Party for the Awesome Miao: Lantern Fundraiser Party

All the people in the world are believed to be connected by six degrees of separation.  I believe the degree of separation in Beijing is as small as one and 99% of the time, that link is Miao.

Miao Wong is Beijing’s party princess. She is the heart and spirit behind what drives Acupuncture Records, Lantern, and Intro, and the woman who brings non-stop energy to Beijing’s electronic scene.

Without her even knowing it, Beijing’s connectors (have you read Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point“?) have huddled together to rally the broader Beijing community to come out and show their support for Miao by throwing a massive party to help her fundraise both her surgery and speedy recovery.

Thanks to one of Beijing’s biggest connectors, Svante Jerling, co-founder of exclusive social networking site P1.cn, he’s helped to lock-in Beijing’s favorite DJ’s (who have all volunteered both their talent and time) to play together for one night at Lantern. Smashing line-up includes DJ Patrick Yu, Elvis T., DJ Saul D, DJ Chozie, and DJ Weng Weng!

100% of your entrance fee and 10% of the bar tab will be donated to Miao’s surgery fund so she can recover quickly and rejoin the party scene with us.

Let’s get the party started for Miao!

Please do your part by spreading the word and together, we can reach the masses and support not a great cause, but to support a dynamic, fun-loving, kind-hearted and high-spirited woman, to show our love and appreciation for the beloved Miao.

*To anyone who wants to show their support, but is unable to go to Lantern on Friday night, you can contact me separately (kristen@lumdimsum.com) and I can arrange for your red envelope donation to be added to her total fund.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, April 6, 2012

• Time: 10PM-onwards

• Entrance: RMB 100 or Red Envelope (it all goes to Miao!)

• Location: Lantern

• Address: 100m north of Workers’ Stadium West Gate, Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体西路工体西门往北走100米

Ready to Rip: Oakley & Shaun White’s Air + Style

Already in its second year, the 6-Star TTR “Oakley & Shaun White Air + Style ” 2011 Contest will be held in Beijing’s Olympic Bird’s Nest this Saturday, December 3.

“With legendary rippers and blossoming young chargers colliding amidst a breathtaking backdrop – including last year’s champion Sebastien Toutant and other Oakley Team Stars like Torstein Horgmo – the event is sure to deliver a spectacle.” – Oakley

Check out Oakley’s Photo Gallery from Air + Style 2010 here.  Photos courtesy of Transworld Snowboarding’s Senior Staff Photographer Frode Sandbech, Oakley’s Senior Staff Photographer Russ Hennings and Sports Marketing Manager Derek Heidt.

Top 16 Event: Rider’s List

1. Sebastien Toutant (Last Year’s Champion) – Oakley, O´Neill, Ride, Red Bull (CAN)
2. Mark McMorris – Oakley, Burton (CAN)
3. Seppe Smits – Anon, Burton, Red Bull (BEL)
4. Halldor Helgason – Oakley, Nike 6.0, Lobster, Monster (ISL)
5. Torstein Horgmo – Oakley, DC, Rockstar (NOR)
6. Nils Arvidsson – Rip Curl, Nitro (SWE)
7. Mikkel Bang – Oakley, Burton, Nike 6.0, Monster (NOR)
8. Eric Willett Smith – Quiksilver (USA)
9. Ulrik Badertscher – Quiksilver, Gnu, Burn (NOR)
10. Marko Grilc – Adidas, Burton, Red Bull (SLO)
11. Sage Kotsenburg – Arnette, Nike 6.0, Nitro, Monster (USA)
12. Ethan Morgan – Electric, Nike 6.0, Bataleon (GER)

Video Teaser on Youku.com Here:

And for all the fans and groupies out there, you can check out the Official After Party at Lantern from 10:30PM-late for your chance to meet the pro-riders.

Featuring DJ Chozie, X.L.F, Elvis T., DJ Weng Weng and DJ QQ.

Fashionista Awards 2011: Cheer on BJ’s Fashionistas

I still remember MY Fashionista Photo Shoot like it was yesterday, except that it was TWO years ago!  Incredible how time flies in Beijing…

My title has long passed as one of Beijing’s Fashionistas, but the line of Meili Autumn‘s celebrated fashionistas continue strong. From the bright and preppy to the dark and edgy, each Fashionista’s style is unique and bold.

With 25 Fashionistas from 2010-2011, come out to cheer on and vote for your favorite CW Fashionistas as they strut the catwalk and compete for “Fashionista of the Year” this Saturday, November 12 at the glamorous R Lounge of the Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel (in ShuangJing).

“Come dressed for the red carpet and have an awesome night with your fun, fabulous, fellow fashionistas.” - Meili Autumn, Premiere Make-Up Artist & CityWeekend’s Fashionista Creator

With DJ Chozie in full effect, tunes should be perfectly suitable for Fashionistas to be in full form and the keep the dance floor rocking.

RMB 100 ticket at the door gets you 2 drinks + entrance to the fashion show walk off that happens at 9:00 SHARP and come show Beijing’s top fashionistas some love.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 12
• Time: 8:30PM-12:30AM *Fashion Show starts at 9PM SHARP!
• Location: R Lounge (Renaissance Hotel)
• Address:  61号 E. 3rd Ring Road Middle Chaoyang
• Ticket: RMB 100 (includes 2 drinks)

LumDimSummary MTV PUSH & CK ONE: Fly Like a G6

LumDimSum 1-on-1: Chozie Creates the WOW Factor

“On the move creating the W0W factor”, Chozie Ma is both CEO/Founder of Bang Entertainment Producers and Partner/China Rep for Oracle-Projects International.

“Bang Producers/Oracle-Projects offer high end experiences for our elite clientele; we are confident that we can create the “Wow factor” as the most stylish and luxurious events marketing and branding experience.”

Chozie’s newest project with MTV Push and CK ONE will be featuring American rap group Far East Movement (best known for their hit single “Like a G6″) for an exclusive VIP event this coming Wednesday, 11 May 2011 at Star Live in Beijing.

For insight into Chozie’s background, how Bang! first came about and what you can expect in this upcoming mega fashion/music event next week, LumDimSum gets you an exclusive with the one and only Chozie Ma.

Name:  Chozie Ma

Age:     30+

Nationality:  Australian/Chinese

Occupation:  Producer /Director /Host /DJ Artist

Company Name:  Bang Entertainment Producers

Years in Beijing:  14 and counting

LumDimSum Goes 1-on-1 with Chozie Ma

LDS: When I first met you back in 2006, you were a DJ at Suzie Wong’s. Over the course of the past 5 years, I’ve seen you move on to some pretty incredible projects and now you are founder and CEO of Bang, your own production and events company. How did Bang! first come about?

After coming back from my artist contract in TW in 2003, I took over Wong’s as both resident DJ and partner. I had a wild and fun journey ‘til one day in 2009 when I woke up and something clicked – the next day I left my partnership, took a 6 months break and got back to my true calling which is creating, directing and producing one-of-a-kind, magical events.

What would make me different from all other event companies out there?  Bang was born to become a VIP consulting agency that produces and directs high-end events for elite clientele. When I was once running and drinking with many VIPs back in the day at the world famous Suzie Wongs Club, that helped me gain access to the JING’Ss socialites , CEO’s, etc, and instead of calling them out to party this days, I would be call them to produce their events just like that party,

I would say I have to thank my liver for helping me gain so many great clients in Asia. Also, timing played a big role in the start of Bang -  isn’t it always about timing?

LDS: You are the CEO of Bang and partner of Oracle-Projects.com.  Are they related projects?

I am working on merging the two campiness so that they are housed under one roof. I am the China rep for Oracle-Projects, which assists Bang in its event technology. Bang is also assisting Oracle in their global marketing strategies.

LDS: Give me a glimpse into the glamorous and star-studded, celebrity events you’ve pulled off.

Everything from celebrity house parties to Olympic gold medal events, First Asian event in the House of Blues in Hollywood with Asia’s top celebs, Mobile Home Beach Festival, Happy Valley Festival, Space Ibiza, Summer Jam BJ first hip-hop and dance stage festival with artist ONYX – now that was old skool.  The list goes on…

LDS: The coolest event you’re most proud to call your own?

Last year we were contracted to host /produce/direct one of UK’s most  powerful family’s 4 day Birthday Bash in the JING. It was 3 days of full-on, packed VIP action – everything from closing down the Great Wall on the national day holiday for a cocktail sunset to shooting tanks on the Olympic target range. Imagine 350 VIP guests all flying in on private jets and having Mybach sponsor us to escort our guests from venue to venue (having the family that owns Mybach as our guest helped).

The city was dry after that weekend with the guests drinking over 230 bottles of DOM on the first night.

Imagine the world’s elite together with China’s top heads at one event spread over 4 days. It was a mission but a great event and we at Bang are proud to have produced it.  And thank you, Miss LumDimSum, for being a part of it.

But there is another event coming up on May 11^th that I am going to have to add to this list of  “coolest events”.

LDS: Right, I can take a hint.  OK, on that note – tell me about your newest project with CK and MTV Push. What can people expect from this event on May 11?

“April 2011 – MTV PUSH and ck one today announced that American rappers of the smash hit, “Like A G6”, Far East Movement, South-Korean starlet, G.Na and Chinese electronic-disco super group, New Pants will perform on Wednesday, May 11^th at an exclusive party at Starlive in Beijing, in what promises to be one of the most exciting, glamorous and celebrity-filled events on the Chinese fashion and music calendar.”

In other words -

• 350 hand picked guests will be flown in to Beijing including CK One top models, fashion elite and socialites from London and NY.

• 300 China VIP including celebs and up and coming stars of the mainland.

• The event is invite only.

• It’s at Star Live, but there will be a pumping new sound system for the night, new lighting rig, VVIP’s free food and drinks all night, VIP’s stranded free drinks. Giveaways and The Jing’s top party crowd.. do we need to say more?  Oh yeah – and Bang is producing it.

LDS: From Burberry’s digital event just a few weeks back with Keane’s live performance and now CK’s digital “ck one box” campaign with international sensation Far East Movement, what is your take on this growing trend for fashion brands to develop more high-tech approaches in their advertising and marketing strategies and in combination with live music acts?

It’s the only way forward.  If you don’t apply high tech, the market will eat you up –  its all about the WOW factor.

People are too restricted this days –  you need to make them remember and the only way is creating one-of-a-kind, content-built shows.  I am so lucky to be the partner of Oracle-Projects.com  and to be able to produce these kind of events for the world to see and I feel that 4D is next. Wait till you can smell your event.

The fact is that people want and need more so we must keep up with the highest of high-tech ways to impress.  Fashion and car brands take the lead in this because they have the budgets – ‘cause it’s definitely not cheap.

“ck one box” will be featured at MTV Push & CK ONE event

LDS: On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you to kick it with Far East Movement?

“LIKE A G6” Excited, with a high 9 out of 10.

LDS: If you could bring any one band/artist in the world to Beijing for a one-off performance, who would you bring and why?

Red Hot Chili Peppers … cause they rock and their lyrics hit the spot. Great music to listen to in the morning to get ya day started.

LDS: You must meet A-list celebrities all the time.  Who is your all-time favorite and why?

Definitely have met many over the years, but I would have to say Jackie Chan. He always has a smile on his face and even if he is in the middle of dinner, he will stand up and greet you no matter who you are or where you are from.

He is so giving not only in china but all around the world. He has created so much for the under-privileged children of China and he was one of the first to help raise money and create aid for Japan…and ya got to love his movies.

LDS: Who have you not met yet that you hope you will?

The president of China, ‘cause I LOVE our motherland China ..GO CHINA GO!

LDS: Tell me something most people would be surprised to learn about you.

I wake up in the morning and I do see daylight.

LDS: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Still in Beijing doing more to give back – create charities and have a family of my own with a ‘lil me or 2.

LDS: Of all the places in the world, why have you chosen Beijing as your home?

For me, when I came here it was the last dance frontier and I wanted to make a mark and I have.  I also wanted to get back to my family roots.

LDS: Top 3 Dining Destinations in Beijing?

Not in order -

• Tori Tei BBQ

• Hai Di Lao Hot Pot

• Wangfujing’s food street

LDS: Top 3 Drinking Destinations in Beijing?

• d lounge

• Atmosphere

• Suzie Wong’s

LDS: Any last words?

“Stay real to your self and always keep the peace.” - Chozie 2011

THANK YOU CHOZIE!!

LumDimSum Super Sweepstakes:

Access to this very exclusive MTV Push and CK ONE event will be rewarded to the first 10 people to email me directly (kristen@lumdimsum.com).

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, May 11
• Time: 8PM-1AM
• Location: Star Live
• Address: 3rd Floor of Tango (south gate of Ditan Park), 79 Hepingli Xijie, 和平里西街79号

LumDimSummary: Oakley Artist Series Launch Party

Party started at 7 and within the hour, the Oakley Party in Sanlitun Village was so packed the staircase was just a blur of people.

While DJ Chozie was spinning up the dance floor, graffiti master Dai was surrounded by a line of women waiting for a custom Oakley t-shirt design and people lost it when actor/musician Vanness Wu joined DJ Chozie behind the decks.  Appearances were also made by China’s superstar snowboarders Wang Lei and Liu Jia Yu and the one and only Steve Zdarsky (Founder of Mellowparks.cn).

Observing the general crowd, there was one style that stood out most -  sporting baggy pants, flannel shirts and beanies/sports caps, I have never seen so many skaters and snowboard-types congested in one small party space …and let’s not forget the sunglasses at night.

But I guess if I owned a pair of shades from Oakley’s new artist series sunglasses collection, I’d wear them at night too.

Check out some of Oakley’s Artist Series:

“Inspired 
by 
music, 
art, 
fashion 
and 
sports, 
these
 Oakley 
originals 
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made
 available
 to 
collectors 
who 
want 
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own 
a 
piece 
of 
history.” – Oakley

Sunglasses at Night: Oakley Party

Fashion is not practical.

Be cool and sport your sunglasses …at night.

Launch for Oakley Sunglasses in Sanlitun Village showcasing the “Artist Sunglasses Series” with custom, one-off art pieces created exclusively for Oakley.

The event will be featuring DJ Chozie spinning tunes, Actor/musician Vanness Wu, and graffiti master Dai working his magic making custom Oakley t-shirt designs on the spot.

Expect a party full of trendsetters, music, art, skateboarders, snowboarders…obviously where all the cool kids on the block will be.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, September 27
• Time: 7:00-10:00PM
• Location: Patio above Oakley Store, Sanlitun Village
• RSVP: RSVP@OAKLEY.COM (Deadline is Sept. 25)

Hallelujah for Telihana

My dear friend, the very talented Telihana will be hosting her launch party at Block8′s rooftop, The Beach this Friday, July 23.

Telihana’s Official Album Launch will be releasing her three latest songs and clip from her ‘All Night’ music video in New York.

Together with DJ Chozie, Telihana will be creating tunes and beats to “make your feet ROCK and your heart BUMP!”

• Date: Friday, July 23
• Reservations: 13521882889
• Location: The Beach, 4th floor of Block 8
• Time: 10PM- late