Jeddah, 10 Shawwal 1447 AH (29 March 2026)

The Music Commission yesterday concluded "Spotlight" in Jeddah, an initiative aimed at showcasing Saudi musical talent and enabling local artists to present their work to local and international audiences through an artistic platform that celebrates creativity and opens new horizons for artistic connection.

An Extension of a Global Initiative Pulsing with Saudi Music

This edition is part of the Spotlight initiative in its third year, following the success of previous editions in world cities including London, Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Riyadh, and now Jeddah. The tour reflects the initiative's widening reach and growing impact in presenting Saudi music on the international cultural scene and strengthening artistic exchange between Saudi artists and global audiences.

A Platform for Rising Saudi Talent

The initiative focuses on discovering and empowering local musical talent through live performances and opportunities for local and international exposure. It also aims to strengthen the presence of Saudi music in artistic and cultural forums and open doors for collaboration among artists, enriching the national music scene and driving the sector's continued development.

Live Performances and a Varied Artistic Experience

The event featured a number of live performances by emerging Saudi artists, reflecting the diversity of the local music scene and the artistic creativity the Kingdom is witnessing, as part of the Music Commission's efforts to support and empower national talent and provide a platform for artistic expression.

Supporting Saudi Music and the Creative Economy

The third edition in Jeddah is part of the Music Commission's strategy to develop the Kingdom's music sector and strengthen the standing of Saudi artists regionally and internationally, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of developing the cultural sector, supporting the creative economy and raising the quality of Saudi musical content and its contribution to the global cultural scene.

At a Glance

  • Location: Jeddah
  • Event: Spotlight
  • Organizer: Music Commission
  • Goal: showcasing and empowering Saudi musical talent locally and internationally
  • Third edition: following editions in London, Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Riyadh
  • Audience: local and international music and arts enthusiasts