Dubai Rock Fest changes date, line-up

Dubai Rock Fest 2013 has now moved to June 7 and added more names.

Taking the stage at Dubai World Trade Centre Arena over seven hours are rock artists from across the world, including the previously announced festival headliner. American guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. Sweden’s Dark Tranquility, Holland’s Epica, French band Nightmare, Tunisians Myrath and Dubai’s own Anuryzm round out the line-up. Capacity for the event is 8,000; tickets, Dh250 and 450 (fan pit) from mpremiere.com and leading online ticket outlets. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 050-2868981.