Finnish cello rock band Apocalyptica will be performing a tribute to Metallica at The Agenda in Dubai on 13 September
Rock on, everyone!
UAE bands looking for an opportunity to showcase their talents on the big stage can now apply to perform at The Agenda in Dubai as the opening act for Finnish cello rocker band Apocalyptica.
Apocalyptica are set to make their Dubai debut on 13 September as part of a tour which began in Helsinki on 8 June and concludes in Belgrade on 30 November.
Now, the search is on to find a stellar opening act to kick off a fantastic night of entertainment in Dubai, with the winners set to enjoy a career-defining moment in front of more than 2000 fans at one of the city’s most exciting music venues.
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To date, The Agenda’s stage has played host to the likes of English rock band, Nothing But Thieves, and Moroccan-Canadian songstress, Faouzia, along with many more international acts.
Bands wishing to enter the competition can do so either here, or by posting performance clips on Instagram, tagging both @allthingsliveme and @apocalypticaofficial.
Thomas Ovesen, CEO All Things Live Middle East, said: “This is a massive opportunity for us to celebrate the thriving music scene in the UAE. There are so many talented bands out there and this represents a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase their music to a brand-new audience.
“We want to see the UAE’s best bands seize the moment and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play at The Agenda.”
On the night, Apocalyptica will be performing hits from their latest record, Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, which was released in June.
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