Beijing weekly party planner (March 26 - April 1)

By Justin Culkin, March 26, 2015

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Thursday: Slumber Station: MHP @ Dada

Shanghai Techno producer and DJ MHP is in town performing at Douban.com's Abilu Awards Showcase. After his performance he'll be making his way to Gulou for a special guest appearance at Dada for some late night 4/4 beats with local DJs Puzzy Stack and Senders Chen.

Check out MHP on Soundcloud

// Mar 26th, 10pm-late; free; Dada


Friday: Back2Basics presents Eric Sneo @ Lantern

In 1998, Eric Sneo became the resident DJ of one of the most famous techno clubs in Germany: The Palazzo in Stuttgart. In 2002, he created the record labels Masters of Disaster and Beatdisaster with Udo Niebergall, which featured releases from Chris Liebing, DJ Rush, Gayle San, The Advent and Hertz. He has also played at festivals around Europe including Mayday, Nature One, Aquasella, Electrosonic, Soundtropolis and Awakenings. His live sets combine a live performance of acoustic and electronic instruments such as E-Drums, the E-accordion, percussion and a didgeridoo. Support from Nigls, Elvis T, Mickey Zhang, Alex Martin, M.IN.T, Crystal Bones, Bambino, Eno and Uoddafak.

Check out our interview with Eric Sneo here

Check our Eric Sneo on Youtube and Soundcloud

// Mar 27th, 10pm-late; RMB60 presale/RMB100 on the door (includes one drink); Lantern


Friday: Street Kids Fifth Anniversary @ Migas

For their 5th year anniversary party, Street Kids will turn Migas into an urban wonderland, with a real skate ramp in the bar, as well as all the usual dancing, drinking and partying. What’s more, the DJ booth will transform to a street food truck, with neon lights and other installations.

Line-up

Oshi (Soundcloud)

Shack Up (Soundcloud)

Yauman (Soundcloud)

Ludo V (Soundcloud)

// Mar 27th, 10pm-late; RMB60; Migas


Friday: Natural Flavor's Rap Battle @ Tango

Every month Natural Flavor represents Beijing's street culture live on stage for all the true lovers of dope beats and fresh rhymes. Head to Tango to witness the evening's MCs battle it out for a 2000RMB cash prize!

// Mar 27th, 10pm-late; RMB50; Tango


Friday: Jagermeister presents Localized @ Dada

The sixth of an ongoing series of music events aiming to support artists and venues that are part of China’s growing underground music scene. Expect a dynamic musical spectrum from four of Beijing’s most cutting-edge female DJs, spanning Techno, House, Nu Disco and Bass.

Line-up

BB Deng (Soundcloud)

Chole (Soundcloud)

Coco Vancleef (Soundcloud)

Gee-E

// Mar 27th, 10pm-late; RMB30 (includes a shot of Jagermeister); Dada


Friday: DJ Fresh @ V+ Lounge

World renowned DJ and producer DJ Fresh returns to Beijing for another night of Drum 'n' Bass madness!

Check out DJ Fresh on Youtube and Soundcloud

// Mar 27th, 10pm-late; RMB100 (includes all inclusive bar); V+ Lounge


Saturday: Syndicate Sessions with Subcoat @ Dada

Syndicate continue it's support of the local scene by bringing Beijing British-born, Hong Kong based up-and-comer Subcoat. Beijing's longest running and best attended monthly event has started 2015 with some explosive parties. Almost 700 people have attended the two events so far, and in the year of the goat they are committed 100% to keeping the energy levels high, the drinks flowing and, of course, the bass trembling!

Line-up

Subcoat (Soundcloud)

Blackie

Clir (Soundcloud)

Kay C (Soundcloud)

Chole (Soundcloud)

Elemental

// Mar 28th, 10pm-late; RMB30; Dada


Saturday: Shing02 & Spin Master A-1 @ Yugong Yishan

Born in Tokyo, and raised in Tanzania and England, Shing02 grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area scene in the early '90s. Over the course of his independent career starting in 1995, the bilingual MC has remained true to his hip hop roots that blend creativity and activism, through music and multimedia. True to his name, Spin Master A-1 from Osaka will bring his distinct skills on the turntables. His energetic sets have won followings all over the world, and he has DJed for Shing02 ever since meeting in the Bay Area back in 2002. The dynamic duo will perform sets as a tribute to Nujabes, a Japanese producer who sadly passed away in 2010. Support from DJ Wesley & J-Fever.

Check out Shing02 & Spin Master A-1 on Youtube

// Mar 28th, 9pm-late; RMB100 presale/RMB150 on the door; Yugong Yishan


Saturday: The Loop with Eddie LV @ Migas

Eddie Lv brings his eclectic party back to the Bar at Migas. Expect great tunes, good people and killer vibes all night long!

Check out Eddie Lv on Soundcloud

// Mar 28th, 10pm-late; RMB50; Migas


Saturday: KONEKT Series S02 feat. Dio @ Lantern

Dedicated to the dissemination and development of digital creativity in sound, music and audio-visual art, the KONEKT Asia crew present their second party series with House and Techno selector Dio. Support from Weng Weng and Jackson Lee.

Check out Dio on Soundcloud

// Mar 28th, 10pm-late; RMB30 (free before 11pm); Lantern


Saturday: Wild West Cabaret Show & Dance Party @ Parlor

Moonglow Burlesque troupe invites you to a full night of entertainment at “Moonglow Saloon” where you can meet a sexy female Sheriff, or Cherokee beauty dressed in feathers, drink Tequila with Mexican ladies, or watch Saloon girls kick their legs in Cancan dance!

// Mar 28th, 9pm-late; RMB100 presale/RMB150 on the door; Parlor


Best of the Rest

Concrete Jungle
Every Thursday catch DJ Cad 73 slamming down concrete grooves in the form of Old School Hip-Hop, Funky Breaks and bumping Disco.
// Thursday Mar 26, 10pm-late, free entry. Migas

Salsa Palma
Get ready for Latin movements every Monday. Enjoy a free one-hour salsa lesson by Qiaoen coupled with tropical drink specials at the bar. Merengue, bachata, cha-cha-chà, mambo and salsa provided by DJ Joyce. 
// Monday Mar 30, 8pm-late, free entry. Migas

NASTY RAY’s “Uptown” Party
Well-known in the underground Hip-Hop scene, Nasty Ray holds down a weekly Wednesday night residency spinning Classic Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk, Soul and Reggae.
// Wednesday Apr 1, 10pm-late, free entry. Migas

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