Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has crowned the winners of the third Dubai Festival for Youth Music during a ceremony hosted at Etihad Museum. The festival aims to elevate the local music sector, discover emerging talent, inspire them to pursue their creative passion, and contribute to strengthening the cultural and creative industries.
According to Emirates News Agency, the closing ceremony was attended by notable figures including Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, Fatma Al Jallaf, Acting Director of the Performing Arts Department at Dubai Culture, and poet Dr. Aref Alshaikh. Dr. Alshaikh was honoured with the ‘Music Personality of the Year’ award in recognition of his longstanding literary contributions and influential role in enriching the local cultural landscape.
The event also welcomed the festival’s jury members, including composer Mohammad Malulla, maestro Fadel Hamidi, and artist Jasem Mohamed. The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among th
e finalists, who showcased their creativity through captivating musical and vocal performances. These performances, eagerly followed by the jury and audience, highlighted diverse skills in singing, music composition, instrumental performance, and more.
