Country Profile: Egypt
Egypt’s live music scene has seen both setbacks and developments over the years, particularly with international acts. Moussa AbuTaleb, owner of Event House Egypt, reflects on a time when performances by artists like Scorpions and Maroon 5 were thwarted by the political unrest of 2011.
“We had to refund everything,” he says. Since then, Egypt has earned global attention for its electronic music scene, though there is still a noticeable dearth of live opportunities, especially for international mainstream acts.
“We don’t have proper arenas. Usually, we build [temporary venues] for international acts, especially when they want to perform by the pyramids,” AbuTaleb explains. The logistical demands of constructing custom stages make organising these events costly and time-consuming. On the bright side, Egypt has established a solid technical infrastructure to support high-quality events. “From a technical perspective, we have good equipment and support in Egypt that can allow any artist to come here,” he says.
“We don’t have proper arenas. Usually, we build [temporary venues] for international acts, especially when…
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