Apr 28: First Hate and Death Team
The second edition of the B:Polar parties, which pairs seemingly disparate musical artists goes Nordic. Gloriously 90s indie pop band Death Team has been dubbed a perfect mix of ABBA and Eminem, thanks to anthems like ‘Fucking Bitches in the Hood.’ They’re joined by Copenhagen darkwave duo First Hate, who will be celebrating the release of their second EP. Past B:Polar guest Lydmor will spin, as she moves to the city to work on her next album.
Apr 28, 10pm-late, RMB60. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Apr 29: Gabriele Poso
Chic ’n Pop presents the Sardinian multi-instrumentalist who has taken the alternative jazz scene by storm. He’s worked with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Louie Vega and Osunlade, while releasing solo albums on the prestigious German !K7 dance label.
Apr 29, 10pm-late, RMB100. UNICO by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.
Apr 29-30: ABBA Tribute Concert
The Pearl and Urban Aphrodite pay tribute to the iconic Swedish pop group, who have sold hundreds of millions of records while famously capturing the Eurovision Song Contest title in 1974. Expect some of the city’s finest musicians to perform such classic hits as ‘Mamma Mia,’ ‘Waterloo’ and ‘Dancing Queen.’
Apr 29-30, 9pm, RMB180-220. The Pearl, see event listing.
Apr 30-May 2: JZ Spring
Over 200 musicians will converge in Jiogn'an for the third annual JZ Spring. Stages will be set up at Jing'an Park, Jing'an Temple, Jing An kerry Center and many other unexpected placees for a weekend of free performances. With a theme of "When Jazz Meets China," the festival kicks off with an April 29 Master concert between award-winning Luxembourg trumpet player Gast Waltzing and JZ Club fixture Li Xiaochuan. The next night, Jesse Harris and Petra Haden will present the Chinese debut of their collaborative project. The festival culminates with a Master Hall concert feautirng Abu and Eddie Dainels Quartet. For more, check out our interviews with Jesse Harris and Gast Waltzing.
Apr 30-May 2, 10.30am-7pm, free entry. Jing'an park, Jing'an Temple Square and Jing An Kerry Centre.
Master Hall Concerts: Apr 30-May 2, 8-10pm, RMB180-380. Shanghai Centre Theatre, tickets.
Apr 30-May 2: Strawberry Music Festival
Modern Sky takes over Expo Park for their fourth annual music festival and there's a distinct British electronic feel with Disclosure, The Prodigy and Modestep performing. As always, many of China's top bands will also perform to the adorning masses, with plenty of on-site markets and other festival accouterments. For more, check out our Strawberry Festival picks.
Apr 30-May 2, 1-9.30pm, RMB240-300 (per day) RMB600-800 (three-day pass). Expo Park, tickets.
Apr 30-May 2: Taihu MIDI Festival
China’s longest-running festival brand returns just outside of Shanghai. International guests include M83 cofounder Nicolas Fromageau's electronic music project Team Ghost and the Canadian progressive metal standouts Protest the Hero. As usual, the festival is also full of the country's most exciting rock acts including festival fixtures Nova Heart, SMZB and Miserable Faith.
Apr 30-May 2, 2-10pm, RMB150 (RMB400 for three-day pass). Taihu MIDI Park, tickets.
Best of the Rest
Yuyintang Folk Night
Urban folk is the music of choice for Chinese wenqing and local troubadours take over Yuyintang in this popular recurring series.
Apr 27, 9-11.30pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
Jiang Huang Quintet
The ace pianist leads a quintet of Shanghai jazz all-stars through adaptive versions of the classics.
Apr 27, 9.30pm-late, free entry. JZ Club.
Thursday Jam
Every Thursday, Inferno hands over the keys to local rockers. House Asahi available for RMB25.
Apr 28, 8pm-late, free entry. Inferno, see event listing.
J3 Trio
The elegiac modern jazz trio are among the standouts that JZ Club has produced in recent years.
Apr 28, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.
Christian Blackshaw
The celebrated pianist has graced most of the world’s most prestigious stages. For his China debut, he takes over the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall.
Apr 29, 7.30pm, RMB180-480. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall, see event listing.
Michael Learns to Rock 25th Anniversary
The Danish soft-rockers scored a Mainland hit with 2006’s ‘Take Me to Your Heart.’ They celebrate their milestone anniversary by bringing their world tour to Plus Space in Pudong.
Apr 29, 7.30-9.30pm, RMB280-1,080. Plus Space, 228 Tanzijing Lu, by Guozhan Lu 塘子泾路228号, 近国展路
Linctus and Mary See the Future
Taiwan rockers Linctus have scored Golden Melody nominations for their Brit-pop rooted alternative rock. They team with rising indie rockers Mary See the Future, who tout a sound inspired by the Vaccines and Placebo.
Apr 29, 8.30-1030pm, RMB80. Yuyintang.
Shen Ma Dong Xi Rock Party
MAO Livehouse kicks off the May holidays with this local showcase featuring hometown rockers Parachutes on Fire, Jacknapes and Zinapunx.
Apr 29, 8.30pm, RMB50-70. MAO Livehouse.
Ego Pusher
Before their Strawberry Music Festival show, the Swiss group play a more intimate affair at Yuyintang.
Apr 29, 9-11.30pm, RMBTBA. Yuyintang.
The Order of Chaos Tour
The Alberta hard rockers have been wowing crowds since 2003 with an energetic sound and the vocals of frontwoman Amanda Kiernan.
Apr 29, 9pm, RMBTBA. Inferno, see event listing.
RTM
The multicultural rockers bring their ear-pleasing pop jazz to JZ Club. Catch them in their stomping grounds before the club’s closure on May 15. Ben Misterka Quartet opens
Apr 29, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.
Renaud Capucon and Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
The renowned Finnish conductor leads the acclaimed orcchestra through a program of Debussy, Ravel and Prokofiev.
Apr 30, 7.30-9.30pm, RMB180-890. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall.
Huang Ying
The popular Chinese singer performs classics by Handel, Strauss, Mozart and more.
Apr 30, 7.30-9.30pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center.
The Summer Rock Party
Hometown heroes FNFAL, Beat Generation 1980’s, Prank, Revival and 21 Grams celebrate the May holidays by rocking Yuyintang.
Apr 30, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB50-60. Yuyintang.
JZ All Star Big Band conducted by Alec Haavik
It’s just a few more weeks before JZ Club’s May 14 closing concert for its Fuxing Lu location and for International Jazz Day, club fixture Alec Haavik conducts the JZ Big Band.
Apr 30, 9.30pm, RMB80. JZ Club.
Spring Wave
A huge festival in Taiwan, Spring Wave takes over Dishui Lake for a massive Mandopop showcase. Stars S.H.E. and Soda Green headline while Mainland act Omnipotent Youth Society represents for the domestic indie scene. There will be a creative market and other on-site activities, plus despite how long it takes to get there, Dishui Lake is a gorgeous escape out of the city.
Apr 30-May 1, RMB198 (RMB360 for two-day pass). Dishui Lake, tickets.
Changjiang International Music Festival 2016
The Backstreet Boys and Cui Jian headline this music festival held a couple hours outside of Shanghai. The father of Mainland rock and the boy band hall of famers highlight an eclectic bill that includes Mandopop stars (Stefanie Sun, Sandy Lam), indie-favorites (Omnipotent Youth Society) and international metal acts (Onslaught, Scream Maker).
Apr 30-May 1, 2-10.30pm, RMB160-240 (per day)or RMB300-360 (weekend pass). Changjiang International Music Island, Jiangsu Province, 江苏镇江世业洲长江国际音乐岛. Tickets.
Nocturnal Bloodlust
The extreme visual kei rockers have repeatedly topped the Japanese indie charts.
May 1, 7.30-10pm, RMB300-380 (RMB480 for VIP passes) QSW Culture Center.
Hurry Up and Wait
With members coming from four different continents, this group literally brings the funk from all over the world.
May 1, 9.30-11.30pm, RMB50. JZ Club.
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