Shanghai Weekly Party Planner: Mar 9-15

Mar 9: Brittany Sky

Bridging the gap between music, fashion and culture, Sky has found renown in the underground while flirting with the mainstream with her appearance as one of the Leaders of the New Sound during this year’s VH1 Hip Hop Honors. She’s shared stages with stars like Future and rising underground talents like Sonny Digital.
Mar 9, 9pm-late, free entry with RSVP. Le Baron, see event listing.

Mar 9: Yeti x Mixpak Label Night

Since 2009, Dre Skull’s Mixpak label has served as a key connector between New York and the Caribbean with releases from Vybz Kartel, Popccaan and Murlo. They defeated Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang and Wiley’s Eskimo Dance at last year’s Red Bull Culture Clash thanks to their effortless mix of dancehall, hip-hop and electronica. Label stalwarts Jubilee and The Large will headline the label’s China debut, courtesy of the Yeti crew.
Mar 9, 10pm-late, RMB50-80. Elevator

Mar 9: Goth Trad

Antidote presents the return of Japan’s dubstep king. Famous fans like Hyperdub’s Kode 9 and FACT sing his praises while his albums like Mad Raver’s Dance Floor have been praised as a unique fusion of ‘acid-era Afx, bass terror era Alec Empire, The Prodigy around the time of Experience and Shinso era DJ Krush.”
Mar 9, 10pm-late, RMB50. DADA.

Mar 9: Stooki Sound

The London based production and DJ unit returns to rock Shanghai thanks to SHFT. Expect a fiery set where genres like UK bass, hip hop and trap are blended into banging beats.
Mar 9, 10.30pm-late, RMB100-150. M2, see event listing.

Mar 10: Ummet Ozcan

The Turkish-Dutch DJ has built a global following thanks to his trademark electro sound chock full of infectious melodies. Signed to Spinning Records, his releases have been supported by stars like Sander van Doorn, Armin van Buuren and Hardwell.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, RMB180. M2, see event listing.

Mar 10: On Top

MVP Shanghai takes over the 92nd floor of the Park Hyatt for a wild party literally up above the clouds. Expect plenty of bottles popping in a wild atmosphere soundtracked by chic house. Dress code: elegant.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight if RSVP to events@mvpshanghai.com). Park Hyatt Shanghai, see event listing.

Mar 10: Franz Scala

As the head of Berlin-based label Slow Motion, Scala has been spreading his vision of Italian dance. His diverse DJ sets follow the label’s aesthetic – weaving smoothly between Italian dance, cosmic, psychedelic and dirty disco house.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA.

Mar 10: DJ J-Cue

The 2008 Hong Kong Pioneer DJ Quest Scratch Champion has scored residencies in Beijing hotspots while touring the world along with luminaries like Lloyd Bankz and Killa Kella. He headlines the always raging Hip Hop Hijack.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, RMB100 with one drink (RMB50 before midnight if RSVP to guestlist@hiphophijack.com). Monkey Champagne, see event listing.

Mar 10: Dannic

The Dutch producer may have started out in deep house, but he’s found fame for his infectious EDM beats. Perennially in the upper tier of DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ list, Dannic has been paying it forward by supporting up-and-coming artists through his Fonk Recordings imprint on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings. For more, check out our 2015 interview with Dannic.
Mar 10, 10.30pm-late, RMB150. Fusion, see event listing.

Mar 11: Bollywood Holi Festival

Bar Rouge’s annual celebration of the Festival of Lights is one of their most colorful parties of the year. DJ Sulaiman returns with Goa bangers and other vibrant sounds rocking Indian clubs.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMB150. Bar Rouge.

Mar 11: h_w_a

Taipei born, Beijing based producer Elvis T has been a major force for Chinese techno for nearly two decades. He debuts his latest alias h_w_a and brings his national tour to Elevator to headline Room 303 with an extended 4-CDJ set, as well as celebrating the release of his new EP, Mod.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMB40-60. Elevator, see event listing.

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