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Le Bal de Paris
An immersive live show enhanced by
cutting-edge virtual reality technology. The audiences are invited to
participate in the greatest Paris Ball, an experience created by Blanca
Li to discover spectacular virtual reality through dance and music.
Shanghai International Dance Center
Date: Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm
Address: 1650 Hongqiao Lu | Address & Details
Price: 80-280rmb
-La alborá- is a flamenco show performed by the Shanghai FUEGO Flamenco Dance Company. The performance will not only present Flamenco dances with different styles and emotional expressions, but also showcase the wonderful combination of various Flamenco props, such as long tail skirts, shawls, fans, canes, and castanets. Through the classic flamenco performance, you will feel the passion of singers, guitarists, and dancers.
Shanghai Concert Hall
Date: Saturday, 7:30pm
Address: 523 Yan'an Dong Lu | Address & Details
Price: 80-480rmb
Experience an enchanting evening where music and Monet's artistry unite to create a captivating sensory journey. Immerse yourself in the romance of melodies inspired by the evocative light and shadow of Monet’s masterpieces. A talented ensemble of cellist, pianist, and pipa player will bring to life new musical compositions, each reflecting one of Monet’s iconic themes: figures, landscapes, and botanicals. This unique crossover concert blends Eastern and Western musical traditions, offering a fresh interpretation of ten renowned Monet paintings.
ALL Club
Date: Friday, 9:30pm-late
Address: 2/F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu | Address & Details
Price: Presale: 80rmb/person
J.Mag has likely caught your attention by now. He’s a rapper known for his strong collaborations with Higher Brothers and his catchy hip-hop/Trap tracks. His style has led to collaborations with a range of artists over the years, including Jackson Wang, MASIWEI, KnowKnow, Psy.P, MELO, Harikiri, Bohan Phoenix, Boss X and more. On August 23rd, J.Mag will release his latest album, Journey To The East, which he considers his biggest release so far. He’ll perform live at All on the release night, featuring many of his popular tracks and introducing some new material.
Celia by Pulse
Date: Saturday, 11pm - late
Address: 154 Nanyang Lu | Address & Details
Price: 138rmb at the door
Celia hosts Josh Gigante who's been been active in the electronic music scene, influenced by the underground scenes in London and Ibiza. His work as a producer and DJ spans a range of styles, from melodic Techno to experimental electronic sounds. Support by Han Sen, Chewie.
Abyss Club
Date: Saturday, 10:30pm-late
Address: B1/F, 151 Julu Lu | Address & Details
Price: 120rmb at the door
Born in Ireland and currently based in Japan, X.I.R.A is the founder of the “Rave Against the Machines” series and contributes significantly to the RAM radio show. Their style is hard to categorize, combining elements of childlike enthusiasm with a unique edge. Beyond their DJ work, X.I.R.A is involved in developing the local queer community. They have worked with DJs such as Paula Temple, SNTS, AnD, Mstaraph, Horseman, and Lessss at Berlin’s GEGENxs party at RSO.
Dirty House (INS)
Date: Friday, 11pm - late
Address: 4/F, INS, 109 Yandang Lu | Address & Details
Price: 100rmb/person with one drink
This event features the first China performances by lofi music artists Elijah Who and Kudasai. Elijah’s music has accumulated over 400 million streams on Spotify and more than 120,000 followers on SoundCloud. He has previously collaborated with artists like MaSiWei, MadeinTYO, Summer Soul, and John Wells.
SYSTEM
Date: Friday, 10pm-late
Address: 3/F, Yunhai Mansion | Address & Details
Price: 98rmb
In August, DAWless Tea House and the acid music label Acid Chicken Records proudly present the special edition of Tea House Yanwu: "Acid Chicken Stomp." Leading the charge is Biting Eye, the veteran of live acid electronic music from Australia, bringing his original TB-303. Together with the DAWless Sound System and their arsenal of acid-powered noise machines, they will unleash an "acid rain" upon five key cities in the lower Yangtze River region.
Youth Energy Center (Tx Mall)
Date: Satuday, 10pm - late
Address: 523 Huaihai Zhong Lu | Address & Details
Price: 120rmb at the door
Big booking for R&B/HipHop promoters SUGAR HOUSE, bring over HMXDON (HITMAKERCHINX) from New York Flex. This multi-talented DJ, dancer, and music producer has taken the world by storm, catching the attention of icons like Rihanna, Usher, A$AP Ferg, and Cardi B. He's rocked Rihanna’s “ANTI” World Tour as both a dancer and music producer. Music: the best of r&b, hip-hop, afro sounds, dancehall, FDM and many more (none commercial).
Dirty House (INS)
Date: Saturday, 11pm-late
Address: 4/F, INS | Address & Details
Price: 128rmb with one drink
Yousef is a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, known for his work as a DJ, label owner, producer, remixer, event organizer, and mentor. He has contributed to labels like Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical, Defected, Cocoon, and Desolat. His remixes include work for Carl Cox, Sven Väth, Jamiroquai, and Moby, and he has produced music for the FIFA World Cup album.
Live Music Picks By Will / LiveChinaMusic |
Will Griffith is a photographer, videographer, writer, and music promoter living in Shanghai. He’s the founder of LiveChinaMusic - a platform dedicated to China's evolving underground music scene.
Yuyintang Park
Date: Thursday, 8pm
Address: B1/F, 1398 Yuyuan Lu | Address & Details
Price: 40rmb/person, 99rmb/person with free flow
A delirious Thursday spread - and one that’s bound to get crazy with a free flow deal and a documentary screening premiere beforehand - one that covers the hole left by the closure of Yuyintang. Providing the tunes will be one of the city’s freshest and wildly sexy new acts, Vanishing Queen, wreak havoc in a world where garage, psychedelic, and hard rock reign supreme, and swagger is everything. Joining them will be Decision Tree, who bring a more ethereal and softer touch to their arrangements, and Parallel Universe, who inject their indie sound with urban-pop sensibilities.
Bandai Namco Dream Hall
Date: Friday, 8pm
Address: 179 Yichang Lu | Address & Details
Price: 150rmb/person
Two of the post-rock scene’s most promising acts in the past few years join forces over at Bandai Namco. Beijing post-rock outfit Wonder Sea has long been operating on the fringes of the scene - seesawing between emo-inflicted indie rock and sincere instrumental rock - intimate and sprawling all at once - injecting fraught emotional tension into every song. Joining them will be Zaoxi - who began his post-rock career as a solo artist - using his wide range of skills - to craft cinematic soundscapes full of indietronica buzz and neo-classical resonance - before bringing in more members to fill out the stage.
Ale Garden
Date: Saturday, 8pm
Address: 11 Guotai Lu | Address & Details
Price: Free entrance
Ale Garden, the quaint hip Yangpu-located hub for university kids, art-house film nights, and musical exchanges is gearing up for the fall semester with a weekend filled with gigs, fresh talent, and plenty of intrigue. Tonight is a noise pop and shoegaze-filled slumber from the region’s next generation of indie rockers. On the docket, you’ve got the very-promising shoegaze act The Numen, fresh off their debut EP, Wuxi noise rockers All Your Secrets, and iuMoYo. Sleeper gig of the week here - expect a packed noise full of daydreamers.
Harley's Back Room
Date: Saturday, 8:30pm
Address: B1/F, 265 Nandan Dong Lu | Address & Details
Price: 80-100rmb/person
Formed in late 2015 in the mountainous city of Chongqing, noise punk band Backhand Thrust has made their mark on the scene with their scrappy, ferocious and robust sound. 'Extreme, fast, and direct,' the band is all attitude as they barrel through one track after another with reckless abandon, abrasive vocals, and crushing instrumentation that cram every drum beat and chord into one-minute power anthems. You either get on Backhand’s wavelength or as they put ever so gently, ‘fuck off our shit’. It’s rock and roll in primal instinctual mode. Chaos never felt so sincere. The band is in the midst of a nationwide tour. Support from Shanghai’s own punk rockers Full Throttle and Dirty Boots - all in Harley’s sister punk bar - The Front Room.
Yuyintang Park
Date: Sunday, 8pm
Address: B1/F, 1398 Yuyuan Lu | Address & Details
Price: Presale: 120rmb/person, Full price: 150rmb/person
Shanghai-based musician Gao Jiafeng, known for his shapeshifting ‘’deconstructed pop’ known for subverting musical tropes continues his journey from a deadpan solo artist to a full-fledged band. A deep dive into the kaleidoscopic world of hyperpop, indie rock, core, dream pop, hip hop, and electronica and where they all collide - Jiafeng explores our modern-day technological infatuations across fairy-tale-esque narratives all set to Jiafeng’s trademark sugar-coated bleeding-heart lyricism. Joining Jiafeng’s new band will be another act that is not afraid to mix things up - djent act 8:48, who have no qualms fusing in elements of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and more into their carnivalesque sound.
Bandai Namco Dream Hall
Date: Sunday, 8:30pm
Address: 179 Yichang Lu | Address & Details
Price: Presale: 150rmb/person, 280rmb for two
One of the finest representatives of China’s robust post-rock scene, Guangzhou’s Zhaoze, known for their meddling of evocative post-rock and guqin-led Chinese folk music, is back! Much to fans’ delight - considering the band called it quits late last year. This is a blessing considering their LP - No Answer Blowin’ in the Wind - was one of their best - a stirring, emotionally fraught collection of dreamy and cinematic soundscapes that had the band embracing the dissonance and chaos the genre has to offer but also incorporating and experimenting with more and more elements - from electric drums to whistling. The band will perform at Bandai Namco this Sunday.
La Burg
Date: Saturday and Sunday, 1pm
Address: 5F, 168 Aomen Lu | Address & Details
Price: 250rmb at the door
A weekend of sewing and socializing at The AKAATA - Sip'n'Sew. Bring some old shirts and let the hosts guide you through fun and practical sewing projects, while you sip on your favorite drink and enjoy the tunes and lively atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, this is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, and let your creativity shine. All you need to bring is something old and your imagination
Just Yoga - SomaVana Ayurveda
Date: Sunday
Address: 7F Tianping Hotel | Address & Details
Price: 30rmb
The Shanghai Celtics Football Club hosts a Clothes Swap this weekend: Bring along any clothes, shoes and accessories that are clean and intact. Chinese language reading books are also needed too. These will support users of the Renewal charity improve their literacy levels. Any clothing left over will also be donated to the Renewal project. A local charity that supports homeless people in Shanghai. 30rmb entry fee. Join their WeChat group (QR code on the flyer) for more details.
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