Each genre of music has its platform of predilection. Generalists naturally gravitate toward A COLORS Show, hip-hop heads usually turn to On The Radar to keep up with the hottest rap acts of the moment, while those into electro typically head to Boiler Room to tap into—and most importantly, tune into—what’s happening in the scene across the world.
Founded in London in 2010 as a weekly live show, Boiler Room has since grown into a global platform connecting local music communities to international audiences. It acts as both a lens into underground dance floors and an amplifier for the grassroots movements shaping today’s sound. Nearly two decades after its launch, and with thousands of sets broadcast from cities spanning every continent, the platform has cemented itself as a force to be reckoned with, racking up millions of views and even more attention depending on which city it lands in and which artists are handed an invitation card.
Luckily, our region is far from uncharted territory for the British-born institution, having hosted a steady stream of standout sets across North Africa and the wider Middle East. Below, some of our favorites.
