Featuring:
KHALID
Multi-platinum selling global superstar Khalid, who was recently named one of Time’s Most Influential People of 2019, recently released his critically acclaimed sophomore album "Free Spirit" which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. Khalid catapulted into massive worldwide success when he released his first single “Location” right before his high school graduation. The song’s domination (5x platinum) led to Khalid’s major label deal with Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records followed by the release of his debut album, the double platinum certified, American Teen. The album, which garnered Khalid 5 Grammy nominations (along with numerous other award wins and nominations), received mass critical acclaim with Rolling Stone calling Khalid a “pop prodigy” and TIME Magazine stating, “His thoughtful, relatable reflections on modern youth culture and the limitations of love are just as pitch-perfect as his soulful, measured delivery.” The singer-songwriter, who has been streamed over 10 billion time worldwide across all partners, has won numerous awards, including American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and more. Khalid has collaborated with some of music’s biggest stars including his #1 singles “Love Lies” (with Normani), “Eastside” (with Halsey and Benny Blanco) as well as many others. Khalid just announced his “Free Spirit World Tour” which will take him to arena’s all over the globe in 2019. In April, Khalid joined Team JBL and will join JBL Fest in the midst of headlining his first global arena tour.
RUN-DMC
More than any other hip-hop group, RUN-DMC are responsible for the sound and style of the music. Their twenty-five hits and performances over four decades have cemented the group as one of the most explosive and popular hip-hop groups in World History! They created the first rap album to reach number one on the R&B charts, to chart in the pop Top Ten, and to go platinum, and RUN-DMC were the first rap act EVER to receive airplay on MTV. From “It’s Tricky” to “Walk This Way,” their legacy continues with performances at some of the top festivals and corporate events, making RUN-DMC a bonafide hit machine!
BEBE REXHA
Two-time Grammy®-nominated New York City native Bebe Rexha is a musical force to be reckoned with. She has accumulated over 12 million overall single sales, over 6 billion total global streams, and a radio audience over 10 billion. Her debut, RIAA Gold album, Expectations (released June 2018) contained the massive single “I’m a Mess” and global chart-topping smash “Meant To Be” (featuring Florida Georgia Line), now RIAA Certified 7x Platinum. #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for a record-setting 50 straight weeks, the longest reign ever by a female lead artist, “Meant To Be” won Best Collaboration at the 2018 iHeart Radio Music Awards and Top Country Song at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. It was subsequently nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st annual Grammy Awards® in February 2019, where Bebe was also nominated for Best New Artist. Most recently, Bebe debuted her newest single, “Last Hurrah,” which sets the stage for her upcoming second album release. Reviewing the song, Billboard said, “’Last Hurrah’ is also a triumphant sequel to Rexha’s last single, ‘I’m a Mess.’” Rexha will debut new music this summer, with her new album coming early next year.
One of the youngest artists to receive the Songwriters Hall Of Fame’s prestigious AbeOlman Scholarship award (2012), Bebe formally burst onto the scene the following year, when she wrote “Monster,” a worldwide hit for Eminem and Rihanna that was certified 6x-platinum by the RIAA. Bebe went on to co-write and carry the instantly recognizable hook for the 3x-platinum “Hey Mama,” by David Guetta, Nicki Minaj and Afrojack, nominated for a Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song. Bebe also hit #1 on the Billboard Pop and Rap charts with her RIAA platinum “Me, Myself & I” with G-Eazy. In 2017, Bebe released the critically acclaimed EPs, All Your Fault: Part 1 (with “I Got You”), and All Your Fault: Part 2 (with “Meant To Be”). Now in 2019, Bebe has amassed over 2 billion YouTube views and counting. In conjunction with Grammy® Week 2019, Bebe launched the Grammy® Music Education Coalition’s (GMEC) national campaign on behalf of its new All-Star Ambassador program, whose members also include Luis Fonsi, Rita Ora, Kristin Chenoweth, Regina Spektor, War on Drugs, and others.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Priyanka Chopra Jonas entered the entertainment industry after winning Miss India and then Miss World, a title that catapulted her to international stardom. Priyanka has earned popular and critical acclaim as Alex Parrish on ABC’s hit drama Quantico, making history as the first Indian actor to star as the lead of a TV drama series. She won two consecutive People’s Choice Awards for her role and became the first Indian actress to win a People’s Choice Award. In April 2016 she was featured on the cover of TIME 100 as one of the Most Influential People in the world and in November 2017 was named to Forbes list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Priyanka recently made her Hollywood film debut in Baywatch (2017). With more than 70 million social media followers, Priyanka is committed to using her reach for good. She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, a United Nations Foundation Champion and is involved in her namesake charity The Priyanka Chopra Jonas Foundation for Health and Education.
SHAQ
Shaquille O’Neal is a retired professional basketball player and is recognized as one of the best players in the history of American basketball. O’Neal began his career as the 1992 first overall pick and went on to win four championships a gold medal with team USA (’96) during his 19-year career. But few realize music has been at the forefront of O'Neal's life since he was a child. Crowned by Forbes as "The Biggest DJ on Earth," O'Neal has been seen overpowering festival main stages across the globe, including stops at Tomorrowland in Belgium, TomorrowWorld in Atlanta, and Life in Color in Shanghai. Most recently, he created his own larger than life event series -- Shaq's Fun House, having thrown enthralling parties at the 2018 Super Bowl in Atlanta as well as Miami's 2018 and 2019 Music Week. When not spinning tunes worldwide or serving as an NBA analyst for the five-time Emmy-winning show Inside the NBA, O’Neal has taken a more active role in cultivating his culinary passion by recently opening Shaquille’s, a fine-dining restaurant located at L.A. LIVE and Big Chicken, a fast-casual fried chicken restaurant in Las Vegas.
MABEL
Mabel is a 23 year-old singer and songwriter who has already made a name for herself with three platinum and 2 two gold singles in the UK. In 2017, she released her first mixtape “Ivy to Roses”, led by breakthrough single “Finders Keepers”, which was Top 10 for five weeks. Follow-up singles such as “Fine Line” & “Don’t Call Me Up” cemented Mabel’s status as a hit-maker and was a global hit which peaked at #3 in the UK and has recently been certified gold in the US. Mabel was also nominated for a Brit Award earlier this year. The singer-songwriter supported Harry Styles on his UK and European tour in 2018 and she has since toured Europe several times over playing her own sold out headline shows, including Brixton Academy in London back in December 2018. Mabel is supporting Khalid on his European leg of the tour at the beginning of September 2019.
With Special
Appearance By
ARMIN VAN BUUREN
For more than two decades Armin van Buuren has dominated the electronic dance charts. Headlining more than 150 shows each year, the DJ and producer has hits like ‘Another You’, ‘I Need You’, ‘Sunny Days’ and ‘Sex, Love & Water’ to his name. He’s also earned a Grammy® nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ (feat. Trevor Guthrie). Armin’s global reach includes his weekly radio show, A State of Trance (ASOT), which broadcasts to more than 40 million listeners from 80+ countries. The Amsterdam-based record label he co-founded, Armada Music, is highly acclaimed as six-time winner of ‘Best Global Record Label’ at the International Dance Music Awards.
Step inside the world of JBL with exclusive musical performances
across 3 days located at the heart of the Las Vegas strip.
Day One
Shaq hosts JBL Remix with a throwback performance to the golden age of hip hop with RUN DMC.
October 10th
Priyanka Chopra Jonas hosts a night of global beats featuring Bebe Rexha and a special appearance by Armin Van Buuren
October 11th
Khalid and Mabel will cap off JBL Fest with unforgettable performances at JBL Live from Brooklyn Bowl.
BLOQ PARTY at
JBL FEST
JBL takes over the Linq Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip, providing unique brand experiences that highlight the brand's legacy as the leader in portable, professional, and in-vehicle sound.
Anchored by the JBL Dare to Listen Crate, the Bloq Party will also feature musical performances and live podcasts from the JBL Pro Truck, the latest in personalized audio at the Persona-FI car audio experience, and a one of a kind look into the music of JBL FEST's headline performer, Khalid.
TIMES
Thursday, October 10: 1pm - 11pm
Friday, October 11: 1pm - 12am
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All attendees must be 21 years of age or older at the time of check-in to the ARIA Resort and Casino. Schedule of events and performances are subject to change. ©2019 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
