Monthly Archives: February 2009

Not an Oasis of calm?

Posted on February 28, 2009 by admin

Unfortunately China’s Oasis fans will have to wait longer than the slated 5th April date to see their heroes. According to users of the Chinese SNS Douban, 2 days ago, concert organiser (and ticketer) Emma Ticketmaster stopped selling tickets for … Continue reading →

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America bringing Country Music to China

Posted on February 26, 2009 by admin

It’s being reported that industry veteran James Stroud has “done a deal with China” (whatever that means) to bring a whole host of Nashville’s finest (we presume) to the Middle Kingdom.  The Crooks-ian orgy will commence in Hunan (where else) … Continue reading →

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Festival Rumours…

Posted on February 26, 2009 by admin

OK, so silly season is upon us once more.  It seems like only yesterday that we were debating the number of festivals that would actually happen during October week. Well, this blog has heard on the infamous grapevine that there … Continue reading →

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Empty ol’ stadia

Posted on February 24, 2009 by admin

The Olympics has left a rash of top quality stadia in desparate need of filling, according to Stadiatech.com.  Apparently, the iconic Bird’s Nest only has one event booked in the indefinite future, unsurprising considering the cost and the lack of … Continue reading →

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Paul Huang of Hotpot Music

Posted on February 23, 2009 by admin

Paul Huang is a tour manager based out of Beijing. He also manages one of Beijing’s hottest young bands, SKO. Paul can be found at Myspace. He recently came to our attention through his management of Luke Leighfield’s tour. We … Continue reading →

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Jose Gonzalez in China

Posted on February 20, 2009 by admin

China based promoters Split Works are currently in the middle of a run of 5 sold out shows with one of the nicest (and most talented) guys in music, Jose Gonzalez. You can find a short review of the show … Continue reading →

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The Hands that Rock the Cradle #2

Posted on February 15, 2009 by admin

The second in our series of people and institutions that are helping to shape the future of Chinese music, the Radar turns the spotlight on: Beijing’s White Rabbit Club Words by Laura Fitch

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The New Yorker on Classical Music in China

Posted on February 13, 2009 by admin

A short analysis on whether or not classical music is “exploding” here in China. Here Between 30m and 100m children learning the piano and violin.  As always, the numbers are staggering, but will the reality ever match the hype?

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Daft Punk in Shanghai

Posted on February 10, 2009 by admin

The Pitchfork guys on the case Here

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