XP Music Futures '24
ABOUT XP
XP Music Futures was established to accelerate the growth of MENA’s music industry – launching with an annual 3 day music conference in Riyadh - 2021. Featuring workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, along with distinct DAY and NITE programming, XP is dedicated to opening new pathways for music industry professionals from all backgrounds.
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XP'25
XP Music Futures is back with its 5th edition! Three days filled with innovative talks, transformative workshops, and eye-opening musical discoveries, supercharging the region’s music industry.
4, 5 & 6th December 2025 - Riyadh, KSA
XP DAY
XP DAY brings together people and talent from the music industry with forward-thinking programming. What makes DAY unique is its experimental and immersive nature, it invites the community to explore new sounds, further develop their palate and skills.
XP NITE
Regional party brands, promoters, record labels take over XP by NITE and activate it from warehouse to warehouse. Showcasing emerging talents from MENA and beyond. XP NITE enriches our local scene through music, activation, and community.
MUSIC COMMISSION
XP Music Futures is delighted to announce the return of our continual strategic partnership with the Saudi Music Commission at this year's XP Music Conference.
The Saudi Music Commission ensures that the development of the local music ecosystem remains equitable, and anchored in the promotion of Saudi talent - with strong programming, education, talent incubation and policy development. Together, we aim to elevate and fortify the future of music within the Kingdom.
Want to leave your mark as the region’s next guitar legend? PWR CHORD is XP Music Future’s latest guitar shredding competition– and your chance to showcase your skills and leap into the music industry.
PAST EVENTS
XP '23
XP DAY with headliners Hamid Al Shaeri, Alfonzo Perez, and Balqees Fathi. XP NITE with special guests Tinariwen, ZEINA, and El Waili.
XP '22
XP DAY with headliners Mathew Knowles, Amy Thompson, Elyanna. XP NITE with special guests Dafencci, Saint Levant, and Nooriyah.
XP '21
XP DAY with headliners Axwell, Swizz Beats, and Salvatore Ganacci. XP NITE with special guests Banah, Hamza Hawsawi, and Wu Hen.
XP INITIATIVES
XP Music Futures isn't your average conference—it's a dynamic, year-round platform catalyzing the growth of the region's music industry! Dive into the heart of XP's game-changing initiatives and join the movement that's redefining the music scene!
HEARFUL
Hearful is our awareness campaign, this year's aim is to grow it beyond the awareness phase, seek more tangible results, focusing on three main areas - community, artists and partners.
Our goals out of this are to grow with the support of partners to cater for artists and the wider community, work with top research centers in the world to find solutions, and to ultimately develop policies for safer event environments.
Xine
The Xine is our love-letter to the regional music ecosystem. Written annually, it's a yearbook frozen in time. A still snapshot of the state of our music scene and the people who bring it to life - with insights captured from our XChange series of workshops touring the region.
XP FEED
XP Feed is your ultimate destination to explore all things music in the region, from artist features and culture guides to the latest news and updates.
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