The song 'Big Dawgs' by Hanumankind took social media by storm and topped international charts.
The song 'Big Dawgs' by Hanumankind took social media by storm and appeared on top international music charts. Image Credit: @Hanumankind/YouTube

Dubai: Get ready for a weekend of music, art, and fashion – Sole DXB, Dubai's popular contemporary culture festival, is returning to Dubai Design District from December 13 to 15, 2024.

This year’s festival promises an incredible lineup of international artists.

One such artist that contemporary music fans are looking forward to is Hanumankind, an Indian hip hop artist who recently took over global music charts, TikTok, and Instagram with his viral song ‘Big Dawgs’.

The 31-year-old singer, whose real name is Sooraj Cherukat, recently established himself as an international breakout artist in the hip hop genre, when his hit track soared past Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us and Eminem's Houdinion on international music charts in September 2024.

He also became one of the most-requested artists on radios across the UAE.

According to an Instagram post shared by the event organisers, Hanumankind will be performing on December 15 on the main stage at the Sole DXB event.

The multi-format festival features live music, DJ sets, fashion showcases, visual art installations, talks, workshops, and food trucks. 


The headlining acts of the three-day festival announced previously, were English singer-songwriter and record producer James Blake, Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer Tems, and The Root, an American hip hop band formed in 1987.

Other than these artists, the three-day festival will feature, Grammy-winning rapper JID, along with Brixton’s producer and multi-disciplinary artist Mansur Brown, Indian producer and R&B artist Sid Sriram, and Atlanta-based hip-hop group Arrested Development.

The annual festival attracts a diverse crowd of music heads, trendsetters, and influencers, each year.

This year, festival goers can expect the introduction more genres like dance, world, and jazz. Stage front passes will allow closer access to main stage performances.

Timings: Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15 from 3pm to 2am.

Tickets are available on the official website of Sole DXB and ticketing website Platinum List.

The following additional categories will be made available across future releases:
Day Passes - General Admission
Day Passes - Stage Front
Day Passes - VIP Platform - Standing

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