By Andrew Chin
Dec 8: Four Color Zack
SHFT is bringing the multi-time Redbull 3style competition winner who has gone to produce for heavy hitters like Kanye, Jay-Z and Beyonce.
Dec 8, 10pm-late, free entry with RSVP. Le Baron, 7F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Lu
Dec 9: Borgore
The Tel Aviv-born producer proudly claims to have ‘ruined dubstep’ with a genre-destroying sound that he dubs gorestep. A former drummer of deathcore band Shabira, Borger’s horror-tinged sound and maniacal live show has garnered him a growing following eager to follow his path through ‘the new bass world.’ He’s collaborated with Miley Cyrus and released tracks on acclaimed labels like Dim Mak and Spinnin’.
Dec 9, 10pm-late, RMB120. M2, 4F, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu
Dec 9: Stamina MC
Shanghai’s longest running drum’n’bass night throws one more big bash at The Shelter with a special appearance from the prolific d’n’b vocalist. Arkaik, Andy S, Cursed, Dave Owen, Daniel Power, Monk, Resinate, Roo, and Siesta support, while MC Jado hosts.
Dec 9, 10pm, RMB50. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu
Dec 9-11: Beernanza
The folks behind the Shanghai International Beer Festival, Bevex are promising “Shanghai’s largest indoor beer festival.” Expect plenty of beer from a number of participating breweries and restaurants, as well as plenty of live performances from the city’s top DJs and bands.
Dec 9-11, 6pm-late (Fri-Sat) and 2-10pm (Sun), RMB50 (with one beer). Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center, 66 Caobao Lu
Dec 10: Ceephax Acid Crew
For their final bash at The Shelter, the dark techno crew VOID invites the British acid-rave musician known for his use of vintage gear and distinct style.
Dec 10, 10pm-late, RMB80. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu
Dec 10: Nervo
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Since co-writing David Guetta and Kelly Rowland’s Grammy Award-winning smash, ‘When Love Takes Over,’ the Australian duo have turned their attention to the EDM world. The producers, singers and musicians have rocked major festivals and arenas with an energetic sound and show that led to their winning a DJ Mag Award for Best Female DJ.
Dec 10, 10.30pm-late, RMB180. Fusion, 5/F, Bldg 6, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu.
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