Travis Scott headlining Friday night 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concert

Scott is first headliner announced for 2019 after race concerts

Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment have revealed the first global music superstar to perform at this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concert for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019 weekend. American hip hop sensation Travis Scott will bring his incredible live show, booming urban sounds and powerful on-stage presence with a headline show at the Yasalam After-Race Concert at the du Arena, Yas Island, on Friday, November 29th.

One of the most enigmatic and popular artists to emerge as part of a fresh new wave of U.S. hip hop stars, Travis Scott has been steadily winning over underground music fans in the know since 2014. Last year’s release of his mega album ASTROWORLD.

Fans can expect Scott’s live show to include hits such as “Sicko Mode,” “Antidote” and “Yosemite,” plus many more as he delights the crowd with tracks from his three studio albums, plus a few surprises.

Offering superb value to loyal race fans, there’s also up to a 30 percent Early Bird discount for those that purchase their Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets before May 31st.

Following last year’s tenth anniversary edition, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019 will run from Thursday, November 28th to Monday, December 2nd, delivering five full days of on-track and off-track entertainment across Yas Island.

“Each year, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concerts have welcomed some of the biggest, best, and most exciting musical acts in the world to the capital of the UAE for amazing live shows that have gone down in history,” states Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit.

“This year will be no different and we are thrilled to announce that Travis Scott, one of the best performers in the world of hip hop and R&B, will headline Friday night’s After-Race Concert. With five full days of on and off-track entertainment lined-up in 2019, we look forward to welcoming race and music fans from across the UAE, the region, and the world to Yas Marina Circuit as we mark our second decade of incredible success.”

Tickets are available online at yasmarinacircuit.com.

More headliners will be announced soon.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn

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