Mumford & Sons to rock Abu Dhabi
British rockers Mumford and Sons will play the du Arena on November 25 night as part of the Yasalam After Race Concert. The Grammy Award-winning band join DJ Calvin Harris (November 23) and pop star Pink (November 26) who will perform in the UAE capital as part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts.
Mumford and Sons have headlined the Glastonbury Festival and played to Believe, The Wolf, The Cave, I Will Wait and Little Lion Man. Organisers said more artists and free concerts will be announced later. Entry to after-race gigs at du Arena, however, is limited to race ticket holders only, starting at Dh195. “With the latest artist announced, we have lined up four days of outstanding entertainment for the thousands of people attending from more than 170 countries,” said Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit. For schedules and ticket packages, go to yasmarinacircuit.com. Mumford and Sons were announced at an event at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, yesterday, Winston Marshall, Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane of Mumford and Sons.