Tyga, Steve Aoki, Myriam Fares, And Cosmicat Serve Up Super Sweet Gamers8 Week 7 Concerts

When the stage lights at Gamers8 ignited with an electric fervor, the city of Riyadh became the epicenter of musical euphoria. This season's concert lineup brought together a constellation of renowned artists that ignited the Saudi Arabian capital with an unmatched energy.

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Gamers8 week 7 ends with great tunes and good times | © Gamers8

This season's concerts brought big-name stars to the stage, making the city pulse with excitement. From the rap rhythms of Tyga to the enchanting tunes of Myriam Fares, the crowd was in for a treat. Local favorite DJ Cosmicat and international sensation Steve Aoki also joined the party, adding their own sparks to the mix.

Check out our Gamers8 overview to see the full schedule of gaming tournaments and music concerts.

Gamers8 Concerts – Week 7

Tyga

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Tyga blasted in to Gamers8 and amazed the crowd | © Gamers8

“I love ya’ll, Riyadh! Make some noise!” American rapper Tyga blasted in to Gamers8 and provided the sell-out crowd with an incredible set featuring hit tunes such as ‘Rack City’, ‘Loco Contigo’, Ayo’, ‘Taste’, and so much more. Did Tyga’s show generate the best atmosphere for an artist this Gamers8 concert season? His adoring fans certainly thought so.

Steve Aoki

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Steve Aoki brought Friday’s concerts to a close | © Gamers8

After visiting Japamura during the week at Gamers8, Steve Aoki brought Friday’s concerts to a close with an awesome set featuring mixes of tracks such as Eminem’s ‘Stan’, Linkin Park’s ‘Numb’, and Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’. There was also an airing of the super cool mix of Akon’s ‘Locked Up’ – which was only released that day. Aoki said: “The culture in Saudi Arabia is so accepting of me. When I come here everyone is so hospitable and nice and friendly. Saudi culture is a very giving culture. A lot of cultures could learn from Saudi culture. I plan on coming here a lot. Give it five or 10 more years, and Saudi Arabia will be the tourist destination of the world. Everyone will come here.” Ps did you get cake at the end of Aoki’s gig? “Cake Me!”

Myriam Fares

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Myriam Fares, the Queen of Stage at Gamers8 | © Gamers8

Myriam Fares, the Queen of Stage, produced a regal performance at Gamers8 on Friday night dressed in the most dazzling of outfits. Featuring dancers and a full backing band, the Lebanese singer wowed the crowd by performing the hits that have made her a musical favorite in Saudi Arabia and far beyond.

Cosmicat

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Cosmicat started of week 7 concerts with the most energetic performance | © Gamers8

Jeddah-born DJ Cosmicat got the Week 7 Concerts at Gamers8 off to the most energetic start. Cosmicat, who also performed live at Gamers8 last year, said after her Friday night gig: “It felt like a workout, I was jumping for 45 minutes just like everyone else. We had a great time. It feels like a dream because we’re all there for the same purpose – to have a good time together. There’s so much energy. It’s amazing.”

Malena Rose

Malena is a game design student and writer at EarlyGame. Her life-long passion for videogames inspired her to make a living out of it. Through her studies in Game Design, she now plays an active role within the gaming industry....