May's music mayhem
- By William Wang
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China Music Valley Festival
Last year, this Pinggu festival made a strong impression by getting Avril Lavigne on centre stage. This year, the festival continues to impress by working the UK connections to unbelievably draw in the newly reformed Jesus and Mary Chain. Yes, Jim and William Reid are on speaking terms again, and are willing to show Beijingers how their crystalline melodies laced with feedback changed the face of the music industry back in the late 80's.
The UK contingent is heavy, including soul songstress Joss Stone and Britrock darlings Friendly Fires, White Lies and Glasvegas. Local it-kids Nova Heart will push their brand of electro dance, while others like Wang Feng do the Chinese Rock thing.
The two-hour trek out to Yuyang Ski Resort for the show may build up unnecessary amounts of anticipation, but it's still a lot easier than getting your visa to England. It's likely that the show will be worth the trip out.
May 18-20 Yuyang International Ski Resort, Pinggu Price – TBA
INTRO Beijing Electronic Music Festival
Electronic music continues to grow in China, as demonstrated by this day fully dedicated to DJs and electronic artists. After a start-up year which overdosed on minimal tech, the festival has begun embracing the full spectrum of what electronic music is.
Perfectly stationed in the capital's industrial-zone-turned-art-hotspot, tech-heads will find euphoria in the French house beats of Anthony Collins or the progressive sounds of Gui Boratto. Unapologetically, the theme of festival is still about tracks that get hands in the air.
May 26 798 Art District, 751 D-Park 100 yuan in advance, 300 yuan at the door
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