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Saudi Music Commission Announces Strategic Partnership with 'Jazz in Jeddah' Platform
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Saudi Music Commission Announces Strategic Partnership with 'Jazz in Jeddah' Platform

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • The Saudi Music Commission has partnered with the 'Jazz in Jeddah' platform to boost the Kingdom's music sector.
  • The collaboration aims to strengthen private sector involvement and support cultural initiatives, including artist development programs.
  • Jazz in Jeddah, set for October 2026, will feature Saudi and international musicians, fostering cultural exchange and showcasing Saudi musical heritage.

Saudi Arabia's burgeoning music scene is set to receive a significant boost through a new strategic partnership between the Music Commission and the 'Jazz in Jeddah' platform. Announced Tuesday, the collaboration formalizes a memorandum of understanding aimed at deepening private sector engagement and nurturing high-quality cultural and musical projects within the Kingdom.

Saudi audiences and musicians deserve a world-class stage. This strategic partnership strengthens our ability to expand the presence of jazz while investing in Saudi artists and the Kingdom’s musical heritage.

— Mohammed BakhreibaFounder of Jazz in Jeddah on the importance of the partnership.

The partnership is designed to bolster the growth of Saudi Arabia's music industry by supporting initiatives like Jazz in Jeddah. This national platform focuses on developing emerging Saudi jazz talent while also celebrating the nation's rich musical heritage. Through international festival partnerships and artist development programs, it seeks to create more opportunities for the next generation of Saudi musicians.

Scheduled for October 2026 in Historic Jeddah, the Jazz in Jeddah event promises a vibrant exchange between Saudi and international artists and audiences. It aims to showcase diverse musical styles, reflecting the dynamic evolution of the Kingdom's music landscape. Mohammed Bakhreiba, founder of Jazz in Jeddah, emphasized the importance of providing a "world-class stage" for Saudi audiences and musicians, highlighting the partnership's role in investing in local artists and heritage.

The music sector grows stronger when institutions and the private sector work together.

— Paul PacificoCEO of the Music Commission on the benefits of collaboration.

Paul Pacifico, CEO of the Music Commission, underscored the value of institutional and private sector collaboration. He noted Jazz in Jeddah's success in connecting with audiences and artists, stating that the partnership will forge "lasting opportunities" to enhance Saudi Arabia's music sector and its international cultural standing. The initiative will also offer Saudi musicians access to training, mentorship, and performance opportunities alongside global artists.

This partnership enables us to create lasting opportunities that strengthen Saudi Arabia’s music landscape and advance its international cultural presence.

— Paul PacificoCEO of the Music Commission on the long-term impact of the partnership.
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