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Saudi Arabia Apple Music has introduced the Soundstorm 2025 live collection to audiences worldwide. The release features immersive spatial audio with Dolby Atmos. The project marks a major milestone for music events across the Middle East.
The collection includes live performances from Soundstorm 2025, one of the Middle East’s biggest music festivals. Featured artists include Armin van Buuren, Alok, Steve Aoki, Omar Basaad, Elfuego, Sidney Samson, N.A.H, Nikaya, DJ Viva, The Engineers, and Gino & Enzo Ingrosso. The recordings combine regional and international talent in one global release.
The Saudi Arabia Apple Music partnership delivers the festival experience beyond the event venue. Listeners worldwide can stream the performances through Apple Music. The release also marks the first time a Middle Eastern festival has launched a complete live collection in spatial audio.
Apple Music uses Dolby Atmos to create an immersive listening experience. The technology allows sound to move around the listener naturally. Users with supported headphones can experience a performance that closely reflects a live concert environment.
MDLBEAST said the collaboration supports its long-term vision for Saudi Arabia’s music industry. The company aims to strengthen live entertainment, recording, music distribution, and artist development. Officials stated that the sector has progressed from building potential to producing measurable results through festivals, artists, and digital platforms.
The Saudi Arabia Apple Music project also highlights the rapid expansion of the Kingdom’s music ecosystem. Different music genres continue to attract growing audiences across the country. Live performances and emerging artists have helped increase local and international attention.
Artists participating in the collection said spatial audio preserves the energy of their live performances. They noted that the listening format recreates many details from the festival stage. Several performers described the playback experience as exciting and memorable.
The Saudi Arabia Apple Music collaboration demonstrates how technology and live entertainment can reach global audiences. It also reflects Saudi Arabia’s continued investment in developing a modern and internationally connected music industry.
// with input from Arab News
