Marrakech – XP Music Futures returns to Riyadh from Thursday, December 4-6, solidifying its role as the Middle East’s leading platform for music and creative industries. 

The event seamlessly blends daytime knowledge exchanges with nighttime performances, offering a 360-degree cultural experience for artists, industry leaders, and fans alike.

This year’s lineup features a mix of regional stars and global innovators, including Palestinian-Jordanian rising talent Zeyne, Khaliji superstar Shamma Hamdan, composer and performer Aziz Maraka, DJ duo Moontalk, American-Palestinian artist Lina Makoul, and Moroccan-French rock band Bab L’ Bluz. 

By day, panels, workshops, and networking sessions will empower creatives and industry professionals, while nighttime performances will spotlight emerging talent and record labels from the Middle East and beyond. India will take the spotlight as XP’s country of focus for 2025.

“Reaching our fifth year is a milestone that reflects the incredible growth of XP Music Futures and the wider music ecosystem in our region. This anniversary is not just about celebrating our journey, but about looking ahead to inspire, empower, and elevate music culture in the region,” said Nada Alhelabi, General Manager at MDLBEAST Foundation in a press release shared with MWN.

Guided by its pillars of talent, scene, impact, and innovation, XP 2025 will continue to highlight initiatives such as HUNNA – a mentorship program for women in music; Hearful – a hearing health campaign in partnership with Arabtone; and Sound Futures which connects startups with investors. 

Fan-favorite contests like PWR CHORD, XPERFORM, and Storm Shaker will host semi-finals and finals, while the Artist Management Bootcamp showcases its programs for nurturing future industry leaders.

XP Music Futures maintains its strategic partnership with the Saudi Music Commission, strengthening the Kingdom’s music ecosystem through education, talent incubation, and policy support. 

The 2024 edition welcomed 5,130 attendees, 121 daytime sessions, and 100 nighttime acts, cementing XP as the pulse of the region’s growing music and nightlife industries. 

With early bird tickets now available on NOFOMO, XP Music Futures 2025 promises to be bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever.