The fourth edition of the neo-culture festival returns to Yas Island from 22 to 26 April.
BRED Abu Dhabi is back for its fourth edition, taking over Yas Island from 22 to 26 April. The five-day festival focuses on street culture across music, fashion, sport and art, spotlighting talent from the region alongside international names.
The first artists confirmed for 2025 are Gunna and Nemzzz, with more acts expected to be announced soon.
Atlanta rapper Gunna, rose to prominence through collaborations with Young Thug before establishing himself as a solo artist. His 2020 album WUNNA debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, followed by DS4EVER in 2022, which also entered the chart at number one. Gunna has achieved multiple multi-platinum singles and frequent Billboard Hot 100 entries, working with artists including Drake, Travis Scott and Lil Baby.
Joining him is British rapper Nemiah Simms, known as Nemzzz. He gained traction in the early 2020s with tracks such as Elevate and 2MS, building momentum online before translating that into UK chart appearances. He’s since become one of the UK’s emerging rap exports to watch.
Beyond the music line-up, BRED Abu Dhabi showcases regional streetwear brands, homegrown food concepts, sports tournaments and art installations rooted in Arab identity.
The festival is conceptualised and produced by BRAG in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral. Over the past three editions, BRED Abu Dhabi has positioned itself as a platform for emerging creatives from the Middle East and North Africa, while bringing established global artists to the capital.
More artist announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
Discover: Gunna and Nemzzz announced for BRED Abu Dhabi. @bredabudhabi @brad.world
