The fifth night of Umag Music Nights brought one of the greatest athletes of all time to the Dance Arena. Shaquille O'Neal, who has built a successful DJ career under the name DJ Diesel in recent years, performed in Umag for the first time. Before he took the stage, the crowd was warmed up by his son, Myles O'Neal.
A name that spent decades synonymous with the NBA is now equally at home on the stages of the world's biggest music festivals. Inspired by performances from Steve Aoki and Skrillex, O'Neal turned what began as a hobby into a new professional career. Today, DJ Diesel performs at many of the world's leading festivals.
Once the tennis action came to an end, the Dance Arena quickly filled with fans eagerly awaiting his arrival. Delivering a high-energy set packed with EDM, bass and trap, DJ Diesel brought the atmosphere of a major international music festival to Umag — the kind of electrifying performance that has become his trademark in recent years.
Shaquille O'Neal's appearance once again highlighted how Umag Music Nights, alongside world-class tennis, continues to attract performers who regularly take the stage at the world's biggest music festivals.
The music program continues tonight with a performance by Prljavo kazalište. On Friday, July 17, world-renowned DJ and producer Fedde Le Grand, known for a string of iconic club anthems, takes the stage. This year's edition of Umag Music Nights will conclude on Saturday, July 18, with award-winning DJ and producer Dombresky, celebrated for his energetic house and dance sets that have lit up festivals including Coachella and EDC Las Vegas.

