicate jewelry items; Sharjah-based jewelry model Barzakh; Daastangoi from Islamabad, which presents fragrances harking back to South Asian nostalgic parts; That is Me Sneakers; and Peace Venue. Kismet by Milka might be making its Sole DXB debut this yr and providing jewelry items and piercing providers on website.
Different manufacturers on the venue will embody Aota, Atlal from Galbi, PariaF Farzaneh, Finchitua, Mad Kicks, Nearly Gods, 5 Pillars, Certain, Okay and Palestinian-owned NIVIOUR, to call a couple of.
Audio system
An integral a part of the Sole DXB 2024 weekend is the speak program, that includes participating discussions with influential figures in vogue, music, publishing, and design. This yr’s line-up of audio system is but to be introduced. Nevertheless, anticipate the likes of some large weapons as earlier model have witnessed Karl Kani, the legendary determine famend for outfitting Hip Hop artists from Tupac to Quavo, BMX athlete and philanthropist Nigel Sylvester and way more.
Sports activities
Equally, a number of sports activities occasions and activations are anticipated to make a part of Sole DXB, nonetheless, the agenda for this yr is but to be introduced. Earlier variations noticed, Sole Ball Above All (SBAA), SKATE by Vice and lots of extra.
In a nod to Dubai’s skateboarding heritage, Sole DXB will convey again the specifically crafted 374-square-meter flat land street-style skate space, replicating iconic native spots just like the Deira Fountain and Sparks. This communal hangout contains a Vert Wall, Enjoyable Field, and grind ledges.
Like all the time, Sole DXB might be bringing extra homegrown F&B manufacturers to the competition. Going by previous occasions, the competition noticed the likes of Chef Halawa, Eatopia, Falafel For The Individuals by One Life Kitchen, Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori, Homer Lobster, Jailbird, Kitopi, Kooya, Mattar, Miss Lily’s DXB, Pickl, PINZA!, Mission Chaiwala, Rascals, Seven Fortunes, Shake Shack, Temple Creamery, West to West Kitchen, and Za Za.
Sole DXB 2024 tickets are at the moment up on the market. Costs begin at AED 445 for three-days and go as much as AED 845 per individual. So seize yours now by way of Platinum Listing and prepare to rock.
We’ll see you there.
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