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Ghostface is ON! But, change of Shanghai venue...
Sunday 14th June
WTF CLUB, 570 West Huaihai Lu near Dingxi Lu, Shanghai (@ Red Town)
GHOSTFACE KILLAH演出: 上海站场地变更
6月14日 星期日
长宁区淮海西路570号红坊内 WTF Club（靠近虹桥路） |
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It’s mothafreakin’ on!
We’ve lost DJs in Prague, and MCs in Madrid. We got Visas in St. Petersburg yesterday and we are delighted to inform you that:
Ghostface Killah is coming to China for the very first time!
The venue in Beijing remains the Star Live, but we have new information for you about Shanghai. There has been a last minute change of venue – we needed more space because tickets are selling fast - and we are happy to announce that Ghostface Killah will now be performing at:
WTF Club,
570 West Huaihai Lu near Dingxi Lu, Shanghai (@ Red Town)
Because of the venue change, we are offering a very special deal on this show. We’re reducing the ticket price to RMB 180 at the door, and RMB 120 for everyone who places their orders by this Saturday, June 13. You can buy tickets at:
Ticket Bookings:
| BEIJING |
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| Saturday, June 13 |
Star Live
79 Hepingli Xijie,
Yonghegong
Winners of the Opening Act Competition:
Naughty Ray and Golden MIC
Doors: 9pm
Tickets: On sale from June 1. RMB 180 (presale)/250 (door)
Ticket Bookings:
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010-6425-5677 |
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010-6417-7845 |
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800-810-3721 |
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www.piao.com.cn |
Please note, presale tickets will be subject to a courier fee.
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| SHANGHAI |
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| Sunday, June 14 |
WTF CLUB, 570 West Huaihai Lu near Dingxi Lu, (@ Red Town, Shanghai
Doors: 8pm
Tickets: On sale from June 1. RMB 120 (presale before Saturday 13th)/ RMB 180 (door)
Winners of the Opening Act Competition:
Red Star, Ne Zha and Didjelirium
Ticket Bookings:
. tickets@spli-t.com
. splitworks@live.cn (MSN)
. 13601647747 (Mon – Sat, 10am-7pm)
Please note, presale tickets will be subject to a courier fee.
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PLEASE CIRCULATE FAR AND WIDE, AND COME OUT AND GIVE GHOSTFACE A WARM SHANGHAI WELCOME!
And because we know you all LOVE hip hop, this is what our friends at Factory are doing before the show:
FAB 5 FREDDY PRESENTS 'STYLEWARS' @FACTORY 8 PM WITH BACKGROUND, INSIGHTS, AND A Q&A AFTERWARDS. ALSO GRAFFITI CONTEST FROM 6-8 | WINNER GETS A FREE PAIR OF SNEAKERS TAGGED BY FAB 5 FREDDY! www.factoryshanghai.com |
Douban’s Ghostface Killah Opening Act Competition:
And the Winner Is… |
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| BEIJING |
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| Saturday, June 13 |
Star Live
79 Hepingli Xijie,
Yonghegong
Winners of the Opening Act Competition:
Naughty Ray and Golden MIC
Doors: 9pm
Tickets: On sale from June 1. RMB 180 (presale)/250 (door)
Ticket Bookings:
| . In Chinese: |
010-6425-5677 |
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010-6417-7845 |
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800-810-3721 |
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www.piao.com.cn |
Please note, presale tickets will be subject to a courier fee.
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| SHANGHAI |
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| Sunday, June 14 |
Dream Factory
4/F, 28 Yuyao Lu
Doors: 8pm
Tickets: On sale from June 1. RMB 180 (presale)/250 (door)
Winners of the Opening Act Competition:
Red Star, Ne Zha and Didjelirium
Ticket Bookings:
. tickets@spli-t.com
. splitworks@live.cn (MSN)
. 13601647747 (Mon – Fri, 10am-7pm)
Please note, presale tickets will be subject to a courier fee.
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Special Guest: ShanghaiNing’s “DiaNuNu”
Because no Ghostface party is complete without some gorgeous girls: the hottest girl in Shanghai (according to ShanghaiNing’s DiaNuNu competition) will be hanging out at Ghostface’s Shanghai show, dancing the night away and chillin’ with Ghostface himself.
About Ghostface Killah aka Ironman aka Tony Starks aka Pretty Toney:
Ghostface Killah is a member of the Wu Tang Clan, one of the most critically and commercially successful hip hop groups of all time. Of the 9 members of the Wu Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah has had the most successful solo career, releasing 7 solo albums to date, including 2006's chart-topping "Fishscale," and teaming up with some of the hottest voices in hip hop and R&B, including Missy Elliot, Ne-Yo, Amy Winehouse and Mary J. Blige.
Like his fellow Wu Tang Clan members, Ghostface is strongly influenced by Chinese culture, especially kung-fu films, and he takes his name from a character in the 1976 kung-fu film Mystery of Chessboxing. In fact, the name "Wu Tang Clan" is derived from the name of the Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province, which has a long history associated with Taoism, martial arts, and traditional Chinese medicine.
Known for his stream-of-consciousness style raps and smooth yet frenetic delivery, Ghostface is one of those rare artists who has found both mainstream popularity and critical acclaim. While his tracks are a mainstay on the radio and in clubs in his native New York and far beyond, rarefied music taste-makers Pitchfork dubbed Ghostface, "one of hip hop's most vibrant voices."
Check out Ghostface’s music at the Wawawa music store:
Like Ghostface Killah, we’re fans of the law. Which is why we’re happy that there’s a legal way to download Ghostface’s music in China. Check out the Wawawa music store, and download some of Ghostface’s collaborations with New York rapper Trife Da God and other members of the Theodore Unit rap group, for just 1 RMB/song. |
DISCOUNTED TICKET PRICES FOR GHOSTFACE KILLAH! |
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We know times are tough, and we want as many people as possible to be able to come check out the Ghost this weekend in Beijing (Saturday, 6/13) and Shanghai (Sunday, 6/14). Which is why we've dropped ticket prices down to:
Beijing: RMB 180 (presale)/200 (door)
Shanghai: RMB 120 (presale)/180 (door)
Rally your friends and lovers and come on down. This is Wu Tang, people! Let's make it a weekend for the books.
Shanghai Ticket Bookings:
• tickets@spli-t.com
• splitworks@live.cn (MSN)
• 13601647747 (Mon – Sat, 10am-7pm)
Beijing Ticket Bookings:
| • In Chinese: |
010-6425-5677 |
| • In English: |
www.piao.com.cn
010-6417-7845
800-810-3721 |
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Straight Oota Canada |
Our orgy of Canadiana has hit a few snags, but the shows must go on! We’ve switched up the venues and some of the bands, and hope you’ll accept our sincere apologies in the form of reduced ticket prices (RMB 40/night).
Speaking of snags, The Stills just snagged two Juno awards (Canada’s Grammy equivalent), so understandably their situation has changed a bit. A big thanks to Montreal’s Creature and Final Flash for stepping in for The Stills and Priestess, respectively. And now, we give you…
Straight Oota Canada
May 1-3
中文详情请看这里 |
Hollerado – China Tour |
The four members of Hollerado grew up on the same street in a small town in Ontario. One day, while riding the bus, a man in an exquisitely tailored suit said to them “it is not nearly as fun to reminisce about the times you didn’t spend your life savings on four one-way tickets to Japan.” With that in mind they got jobs doing construction. When they were tearing down the old walls they listened to The Who. When they built new walls they talked about time travel. Today, they play pop-rock with punchy beats and catchy hooks. Fresh off of MIDI 2009, this fearsome foursome will be coming to a stage near you May 4-10 (if you live in Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changsha or Beijing, that is).
Download Hollerado’s debut album, “Record in a Bag,” for free at the Wawawa music store
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Shenzhen
True Colour Dong Men Club
May 4, 20:00
With Socalled & Final Flash
Address: 4/f, golden World Dong Men Jie Fang Road, Luo Hu District Shenzhen
Ticket: Free
Phone: 0755-82301833
Chengdu
Little Bar
May 6, 20:00
Supporting: Storyline
Address: No.87/5, Fangqin Street
Ticket: 25rmb
Phone: 028-85568552 028-85158790
Wuhan
VOX bar
May 7, 21:30
Supporting: TBA
Address: 118 Lumo Road, Hongshan Area, Wuchang
Ticket: 30 / 25(student)
Phone：027-50761020
Changsha
4698
May 9, 20:30
Supporting: TBA
Address: NO.168 Cai E Road, 46 Bar
Ticket: 30 on door / 25 presale
Phone: 13755185368 (phone only)
Beijing
2 Kolegas
May 10, 21:30
Supporting: The Bigger Bang + Rubber Phonograph Needle
Address: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, Inside the drive-in movie theater park
Ticket: 25rmb
Phone: 010-64368998
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