DUBAI: Five-time Grammy-nominated artist Khalid and BRIT Award-winning singer Lewis Capaldi have been announced as the first performers who will headline Thursday and Saturday night at this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concerts as part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021.
Khalid will take to the stage at Etihad Park, Yas Island, for his first ever concert in the UAE on Dec.9, while the Dec. 11 show will see a performance from Scottish sensation Capaldi.
Khalid has collaborated with some of music’s biggest stars including his #1 singles “Love Lies” (with Normani), “Eastside” (with Halsey and Benny Blanco) as well as hits with artists Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Marshmello and more.
Meanwhile, Capaldi’s debut album “Devinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent” spent ten weeks at #1 and was certified platinum in just 10 weeks with 20 billion streams. The album included smash hit song of the year, “Someone You Loved.”
Two additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks for the Friday and Sunday night performances.