MN2S secures Il Divo for one of the Joy Awards 2026’s most high-profile live performances.
MN2S is thrilled to have booked Il Divo to perform at the Joy Awards 2026, held in Riyadh as part of Riyadh Season. The Joy Awards is an annual entertainment ceremony organised by MBC, celebrating achievements across music, film, television, sport and digital media, with winners determined by public voting through the Joy Awards app. The 2026 ceremony was broadcast live across MBC channels and the Shahid streaming platform, reaching audiences across the Middle East and beyond. Held as part of Riyadh Season, the event brought together a high-profile mix of international stars and leading regional artists.
Working with the event’s organisers, MN2S arranged Il Divo’s booking as part of the live music lineup for the 2026 awards. During the ceremony, Il Divo performed one of their signature songs and also appeared on stage with Liz Mitchell, the lead vocalist of Boney M, for a collaborative performance. The duet brought together two established international acts from different musical backgrounds and formed part of the evening’s scheduled live performances.
The Riyadh-based event also featured headline performances from Katy Perry, Robbie Williams and Angham, with appearances from leading international and regional figures across entertainment and sport. Il Divo’s performance drew an amazing reaction both inside the venue and across broadcast and social channels, standing out as one of the night’s most talked-about musical moments.
Il Divo are a multinational classical crossover vocal group, known for combining operatic vocals with contemporary pop arrangements. The group has released multiple studio albums, achieved international chart success, and sold tens of millions of records worldwide. Their performances typically feature both original material and reinterpretations of well-known songs, delivered in several languages. Their appearance at the Joy Awards placed them alongside a wider programme of global artists performing during the ceremony.
Formed in 2003 by music executive Simon Cowell, Il Divo are widely recognised as one of the most commercially successful classical crossover acts of the modern era. The group has released multiple studio albums that have reached number one in numerous countries, including the UK, and has earned several international awards for sales and touring. Known for performing in multiple languages, Il Divo have built a long-running global touring career, regularly performing in major arenas and at large-scale televised events, with a fanbase spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
For promoters, brands and event organisers, this performance is an example of how the right artist booking can elevate a high-ticket production and connect with a global audience. As the agency behind Il Divo’s appearance, MN2S works directly with world-class artists and their teams to deliver show-stopping bookings for awards shows, festivals, corporate events and broadcast productions. If you’re looking to book internationally recognised talent with an agency you can trust, MN2S provides expert guidance and access to artists that can make a powerful impact on your event.