Badshah becomes first Indian hip-hop artist to headline UNTOLD music festival in Dubai

It will also be the first time that Badshah will be performing at the festival. Photo Courtesy: Special arrangement

Badshah is all set to become the first Indian hip-hop artist to headline UNTOLD music festival in Dubai, and coincidentally it is set to happen on his debut.

UNTOLD, popular for being one of the largest music festivals in the world, is coming to the Middle East as ‘Dubai's first mega festival'. It is scheduled to be hosted from February 15 - February 18 at Expo City Dubai.

The Indian artist will be one of several other artists including international names to take the main stage on Day 2 of the festival, which is hailed as one of the top 6 festivals in the world and 3rd largest festival in Europe.

The 38-year-old music juggernaut will be joining an already stacked bill of headlining talent, including the likes of Armin van Buuren, Bebe Rexha, Don Diablo, Ellie Goulding, Hardwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Tiësto, G-Eazy, PSY, Hardwell, Major Lazer Soundsystem, Paul Kalkbrenner and Timmy Trumpet.

Renowned music luminaries such as Hot Since 82, Mahmut Orhan, Luciano, Sven Väth, Dubfire, Kasia, Arapu, Cezar, PAAX (Tulum), Nicole Moudaber or Shimza, House Of Yanos, Persic, Andy C, Chase & Status, Masego and Freddie Gibbs, among others, are slated to grace the other stages at UNTOLD Dubai.

Badshah states, "I'm thrilled to be performing alongside some stellar acts at UNTOLD Dubai. Looking forward to taking India to the world!"

The momentous event will transform Expo City Dubai into a musical festival spread over 170,000 square meters. More than 70,000 attendees are expected to revel in the magic of UNTOLD, which annually hosts its dazzling flagship festival in Romania. Beyond the music, festival-goers can indulge in a myriad of activities, from fashion villages brimming with creative designers to gastronomic delights from over 40 culinary vendors.

The festival will present a lineup of over 100 artists across five electrifying stages offering an eclectic fusion of musical genres across four days. Each stage will present a distinct musical odyssey, from the Main Stage hosting global superstars to the Galaxy Stage hosting house and techno trailblazers. The Alchemy Stage will beckon with its eclectic blend of dubstep, drum & bass, rap, trap, hip-hop, and urban music while the Time Stage will offer an immersive journey through space and time. For those seeking a nostalgic escape, the Retro Fashion Stage will present a trip down memory lane with retro pop, rock and disco classics.

To launch the inaugural chapter, the UNTOLD team partnered up with Armin van Buuren at Burj Khalifa for not one but two world records: the highest performance on the tallest building on the planet and the largest LED screen used for a show.