Liz Mitchell of Boney M Performs with Il Divo at Riyadh's Joy Awards 2026

Initium teams up Boney M's Liz Mitchell with Il Divo for one of the Joy Awards 2026's most unforgettable live performances.

Initium booked Liz Mitchell for a special appearance at the Joy Awards 2026, bringing one of disco's most recognisable voices to one of the Middle East's biggest entertainment stages. The ceremony occurred in Riyadh as part of Riyadh Season, featuring international and regional artists with live performances as a central component. For Mitchell, whose voice helped establish Boney M's global success, the event marked another significant career moment.

“It was a secret, no-one was supposed to say anything about it!”

— Liz Mitchell

Mitchell revealed details about the performance's surprise elements. The collaboration paired Mitchell with Il Divo, blending disco with classical crossover, and proved to be an evening highlight drawing positive reactions from live and broadcast audiences.

“My creativity is always inspired by young people, I think they're the future. They bring that element of freshness, joy and originality. I'm getting on in age but I still feel like they are the inspiration and they are the future!”

— Liz Mitchell

Despite her decades-long career, Mitchell remains focused on contemporary music. This perspective sustains her global touring, maintaining relevance across generations. At the Joy Awards, her cross-generational appeal was evident alongside contemporary stars.

“The excitement here in Riyadh is real, there are so many wonderful artists here. It's great to be among such wonderful artists. I will continue to do what I do best and travel around the world and sing my songs as long as I have health, I am able and people are willing to invite me.”

— Liz Mitchell

“With every performance I do hope that we are bringing to the audience just music and the memory that the times that the music meant so much to them. Not only that, but to be able to dance and to feel good, to want to forget all of their troubles for a moment, it's very important. When I perform that's what I want to bring to the audience, I want them to be engaged and fulfilled.”

— Liz Mitchell

Initium has worked extensively with Liz Mitchell across various projects and live formats. Previous bookings include televised appearances on Sky's <em>Saturday Night with Hayley Palmer</em>, a livestreamed concert marking her 50th year in music, and international Boney M touring engagements in Canada and Asian festivals. The agency also supported non-touring projects including merchandise and digital initiatives.

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