All Articles with the tag #Riyadh

Byron Cooke, host of MBC Loud, in a white shirt and jeans, standing in studio—embodying the international energy of contemporary Saudi broadcasting.
Broadcasting Change: An Australian Voice in Riyadh’s New Soundscape

Saudi radio is getting a fresh voice—and it speaks with an Australian accent. Byron Cooke, now hosting MBC LOUD FM’s flagship show, shares how Riyadh became his new home and why English-language radio matters in today’s Saudi Arabia.

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Metallica performing at their historic Riyadh concert during the Soundstorm Festival, fulfilling a long-time dream for Saudi fans.
Metallica Rocks Riyadh: From Banned to Headliner

Once banned and underground, rock music took center stage in Saudi Arabia as Metallica brought their iconic sound to Riyadh’s Soundstorm Festival, marking a milestone in the Kingdom’s evolving music scene.

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