The Al Ghurair Centre celebrates the best in local musical talent
In
part to celebrate National Day and the talent of the UAE, the Al
Ghurair Centre in Deira, Dubai’s oldest shopping mall, held its Battle
of the Bands music competition live on its outdoor stage this weekend.
The weekend attracted an estimated 5,000 spectators with the grand final taking place on Saturday.
The activity itself is part of a much wider programme of live, free
entertainment in and around the mall, capitalising on its strong
presence in Deira and its street-side location, making it the soul of
the city.
The
winner, Sagisag (Tagalog for symbol) rocked out with several classic
rock and funk anthems like “I Want to Break Free” and “Play That Funky
Music”. Having been chosen by the battle’s esteemed panel of industry
experts, they then played an off the cuff 45 minute set that had the
whole crowd on their feet dancing.
The
sort after panel of judges included Dan Bolton of Bareface, Louie de
Costa and Bluebird of Tag 91.1, Grayson and Sejoy of Melody House, Mina
Liccione and Yafei.
Other
bands from the large volume of entrants included Day Walker, Drasbor,
In Times of Despair and Internal Gravity to name just a few.
The
Al Ghurair Centre continue to celebrate and embrace live performances
in their Central Atrium and around the mall as part of their street
theatre feel that has seen internationally recognised dance-troupes,
magicians and other performers take to the stage at the recently
expanded mall. For a full line-up of free, family-friendly events at the
mall visit www.AlGhurairCentre.com.
