That’s Guangzhou takes a look at the best of the week:
Tue, Sept 11: Dua Lipa China Tour
UK singer-songwriter Dua Lipa is bringing her much-anticipated China debut tour to Guangzhou this week. As the most streamed female artist on Spotify, her soulful single ‘Be the One’ reached the top 10 on music charts in a dozen European countries. Later on in her career, Lipa broke the record in the US for Billboard’s longest run on the Pop Songs Chart at 42 weeks. Reserve your tickets for the British songstress’ Guangzhou concert this week.
Tue Sept 11, 8pm; RMB380-980. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
Thu, Sept 13: Peyman Yazdanian in Concert
Having composed music for films, plays and multimedia productions, Iranian pianist and composer Peyman Yazdanian is well-known in the West for his tasteful interpretation of traditional Persian music and oriental tunes. His musical works are like auditory collages, with elements deconstructed and rearranged through post-production to become a new piece of art. Persian musical elements constitute most of his work, but Yazdanian is not afraid to experiment and explore other musical styles.
Thu Sept 13, 8pm; RMB180-680. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
Thu, Sept 13: Slowdive at Mao Livehouse
A highly sought-after English band, Slowdive harnesses the best attributes of dream pop, shoegaze, ambient and indie rock to create a sound wholly their own. The group has been around since the late 1980s, but has been relatively inactive on the recording front, that is, until last year. In 2017, Slowdive released Slowdive, their first album in 22 years. This week, the band visits Chinese fans in Guangzhou as part of their second tour of the Chinese mainland.
Thu Sept 13, 8.30pm; RMB300 presale, RMB350 at the door. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Sat, Sept 15: InterNations 11th Birthday Celebration
Come celebrate InterNations’ 11th birthday with Guangzhou’s vibrant expat community at Mg bar in Conrad Guangzhou. This is the most important event of the year for the InterNations community and an opportune occasion to make friends while mingling with lovely, globally-minded people. Attendees also stand the chance to win great prizes in the event’s lucky draw.
Sat Sept 15, 9pm-midnight; RMB230 members, RMB250 nonmembers. Mg (Conrad Guangzhou). See event listing.
Sat, Sept 15: ‘Give Me Five’ at LN Hotel Five
Image via LN Hotel Five, Guangzhou
On the 5th, 15th and 25th of the month, choose from a selection of five bottled beer brands, each priced at only RMB5, or enjoy a free flow of house wine at RMB55 per person at Roof Top Bar. Call 8931 0505 for more information.
Sat Sept 15, 5.30-9.30pm. Roof Top Bar (LN Hotel Five, Guangzhou). See event listing.
Sun, Sept 16: Vamos de Fiesta by The Wine People
On Sunday, The Wine People will debut a range of enchanting Argentinian wines at La Medina, where an outdoor barbecue, Latin dancers and DJs are set to delight attendees. To secure your spot, scan either QR code on the poster above.
Sun Sept 16, noon; RMB195. La Medina. See event listing.
Tue-Sun, Sept 16 – Nov 18: Time to Eat … with French Artists!
Image via the Consulate General of France in Guangzhou
Food is a defining feature of our civilization, and as such, it’s also a cultural issue. As with all major social issues, artists are at the forefront of the conversation and are working to share their vision and interpretation of the world. Time to Eat… with French Artists! presents the works and reflections of 15 contemporary French artists with six themes: eating, buying, modifying, growing, raising and preserving, moving from the food chain to the chain of creation. This eco-designed touring exhibition intends to travel to all major Chinese cities, stopping off in a wide range of venues, from libraries and shopping malls to art centers and heritage sites. The exhibit will be staged in Guangzhou from mid-September until November 18 at Art23.
Starting Sun Sept 16, until Nov 18, 2-6.30pm (Tue-Fri), 11am-7pm (Sat-Sun), closed Mondays; RMB20 (free entry on Wed). Art23 Contemporary Art Gallery. See event listing.
Until Sept 16: Stomp
Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and other household trinkets become grand instruments whenever Stomp takes the stage. Fusing comedy and dance, as well as musical and theatrical performances, Stomp has electrified audiences around the globe for more than two decades. Book your tickets now to experience this invigorating show.
Until Sept 16, 3pm/8pm; RMB30-380. Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Sat-Sun, Sept 15-16: 2018 Tiandi World Music Festival
Image via event organizer
The 2018 Tiandi World Music Festival is set to rock Lingnan Tiandi in Foshan this weekend. This year’s edition is bringing together six highly sought-after Chinese bands to perform their original compositions, which vary in style but all boasts unique elements. There’s Stellar, the Beijing-based group who excel at mixing traditional Chinese music with the sound of classical guitar; Toy Captain, who sing in Chaoshan dialect, creatively weaving reggae, pop and folk elements into their sound; and the mysterious Yunnan band Shepherd, who’ve been blending Chinese ethnic music with rock, reggae, electronic and world music, to name but a few. Music workshops and a flea market will be staged to entertain audiences throughout the two-day concert.
Sat-Sun Sept 15-16, 4.15-8pm (concerts), 10am-9pm (flea market). Foshan Lingnan Tiandi. See event listing.
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Until Sept 23: Grand Mid-Autumn Festival
Image via Grand Hyatt Guangzhou
Mid-Autumn Festival is upon us and mooncakes are an essential component of the celebration. To mark this occasion, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou is offering five classic and stylish mooncake hampers, which range in price from RMB168-668. For more information, call 186 2087 5056 or 83961234 ext. 3198.
Until Sept 23, all day; various prices. Grand Hyatt Guangzhou. See event listing.
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[Cover image via event organizers, Consulate General of France in Guangzhou, mabangchina/Facebook, Slowdive/Facebook]
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