Beijing Weekly Gig Guide: Mar 8-14
Mar 9: Equilibrium & Suidakra
Kick your weekend off a day early with what should be a highly entertaining German metal show. When it comes to energetic performances and German folk-metal sounds, Equilibrium always delivers. German Celtic metal band Suidakra will also perform.
Thur Mar 9, 8.30-11.00pm; RMB380 (door) / RMB320 (presale) / RMB600 (VIP). Yugong Yishan, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng 东城区张自忠路3-2号(6404 2711)
Mar 9: OMI 2017 China Tour
OMI is a major player in the global music scene. The Jamaican singer is best known for his huge hit "Cheerleeder." He has also shared the stage with the likes of Taylor Swift, The Vamps and more. His 2017 China Tour stops off at Yue Space on Thursday.
Thur Mar 9, 9-10pm; From RMB125 to RMB225. Yue Space, 7 Banqiaonanxiang, Dongcheng 东城区板桥南巷7号人美大厦北楼一楼
Mar 10: Symbiz
Symbiz is a multicultural musical group in the true sense of the word. They've performed all around the world, from Africa to South America to Asia. And their influences stem from musical cultures in places like China and Africa and from genres like dubstep and reggae. This show should be good. Blood Dunza and Raddam Raz will also perform.
Fri Mar 10, 9pm; RMB150 (door) / RMB100 (presale). Yugong Yishan, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng 东城区张自忠路3-2号(6404 2711)
Mar 10-12: Indie Music 6th Anniversary
Gulou's famed Indie Music Store is celebrating their sixth anniversary with an entire weekend of music. Yue Space will be hosting the three-day musical extravaganza. Each day will be dedicated to a different genre: Friday is rap day, Saturday is indie day and Sunday is metal day.
Mar 10-12, RMB100 (presale); RMB120 (door). 7 Banqiaonanxiang 东城区板桥南巷7号人美大厦北楼一楼
Mar 11: Sleepmakeswaves
Known for bringing post-rock stalwarts like Tortoise, Mono and Toe to China, Chengdu-based promoters New Noise have racked up a loyal following that routinely sells out their shows. It’s allowed them to introduce lesser-known acts to China like Australia’s Sleepmakewaves, who return with a nine-city tour that stops off in Beijing on Saturday at Yugong Yishan.
Sat Mar 11, 8.30pm, RMB120-150. Yugong Yishan, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng 东城区张自忠路3-2号(6404 2711)
Mar 12: St.ol.en
Ever since their last tour, post-punk rockers St.ol.en have been slaving away on their latest album. Well, they’re reemerging this Sunday at Modnernsky Lab, where the band will be playing their new tunes for the first time. This is going to be a pretty small show so tickets will likely sell out.
Sun Mar 12, 7.30pm; RMB100 (door), RMB80 (advance). Modernsky Lab, 5-108, Floor B1, Building D, Galaxy SOHO, Dongcheng 东城区朝阳门银河SOHO D座B1层5-108(5773 3620)
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