Global megastar Kygo joins epic concert line-up for F1 Bahrain 2019

Manama, Jan. 24 (BNA): Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, announced today that world-renowned producer, songwriter, DJ and music marvel Kygo will play on the Saturday of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2019 (March 30, 2019). Kygo has the honour of being the fastest artist ever to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify and has already amassed 25 global chart hits in just three years. He shot to fame in 2015, having been crowned Spotify’s Breakout Artist that year, with global hits including “Firestone (feat. Conrad Sewell)” and “Stole The Show (feat. Parson James)”, which was certified gold or platinum in 16 countries. His first album, Cloud Nine, debuted at #1 on the iTunes Dance Albums Chart, receiving global acclaim from critics, with Rolling Stone calling it “unfailingly gorgeous”. In 2017, Kygo landed on the cover of Billboard magazine, reflecting his colossal success. His single “It Ain’t Me” with Selena Gomez reached Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has amassed over 608 million Spotify streams to date. In September of last year, he released his Stargazing EP, which included new tracks “Stargazing”, “This Town”, and a collaboration with U2 entitled “You’re The Best Thing About Me”, rounded out with “It Ain’t Me” and “First Time”. His latest album, “Kids in Love”, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said: “The addition of global megastar Kygo to our line-up for F1 this year without a doubt means we have our most incredible concert line-up ever. The addition of Kygo will add to the excitement and anticipation. “With the most popular tickets already selling quickly, we would urge fans to get booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment for what will undoubtedly be an amazing weekend of racing and entertainment.” Tickets to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2019 are now on sale. Quick-acting ticket buyers are in for a treat, as BIC is currently offering a discount of up to 15% under its Early Bird offer. The Early Bird discount is being offered for a limited time only, so fans are advised to act quickly and purchase their tickets at the earliest to get the best value for money. The 15% price reduction covers four-day tickets on seating to the Main Grandstand only. A Main Grandstand seat now costs BD 127.5 instead of its original price of BD 150. Meanwhile, there are also 10% discounts on four-day tickets to the Batelco Grandstand, Turn One Grandstand, University Grandstands and Victory Grandstands. A Batelco Grandstand ticket for all four days now costs BD108, down from its original price of BD 120. There are also Batelco Grandstand tickets for Saturday and Sunday only at BD 90 apiece, down from the original price of BD 100, and also for Friday only at BD 54, reduced from BD 60. Furthermore, a four-day ticket to the Turn One Grandstand now costs BD 90, reduced from its original price of BD 100; whereas University and Victory Grandstand tickets costs BD 54 apiece, down from their original price of BD 60. These Early Bird discounts give fans the best value for money with so much on offer both with on-the-track action and off-the-track entertainment all weekend long. It is worth noting that BIC has covered the Value Added Tax (VAT) on all Bahrain Grand Prix ticket prices, saving fans from any additional expense to attend the biggest sporting and social event of the year. Tickets can be purchased online at BIC’s official website www.bahraingp.com, by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000, or at BIC’s Bahrain City Centre stand.