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Metallica Rocks Bahrain: Architect's Dream Venue Unveiled
10 Dec
Summary
- An architect designed Bahrain's first major music venue.
- Metallica played the venue's inaugural sold-out concert.
- The venue is built into the desert landscape sustainably.
Bahrain's burgeoning music scene celebrated a milestone with the recent historic concert by Metallica at the newly constructed Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre. Designed by architect Marwan Lockman, a devoted fan of the band since his youth, the venue represents a significant achievement for the island nation, which previously lacked modern concert infrastructure.
Lockman's design ingeniously integrates the amphitheater into the desert landscape, utilizing local materials and sustainable practices. Inspired by natural formations and iconic venues like Red Rocks, the 17,500-square-meter facility was built over 15 months. It has already hosted major international artists, establishing Bahrain as a new destination for Western musicians and attracting fans from across the region.
The sold-out Metallica concert on December 3rd marked the culmination of Lockman's vision, fulfilling a personal dream and showcasing the venue's capability to host global acts. The successful opening, supported by the Crown Prince, signals a promising future for live music in Bahrain, with promises from Metallica to return sooner than another four decades.
