A MAJOR beach party will be held in Bahrain during the Eid Al Adha holidays, it has been announced.
Organisers are seeking to create the country's very own Woodstock with a throbbing musical extravaganza by the sea, featuring global DJs spinning the discs for three fun-filled days.
The Harley Davidson Bahrain International Beach Music Festival is to be held on the eve of the Eid celebration, set to fall at the end of the month, at Marina Club, Manama.
It is being organised by Auto Collection and event organiser Warren Stalls and sponsored by Harley Davidson.
The festival will feature 26 DJs, including 16 from Ibiza's famous clubs like Amnesia, Space and Pacha and others from Bahrain and the Gulf.
Mr Stalls said officials expected a minimum of 4,500 people at the event over three days.
"We feel that it is going to be the biggest event in Bahrain and that it will be successful," he said.
He was speaking at a Press conference at the Virgin megastore in Bahrain City Centre mall yesterday.
"This is undoubtedly the biggest concert in the kingdom this year and we want to break all records," said Auto Collection chief executive officer Wassim Sami Farhoud.
"It is set to witness a five-star set-up the first time ever in Bahrain and we will rock the kingdom non-stop for three days."
He said Bahrain loved its beaches and for its people beaches and seaside outings were common. "We intend to make this favourite pastime of people much bigger, more fun-filled and extremely eclectic.
"A healthy dose of music spanning all genres, including dub step, roots, reggae, mash up, basement and dancehall vibrations, will keep the party rocking."
He said the event would also feature beach games, including volleyball and foosball.
The festival will run from 10am to 2am on November 27, 29 and 30 - if Eid falls on those dates. Tickets will be BD15 for a one-day and BD25 for a three-day pass and BD25 for a one-day VIP and BD60 for a three-day VIP pass.
They are on sale at the Virgin.
For more information, call 36881122.
rasha @gdn.com.bh
