Folk Rock band 'The Lumineers' are Middle East bound!

Published September 16th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT
The Lumineers (Image: Facebook)
The Lumineers (Image: Facebook)

Dubai's Virgin Radio 104.4 announced the launch of the RedFestDXB music festival, in a press release issued today.

The two-day festival will kick off on February 13th at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre with a mix of world class international artists, organized by one of UAE’s leading entertainment promoter Done Events.

On February 14th, international Folk Rock band The Lumineers will mark their first ever performance in the Middle East together with a multi act lineup featuring some of your favourite Virgin Radio artists, covering Pop, R n B and Electronic Dance Music-yet to be announced.

In addition to the main stage, the festival will include a dedicated Dance Stage ‘The RedHOUSE’ where local club DJ’s will be performing during the festival.

Commenting on the event, Steve Smith, ARN COO said: "Virgin Radio Dubai 104.4 gives listeners access to the hottest artists and celebrities and now brings the biggest performers to the UAE with the launch of RedFestDXB. Virgin Radio Dubai will be allowing listeners exclusive access to tickets, interviews and opportunities to get right up close to the performances at this event. Content supporting this festival will be available across every platform from smartphones to online and on air via the UAE's number one English language radio channel, Virgin Radio Dubai 104.4"

“We have long been wanting to give regional music fans their own dedicated live music event and the all day festival format backed by the most popular hit radio station in the market will assure fans the best of live music combined with a fun filled couple of days when we launch the Virgin Radio RedFestDXB in February” said Thomas Ovesen COO of organizer Done Events, adding “in addition to a great and varied line up of artists we will introduce some exciting new event features including The RedHOUSE venue, great F&B options, chances of winning artist meet & greets and so much more than what a normal concert can ever offer....stay tuned to Virgin Radio Dubai for more announcements and block February 13 &14th in your calendar.”

Tickets go on sale to the general public on October 1st from www.redfestdxb.com. But visit www.virginradiodubai NOW and nominate who you want to see onstage at the first ever redFESTdxb.

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