Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden, rock band The International Playboys, and The Trick Shot Boys are confirmed to perform at the prestigious Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship next week, Abu Dhabi Sports Council and DP World Tour have announced.
Coinciding with the Championship’s move to the world-leading entertainment and leisure destination Yas Island, the Championship Village will host exclusive music acts, golf trick shot and football freestyle acts, and much more daily of the opening Rolex Series event taking place from January 20-23.
The International Playboys will perform on Friday, while McFadden will headline Ladies’ Day on Saturday. Greg Pearson, who supported two-time Brit Award winner Lewis Capaldi at the F1 concert in Abu Dhabi will see out the final Sunday of the tournament while British singer and songwriter Daniel Stuart Batchelor plays on Thursday.
Alongside the music acts, sports broadcaster Tom Bushell will host exclusive interviews and fans can witness falcon displays, illusionist shows, living statue performances, football freestylers and The Trick Shot Boys, all for free across all four tournament days.
In December, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council announced general admission tickets are to be free for the public for the first time in the 17 year history of the Championship.
Daily initiatives will be championed during tournament week including ‘Red Friday’ which will give spectators turning up to the tournament in red clothes will receive a free ice cream and coffee.
Along with the headline act from Brian McFadden on Saturday, Ladies’ Day will also offer the chance to win two business class flights to any DP World Tour destination in the world plus drinks vouchers, competitions for local attractions, and a professional golf coaching clinic available to budding golfers.
On Sunday, Family Day will provide activities for children, including mascot parades, magician performances and an illusionist act to keep the kids entertained throughout the day. Between 9-11am the tournament will launch the HSBC Future Falcons programme, with kids able to compete around the par three course and take part in fitting sessions.
His Excellency Aref Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council comments, “We are delighted to welcome family, friends and golf fans to the brand-new Championship Village at Yas Links next week. Alongside the world-class golfers on display, Abu Dhabi Sports Council is thrilled by the eclectic entertainment fans can experience at the tournament. Moving the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to Yas Links will further consolidate Yas Island as a world-leading leisure and entertainment destination.”
Abdulfattah Sharaf, HSBC UAE CEO and Head of International, comments, “The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is a great day out for all the family to enjoy. We are delighted to bring back the HSBC Future Falcons programme to this year’s tournament. Opening up a world of opportunity is our purpose at HSBC and our Future Falcons programme continues to help the next generation experience the sport we all love. If they’re not out on the course enjoying the action, spectators of all ages will have plenty to do with such a fantastic variety of free activities and entertainment on offer for the whole family.”
Ticket holders to any day for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship will also receive up to 25% off Yas Island attractions, including to the Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld parks, while they will also be eligible to up to 20% off at some of Abu Dhabi’s top restaurants, bars and hotels, including international Italian restaurant chain Cipriani.
Tom Phillips, Head of Middle East at DP World Tour comments, “We are delighted to introduce performances from start-studded names including Brian McFadden and The International Playboys to the Yas Links stage. The weekend line-up has been designed to entertain all ages and give both golfing fans and those new to the sport an experience never to forget. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the new venue at Yas Island and how this weekend sets precedent for the future of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.”
Yas Island is Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure, retail and entertainment hub offering a unique blend of stunning views, first-class hospitality and a diverse range of award-winning leisure and entertainment attractions, enhancing the experience for fans.
First staged in 2006, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship has built a strong legacy in the Middle East, and the move to Yas Island highlights Abu Dhabi as an international sports hub.
Get your free general admission tickets for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Ticketmaster.ae, with additional hospitality packages available to purchase.
