Brace yourself for Saudi Arabia’s most epic music conference featuring Bab L’ Bluz, Lina Makoul, Shamma Hamdan and Zeyne.
Get ready to feel the excitement in the air because XP Music Futures 2025 is making a comeback in Riyadh. Hosted by MDLBeast, this epic event is dedicated to showcasing the region’s vibrant music and creative scene from Thursday, 4 December to Saturday, 6 December 2025.
XP Music Futures will take place at Riyadh’s JAX District. While the theme has not yet been announced, it’s expected to be as epic as the previous editions. The event plans to work with educational institutions to attract a younger crowd. The festival also aims to establish a stronger foundation for its other initiatives, paving the way for aspiring artists in the Kingdom.
This year, the event will feature Day and Nite programs. By day, it’s all about bringing together industry talent leaders to develop sound skills and knowledge. By night, the energy shifts record labels take over the space, putting emerging talent from the Middle East and beyond into the spotlight. Together, XP Day & XP Nite create a 360-degree experience that pushes the music scene in the region.
XP Music Futures’ first wave of talent blends global innovators with regional voices. Early announced headliners include Palestinian-Jordanian rising star Zeyne, Khaliji music favourite Shamma Hamdan, composer and performer Aziz Maraka, DJ duo Moontalk, Palestinian artist Lina Makoul, and Moroccan-French rock band Bab L’ Bluz. The 2025 spotlight country is India, placing a special focus on cross-regional collaboration and discovery.
XP Music Futures celebrates the surging success of the region’s nightlife industry (which happens to be the fastest growing in the world) and creates a playground for collaboration and creativity for artists and professionals in the region. It aims to inspire and nurture the new generation of music professionals in the wider MENA region while fostering collaborations with the global music community.
Arabic sessions and workshops? Check. Mixers that bring together international and regional talent? Double check. XP Music Futures is going all out to ensure attendees have a fantastic time while expanding their knowledge and networking circles. They’re even showcasing the latest technologies in the music industry through networking forums and demo labs.
To structure the program, XP Music Futures is building it around four pillars: talent, scene, impact, and innovation. It’s also committed to mentoring and building communities – and they’re making strides in that department with the introduction of a new initiative called HUNNA. This groundbreaking program provides a platform and safe space for women in the music industry to gain mentorship and develop their skills and careers.
Details of who will be gracing the stage as speakers at this year’s event haven’t been unveiled yet, but previous editions have featured Beyoncé’s father, Matthew Knowles, and rapper Lil Eazy on the podium.
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