Tedder promises the band will return to Abu Dhabi as soon as they can — they are currently in the middle of their first world tour.
OneRepublic open the first night of the Amplified Music Festival, Yas Links, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
It is the first time the band have played in Abu Dhabi.
Frontman Ryan Tedder, centre right, works the crowd.
The sold-out audience of 6,000.
Tedder reveals he has a 'special surprise' for fans halfway through the show.
Tedder then plays through a medley of songs he has written for other musicians, including Beyonce's 'Halo' and Leona Lewis's 'Keep Bleeding'.
Fans aged 7 months to 70 years turn out in force.
The group are joined by a celloist and violinist for the show.
The group play a mix of clubby beats and radio-friendly rock, with a heavy dose of pop.
Tedder promises the band will return to Abu Dhabi as soon as they can — they are currently in the middle of their first world tour.
OneRepublic open the first night of the Amplified Music Festival, Yas Links, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
It is the first time the band have played in Abu Dhabi.
Frontman Ryan Tedder, centre right, works the crowd.
The sold-out audience of 6,000.
Tedder reveals he has a 'special surprise' for fans halfway through the show.
Tedder then plays through a medley of songs he has written for other musicians, including Beyonce's 'Halo' and Leona Lewis's 'Keep Bleeding'.
Fans aged 7 months to 70 years turn out in force.
The group are joined by a celloist and violinist for the show.
The group play a mix of clubby beats and radio-friendly rock, with a heavy dose of pop.
Tedder promises the band will return to Abu Dhabi as soon as they can — they are currently in the middle of their first world tour.
OneRepublic in Abu Dhabi: pure pop perfection, plus a medley of Ryan Tedder's finest hits
American group open inaugural Amplified Music Festival with a show bursting with magical moments
Dean Wilkins
12 November, 2022
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