Yasalam 2015: Finalists unveiled for emerging talent competition

• UAE artists Jay Abo, Scott Attew and collective S.O.S. will battle it out at the F1 FanZone™ on Saturday, November 21st
• Finalist will perform in front of thousands at Volkswagen’s Beats on the Beach and will have a yearlong residency to perform at The Village in the du Arena

Abu Dhabi, UAE – November 15th, 2015: After a shortlisted selection and four weeks of industry training and mentorship, FLASH Entertainment has announced the final three UAE acts for the Emerging Talent Competition 2015. The competition is the newest addition to Yasalam, the largest city-wide entertainment festival run by any race host city. 
Jay Abdo, Scott Attew and S.O.S. (Secrecy Over Supremacy) will perform at the F1 FanZone™ on the Abu Dhabi Corniche on Saturday, November 21st, before the winning artist will be announced to cheering crowds. 
The three deserving finalists have been put through their paces during intensive training and mentoring sessions in preparation for their shot at the crowning title at Yasalam 2015. 
Facing down the three esteemed jury members, the artists will have to impress the judges with their musical talent, and one lucky winner will have the opportunity of a lifetime as they are scheduled to perform live at Volkswagen PresentsBeats on The Beach 2015 infront of thousands of music fans, before heading to The Village at du Arena to perform into the FLASH 2016 events year. 
First in the line-up is singer and guitarist Jay Abo, whose soulful voice and unique style makes him an exciting prospect for the future, and will be sure to have fans at the Abu Dhabi Corniche wanting more.
Joining Abo on the Corniche is revolutionarycollective S.O.S (Secrecy Over Supremacy).  With a passion for music and an abundance of flair, the quartet brings R&B rhythm and hip-hop beats alive over exhilarating lyrics. They will be one to watch for music lovers.
The final artist to feature in the Emerging Talent Competition will be the enigmatic Scott Attew. Having impressed with their enthusiasm throughout the training process they will be sure to give it their all on the Corniche and put on a great show for fans.
Lee Charteris, VP Operations, FLASH Entertainment and ETC jury member, commented on the difficulty selecting the three finalists, saying, “It has been thrilling to watch our expectations be blown away by the first year’s host of submissions, in particular the time spent with the final ten during the training was a fantastic learning experience for everyone involved. There was so much ambition and talent on display in the room, which made it especially hard for us to select the three finalists. With their growth and skills, Jay, Scott and S.O.S. stood above the rest and we are confident that the UAE is in for an exceptional finale at the Abu Dhabi Corniche next Saturday.”
Due to the high level of exceptional talent on display throughout the competition, FLASH Entertainment alongside the ETC jury are excited to confirm that the remaining artists who made it through to the shortlisted rounds will be performing at the F1 FanZone™ throughout Yasalam week. Fans can keep an eye out for outstanding musical acts on the F1 FanZone™Stage byJosh Monteath, As Per Casper, Gohary, Leone Murphy and Pimms Brooke.