Shanghai's biggest boxing event is back for round VI. This time Brawl on the Bund hosts its black-tie evening at the Kerry Hotel in Pudong, where 16 fighters will slug it out in front of an audience of almost 1000 people. Tickets include a four-course dinner and beer, wine or champagne if you're ringside.
Part of the money goes to charity, this time to Leo's Foundation, which helps newborn kids in China with respiratory failure.
Popular Bund club Zeal opens with a bang, bang, bang, hosting in the first name in UK house music, Defected in the House with Aydin The Funki Chile, a.ka. ATFC representing. The source of numerous Beatport and Traxsource number 1 releases, he’s also be anointed by Pete Tong, who describes him as "verging on genius". On top of that, the re-opening party also features a lingerie fashion show by "Playful Promises".
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One of the biggest electro house DJs in the world, Steve Aoki returns to Shanghai to scorch it. A trendsetter from Los Angeles and founder of the cult label DIM MAK records, he is well-known for his outstanding remixes for big names, such as Lenny Kravitz, Block Party, Snoop Dogg, and many, many more. Champagne all ova ya face. Get your pre-sales quick – limited supplies are 200rmb vs 400rmb at the door.
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Mutliplatinumi-selling English soul singer / songwriter Joss Stone performs at the Shanghai Grand Stage behind her latest full-length, LP1. One of the world most famous contemporary singers – star of stage and screen -- bare-footing it on stage in Shanghai.
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Scottish modern rock band, Glasvegas plays Shanghai for the first time. Expect expansive, anthemic, love and loss indie rock music. Their latest is Euphoric Heartbreak, featuring the single "The World is Yours". Stadium anthems for the soul. Price: 200rmb(presale) and 260rmb (door). 200rmb(presale) and 260rmb (door).
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One of the most critically-acclaimed dance acts in recent memory, Friendly Fires bring their lush, electro-gaze sound to Mao Livehouse for the first time. Mercury prize-nominated sunny music for sunny people. Their latest is 2011's Pala, featuring the single “Live those Days Tonight” – good advice. Tickets 200rmb (presale) and 260rmb (door).
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Some of the world's biggest ice skating stars are descending on the state-of-the-art ice rink at Mercedes Benz Arena to perform "Art of Ice", a stunning mix of technical and theatrical ice skating, the likes of which have not been seen in Shanghai before. Pop star Chris Lee performs with world champion ice skaters Miko Ando, Stephane Lambiel, Qing Pang, and Jian Tong. Two performances only: May 26 and May 27.
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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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