10 Bangin' Nightlife Events This Week
Shanghai has a busy week coming up with DJs and performers flying in from all over the globe. Buckle your seat belt and get ready for a techno-heavy ride.
WEDNESDAY
Vurro, The Amazing One, Half-Man, Half-Cow Band
When: Wednesday, November 15, 9pm
Price: RMB 70
Address: 851 Kaixuan Lu
"With magic coming through his fingers and rhythm running through his veins this animal of the keyboards hits the cymbals with his horns and plays powerful drums with his feet. With bells in his arms and a voice from beyond the grave invites the believers to be transformed in his shamanic ceremony of rhythm and rock and roll. Vurro, the wild virtuoso, will open the gates of the rough underworld of rock so you can go across dancing."
Split Works pres. Tinariwen
When: Friday, November 17, 8pm
Price: RMB 260 pre-sale; RMB 300 at the door
Address: 179 Yichang Lu
“As a band, no one lays down a heavier groove right now.” – Q Magazine -- "A dream because their tale is indeed epic – rebellion, guns and guitars, desert nomads, the real Saharan blues – easy nuggets of gold to thrill-seeking journalists and music prospectors. A nightmare because none of these clichés really do the band justice”
THURSDAY
SEVEN Entertainment pres. Flava D (TQD / Butterz)
When: Thursday, November 16, 10pm
Price: RMB 80
Address: 2F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu
A huge Grime night for Shanghai London-based producer Flava D from Butterz label will be killing it this week at All Club. Get your two-step shoes on gang.
Preme Two-Years Anniversary: Petz X Kzm X DJ Tsubasa
When: Thursday, November 16, 10pm
Price: RMB 150
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
Preme turns two at Arkham, hosting in the Yentown DJs, Pets, KM, and DJ Tsubaba. Japanese hip hop at it’s best.
FRIDAY
MØ @ Arkham
When: Friday, November 17, 10pm
Price: RMB 350
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
Danish singer MØ will be at Arkham this Friday night. She is considered to be one of the most famous pop singers in the world and has collaborated with Major Lazer, Justin Bieber, Cold Water, and has countless other accolades and accomplishments. This should be a great one to check out, RMB 350 at the door.
Sam Binga @ ALL Club
When: Friday, November 17, 10pm
Price: RMB100
Address: 2F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu
Sam Binga will be performing live at ALL Club this Friday night. His Shanghai debut will surely include the fast-paced international sounds that have made him well known to those that love the dance floor. RMB 100 at the door.
FEMME
When: Friday, November 17, 1am
Price: RMB 100
Address: 298 Xingfu Lu
Girls are ruling over Techno, from the artists such as Cice and Lina K. Techno music needs salt in its wounds. Celia presents a "FEMME" night to be balm for your soul. Be ready and willing to stand for a long night.
SATURDAY
Kamara (tronic/NL )
When: Saturday, November 18, Midnight
Price: RMB 100
Address: 298 Xingfu Lu
Kamara are a Dutch Techno live2act that have been making waves way beyond their hometown of Arnhem in 2015. From their first forays into making music under various guises, Kamara were formed in 2010 and have been steadily building their way up through the echelons of the electronic underground.
Techno Train
When: Saturday, November 18, Midnight
Price: RMB 100 includes 5 drinks
Address: Dynasty Villa – B18,851 Hong Jing Lu
Techno Train is a party concept to support techno DJs based here We believe there is already a huge database of great DJs and producers, both Chinese and foreign, that will grant more opportunities for them. There will be some new faces like Unika, Vltrau the Serbian DJ, Temple Rat a well known techno figure, Giulio Perinello gonna rock with his pure live set, Canine from French Bangers and of course a techno train.
Suànpán pres: Denis Sulta
When: Saturday, November 18, 10 PM
Price: RMB 70
Address: 115 Xingfu Lu
After hosting Optimo for a doubleheader in September, Suànpán returns with another highly celebrated talent, and one of electronic music’s most exciting up-and-coming prospects, Denis Sulta. House and disco vibes.