Beijing Rockers Hit the Road

Summer is fully upon us here in Shanghai, with Olympics spirit reaching fever pitch, and actual temperatures snaking up into the 30s. We’ve decided to get into the summer spirit with that great hallmark of the season: the cross-country roadtrip. In late July we’ll be sticking two of Beijing’s indie bands (most likely PK14 and Hedgehog) in a specially converted bus and 3 supporting wagons for a pilgrimage to 6 Chinese cities: Xi’an, Wuhan, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Changsha and Beijing. Footage from this daring feat -- along China’s nearly 2,000,000 km of roads and amongst 57,000,000 cars --will be incorporated into a Chinese docudrama. If 65-plus hours on China’s roads doesn’t drive this band of merrymakers legally insane, then it’s sure to inspire some kickass shows nationwide. Stay tuned for a confirmed schedule…

Dandi Wind break new ground on an 8 city Asia tour

At Split Works Towers, we are happy to report that our first full Asian Tour went without (too many) hitches. In the space of three weeks, team Dandi hit 8 cities and played 9 shows. From sell outs (6 cities) to 64 people (Xi’an – it was a Sunday night, OK?), Dandi and Szam never failed to provide the high intensity insanity that China has grown to love. And it showed us that with the right band and the right amount of commitment, a tour with a foreign artist in China is and can be a viable commercial concern. A massive thanks must go out to Dandi and Szam, our intrepid cameraman Nathan, all the great clubs that we played at and all the great people behind those venues and of course the bands that helped us along: Hard Queen/ 24hours/ Hush/ Snapline/ The Casino Demon/ 海龟先生

Dandi Wind China Tour

Spring’s up and Split Works have got some end of winter insanity for you.

Dandi Wind, Over the last 3 years this dynamic duo have traversed the world, here trashing venues at SXSW, there overselling London’s world renowned Fabric, from the tropical heat of Mexico City to the arctic wilds of their native Canada, sharing stages with the likes of The Klaxons, The Presets, The Horrors and Simian Mobile Disco.  Now they are bringing their very own blend of gothic glam disco, demented costumes and mad antics to a stage near you.  Shanghai, Wuhan, Xi’an, Chengdu, Beijing, Taipei, Hong Kong, Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo will all bear testament to a pair of artists who will excite, energize and alarm in equal measures……

See full schedule here

Oct 5, 2007 | Yue Festival!

October 5, 2007 saw the inaugural Yue Festival kick off in Zhongshan Park, Shanghai. After months of continuous rain, including Typhoon Wipha the week before (and Typhoon Krosa the weekend after), it was with bated breath that we watched the sun climb into a cloudless sky over a site unique to China's short music festival history. A main stage, a secondary stage inside the Bacardi B-Live space, creative side attractions, food, beer, cocktails and sun set a glorious scene. 20 eclectic artists and thousands of happy music lovers spent the day interacting, cruising, bumping, jiving and rocking.

Faithless, Ozomatli, Talib Kweli, Yacht, Banana Monkey, SuperVC, Hedgehog, IZ, Bananas Soundsystem, Uprooted, Redstar... with major support from Bacardi, Converse, and Neocha.com.

Check the official website - http://www.yuefestival.com

July 5, 2007 | OH...MY....GOSH!

In the words of the Basement Jaxx, June was the toughest month that we've had so far. June 1, Infadels/Killa Kila Beijing, June 2, Infadels/Killa Kela Shanghai, June 29, the Go! Team Beijing, June 30, the Go! Team Shanghai... that's a serious amount of not sleeping, I can promise you that.

4,000 tickets sold, 5,000 ecstatic people throught the doors. We are beginning to do what we promised. We really are bringing great music to China. Thanks to all the bands, plus the fantastic efforts of the Verse, Young Kin and Wordy, Banana Monkey and Flying Fruit. Also, a big shout out to Bacardi for making it all possible!

For video evidence of all this, please see http://www.youtube.com/splitworks Until the next!

May 15, 2007 | Go! Nuts