Jan 15: Eton Messy
This increasingly important portal has been bringing the best in future garage and bass music since launching their YouTube channel in 2011 as university students. With over 200,000 subscribers, the tastemaking channel has evolved into a raucous club night and record label spotlighting upstarts like the Pete Tong approved Just Kiddin and The Golden Boy. Listen to Eton Messy on Soundcloud and QQ Music.
> Jan 15, 9pm, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.
Jan 15: Flava D
Seven Entertainment brings in the grime and garage don. With acclaimed releases on Butterz, Flava D is rapidly becoming a rising star within the London scene. For more, check out our interview with Flava D. Listen to Flava D on Bandcamp.
> Jan 15, 10pm-late, RMB50-80 (RMB70 with WeChat scan). Arkham.
Jan 15: Flux Pavilion
The English producer and DJ has already rocked major EDM festivals from Glastonbury to EDC Vegas. His bombastic sound continues on the path laid out by inspirations The Prodigy and Rusko. Listen to Flux Pavilion on Soundcloud and QQ Music.
> Jan 15, 10.30pm, RMB150 (presale). Fusion, tickets. See event listing.
Jan 16: Plastik Funk
M1NT hosts Plastik Funk's Rafael Ximenez, who has been thrilling crowds and climbing up the Beatport charts with his funky tracks. Tiesto, Nicky Romero and Afrojack are fans, sprinkling his tracks during their sets. Listen to Plastik Funk on Soundcloud and QQ Music.
> Jan 16, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. M1NT, see event listing.
Jan 16: Luigi Rocca
The Italian producer has graced Beatport’s Top 10 across various genres highlighting his diversity. Expect to hear plenty of sounds and hits from Rocca when he takes over Lola. Listen to Luigi Rocca on Soundcloud and QQ Music.
> Jan 16, 10.30pm-late, RMBTBA. Lola.
Best of the Rest
Fame Open Booth
Xinle Lu institution Lune wants all DJs to take over the dekcs and spin for fun, with their open booth B2B weekly session.
> Jan 14, 9pm-late, free entry. Lune, see event listing.
Bassment
The popular underground crew welcomes 2016 with its resident DJs going back to back like Drake all night long. Expect to hear loads of cool techno sounds.
> Jan 14, 10pm-late, RMB20. The Shelter.
Girl’s Night Out
MVP Shanghai and Bar Rouge’s weekly Ladies Night is a veritable Bund tradition. You know the drill – girls get free cocktails and manicures while DJ John Avolio spins crowd-pleasing hits. Dress code: elegant.
> Jan 14, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password ‘MVP’ or all night for girls rocking high heels). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Retro Chic
Every Thursday, Mook gets vintage glamorous. Free-flow sparkling wine for the ladies from 10pm-1am.
> Jan 14, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Bar Rouge Winter Set
Bundle up at Bar Rouge who will supply your winter hot dance fix with this themed party. Dress code: smart.
> Jan 15, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘MVP’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Party Hard @ Lotus Bar & Lounge
Head down to the Cool Docks for this weekly party featuring sets by DJ Steve that run the gamut from techno to Afro-Latin.
> Jan 15, 9pm-late, free entry. Lotus Bar & Lounge, see event listing.
French Bangers Episodes XV – Beat Wars
Star Wars fever has hit Shanghai which has led to a lot of semi-themed parties including this edition of French Bangers who are battling the EDM army. Features sets by Mixed Signals, Electronail, Catchoumi, Mrs Hell and Edison.
> Jan 15, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.
Homemade Weapons
The Seattle producer has been carving a new sound within drum and bass creating a “more minimal, refined and dub inspired sound.” He brings his China tour to The Shelter for what promises to be an aural assault.
> Jan 15, 10pm-late, RMB60. The Shelter.
House of Co:Motion
This emerging local house and techno label takes over DADA for their monthly party. Expect to hear original productions from MIIA and Laura Ingals, as well as slamming sets from Raz and Mau Mau.
> Jan 15, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA.
K Alexi
The ninth edition of Transmission welcomes the Chicago house pioneer for what promises to be a rousing show within the intimate confines of URVC. Gerald A, Don Jaly and Rob Young supports.
> Jan 15, 10pm, RMB70 (RMB60 for Transmission or VinyloftheDay WeChat followers). URVC, see event listing.
Sound of Casbah
MVP Shanghai takes over Unico for an Oriental fairy tale. DJ Kadwell will spin exotic beats while a belly dancer will add to the ambience. Dress code: elegant.
> Jan 15, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with RSVP to events@mvpshanghai.com). Unico by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.
Wave
Leo Chiordolt guests at this recurring party that features an eclectic lineup of Silicone Noise, A. Rodrigues, Lise Olsen and Fane. Beer specials all night long.
> Jan 15, 10pm-late, free entry. Lune, see event listing.
Bar Rouge L'Original
The Bund institution takes it back to basics with their iconic Red Night. Dress code: glamorous with a touch of red.
> Jan 16, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
July In January Pub Crawl
Warm up with the fun loving Pub Crawl Shanghai crew as they travel to three bars and one club. They’re bringing a touch of July to January and are asking guests to put their T-shirt and shots on. Starts with the customary one hour of open bar at Bar Gatsby.
> Jan 16, 9.30pm-late, RMB200-250. Meet at Bar Gatsby, tickets. See event listing.
1,001 Nights
The Mansion channels into the spirit of the old East Arabian empire with this exotically themed party that features sets by Elf Army, Eugenio Altieri, Tommy Hendriks and Rainbow High.
> Jan 16, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.
Discosmic X Co:Motion: Hearts for Refugees
Two of Shanghai’s finest party crews team up for a benefit party assisting refugees on the tiny Greek island of Lesbos. Party to infectious nu-house from Discomsic and tech-house from Co:Motion, with all proceeds going to Help For Refugees to send 200 tents from China to the EU.
> Jan 16, 10pm-late, RMB40 (mininum donation). Lune, see event listing.
DJ Wordy/Fader One/3asic
DJ Wordy is a three-time China DMC Champion and Beijing legend thanks to his recurring Hotpot parties. He continues his Shanghai invasion with his latest party at Arkham, where he’s backed by Yeti’s Fader One and rising Nanjing bass god 3asic, whose last full-length, This Album Made My Friends Bas Sik, was one of our favorite Mainland Albums of 2015. A really sick bill.
> Jan 16, 10pm-late, RMB50 (with one drink). Arkham, see event listing.
Youjun Radio Night
Shanghai’s son of techno MHP is set for a massive year, recently playing last week’s packed D-Force showcase with a highly anticipated relese to drop on Douban’s emerging label. He’s also been celebrating China’s finest with his Youjun Radio show which makes is DADA debut. Support from Jackie, DJ Doggie, Roc S and Illsee, with visuals from VJ Panda Lee.
> Jan 16, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA.
Fabric Mondays
Looking to get your dance on Monday night? Head to Fabric Club.
> Jan 18, 10pm-late, free entry. Fabric, see event listing.
Model's Gone Wild
Every Tuesday, Mook hosts models willing to drink shots with you.
> Jan 19, 9pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Studio 24
Every Tuesday, M1NT pays tribute to the early heady days of disco.
> Jan 19, 9pm-late, free entry. M1NT, see event listing.
Calle Roja
Bar Rouge’s weekly Latin night features the hottest in salsa, reggaeton and Electro-Latin. Enjoy homemade Sangria and take part in a Latin Dance Square. Dress code: elegant with Latino charm.
> Jan 20, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Don't Tell Daddy
STORM Festival favorite Smith Agent Smith takes over Mook every Wednesday.
> Jan 20, 9pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Lolitas
Lola’s weekly ladies night featuring some of the city’s finest female DJs Michelle Grant and Stacy Bond spinning the best house, with complementary drinks for the ladies until 1am.
> Jan 20, 10pm-late, free entry. Lola, see event listing.
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