LIVE NATION AND MECOM Forums have announced the arrival for the first time in Dubai of the Grammy Award Winning Iconic Rock Band Nickelback.

The Canadian Rockers have topped charts across the world and are one of the fastest selling concert acts on the planet today. Nickelback break their European tour to fly in and play a “one off” full arena set at the Gulf Bike Festival, Dubai in February 2010.

Nickelback are the headline band and form part of an amazing line up at the 2010 Gulf Bike Festival. Other legendary rock artists announced to play at the festival include Status Quo, and a host of local Musicians and DJs.

The Gulf Bike Festival is a three-day global gathering of Music from Live Nation, Bikes with Gulf Bike Expo which incorporates Dubai Bike Week, featuring the largest temporary exhibition structure in the Middle East and showcasing the latest in bikes, custom bikes, all terrain vehicles, clothing, accessories and lifestyle products featuring special sale offers to festival goers.

Elissa Murtaza, Managing Director, Live Nation stated: “We are thrilled to provide fans with an incredible opportunity to see such an immense band as Nickelback perform here in Dubai at the Gulf Bike Festival. Together with our partners Mecom we aim to maximise the live entertainment experience with three days of unbeatable attractions creating a totally unique lifestyle festival in the UAE and the region. This is a weekend not to be missed.”

The show also features, two live music stages, a FMX Stunt Arena, Super Motto Circuit, Quad Zone and “In Show” bike park. The  Piazza area will feature food and beverage stands along with the second music stage presenting some of the regions leading bands creating the Middle East’s only dedicated bike festival.

Festival tickets are on sale from today. For more info visit www.itptickets.com, www.ticketingboxoffice.com or www.boxofficeme.com