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Desert Rock Fest Gives Event 360 aMajor Boost
Gadalla believes that the world is starting to take notice now that the Middle East is not only attracting leading names in the world of rock, but will also stage a second F1 Grand Prix (in Abu Dhabi) in 2009 — which will offer further opportunities for the event production industry.
“There is an increasing western influence here — particularly in all aspects of rock — and the local population has the same appreciation of these genres as those in the West.”
He sees the Desert Rock Festival, promoted by CSM, as a win-win situation for the show; for not only will it inspire the region’s budding ‘axemen’, but the increased production values are providing a boost to local rental staging and set design companies, which is reflected in the interest in Event 360 — as well as its sister show, MUSAC (for which Gadalla is also responsible).
In addition to the bands, audiences — which last year numbered 8,000 and this year are expected to rise to 10,000 daily — also expect world class facilities. “Many have been to festivals on the world map such as Rock am Ring in Germany and Glastonbury in the UK, and expect the same standards on their own doorstep,” continues Gadalla.
“Event 360 will demonstrate the development in the local service sector that concerts of this size are forcing.”
March will prove to be something of a watershed for the region as the Shakira concert will also be a sell out — promising to be even larger than the Robbie Williams concert last year.
Consequently, Jonathan Gadalla is delighted with the momentum that is now building among the set and stage industry in the months leading up to PALME.
Event 360 forms part of the PALME Middle East show, which takes place at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from May 20-22, 2007.
12th February 2007
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