Established in 1888, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is one of the most celebrated orchestras in Europe, performing a special two-night program in Shanghai under the leadership of Conductor, Myung Whun Chung, and with lead soloist on violin, Janine Jansen.
A rare treat for fans of orcestral performance, over the two-night show, the orchestra will be performing pieces from Bartok, Brahms, Weber, and more.
She's got the look! Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle of Roxette came out of Sweden in the late '80s and conquered the world with their finely crafted pop hits -- 33 chart-busters -- more than even ABBA. After a 17 year break – they first came to Beijing 17 years ago – pop powerhouse Roxette returns to China. This is your childhood. This is Roxette. Go on. Join the Joyride.
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The world’s foremost classical crossover act, Il Divo, are returning to Shanghai as part of their massive world tour for 2012, which will see the group travel to six continents. For this special, one-night Shanghai performance, Il Divo are presenting songs for their fifth studio album, "Wicked Game", which includes their dramatic reworking of the Chris Isaak classic "Wicked Game", and many more.
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Electropop to move mountains. Producer and hit-maker to the stars -- Kylie Minogue, Dizzee Rascal, and Rihanna -- Calvin Harris drops at G Plus for the very first time. The man behind the smash 2007 record "I Created Disco" (featuring "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls"), in Shanghai for one night only. Don't miss out on one of the UK’s biggest dance music exports of the late '00s. Pre-sale tickets, 200rmb.
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Grammy nominated smooth jazz act, Acoustic Alchemy perform in Shanghai for the very first time, hosted in China by Guitar China. Featuring acclaimed, internationally renowned acoustic guitar player, Greg Carmichael, this special, one night performance by Acoustic Alchemy at Mao Livehouse is a must-see for fans of traditional, nylon string acoustic guitar playing, and connoisseurs of jazz flamenco music.
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Napalm Records, Lacrimas Profundere bring the evil for their Shanghai debut, hosted in China by Guitar China. Drawing on influences from Nine Inch Nails, H.I.M., Paradise Lost, and Depeche Mode, Lacrimas Profundere is one of Germany’s premier heavy goth acts -- a chart-topping act all over Europe, world travelled, and featured consistently on MTV Europe's Headbanger's Ball.
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Headlining the HERRO! kick off at The Waterhouse's renovated warehouse space is Justin Martin, co-founder of the dirtybird' crew from San Francisco. One of the most creative producers in dance music, Justin and his partner-in-crime Claude Vonstroke have taken dirtybird from a bbq party to a global house music phenomenon, spreading their bouncing bass-heavy sound from Burning Man to Space Ibiza.
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One of the world’s most famous and acclaimed contemporary violinists, David Garrett performs in Shanghai for the very first time. Combining classical and contemporary influences – his playlist for the Shanghai show includes songs from Metallica, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and Guns 'n' Roses – Garrett is known for his virtuosic technical ability and modern flair.
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Right on the heels of their "Gravity 2011" tour, which saw the chart topping British boy band play a big show in Shanghai at the Shanghai Grand Stage, Westlife are back again, this time for good. Here's your last chance to see Westlife in concert -- they're swinging through Shanghai on their Greatest Hits Farewell Tour and are scheduled for a Shanghai show on February 25.
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One of the world most celebrated thrash metal bands of all time, LAMB OF GOD plays Shanghai for the very first time. Satan heartily approves. Sure to be the metal event of the year, on February 14 the American thrash metal kings are tearing the roof off Mao Livehouse for the Chinese metal army. Guaranteed to be crazy-ass, loud and sold-out.
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From April 13-15, the F1 Grand Prix returns to Shanghai in its 8th iteration with all your favourite racing teams and celebrity drivers. Doing 56 laps on a circuit length of about 5.5 kms. Head on down to check out the fastest cars on earth, exceeding speeds of 370 kph, the only of its kind in China.
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They say you haven't been to Shanghai unless you've seen the acrobats. A multi-million dollar show, "ERA - Intersection of Time" is Shanghai's most popular acrobatic show, featuring the gamut of traditional and contemporary Chinese acrobatics from aerial walking, bowl balancing, and trampoline shows to high flying trapeze acts and motorcycle cage stunts.
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