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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The lineup for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix Yasalam After-Race Concert this December just keeps getting better.
Organisers have announced that Post Malone has been added to the bill that includes superstars Katy Perry, Metallica and Benson Bonne on Friday, December 5.
What's more, Palestinian-Chilean songstress Elyanna has also been confirmed to perform on the Friday.
The 23-year-old starlet, whose Arab-pop sound fuses Middle Eastern melodies with Latin rhythms, returns to the UAE capital just months after opening for Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour at Zayed Sports City Stadium.
Post Malone is a versatile artist known for blending hip-hop, rock and country influences.
The 29-year-old gained widespread recognition with his breakout single "White Iverson" in 2015, which led to a record deal and the release of his debut album "Stoney" in 2016. Since then, he has released several successful albums.
In 2024, Post Malone ventured into country music with his sixth studio album, "F-1 Trillion", featuring collaborations with artists like Dolly Parton and Morgan Wallen. The album topped charts sound the world, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
The "Circles" and "Sunflower" hitmaker has performed on Yas Island before, in 2018, a performance fans won't have forgotten.
Organised by Ethara, this year's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the 17th edition of the race, bringing with it a weekend of entertainment and festivities running from Thursday, December 4, to Sunday, December 7.
Here is what music fans can look forward to on race weekend:
Thursday, 4 December
Getting the weekend off of to a flying start is soulful sensation Benson Boone, taking the stage on Thursday night.
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter is known for his emotive and heartfelt hits like "Beautiful Things" and "Slow It Down".
Saturday, 6 December
Kings of Metal, Metallica, will do what they do best on the Saturday. With a discography including anthems like Enter Sandman and Master of Puppets, the Grammy-winning band is set to deliver a high-octane performance that will rock the very foundations of Etihad Park.
Sunday, 7 December
Rounding off the weekend's festivities is pop megastar Katy Perry, who will light up the stage on Sunday night. Known for her chart-topping performances and hits like Firework, Roar, and Teenage Dream, Perry's set promises to be a showstopper.
This performance marks her second appearance in Abu Dhabi, following a memorable New Year's Eve concert in 2017.
