1. China Tour of Fidelio Trio, Northern Ireland
The Fidelio Trio perform extremely diverse repertoire throughout Europe, Asia and South Africa and frequently broadcast for BBC Radio 3. Since their South Bank debut they have appeared at FuseLeeds, Reggello Festival (Italy), West Cork Music, Belfast Festival at Queens, Royal Opera House, London, Corsham Festival, Musica Viva (Portugal) and Composer’s Choice Series, National Concert Hall, Dublin. To coincide with Fidelio Trio China tour in June, British Council will deliver a Water Music Workshop targeting music teaching artists, local community workers and school groups in partnership with Dalian Development Area Grand Theatre. It is part of the Capacity Building project. Please click here to read more.

<Tianjin>
Time: 19:30,5 June 2009
Venue: Nankai University
<Hangzhou>
Time: 19:15, 6 June 2009
Venue:  Hangzhou Theatre
<Shanghai >
Time: 19:45, 7 June 2009
Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Centre
<Dalian >
Time: 19:00, 11-12 June 2009
Venue:  Dalian Development Area Grand Theatre

2. AirplayUK Reel 4 Animation Music Video Screening
The 4th edition of AirplayUK features another selection of the most creative and entertaining music videos produced in Britain over the past few months. These are for a combination of new artists, up-and-coming bands, and established acts that all have new material released in the UK recently. This edition also includes a director profile, in this case a music video director who has made a significant contribution to music video creativity in the UK over a considerable period. Rupert Jones has directed both acclaimed videos, and short films for more than a decade, and he tells us about his work. Please click here to read more.

Xi’an North West University (Free!)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00, Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Address: Auditorium hall, Library, Old Campus, No.229 Taibai Beilu, Bianjiacun, Xi’an

Xi’an Electronic Science and Technology University (Free!)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00, Thursday, 18 June 2009
Address: 208 Multifunction Room, Building B, South Campus, Xi’an Electronic Science and Technology University, Xi’an   

3 The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra China Tour
The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra was founded in August 1982 by Wallace and Lex Galbraith, who are both string instrument tutors in Ayrshire in South West Scotland, with the aim of encouraging and developing Scots Fiddle Music among local young musicians many of whom were, or had been their pupils. They will perform in Beijing Concert Hall on 2 July, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre on 4 July, Hangzhou Grand Theatre on 7 July and Shenzhen Concert Hall on 9 July before travelling to Hong Kong and then back to Scotland. Please click here to read more.

4. British cellist/vocalist Ayanna Witter-Johnson co-presents at Nine Gates Jazz Festival with Chinese folk singer Xiao Juan
Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a composer, jazz vocalist, cellist and pianist who has developed musically from a diverse background of mixed cultures. Her compositional versatility includes writing for symphony orchestra, chamber ensembles, big bands, string quartets and choirs as well as songs, soundscapes and pieces for solo instruments. She works across a range of styles including jazz, classical, contemporary, R&B, soul, reggae and electro-acoustic. Please click here to read more.

5. The 2009 Shanghai World Music Festival
The 2009 Festival will be held at the Oriental Art Centre and the Century Park from 30 April to 5 May as an important part of a series of musical events in celebration of the one year countdown to the grand opening of  World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. During the festival, Shrine Synchro System, an electronic world music group from the UK will bring us contemporary electronic music with a folk music element; Netsayi, a Zimbabwean jazz singer and songwriter living in the UK will present a soul journey with the past, present and future of Black music. Please click here to read more.

6. Mike TV China Tour
Hailing from the hamlets of East Hampshire and suburbs of Wolverhampton, MIKE TV have recently been very busy indeed. So far 2008 has seen a name change, a new member, a brand new 13-track album and a positively plethoric attitude towards live performances - all without losing their trademark, harmony-laden punk rock sound. Please click here to read more.

7. Sound And The City – The Anthology
Sound And The City was an innovative sound art project conceived by the British Council and realised across China between 2005-2006. The anthology was launched on 13 October 2007 at Timezone8 book store in Beijing. The book was officially launched in London at the Royal Festival Hall on Monday 21 April 2008. Please click here to read more.

8. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 2008 Shanghai Concert
Founded in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham, with his vision of bringing world-class performances of the greatest music written to the length of the country, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra continues to maintain Beecham’s legacy by offering audiences in the UK and abroad the highest possible standards of music-making, accompanied by some of the most acclaimed artists of the day. Please click here to read more.

9. RPO Beijing Taster Workshop
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the best-known orchestras in the world, committed to bringing exciting music-making of the highest quality to the widest possible audience. For the last 14 years RPO musicians have been, and continue to be, actively engaged in extending their artistic work through the innovative Community and Education Programme. This vibrant programme encompasses a diverse range of community settings, working with many genres of music. Please click here to read more.