MDLBeast: The Saudi Rave Pushing Boundaries of a Changing Kingdom
A music festival with men and women dancing side by side would have been unthinkable in Saudi Arabia just 5 years ago - this year, organizers of "MDL Beast" say 180,000 attended their opening night. Bloomberg's Vivian Nereim reports on the festival pushing the boundaries of a changing kingdom.
Like this video? Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3iERrup
#MDLBeast #SaudiArabia #Explained
The party in the Saudi desert looked like any other rave until the music stopped for the Islamic call to prayer, leaving attendees in ripped skinny jeans and combat boots to stand in silence.
Fifteen minutes later -- religious duties completed -- thousands of party-goers got back to business. Men and women danced with abandon in a country where that would have been unthinkable five years ago.
The electronic music festival in Saudi Arabia this weekend highlighted the changes catapulting through the conservative kingdom under its controversial crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. In just a few years, the prince has lifted a ban on women driving, loosened gender segregation and defanged the religious police, who used to roam the streets punishing restaurants that played music.
In contrast, the four-day festival called MDL Beast Soundstorm was endorsed by the government and included performances by global DJs like Tiësto and Armin van Buuren. Organizers say more than 180,000 people attended the opening night, pushing boundaries as the kingdom transforms.
“Allow us progress, allow us to represent ourselves in the way that we feel fit,” said Prince Fahad Al Saud, a royal family member and entrepreneur who attended in a psychedelic-patterned jacket and sparkling eyeliner. “We are very eager to be part of the international community, but we can’t be stifled every time we try to make progress because it doesn’t look like what you want to see.”
-----
Bloomberg Quicktake is a global streaming news network for a new generation of leaders and professionals. Our coverage spans your whole world, from your career ambitions to your personal passions and larger societal concerns. We provide the insights you need to make sense of the trends and stories changing your business and your world.
Bloomberg Quicktake: Explained brings you the context behind the headlines, helping you see the day's news through the prism of what will matter in the years ahead. Check out our partner channels Bloomberg Quicktake: Originals for original series and Bloomberg Quicktake: Now for breaking global news.
To watch complete coverage on Bloomberg Quicktake 24/7, visit http://www.bloomberg.com/qt/live, or watch on Apple TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Fire TV and Android TV on the Bloomberg app.
Connect with us!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Bloomberg
Breaking News on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloombergQuickTakeNews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quicktake
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quicktake
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktake
Видео MDLBeast: The Saudi Rave Pushing Boundaries of a Changing Kingdom канала Bloomberg Quicktake
Like this video? Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3iERrup
#MDLBeast #SaudiArabia #Explained
The party in the Saudi desert looked like any other rave until the music stopped for the Islamic call to prayer, leaving attendees in ripped skinny jeans and combat boots to stand in silence.
Fifteen minutes later -- religious duties completed -- thousands of party-goers got back to business. Men and women danced with abandon in a country where that would have been unthinkable five years ago.
The electronic music festival in Saudi Arabia this weekend highlighted the changes catapulting through the conservative kingdom under its controversial crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. In just a few years, the prince has lifted a ban on women driving, loosened gender segregation and defanged the religious police, who used to roam the streets punishing restaurants that played music.
In contrast, the four-day festival called MDL Beast Soundstorm was endorsed by the government and included performances by global DJs like Tiësto and Armin van Buuren. Organizers say more than 180,000 people attended the opening night, pushing boundaries as the kingdom transforms.
“Allow us progress, allow us to represent ourselves in the way that we feel fit,” said Prince Fahad Al Saud, a royal family member and entrepreneur who attended in a psychedelic-patterned jacket and sparkling eyeliner. “We are very eager to be part of the international community, but we can’t be stifled every time we try to make progress because it doesn’t look like what you want to see.”
-----
Bloomberg Quicktake is a global streaming news network for a new generation of leaders and professionals. Our coverage spans your whole world, from your career ambitions to your personal passions and larger societal concerns. We provide the insights you need to make sense of the trends and stories changing your business and your world.
Bloomberg Quicktake: Explained brings you the context behind the headlines, helping you see the day's news through the prism of what will matter in the years ahead. Check out our partner channels Bloomberg Quicktake: Originals for original series and Bloomberg Quicktake: Now for breaking global news.
To watch complete coverage on Bloomberg Quicktake 24/7, visit http://www.bloomberg.com/qt/live, or watch on Apple TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Fire TV and Android TV on the Bloomberg app.
Connect with us!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Bloomberg
Breaking News on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloombergQuickTakeNews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quicktake
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quicktake
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktake
Видео MDLBeast: The Saudi Rave Pushing Boundaries of a Changing Kingdom канала Bloomberg Quicktake
Показать
Комментарии отсутствуют
Информация о видео
Другие видео канала
Dampening Volatility with an Inflation Sensitive Portfolio | Trillions: ETF Master ChefA Portfolio For "Chili Heads" in the Investment Space | Trillions: ETF Master ChefReimagining Customer RelationshipsWhat’s the Outlook for the Spring Housing Market? | Presented by CME GroupA New Way to Manage Corporate Bond Risk | Presented by CME GroupThose Ridiculous National Food Days Are Good for Small BusinessBill Withers, Who Sang 'Lean On Me' and 'Ain't No Sunshine,' Dies at 81TikTok Sues US Government to Block Divest-or-Ban LawDownside Data Boosts Case for Rate Cuts | Presented by CME GroupApril Jobs Report May Signal Soft Landing | Presented by CME Group3 Trends in Markets This WeekApple Unveils AI-Focused iPad Pro, Bigger iPad AirViral TrashTag Challenge Inspires Mass Garbage CleanupThe New Magic Word for Branding is CollaborationsSurviving Chernobyl: Former Liquidator Tells His Story 30 Years LaterCan Other Sports Replicate F1's Netflix Success?Riding Into The Future with Tarform MotorcyclesThe 10 Minutes of Stock Trading That MattersCan India's Space Start-ups Catch Up to Elon Musk's SpaceX?The Circus Using Holograms Instead of Live AnimalsCleaning Up Bolivia's 'Lake of Plastic'