MetaMoon, the event celebrating Asian pop culture and artists, is debuting in the United Arab Emirates on February 15, 2025, at the Al Wasl Plaza – Expo City Dubai. The evening will be headlined by K-pop superstars Henry Lau and Lee Young Ji, and include rising Japanese-American pop singer-songwriter mikah, Red Bull Dance Your Style champion MT Pop from Vietnam, DJ Poon from New York City, and hosted by rapper and comedian MC Jin.
Promoted and produced by Live Nation Middle East, MetaMoon in Dubai will be the debut performance in the region for all of the artists in the lineup and plants the flag for MetaMoon in its first market outside of the U.S, three years after its debut in New York City. With over 67 million combined social media followers across all global and Chinese social media platforms, the inaugural lineup brings together some of the most popular artists across different genres.
“Our partnership with Live Nation Middle East to bring MetaMoon to Dubai signifies our commitment to introducing Asian artists and pop culture to new fans while giving existing fans a chance to see their favourite artists live,” said Grace Chen, founder of MetaMoon. “We are excited to be debuting an incredible lineup of Asian talent for their first appearances ever in the region and an entertaining evening for fans.”
“Live Nation Middle East is proud to partner with MetaMoon to bring this unique celebration of Asian pop culture to Dubai. The UAE is a vibrant and diverse region, and this event perfectly reflects the incredible cultural exchange we aim to foster through music and entertainment,” said James Craven, President of Live Nation Middle East. “We are thrilled to debut such an exceptional lineup of talent, and we look forward to creating unforgettable memories for fans in the Middle East.”
With a growing Asian diaspora in the Middle East and the increased interest in Asian pop culture in the region, MetaMoon in Dubai celebrates Asian artists, culture and fans while embracing the diverse communities in the U.A.E. MetaMoon aims to bring a complete fan experience to audiences in the Middle East in the coming years as it continues its mission to bridge cultures through the global language of music.
Tickets for MetaMoon in Dubai are now available only at www.livenation.me and www.ticketmaster.ae.
For more information, please visit www.metamoonfest.com.
ABOUT METAMOON
MetaMoon was founded in 2022 to celebrate and showcase Asian excellence. The inaugural event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, featured a curated lineup of Asian and Asian American artists and local Asian-owned brands at the MetaMoon Market and Food Crawl. In 2023, MetaMoon partnered with Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment on the first edition of The Summit, exploring the intersection of Asian pop culture, music and business to support and inspire the next generation of Asian talent not only on stage but in the boardroom, starting in the classroom.
By empowering artists with a prominent stage and next-generation music executives with a consistent platform, MetaMoon brings together Asian artists and executives, both emerging and established, with music fans, Asian pop culture enthusiasts, and corporate brands. For more information, please visit www.metamoonfest.com.
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ABOUT LIVE NATION MIDDLE EAST
Live Nation is the world’s leading live entertainment company. Founded in 2010, the company promotes, operates, and manages ticket sales for live entertainment internationally. It also owns and operates entertainment venues and manages the careers of music artists. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation Middle East has been operating in the region since 2008. It has promoted a diverse range of events in the Middle East, including acts like Imagine Dragons, Guns N’ Roses, Blackpink, Dua Lipa, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, Robbie Williams, Backstreet Boys, Dave Chappelle, Andrew Schulz, and Russell Peters, to name but a few. It covers all types of entertainment, from Live Music to Stand-up Comedy and Family shows.
Ticketmaster Middle East, formed in 2013, is now the leading ticketing company in the region. It has ticketed a range of music, sporting, and family events in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Facebook: Live Nation Middle East | Twitter: @LiveNationME | Instagram: @LiveNationME
ABOUT BRAG
Brag is the leading festival producer, renowned for staging multi-genre festivals and delivering some of the biggest shows in the region. Through its bold creativity, innovative approach, and experiential marketing approach, BRAG transforms abstract ideas into immersive realities, crafting experiences that push the boundaries of imagination, creating unforgettable experiences that captivate diverse audiences, and setting new standards in festivals and the live entertainment business.
From large-scale festivals and cultural celebrations to immersive experiences, Brag combines visionary concepts with flawless execution. Its iconic portfolio includes world-class projects such as Expo Infinite Nights, BRED Abu Dhabi, Animenia, MOTN Festival, Dubai Fitness Challenge, Dubai Comedy Festival, Jeddah Anime Village, and BudX Fifa Fan Festival, as well as concerts featuring global superstars like Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Robbie Williams, Black Eyed Peas, Jungle, and Enrique Iglesias.
Driven by creative innovation and passion, Brag doesn’t just produce events—it shapes culture, builds communities, and redefines the boundaries of experiential entertainment.
Visit www.brag.world to know more.
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ABOUT EXPO CITY DUBAI
Expo City Dubai, the legacy city of Expo 2020 Dubai, is an innovation-driven, people-centric community rooted in the belief that collaboration can propel sustainable progress. Packed with educational, cultural, and entertainment offerings, with more than 30 indoor and outdoor venues attracting globally significant events, the city celebrates human creativity and ingenuity and inspires future generations.
For more info, please visit https://www.expocitydubai.com/en/about/
