LIONEL RICHIE ANNOUNCED AS SATURDAY YASALAM AFTER-RACE ARTIST AT THE 2016 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
Completes world-class line up including Friday’s UK electronic duo The Chemical Brothers and Sunday’s superstar Rihanna
After-Race concerts at the du Arena are for race ticket holders only, don’t miss out on the biggest weekend of the year
Following months of speculation, Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment revealed that global music icon Lionel Richie will get the crowds singing as part of his ALL THE HITS WORLD TOUR at the Yasalam Saturday night After-Race Concert, at the du Arena, Yas Island, during the 2016 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX.
The announcement was made by the senior management from FLASH Entertainment & Yas Marina Circuit at a live media launch event held at Yas Mall.
Global superstar Lionel Richie (#LionelRichieAtF1 ) will take to the du Arena stage on Saturday 26 November. In an unprecedented career spanning almost 50 years that has seen 100 million albums sold worldwide, the Oscar-winning, five-time Grammy winner has also won the American Music Award 16 times as well as a Golden Globe. His timeless story from The Commodores to his ten-album solo catalogue is what attracts fans to see him perform. His live performances include 2013 – 2015 ALL THE HITS WORLD TOUR, All Night Long to festivals such as Bonnaroo, Life Is Beautiful and Glastonbury, which enjoyed its biggest crowd in history during his 2015 headline set.
Lionel Richie joins a fantastic line up for the 8th edition of Yasalam. Friday 25th November will see the legendary duo The Chemical Brothers (#ChemBrosAtF1) kicking off the weekend in style. Wrapping up the weekend festivities with an unmatched bang is global superstar Rihanna (#RihannaAtF1), who will play the only Middle East date on her ‘ANTI WORLD TOUR’ on Sunday 27th November.
“The announcement of today’s Saturday night artist completes one of the strongest line-ups we’ve seen for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It underlines our effort to always improve and build our Grand Prix so it stays one of the best in the F1® calendar. Of course, it remains a huge event for the region and we look forward to another sell-out and exciting F1® weekend,” said Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit.
UAE residents and international travellers are being urged to buy their race tickets or risk missing out on the spectacular Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, as many popular ticket categories are already sold out. Other categories are selling fast.
“Yasalam is the largest entertainment festival in the region and has built a legacy for Abu Dhabi and the community. Its diverse program of music, sports and community activities across the capital makes it a draw for residents and visitors alike,” said John Lickrish, CEO, FLASH Entertainment. “With the legendary music talent Lionel Richie completing the exceptional three day line up, we know the Yasalam weekend will be on the top of everyone’s calendar and we can’t wait to announce the Beats on the Beach acts.”
Further enhancing the value of this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and with an aim to showcase the range of entertainment and attractions available across Yas Island, all ticket holders will have free access to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi. Available for the first time, and valid across the race weekend, Formula 1® ticket holders will this year be able to access the two world-class theme parks on each corresponding day of their F1® ticket.
Staying on the pulse of entertainment throughout the year, all race ticket holders will also receive 2 Friends Friday invitations (first 15,000 UAE based race ticket holders), and selected After-Race Concert Golden Circle upgrades. Ticket holders also benefit from a 20% discount* on selected FLASH events until February 2017. *discount applies to selected ticket categories.
Tickets for the 2016 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX are available at Virgin Megastore’s 12 outlets throughout the Middle East as well as in all Etihad Shops, online at www.yasmarinacircuit.com and through the Yas Marina Circuit Call Centre (800 927) or +971 (0) 2 659 9800.
For more information on tickets, pricing and packages, please visit:
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You can also download YasHUB app from the Apple and Android stores
About Yas Marina Circuit:
Yas Marina Circuit is the United Arab Emirates’ most exciting sporting and entertainment multi-purpose venue. Located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the circuit is home to the annual FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX and much more. In addition to the extensive year-round program of professional and grassroots motorsport events and experiences including Drag and Yas Track Nights, the circuit has emerged as a thriving hub for entertainment and community events in the UAE. As the region’s most technologically advanced facility, the circuit is also a leading MICE venue, regularly hosting a diverse range of corporate meetings, conferences and events. Whether you want to experience the thrill of karting at our Kartzone, driving an Aston Martin GT4 at over 200km/hour on an F1 circuit, work towards your racing license at the Yas Racing School, get fit at StartYAS, TrainYas or GoYas, participate in one of our many sporting events, or simply catch up with friends at Yas Central, Yas Marina Circuit truly is The Meeting Place of Champions.
ABOUT YASALAM
Yasalam is the largest citywide free entertainment programme by any race host city, blending motorsport with a multitude of music, film and community events. Launched as part of the inaugural race in 2009, the programme of activities and events has attracted over a million attendees and seen more than 150 performing artists, including 20 multi-award winning international and regional superstars. https://youtu.be/eD2PcHNVX1g
ABOUT Y1 ACCESS
Once again this year, Y1 Access provides race ticket holders with a unique package of value-added benefits and exclusive ticket discounts off selected FLASH events until February 2017, these include:
Selected Golden Circle After-Race Concert upgrades.
A pair of complimentary invitations to the first 15,000 UAE-based race ticket buyers to the Yasalam After-Race Concert on Friday, November 25th
20% discount* on selected FLASH events until February 2017. Race ticket holders will receive an email from Yas Marina Circuit with an exclusive password and more details on how to claim their discount. *discount applies to selected ticket categories.
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