October 7: Children of Bodom
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The Finnish melodic death metal band will stop in Shenzhen as part of their tour for their latest album, I Worship Chaos. This puts the band at nine studio albums in their now 20-plus year career of raging.
Cost: RMB380 presale, RMB480 at the door, RMB980 VIP
When: 8pm
Where: A8 Live, 1002 Keyuan Lu, Nanshan District 南山区科园路1002号A8音乐大厦 (8550 3525)
October 8: Parhat Halik and the All Star Band
After finishing in second place on The Voice of China, Parhat Halik emerged from the competition with thousands of fans. Now, he has embarked on a world tour with the German All Star Band.
Cost: RMB180-1,080
When: 8pm
Where: Shenzhen Poly Theatre, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利文化广场深圳保利剧院 (8637 1698)
October 9: Orchestra of Spheres and Amazigh Kateb Trio
Born to a Franco-Algerian novelist and playwright, Kateb grew up in Algiers, a poetic and musical hub steeped in a culture of resistance. The Spheres have developed a cult-like following in their brief existence, with many European tours on their resume.
Cost: RMB50
When: 8pm
Where: B10, North Side of Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602)
October 10: The Twelve Tenors
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Producer David King tailored this concert for the fans of the Beatles and Barry Manilow as well as putting a few surprise numbers in the lineup. With beautiful songs and graceful dancing, audiences will hear classics like ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Imagine.’
Cost: RMB100-480
When: 8pm
Where: Shenzhen Poly Theatre, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利文化广场深圳保利剧院 (8637 1698)
October 11: NBA Global Games
The Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers will play an NBA Global game out in the far reaches of Longgang. Expect a big crowd though; basketball’s popularity in China continues to rise.
Cost: RMB350-10,000
When: 1pm
Where: Shenzhen Universiade Center, New Sport Town, Longxiang Dadao, Longgang District 龙岗区龙翔大道大运新城 (400 110 100)
October 11: Li Fengyun and Wang Jianxin
Li holds a bachelor’s of Music in the pipa and guqin from the Tianjin Conservatory of Music. Since 1990, she has performed in Taipei, Poland, Portugal, Australia, the United States, Russia and many other places. Wang, currently a professor of music, has worked at the Tianjin Conservatory of Music since 1987. In addition to his solo recitals and collaborations with contemporary music organizations and ensembles, he holds master classes about Chinese traditional music all over the world.
Cost: RMB50
When: 8pm
Where: B10, North Side of Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602)
October 12: Asaf Sirkis Trio
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The Israeli-born jazz drummer Asaf Sirkis grew up in the Yemenite neighborhood of Rehovot, near Tel Aviv. This multicultural community shaped Sirkis’ understanding of music and rhythm. As a child, he took drum lessons and developed a love for the electric bass. His musical influences include the Beatles, the Police, Yes, Genesis, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Later, the Asaf Sirkis Trio was born, featuring Greek guitarist Tassos Spiliotopoulos and Israeli bassist Yaron Stavi.
Cost: RMB50
When: 8pm
Where: B10, North Side of Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602)
October 13: Richard Galliano
Using the accordion, saxophone and trumpet, Richard Galliano focuses on playing French music from the 1800s. He experiments with different jazz styles, leading him out of the bind of the traditional European folk style.
Cost: RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door
When: 8pm
Where: B10, North Side of Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602)
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