Bugz in the Attic (www.bugzintheattic.co.uk) is the next international artist to take part in the Bacardi Sino Sessions, the series of live music events that makes exceptional live artists accessible to young Chinese partygoers in Beijing and Shanghai.
And as if this wasn’t enough, we have also invited cult hip-hop production duo, The Nextmen, to wrap up the March Bacardi Sino Session. These guys are the best DJ combo we’ve ever seen – prepare for the most seamless display of flat out party mixing that you’ve ever heard.
So, with winter firmly behind us, we invite you to put on your dancing shoes, prepare your taste buds and boogie on down: March 15th (Shanghai) and 17th (Beijing) are the dates: check the website regularly for latest ticketing information: www.bacardisinosessions.com
The Star Live remains the venue in Beijing. However in Shanghai, the Bacardi Sino Sessions is moving to a different venue - the popular Absolute House on Chaling Rd, which will be transformed into an exciting live space for this 5-hour long party. After your feedback about an early start, we’ll open slightly later at 8pm.
Trent Russell, Bacardi China Marketing Director has this to say about the latest artists: “What’s really fun, and unique about the Bacardi Sino Sessions is that it represents the perfect combination of funky live music, great Bacardi cocktails all within a brilliant party atmosphere. It’s an assault on all the senses. And with the Bugz AND The Nextmen double acting, this is one not to miss.”
For Archie Hamilton, of Spli-t Works, who organise and promote the series, the challenge is to juggle the available artists’ schedules with the right atmosphere at the event, “each event will feel unique because there is a different combination of Chinese and international artists coming together to put on the show. It’s one of the best things about it – we don’t have to be formulaic, we will experiment with different styles.”
The most important thing about the Bacardi Sino Sessions is to give every single person that attends an incredible sensory experience, one that they tell everyone about and one that makes them crazy for more. It’s only by creating this kind of desire that we will help build the live music scene here. Bugz and The Nextmen are different kinds of artists to our last band, but both are equally adept at creating an incredible show. It’s going to be a different experience to the Maximo one, but it’s going to blow you away in the same way…
Bugz in the Attic released their much-awaited debut album in 2006. 'Back in the Doghouse' is that rarest of things; an album that breaks down boundaries and pushes dance music in thrilling new directions. What's more, it does this while ostensibly being a fairly straightforward soulful dance-pop album. Nothing ultra-experimental here, just a strong set of songs. Bugz have taken a myriad of influences - soul, boogie, garage, funk, jazz, R&B, samba, electro, pop and, of course, broken beat - and moulded them into something new, fresh and uniquely British. And it works... magnificently. 'Back in the Doghouse' is a landmark British dance album. Their live show takes all these elements and magnifies them one hundred fold. The Bugz crawl all over the stage with an energy and intensity that threatens to overwhelm.
The NextMen are one of the most respected DJ acts in the world today. With roots in all that is urban, their shows cut a sonic swathe across the night sky as they violently blend d’n’b, hip-hop and electronica with funk, punk and rock and roll. The show is unique.
Supporting in Beijing, we have The Beijing Live Hip Hop Experience (The B.L.H.X. for short) formed by MCs Webber and Essention. Expect some funky reggae/hip-hop beats and a few surprises too – these guys don’t just stick to their pre-rehearsed sound.
In Shanghai the collaboration with local artists goes even further, with The Lab (www.thelab.cn), a community of musicians founded by two Shanghai DJs – V-nutz (aka Gary Wang Dongqing) and Fortune (aka Fu Jun). They will be joined by a well-chosen crew to give the crowd a warm-up they won’t forget in a hurry. Don’t be late.
If you like live music, hand-crafted Bacardi cocktails including the Bacardi Mojito and the Cubre Libre, and a unique party atmosphere then the Bacardi Sino Sessions is a must attend this March.
Ticket hotlines:
Beijing 6425 5166 (The Star Live box office)
Shanghai 5108 6789 (Absolute House box office)
Ticket prices for both events are RMB120/80/60 for door/advance/student, including one free Bacardi cocktail. Advance purchase is recommended! For any more information, please email press@spli-t.com for access details to our exclusive press section on the website. |
