This week in Shenzhen, take in one of the numerous musical events on offer - or get up close with the past through the works of local contemporary artists. Scroll down for the dirty details!
Until December 15: Five Quartets in Bashu-e
For centuries Chinese culture has attracted people with its fascinating and profound history. The Ba-Shu-e exhibition explores different facets of this history, giving attendees a chance to get up close with the past through the works of local contemporary artists.
When: 10am
December 4: Bloody Woods
Formed in 2005 by a composer and a guitarist, Bloody Woods is a neo-folk band with dark ambient strains. You can catch them in Shenzhen, promoting their newest album Romanzem.
Cost: RMB60 presale and for students, RMB80 at the door.
When: 8.30pm
December 5: Honey Lake Music Festival
Shenzhen’s original indie music festival is back - this time rightnext to the abandoned rollercoaster!Featuring performances from several of China's top indie bands, rappers and DJs, as well as plenty of local and HK talent. Three stages, a kids zone, craft beer, arts and crafts vendors and an interactive art wall will all converge by the lake for a rocking good time. There will also be an after-party at Whatever Coffee.
Full information can be found at shenzhenfestival.com.
Cost: RMB100 for early bird, RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door.
When: 2-10pm
December 5: Matthew Barber
The Canadian indie-troubadour mixes elements of folk, indie and alt-country. He's released five acclaimed albums and brings his 19-date China tour to Q.S.W. Culture Center on December 5.
Cost: RMB60
When: 8.30pm
Where: OCT Loft, Enpingn Lu, Overseas Chinese Town,Shennan Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山区深南大道华侨城恩平路
December 6: Euphoria
After a 5 year hiatus, Euphoria have finally announced their reunion.
The three-man band from Tokyo, Japan, consisting of Hiroyuki Morikawa (guitar, vocals, programming), Shota Sato (bass) and Yousuke Kinoshita (drums), came to life in 2001. Fortunately for all Japanese rock lovers, China will be hosting the reunited group’s first tour.
Cost: RMB90 for students, RMB100 for presale, RMB120 at the door.
When: 8.30pm
Where: B10 Live, North Side of Building 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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