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Emergency WHALE! at 4corners! Tonight!

Posted: January 27th, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: 4corners 肆角餐吧, Cardigans, DJ Assassin Eyes, DJ Bobby Dropper, DJ Dirty Pirate, DJ Event, DJ Fun Party, DJ No Requests, Drum & Bell Tower, Gulou, WHALE! | No Comments »

Blue Alert! It’s a WHALE! Emergency TONIGHT!

WHALE! is holding a last-minute emergency party tonight, Friday, January 27, 2012 at the newly opened 4corners肆角餐吧 bar by the Drum and Bell Tower in Gulou.

Previously, WHALE! parties were rocking Beijing with monthly gigs around town, but since winter hit, it’s been a few months without some WHALE! fun.

So what calls WHALE! out of hibernation?  A member of the WHALE! family is leaving Beijing for a few months and this is his unofficial leaving party.

Who is leaving you ask?  Well, they are all masked by alias names, but here’s one hint: It’s the only DJ who changes his alias name every WHALE! party. This time around, his name is DJ No Requests.

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Who is WHALE!?  Check out CW’s article on WHALE!’s DJs here.

If WHALE! is a new concept for you, the best way to sum it up quickly: WHALE! is “200 tons of danceable rock and electro in the deep, dark hutong”.  

And the eclectic music mix will be played by the regular WHALE! DJ Line-up featuring DJ Assassin Eyes, Bobby Dropper,  DJ Fun Party, DJ Dirty Pirate and our beloved DJ No Requests.

This has been something in the works the past weeks, but they’ve only just announced it and as this is the unofficial leaving party of DJ No Requests, there will also be an unofficial dress theme: Cardigans.

I was hoping to find some quirky picture of a whale wearing a cardigan, but I guess it figures the reverse is more likely.

So here you have it: Whales knitted onto a cardigan.

Close enough.

…or perhaps you prefer this knit WHALE!?

OK. Enough fun for now.

Time to WHALE! at 4corners! TONIGHT!

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Click here to see pictures from previous WHALE! parties:

  • WHALE! on a Rainy Night in the Deep, Dark Hutongs
  • “W” is for WHALE!
  • A WHALE! of a Good Time

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, July 29, 2011
  • Time: 10PM-late
  • Location: 4corners 肆角餐吧
  • Address:  By Drum and Bell Tower on DaShibei Hutong 西城, 大石碑胡同27号 (See map below)
  • FREE ENTRY 


Say Goodbye to D-22 this Friday, the 13th with Mohanik

Posted: January 12th, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Andy Best, Carsick Cars, D-22, DJ B.O., Hedgehog, Kungfuology.com, Live Music, Michael Pettis, Mohanik, Moon Tyrant, pangbianr.com, The Flying Mantas, Time Out, Ulan Bator | No Comments »

After six strong years as one of Beijing’s iconic live music venues, D-22 is officially closing their doors this Friday, the 13th of January.  Over the years, this little WDK rock venue has built a tight music-loving community committed to the local music scene and they have undoubtedly helped to open doors and jump-start the fame of many of Beijing’s most well-known bands like Carsick Cars and Hedgehog.

Going off with a bang, they are hosting Mongolian garage rock/punk band Mohanik (from Ulan Bator) as their first act of their closing night.


In the middle of the 4 day China tour (from Hohhot to Beijing to Ningbo to Shanghai), this will be their second stop, but D-22′s first act of the night followed by Shanghai metalheads Moon Tyrant, Beijing surf-rock band The Flying Mantas, and a DJ set from DJ B.O. (aka Brian Offenther, Shanghai-based music promoter Trash A Go-Go).

Click here for Time Out Beijing’s recent interview with Mohanik.

Come out and bid D-22 farewell, though Michael Pettis had said in a few interviews that they plan to open a new music venue to accommodate “today’s Beijing”.

  • See interview with Michael Pettis by pangbianr.com here: Michael Pettis on the End of D-22

  • See interview with Michael Pettis by Andy Best on Kungfuology.com here: D22 Closing: Full Interview with founder Michael Pettis 

Event Details: 

  • Date: Friday, January 13, 2012
  • Time: 10PM
  • Location: D-22
  • Address: 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian district 海淀区成府路242号
  • Website: Click here.

 


LDS Hook-Up: 2 Free Tickets to Simple Plan Concert

Posted: December 27th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Hot Tips, Music, Upcoming Events | Tags: Chuck Comeau, David Desrosiers, Jeff Stinco, Pierre Bouvier, Sebastien Lefebvre, Simple Plan, Yugongyishan | 3 Comments »

Canadian rock band Simple Plan is back in Beijing to debut their upcoming Asia Tour. Performing at Yugongyishan, this concert will be a nice change of pace from the massive stadiums hosting thousands of fans. With a capacity of only 700 pax, fans can get up-close and personal with Simple Plan.

“Simple Plan had a spunky, energetic punk sound, textured like Cheap Trick, but raw like Pennywise.”

A group of five former high school pals Pierre Bouvier, Jeff Stinco, David Desrosiers, Sebastien Lefebvre and Chuck Comeau who came together in 1999 to form this multi-award winning punk-pop band with hit singles like “I’m Just A Kid”, “Welcome to My Life” and “Jet Lag”.  

Here’s your chance to see them perform live!

LDS HOOK-UP

Thanks to Street Hustle Promotions, a lucky LDS reader will get the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Simple Plan live!

For your chance to win 2 FREE TICKETS to the Simple Plan Concert on Friday, January 6, answer the following question in the comment section:

Who is your favorite member of the Simple Plan band and why?

To answer, click here and scroll down to comment section.  Be sure to leave your email address so I contact the winner directly!

Deadline is Monday, January 2 at 12PM Noon.

Tickets are RMB 380 at the door (pre-sale tickets are SOLD OUT!). Official ticket booking websites: Piao.com.cn or sendmetickets.com

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, January 6, 2012
  • Time: 7:30PM
  • Location: Yugongyishan
  • Address: 3-2 Zhang Zizhong Road
  • Tickets: RMB 380 (door)
  • Buy Tickets: Piao.com.cn or sendmetickets.com


Jungle Bells: DJ Goldie and Syndicate at Yigongyishan

Posted: December 23rd, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Cafe Zarah, DJ Event, DJ Goldie, drum 'n' bass, Guy Ritchie, James Bond, NLGX Design, Snatch, The World is Not Enough, theBeijinger, Yugong Yishan | No Comments »

DJ Goldie is back in Beijing for the fourth time (that’s how much we love this guy) and he is back playing at Yugongyishan tonight Friday, December 23 at 10PM.

His previous set in 2008 was voted “Night of the Year” in theBeijinger’s Bar & Clubs awards where he “played an unbelievable 4-hour mix of unreleased tracks that tore Yugong Yishan to pieces.”

More than just a DJ, Goldie’s also an actor with a role in Guy Ritchie’s “Snatch” and the James Bond film “The World is Not Enough”.  This guy also happens to be a graffiti artist, drum ‘n’ bass icon, DJ and producer.

“Goldie is a total original, a multi-talented complex shape shifter, who’s sold more than 2.5 million records worldwide.”

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, December 23, 2011
  • Time: 10PM
  • Tickets: RMB 70 (pre-sale), RMB 100 (door)
  • Ticket Locations: Cafe Zarah, NLGX Design and Yugongyishan
  • Ticket Online: www.clubzone.cn
  • Location: Yugongyishan
  • Address:  3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng district, 东城区张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
  • Website: Click here.


LDS Hook-Up: 2 FREE Tickets to Booey Lehoo Concert

Posted: December 14th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Upcoming Events | Tags: 000 Strong Initiative, 100, Americans Promoting Study Abroad (APSA), Antonio Villaraigosa, apl.de.ap, Booey Lehoo Concert, Chuck Comeau, Crooked Timber, David Desrosiers, Hillary Clinton, Jeff Stinco, John Legend, LumDimSum Hook-Up, Pierre Bouvier, President Barack Obama, Sa DingDing, Sebastien Lefebvre, sendmetickets.com, Shunza, Simple Plan, Street Hustle, Street Hustle Promotions, The Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation, will.i.am, Yugong Yishan | 1 Comment »

 Will.i.am & Hillary Clinton – What a combo!

The Booey Lehoo Concert has been on the radar for ages now and plenty of hype that goes with having such a diverse range of people teaming together to make this happen ie Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and, of course, Hillary Clinton and will.i.am (pic above) discussing the importance of educational and cultural ties between the US and China, a long-term initiative starting with a concert in Beijing to plant the seeds of global understanding with the younger generations.  Read State Department story here.

Taking place at Beijing’s National Stadium this Saturday, December 17, 2011, the concert will be featuring both US artists including will.i.am, apl.de.ap and John Legend and Chinese artists Shunza and Sa Dingding. It is organized by APSA (Americans Promoting Study Abroad), The Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation, and Crooked Timber Media with the goal of giving American high school students from low-income families public a full scholarship from seven US cities to study in Beijing on a program that focuses on “language acquisition, cultural understanding, leadership development, and exposure to international careers”.   The initiative will also provide a similar opportunity for Chinese students to study abroad in the United States.

“The Concert culminates a week of events celebrating China-US cultural and educational exchange. Together, the US and Chinese artists will stage an evening celebration of the possibilities when Americans and Chinese work together creatively.”

Check out Booey Lehoo’s list of performing artists:

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“In order to become responsible global citizens, young people need to experience the world around them. Kids from underserved communities rarely have the opportunity to study and travel abroad, and we want to change that. We must make sure that American students have the cultural awareness and skills necessary to succeed in a global economy.” - will.i.am on this concert to benefit President Obama’s 100,000 Strong Initiative

Sa DingDing

John Legend

Shunza

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LDS HOOK-UP

Thanks to Street Hustle Promotions, a lucky LDS reader will get the chance to win a pair of tickets to see will.i.am, John Legend, Sa DingDing, etc. perform for this charity concert.

For your chance to win 2 FREE TICKETS to the Booey Lehoo Concert this Saturday night, answer the following question in the comment section:

What does “Booey Lehoo” mean and if you could rename this concert, what would you call it?

To answer, click here and scroll down to comment section.  Be sure to leave your email address so I contact the winner directly!

Deadline is Thursday, December 15 at 12PM Noon.

If will.i.am is excited enough about his trip to Beijing to speak some Mandarin, that should inspire us enough to buy more tickets to support this initiative:

See Youtube link here.  See more videos here.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
  • Time: 7:30PM
  • Location: National Indoor Stadium 国家体育馆
  • Address: Olympic Green, Beichen Lu (Inside Olympic Green, northwest corner of the Datun Lu and Beichen Donglu intersection), Chaoyang District 朝阳区北辰路奥林匹克公园 (奥林匹克公园内,大屯路和北辰东路十字路口西北角)
  • Tickets: RMB 280/480/680/880/1680
  • Buy Tickets: Click here to purchase your tickets or you can also order from sendmetickets.com here and they’ll deliver directly to you.
  • Follow on Weibo: Click here

Save-the-Date: Simple Plan Concert on January 6, 2012

Canadian rock band Simple Plan is back in Beijing to debut their upcoming Asia Tour. Performing at Yugongyishan, this concert will be a nice change of pace from the massive stadiums hosting thousands of fans. With a capacity of only 700 pax, fans can get up-close and personal with Simple Plan.

A group of five former high school pals Pierre Bouvier, Jeff Stinco, David Desrosiers, Sebastien Lefebvre and Chuck Comeau who came together in 1999 to form this multi-award winning punk-pop band with hit singles like “I’m Just A Kid”, “Welcome to My Life” and “Jet Lag”.

Tickets are RMB 280 pre-sale and RMB 380 at the door. Official ticket booking websites: Piao.com.cn or sendmetickets.com

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, January 6, 2012
  • Time: 7:30PM
  • Location: Yugongyishan
  • Address: 3-2 Zhang Zizhong Road
  • Tickets: RMB 280 (pre-sale) or RMB 380 (door)
  • Buy Tickets: Piao.com.cn or sendmetickets.com


LumDimSummary: Call her DJ Little Boots

Posted: November 28th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: A Day In My Life, Music | Tags: BJ Foodies, China Music Valley (CMV) Music Festival, DJ Bobby Dropper, Little Boots, Little Flowers Project, Shake DJ Tour, Starfish Wine & Seafood Bar, Yugongyishan | No Comments »

Little Boots DJ Shake Tour at Beijing’s Yugongyishan

I rarely leave the comfort of my home on Sundays.  Even more rarely do I miss a chance to join in a BJ FOoDiEs dinner like the one they just hosted at Starfish Wine & Seafood Bar (where they raised RMB 3,028 for Little Flower Project).

But I am a big fan of UK electro-pop star Little Boots as you can see from my pre-event post here.  Her tracks are catchy and from the first time I heard her perform at Beijing’s China Music Valley (CMV) Festival aka Pingu Music Festival, I couldn’t stop listening to Meddle, Stuck on Repeat and Remedy.  

And maybe I’m just an idiot, but I did not realize that her worldwide “Shake DJ Tour” covering Paris, Berlin, New York, SF, LA, Beijing, Tokyo and London would not actually be Little Boots herself performing, but rather her standing behind the decks as a DJ. She opened with a J.Lo remix and at one point, she played some of her music, but it was just not what I expected.  

This is more along the lines of what I was hoping to witness:

This video is proof of just how talented she is. She’s got all her gadgets, she’s clapping, playing the piano and singing all at the same time, it’s incredible!  To see her go from a performance like this to just standing behind DJ decks seems like such a downgrade. I‘d love to hear other people’s opinions from either her fans or others who came out to Yugongyishanon Sunday night to see Little Boots on stage.  Like I said, maybe it was just me not getting my facts straight, but I was seriously disappointed!!

At least I got to see a rare DJ performance by one of my all-time favorite Beijing DJ’s - Bobby Dropper.  That’s all I’m saying (if only I got a photo of him too!). 

Luckily, I got some cool LDS Snapshots of Little Boots’ DJ Set at Yugongyishan:


Little Boots’ “Shake DJ Tour” Beijing Stop at Yugong

Posted: November 26th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Avril Lavigne, China Music Valley (CMV) Music Festival, DJ Bobby Dropper, KT Tunstall, Ladytron, Little Boots, Shake DJ Tour, The Editors, Yugongyishan | No Comments »

Victoria Christina Hesketh aka Little Boots

The first time I heard UK’s electro-pop starlet Little Boots was during one of Beijing’s summer music festivals – China Music Valley (CMV) Festival aka Pingu Music Festival who also hosted Avril Lavigne and in the same line-up as Ladytron, The Editors (who were AMAZING) and KT Tunstall. I liked her music so much, I got all her songs and listened to them on repeat for at least 2 days straight.

This Sunday, she’s back in Beijing (from Toyko and before that San Francisco, LA, NY, Berlin and Paris) and performing her Shake DJ Tour at Yugongyishan with the one and only Bobby Dropper opening for Little Boots (even more reason to leave the comfort of your home on a Sunday night).

Tickets are RMB 100 (presale) or RMB 150 (door charge). Get presale tickets online here.

“MTV Europe Music Award nominated British artist Little Boots topped the BBC Sound of 2009 poll ahead of the likes of White Lies, Florence and the Machine, La Roux and Lady Gaga and she also received a BRIT Critics Choice nomination. She was also listed on Esquire magazine’s list of sixty “Brilliant Brits 2009″

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, November 27, 2011
  • Time: 9PM
  • Tickets: RMB 100 (presale), RMB 150 (door)
  • Presale: Online here.
  • Location: Yugongyishan
  • Address:  3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng district  东城区张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
  • Website: Yugongyishan’s site

Save-the-Date: BICCO’s Christmas Charity Dinner

Posted: November 25th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Music, Special Events, Upcoming Events | Tags: April Adournments, Beijing International Committee for Chinese Orphans (BICCO), Bespoke Beijing, Charity, Charity Dinner, Christmas, David Mitchell, East Lake Villas, Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory, Hatsune Sanlitun, Hummingbird Therapeutic Spa Retreat, Ivy Academy, Kagen, Punjabi, The Wine Republic, Unlock the Future, Westin Financial, wine | No Comments »

As soon as Thanksgiving is over, the trees, lights and holiday decorations come flooding out as everyone begins gearing up for Christmas and New Years! Hopefully by now, most of you have awoken from your turkey comas and you are in the holiday mind set to begin Christmas shopping and party planning.

There are many upcoming gala dinners, holiday balls and Christmas dinners coming up in the next few weeks, but be sure to mark your calendars and save the date for this event in particular – “Unlock the Future”, which is a Christmas Charity Dinner and Silent Auction that will take place on Saturday, December 10.

We have a goal of raising RMB 200,000 in ONE NIGHT with all funds raised on this evening to be donated to Beijing International Committee for Chinese Orphans (BICCO)‘s Shunyi Orphanage Rehabilitation Program to help support over Chinese orphans and children with disabilities.

“Without this program and the work of BICCO, many of these children would not leave their beds or even have a chance at a potential future outside of the walls of this state-run facility.” – Amy Zima, organizer of Unlock the Future Christmas Charity Dinner

Hosted at Kagen Japanese BBQ Restaurant, there will only be 200 seats available and all charitable guests will be treated to 10 dish menus created by Alan Wong and his top chefs at Kagen, a champagne toast and select wines paired with a lovely meal.

Acoustic musician David Mitchell will be performing several different instruments and there will also be other live music entertainment including some Christmas Caroling (just part of the jolly holiday spirit!).

The event will also be featuring great silent auction prizes including Apple products, a private dinner for 10 at Hatsune by owner Alan Wong paired with wines by Wine Republic (valued at RMB 13,000), a 2-night weekend stay at The Westin, a Hummingbird spa package (valued at RMB 7,000), a GungHo! pizza party, handmade necklaces from April’s Adournments, a custom Hutong Tour by Bespoke Beijing, a Punjabi Indian Feast and with many other restaurant vouchers around town.

Sign up early at either who get pre-sale price RMB 600 or you can also pay RMB 800 at the door (if there are any seats left!).  To book your seats in advance, you can either purchase tickets at Kagen Restaurant, Hatsune Sanlitun branch, or Ivy Academy at East Lake Villas.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011
  • Time: 6:30PM Cocktail Reception, 7:30PM Dinner
  • Location: Kagen Japanese Hot Pot & BBQ Restaurant
  • Address:  Located below the Original Hatsune on Guanghua Lu
    • B1/F, Bldg C, Heqiao Dasha, 8 Guanghua Donglu, Chaoyang District
    • 朝阳区光华东路8号和乔大厦C座地下1层
  • Tickets: Only 200 seats available! RMB 600 (pre-sale), RMB 800 (at the door)
  • Tickets are available for sale at Kagen Restaurant, Hatsune Sanlitun restaurant and Ivy School in East Lake Villas (Suite C-101 No. 35, Dongzhimenwai) Call: 8451 1381
  • For more information: Call 135 2034 1984


Dance to DJ Danny Rampling at PUNK

Posted: November 18th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Danny Rampling, DJ Event, Punk, The Opposite House | No Comments »

“Danny Rampling is a bonafide music visionary and a revolutionary dance music pioneer. “

Dance fanatics, TONIGHT head over to PUNK tonight as British dance music pioneer Danny Rampling will be behind the decks spinning his trance-dance tracks.

“Rampling is firmly back in the musical limelight, where he belongs, sharing his passion for music with a wealth of experience as we journey forward through the unprecedented evolution of contemporary culture.”

Free cover before 11PM (it’s RMB 50 after 11PM), so get there early and get the party started..for the rest of us who will be stumbling in after midnight!

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, November 18, 2011
  • Time: 10PM
  • Location: PUNK (Opposite House)
  • Address: B1 floor of The Opposite House, 11 Sanlitun Road, 三里屯11号
  • Website: Click here.

Time Out’s Sunday Salon: Operatic Tenor Fan Jingma

Posted: November 12th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Upcoming Events | Tags: Fan Jingma, Nancy Pellegrini, Sunday Salon, The Bookworm, Time Out | No Comments »

Time Out Beijing’s Sunday Salons are arguably some of the most well-done regular events Beijing has to offer.

Held once a month and always on Sunday evenings around 7:30PM, they host incredibly talented Classical musicians to come to The Bookworm and play extracts from their music in an intimate setting, followed by an opportunity to discuss their inspirations behind the music together with their audience.

“This is a unique opportunity to listen to the great musicians from China and ask them questions directly about their incredible talents.” – Nancy Pellegrini, Time Out BJ & SH’s Classical & Performance Editor

This Sunday, November 13, Time Out has invited one of China’s most established and respected operatic tenors Fan Jingma.

“A prize-winner in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, Fan Jingma’s colourful life includes making his own violin, selling his own pirated CDs, working with digital orchestra technology and reinventing China’s opera training. Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of China’s most fascinating musicians.” 

The best part – bring in this month’s copy of Time Out Beijing and entrance ticket is only RMB 20!

Event Details:

  • Date:  Sunday, November 19, 2011
  • Time:  7:30PM
  • Price: RMB 30 or RMB 20 if you bring copy of the November issue of Time Out Magazine
  • Location:  The Bookworm
  • Address:  Sanlitun Nanjie, 三里屯南街4号楼
  • Tel: 6586-9507
  • Website: http://www.timeoutbeijing.com/features/Performing_Arts/12024/Sunday-Salon.html

TONIGHT: Peter Kruder DJs at Club Tango

Posted: November 12th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Club Tango, DJ Event, DJ Jackson Lee, DJ Juliana Lima, Peter Kruder, Ross Goulding, Time Out | No Comments »

“Peter Kruder is one of those emblematic names that lead a whole decade and inspire myriads of DJs, producers and clubbers all over the world. And as successful as he is, he never lost track of the underground.” 

TONIGHT (Saturday, November 12, 2011) Remix Maestro Peter Kruder is DJing at Club Tango. 

Whether with Kruder & Dorfmeister, Voom:Voom or his solo project Peace Orchestra, Vienna’s Peter is widely recognized for being responsible for some of the finest electronic music in the last thirteen years.

“It’s very exciting stuff, not just because of Kruder’s rock-solid abilities as a DJ, but because of his stature in the scene, being the cofounder of G-Stone Recordings and instrumental in making Vienna one of the world centres of dance music.” – Ross Goulding, Time Out’s Nightlife Editor (click here for full article)

Peter Kruder wants to give you one of his latest tracks, “Young Girl”.  Download it here: “Young Girl” by Peter Kruder

Event Details here:

  • Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
  • Time: 10PM-late
  • Tickets: RMB 60 (Presale); RMB 100 at the Door
  • Presale Ticket Locations: Hotel G | Ciro’s Pomodoro | Crepanini | Plastered T-Shirts | Bed | Le Igosso 798 | Bridge Cafe | Pekotan | Gori
  • Online Ticket Sales: ClubZone.cn
  • Location: Club Tango
  • Address: 79 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng district  东城区和平里西街79号


Steve Aoki at Yigongyishan TONIGHT

Posted: November 5th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Chi Fan for Charity, Dim Mak Records, DJ Saul, Hatsune Sanlitun, Punk, Steve Aoki, Yugongyishan | 1 Comment »

“Aoki’s never-ending globe-trotting brings him to our lovely, dirty city to play some quality electro tunes.” – Time Out Beijing

Steve Aoki is the man behind Dim Mak Records and credited with launching the careers of some of the influential acts of the past decade including Bloc Party, The Kills, MSTRKRFT, The Bloody Beetroots, Mystery Jets, The Rakes, The Gossip and more. Since founding the label, he’s stepped into the limelight as DJ, artist and producer.

Thanks to M Agency, Steve Aoki will be making his way to Beijing, playing TONIGHT at Yugongyishan and DJ Saul (Resident DJ of Punk) will be opening for Steve Aoki!  But if you are already attending The Chi Fan for Charity After-Party at Hatsune Sanlitun, then you can still catch Steve Aoki afterwards as he will be playing late night until 4am.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, November 5
  • Time: 10PM-4AM
  • Price: RMB 150 Presale, RMB 200 Door
  • Buy Tickets here: http://shop68161459.taobao.com/
  • Location: Yigongyishan
  • Address: 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng district 东城区张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
  • Website: Click here.
  • Email: meticket.asia@gmail.com


LDS Hook-Up: Two FREE Tickets to AKON Concert

Posted: November 1st, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Hot Tips, Music, Upcoming Events | 2 Comments »

Multi-platinum R&B Superstar AKON is coming to Beijing’s MasterCard Stadium this Friday, November 4 and LDS has the Hook-Up for YOU!

See below for your chance to win 2 free tickets to Akon’s concert this Friday!

“Known for his West African-styled vocals with East Coast and Southern-styled hip hop beats, Akon’s China debut is Beijing’s must see event of the year.” 

Just a Few Reasons Why Akon Rocks:

  • His real name is Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam
  • Akon is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs
  • More than just a singer, Akon is also a talented songwriter and producer.
  • He launched the career of Lady Gaga and T-Pain.
  • He’s worked with big names from Dr. Dre, Michael Jackson, R. Kelly,Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Quincy Jones, Eminem and Whitney Houston. 
  • Click here for my favorite AKON video.

LDS HOOK-UP

For your chance to win 2 FREE TICKETS to AKON’s Concert this Friday night, answer the following question in the comment section:

What are your top 3 favorite songs/collaborations by AKON and why?

To answer, click here and scroll down to comment section.  Be sure to leave your email address so I contact the winner directly!

Deadline is Tuesday, November 1 at 6PM.

For those of you who are already going, don’t forget to stop by Nathan’s Famous concession stand in the stadium to say hi (I’ll be there!) and to get your chili cheese dog fix!

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
  • Time: 7:30PM
  • Location: MasterCard Stadium (formerly known as Wukesong Stadium)
  • Address: Fuxing Lu in Haidian District, 海淀区复兴路五棵松文化体育中心
  • Tickets: RMB 280-1680
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So Money: Punk’s Guest DJ Oliver $

Posted: October 22nd, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: "Doing Ya Thang", Aloe Blacc, DJ Event, Punk, The Opposite House | No Comments »

Oliver $ is a Berlin born and based DJ/Producer currently releasing music with famous labels MADE TO PLAY, Grand Petrol, and Front Room Recording and he’s bringing his sick house beat to Punk TONIGHT (Saturday, October 22, 2011).

“Oliver $ production has always been solid, but his most recent work has propelled him to limelight and making him one of Europe’s rising stars and most sought after acts.” – Punk in The Opposite House

Some of his top tracks include the hit song by Aloe Blacc “I need a Dollar” and “Doing Ya Thang,” which became, easily, one of the summers surprise hits. The track was on the top 5 of the BEATPORT charts for 5 weeks, and still in the top seller.

Listen to a Taste of how Money Oliver $ is:

Oliver $_Doin´ Ya Thang by oliverdollar

Aloe Blacc_I need a Dollar_Oliver $ Edit by oliverdollar

The Opposite House presents Oliver $ Oct. 22 @ PUNK by The Opposite House  

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, October 22
  • Time: 10PM-late
  • Location: Punk in the Opposite House
  • Address: Building 1, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang district  朝阳区三里屯路11号院1号楼
  • Website: www.barpunk.com

 

 

 

 

 


Hot Tip: Invitation to the Italian Trio Concert Tonight

Posted: October 11th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Hot Tips, Music, Upcoming Events | No Comments »

From L to R: Stefano Canuti (Bassonist), Stefano Giavazzi (Pianist), Arnaldo de Felice (Oboist)

A great tip from the Time Out team -

Tonight the Central Conservatory Concert Hall will be hosting an exciting chamber music concert, the Italian Trio Concert and all are invited to attend this free sitting! A great opportunity presented by Sam Su, Time Out’s multi-talented Sunday Salon music critic, all you need to do is turn up to witness this concert in person.

Sponsored by Puchner, this Italian Trio Concert is part of a China Concert Tour.

See below for Concert Program:

1 Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano:  Joseph Haydn
2 ” La Favorita ” for oboe and piano:  Donizetti – A. Pasculli3 Fantasia di Bravura on Donizetti’s themes for bassoon and piano Donizetti & TampliniIntermission1 Three Romances for oboe and piano

2 Three Fantasy Pieces for bassoon and piano

3 Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano

Instruments & Musicians:
Oboe by Arnaldo de Felice
Bassoon by Stefano Canuti
Piano by Stefano Giavazzi

Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
  • Time: 7:30PM
  • Venue: Beijing Central Conservatory Concert Hall
  • Presented by Puchner: www.puchner.com

chu yibing

Save the Date: 

This Sunday, The Bookworm & Time Out Magazine will be hosting one of the most influential cellists in the world, Chu Yibing and the China Cello Philharmonic (Chu’s group of 6 cellists) as one of their featured Sunday Salons, an interactive lecture series that takes you “behind the music” of China.

Chu’s group of six cellists regularly tours the world and was the first Chinese chamber ensemble to play for Chinese President Hu Jintao and the US President Barack Obama.


 



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