Jean-Michel Jarre, The Chainsmokers, Tinie Tempah And Super Junior D&E Set To Perform At Azimuth This Weekend
Azimuth Festival (March 5 -7), the final flourish of the second season of Winter at Tantora, will be three-days of back-to-back live music, unforgettable gastronomic experiences and world-class art. Set in AlUla, the festival-within-a-festival will see EDM legend Jean-Michel Jarre, international chart-toppers The Chainsmokers, British rapper Tinie Tempah and K-Pop sensation Super Junior D&E take to the stage for an epic day of music on March 6th. In addition, a cohort of chefs led by Brazilian chef Alex Atala will be creating culinary magic on site for the foodies, whilst world-class art installations by art-world superstars Lauren Baker and Shuster & Moseley will be on exhibit to whet the interest of art-lovers.
The full line-up includes:
A Day of Music: In addition to high-octane sets by The Chainsmokers, Jean-Michel Jarre, Tinie Tempah and Super Junior D&E, well-loved regional acts such Hollaphonic, Omar Basaad and Hamza Hawsawi will take to the stage on March 6th. Music fans can purchase the Event Pass, priced at SAR 500 only for Friday, March 6th, to enjoy all the performances and the larger festival. The pass will provide access to the festival, shuttle bus transport between the Winter Park and the Azimuth site every 30 minutes, a locker and a complimentary drink.
Tasteful Experiences: All three days of Azimuth will feature menus created by celebrity chefs including Brazilian head chef Alex Atala of D.O.M., two of New York’s rising stars Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske Valtierra of Contra and Wildair, and beverages designed by globally awarded drinks experts Mr Lyan Studio. The festival will also host pop-up restaurants Annabel’s and La Cantine du Faubourg for lunch, Sass Café for dinners and Nobu at Maraya Rooftop for drinks.
Art for the Soul: British contemporary artists Lauren Baker and and the conceptual art studio Shuster & Moseley led by Claudia Moseley and Edward Shuster will bring the weekend’s art programme to life. This in addition to Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Room – The Brilliance of Souls, installed in the Maraya concert hall.
Guests will also have access to the inaugural Desert X AlUla exhibition, hosted in AlUla. Desert X AlUla is the first site-responsive exhibition of its kind in Saudi Arabia. An exploration of desert culture, the exhibition is a cross-cultural dialogue between artists from Saudi Arabia and its surrounding region and artists from previous iterations of Desert X in California, taking its cues from the extraordinary landscape and historical significance of AlUla.
How to book tickets:
Single-day tickets for the main festival day on 6 March and 3-day weekend passes (5-7th) to the event are available at book.experiencealula.com/azimuth-event
Itineraries to choose from include –– accommodation at AlUla’s most luxurious Camp Ashar, transfers via luxury SUV, meals at any of the restaurants and pop-ups on our culinary programme, and sunset drinks and canapés served on the rooftop of Maraya Hall, on top of the world-class music performances happening throughout.
Excursions available to guests over the weekend include; Desert X AlUla, Hegra, Elephant Rock, Wadi Al-Qura, AlUla trails, Vintage Aircraft Tours, Winter at Tantora Zipline Adventure, AlUla Fresh, Winter Park, Experience Jabal Ikmah Rock Art, Hijrat Nora and the Brilliance of the Souls installation.
How to get there:
The trip to AlUla takes 3 hours from Tabuk and 4 hours from Medina. You can book commercial flights from Riyadh or Jeddah which are just 1.5 hours long. Visas are required and can be booked at www.saudiarabiavisa.com.
Experience AlUla:
Once in AlUla, as well as the festival programme, guests will be able to experience the region through a range of exciting adventure expeditions, including walking trails, a zipline, helicopter rides and journeys through the three stunning valleys on vintage planes.
More details about AlUla’s Azimuth Festival are at www.azimuthfestival.com.
