MAC Global has teamed up with Live Nation Middle East and Brag to bring Canadian-Irish comedian, Katherine Ryan, to Dubai Opera on Friday 12 April 2024, to open this year’s Dubai Comedy Festival. Known for her razor-sharp wit and biting comedy style reminiscent of the legendary Joan Rivers, self-proclaimed UK “national treasure”, Katherine Ryan, is …
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In 2002, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Official UK Singles Chart, Darren created a TV-advertised double CD package called “50 Years Of The Greatest Hit Singles“. It was remarkable for its time because it included product from all the major labels and was the first time that tracks such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” by …
MAC Global’s 2024 season is off to a fine start as the concert promoter brought Robin A. Smith and seven of his fellow musicians to the UAE to faithfully reproduce ‘as live’ one of the 1970’s seminal albums and best-selling instrumental album of all time; Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells. “He’s a delicate creative force, a …
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* 4x countries: Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates * 3x Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah * 12 x venues * 20 x concerts & gigs * 15+ leading artists … and one comedian! MAC Global’s 2023 diverse output embraced a range of genres from across the musical spectrum; from indie pop and boybands, …
What a busy year, no wonder I was knackered … Previous Next Previous Next 4x countries: Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates 3x Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah 12 x venues 20 x concerts & gigs 15+ leading artists one comedian… and a twice-cancelled Lewis Capaldi gig FEBRUARY 2023▪️ André Rieu – Al Dana …
Haywards Heath singer-songwriter Rxth is back with her debut EP, a new set of five songs written especially for “Wanderers, Starseeds, Seekers” and people who, like her, “feel too much.” By Phil Hewitt, SUSSEX WORLD Published: 5 January 2023 The Songs For Wanderers EP draws inspiration from the book The Ra Material. As Rxth explains: …
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Our local music industry heroes deserve more recognition. So we’re launching the UAE Music Power List to honour the creative talent and business minds helping the UAE’s music scene evolve. iamCrü’s Music Power List is a celebration of the dedicated individuals driving the country’s music and nightlife industry forward. Like elsewhere, it’s been a tough …
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“I’d rather discuss things like life’s mysteries and aliens,” admits singer-songwriter RXTH. “I am fascinated by the recent official military disclosures of UFOs and claims that otherworldly beings are a much bigger part of our history than is commonly acknowledged.” It’s no coincidence, then, that RXTH’s new track Braveheart is released on 2 July – World UFO …
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Editor’s Letter, Hey Mag, October 2019 “Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town.” No! I’m not referring to me – I’m just deputising the editor’s role for this issue – I’m talking about the United Arab Emirates as a live music destination for big international acts. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have hosted some incredible …
Multi-platinum songwriter and founding member of the Songwriting Academy, Tim Fraser was also made a member of Hollywood Elite Composers, in Los Angeles, last year. Hey Mag catches up with Tim to discuss his songwriting chops. Words Darren Haynes [First published in Hey Mag, April 2019] How did you get into songwriting? I started off, like any young teenager, thinking I’ve …
