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WIN Weekend Passes to Concrete & Grass!

ShanghaiWOWeng 2018-12-01



Letting us believe that Summer hasn't ended just yet, Concrete & Grass is presenting another edition of their beloved music festival on Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, 16th at the intimate Shanghai Rugby Football Club. From rock and pop to jazzy electronic music and mellow hip-hop, there's something for everyone here.




The Lineup


International Acts

Daddy Yankee


Daddy Yankee
King of reggaetón, Don of 'Despacito'; China debut for the world's wildest Latin superstar

Slowdive
A shoegaze miracle: wondrous, cosmic, reverb-drenched haze from a genre’s true pioneers   


Oneohtrix Point Never


Oneohtrix Point Never
Mutant rhythms and dark experiments: step into the lab of electronic music’s new evil genius

American Authors
All together now: This is gonna be the best day of my lii-iife, myli-i-i-i-i-i-ife!  


American Authors


Emiliana Torrini & The Colorist
Luminous, stately orchestral pop from one of Iceland’s loveliest pop stars


Zee Avi
A catchy and carefree indie pop songstress with an extraordinarily expansive voice


YBN Nahmir


YBN Nahmir
Gamer kid, rising star, Internet sensation: the festival’s wildest party, right here.


Rico Nasty
Cathartic flow and nonconformist spirit from an exciting new underground talent


Jun Togawa with Vampillia
Untapped, uncontrolled madness from Japan’s radical, legendary underground singer


Jun Togawa with Vampillia


Suchmos
Japanese Jamiroquai: acid jazz dance-funk that’s sizzling hot and peak cool 


Rosie Thomas
Witty stories, cozy rhythms and adorable songs from a colorful, versatile songwriter


Rosie Thomas


The Jillionaire
1/3 of Major Lazer. 2/3 reggae-tinged dancehall. 3/3 accomplished party starter


DYGL
Pitch-perfect Japanese Britpop with style, swagger andthe grooviest of hooks.

 

The Shanghai Restoration Project
Brainy yet whimsical electronica that channels the golden age of Shanghai jazz


Kikagaku Moyo


   Kikagaku Moyo
Sacred, free-form psychedelic sitar rock of vast universes and strawberry fields forever

The Garden
A perpetually intriguing duo of punk jesters with many a catchy musical trick up their sleeves

Crossfaith
Breakneck, pulsing metal-meets-electronica that’ll have you moshing AND raving


Crossfaith

Tofubeats
Squiggly beats meet squishy vocals in fresh umami-flavored Japanese wooze-pop


Mallrat
A magnetic young singer-songwriter who’s wistful, danceable and utterly irresistible.

Suicideyear
Maximal minimalism: ethereal soundscapes under gloomy synth clouds  


Yahyel

Yahyel
Colorfully disorienting electro-rock from an enigmatic, subversive Tokyo collective

Cancer Bats
Hardcore punk that’s loud, fast, fun and cranked up to 11

And So I Watch You From Afar 
Formidable, exhilarating instrumental rock played with manic, magical glee 


David Thomas Broughton

David Thomas Broughton
Surreal, absurd freak-folk that goes down some apocalyptic, alchemical side-roads


William Tyler
Sublime, emotional post-country for wide-open vistas and the great outdoors

Donae’O
High-energy flow and funk-tastic antics from the UK’s most daring grime figurehead


KiltirMaloya


KiltirMaloya
Electrifying, hypnotic traditional Creole dance music all the way from the Indian Ocean


Anna Haleta
Infectious, vibrant and meticulous techno from one of Tel Aviv’s most trusted selectors 


Asusu
Supernaturally radiant post-dubstep beats with a wild, imaginative heart


SAFIA
Warm, supremely catchy indie pop built for modern dancefloors


Hong Kong, Tawian and Mainland Acts


李健 Li Jian

李健 Li Jian
A velvet-voiced wonder: Delicate, poetic songs from one of China's most beloved singers


林一峰 Chet Lam
Intimate, delicate urban folk that ponders life, love and better tomorrows


 老王乐队 Lao Wang
Gorgeous, melancholy folk rock that’s both biting satire and bittersweet nostalgia


落日飞车 Sunset Rollercoaster

落日飞车 Sunset Rollercoaster
A synth-soul whirlwind of good-time grooves and blues-soaked nostalgia

戏班乐队 Xiban
A beguiling mix of Chinese opera, folk and jazz-heavy grooves that’s both timeless and timely


秘密行动 Stolen
Propulsive, elemental dance punk that’s somewhere between beautiful and sinister 


秘密行动 Stolen

Vroskiii
Restless, fresh Chinese urban beats with smooth flow and razor-sharp bite 

法兹 FAZI
Chinese post-punk that’s forceful and driving: true anthems for today’s doomed youth

Future Orients
Thrilling post-punk with hazy shoe gaze pleasures and a sinister goth glow 


Future Orients

Chinese Football
Twinkling and melodic indie emo, simultaneously delicate, beautiful and yearning.

33EMYBW+ GOOOOOSE
Startling visions and ominous beats from Shanghai’s avant-garde vanguard

Jiaming
Smooth vibes and killer flow from an old-school Chinese underground veteran


33EMYBW+ GOOOOOSE


Mr Ho
Funk, minimal, trip-hop and more: a class DJ act from the Klasse Records boss

Illsee
Enter the Void: Frosty industrial dance music, like a rave at a construction site.

Knopha
Good vibrations from one of the figureheads of China’s vinyl movement. 



HWA aka Elvis T
Strange and surreal modular synth sounds that’ll make you sway in strange and surreal ways

Come Correct Crew
Deep cuts and soulful selections from Shanghai’s pre-eminent DJ collective

ollo-MAM &Endy Chen 
Shoulder-shuffling grooves from Shanghai’s clairvoyants of the vinyl crate

Preme
Soul, funk and disco beats from one of Shanghai’s most forward-thinking crews


DiamondLil


DiamondLil
Shanghai's most exciting young DJ: Paragon on the streets, Renegade with the beats

Loft Beach 
Cheeky, geeky soft-focus Shanghai indie rock to make you feel young and nostalgic

热地乐队 Rid Band
Timeless Mongolian sounds meet blistering rock’n’roll for guaranteed on-stage madness


But as we all know, it's not just about the music at Concrete & Grass. From food and ice cream to distractions and art, they've got a whole lot more going on that will keep you busy between acts; it's all about music, food, friendship and community.



Shanghai WOW! and Concrete & Grass are teaming up to give you lovely readers the chance to win big this week. We're giving away two pairs of full weekend passes to this year's Concrete & Grass festival. 


How to Win


1. Long-press (extract) the following QR code to add Shanghai WOW!'s customer service account.


2.  Put this article on your moments and take a screenshot! Send this screenshot to Shanghai WOW!'s customer account with your name, telephone number and WeChat ID.

3. Entrants will be entered into a lucky draw, and winners will be announced by Friday, September 7th, 5pm.


Concrete & Grass 2018

When: Saturday, September 15th to Sunday, September 16th

Address: Shanghai Rugby Football Club, 2700, Zhangyang Bei Lu, near Wuzhou Avenue

Metro Station: Wuzhou Avenue 五洲大道 (Line 6, Exit 1)


About Split Works


Split Works has been rocking in the free(ish) world since 2006. Working with inspirational artists from across the globe, the good people at Split Works HQ have been key contributors to the continued rise of China's music scene.


Split Works has launched five music festivals and promoted over 400 tours to 30 Chinese cities, always striving to stay true to the familiar refrain: the music has to be special, every single time. From Godspeed You! Black Emperor to Sonic Youth, Thee Oh Sees to Mac Demarco and Shabazz Palaces, Black Rabbit to JUE and Wooozy to Concrete & Grass, they love music, they love China, and they love you.




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