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UK X Factor winner James Arthur to headline Bahrain Bay this weekend

ManamaUK X Factor winner James Arthur will take the stage this weekend as part of the thirteenth edition of the annual festival the Spring of Culture. The concert will take place at Bahrain Bay on the 23rd of March at 8:30 pm. 

James Arthur embarked on his music journey from a young age, writing and recording songs both as a solo artist and in bands in his teens. Apart from his extraordinary showmanship qualities and extremely distinct voice, James also has a natural talent for songwriting.

James became a star overnight after winning the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012, after which his debut single “Impossible” became a worldwide hit. With more than three million records sold, No.1 positions in 50 countries and multiple gold and platinum awards, the single “Impossible” became the most successful UK “X Factor” winner’s single of all time. His follow up single, ‘You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Loves You’, reached number two on the UK charts. James’ self-titled debut album hit number 2 on the album chart after release in November 2013.

In September 2016, James released the single “Say you Won’t Let Go” and it rocketed to the top of the UK music charts - as well as number 27 in the American Billboard Hot 100 chart. His subsequent album, “Back from the Edge”, was released in October 2016 and topped the charts, confirming his position in the spotlight.  

Thirteen years after its inauguration, the Spring of Culture festival has transformed into a landmark in Bahrain’s calendar of events. The festival contributes significantly to Bahrain’s tourism sector each year which is a key priority sector for the EDB as part of its diversification strategy. The number of inbound tourists to Bahrain has been increasing year on year, with the total number of visitors reaching 12.7 million last year as compared to 12.2 million in 2016.   

Full festival programme details are available on www.springofculture.org and on the Spring of Culture App.