As was reported before, China has come a long way in opening its door to international acts. In just a few short months since that story, Sino-based fans have enjoyed or will enjoy the likes of Christina Aguilera, Nine Inch Nails, Incubus, Celine Dion and more. It’s no secret that gaining permission to play in […]

There used to be no question that Hong Kong was the cool S.A.R. Back in the day, violence from the triads in Macau spilled into the streets with such a frequent occurrence that it made Compton look like Pleasantville. Those days are now nothing but a distant memory as Macau is slowly stealing the limelight […]

On Sunday a black sabbath fell upon Shanghai as one of the original auteurs of nu-metal, Linkin Park, commandeered the stage at Hong Kou Stadium for their long awaited debut in China. According to China Daily, making this show extra special was the fact that this was the first open air concert by a major […]

With the Beyoncé Experience in the rear view mirror and the Linkin Park Shanghai concert just around the bend, it’s clear that the old attitudes toward Western-minded cultural events in Shanghai, and mainland China in general, have changed drastically. Just two years ago, the announcement of an Ice-T concert at the now defunct Pegasus […]

Monday night, for the first time ever, those Shanghai residents crazy in love with the R&B star Beyoncé Knowles will get to experience her music up close and personal at the Shanghai Grand Stage. Beyoncé’s Shanghai stop is part of the 8-stop Asia leg of her “The Beyoncé Experience” world tour, a seven-month sweep […]