Ancient Garden, Modern Beats
Shanghai's renowned music and creative event brand ALTER. is thrilled to announce its spectacular upcoming event, ALTER. x Yu Yuan 2025, scheduled for this Friday, August 29, to coincide with Qixi Festival
Taking place in the historic Central Square of Yu Yuan, this unique evening promises a transformative experience, blending ancient Chinese heritage with cutting-edge music and technology.
Witness an extraordinary lineup including:
Live Performances: Headlined by South Acid Mimi, acclaimed for their fusion of sci-fi, rock, electronic, and traditional Chinese music as well as internationally celebrated singer-songwriter Diner complemented with a dance performance by Qin Ran.
DJ Sets: Featuring legendary Chinese DJ Yang Bing, boundary-pushing Shanghai-based DJ Cocoonics, and the bass-heavy soundscapes of Rain Ling.
3D Mapping Show: Stunning visual artistry transforming Yu Yuan's classical architecture into vibrant, immersive digital masterpieces curated by WB Show.
Live Stream: Hosted by byyb.radio, Shanghai's innovative community radio station, ensuring global connectivity and engagement.
Artists
South Acid Mimi
South Acid Mimi is a visionary synth-punk trio from Yunnan, formed in 2013 by members Shi Shi, Yi Xiao, and 00.
Forged in the region's potent mix of underground rock and electronic scenes, their music is a playful, rebellious, and utterly unique force.
They craft bold anthems that explore themes of love, mutation, nature, and absurdity, creating a chaotic yet danceable soundscape.
Their shared upbringing surrounded by mountains and lakes informs their artistic mission: to break free from convention and hand-deliver a vibrant, psychedelic celebration of life and death.
Qinran
Qinran is a groundbreaking avant-garde dance artist and a leading figure in China's new generation of performers.
A street dancer for 20 years, his style is a unique fusion of modern dance, Tai Chi, martial arts, and flow arts, creating a powerful dialogue between traditional Chinese aesthetics and contemporary expression.
His work focuses on the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature, deconstructing movement to reconstruct perception.
An international performer, he has been featured at the Venice Biennale, Aranya/Wuzhen Theater Festivals, and is a designated Chinese Culture Ambassador for the United Nations.
Diner
Diner is a Chinese electronic musician and producer whose work masterfully bridges her classical training in the guzheng (Chinese zither) with contemporary avant-garde expression.
Shaped by her multicultural experiences living in Hong Kong and London, her sound is a distinct exploration of modern East Asian identity.
Her acclaimed debut album penta uses the pentatonic scale as a foundation to weave together electronic, post-punk, and dance music, reflecting a deeply personal journey of introspection and self-renewal.
Yang Bing
Yang Bing is a foundational pillar of China's electronic music scene, with a pioneering career that parallels its growth over the past 25 years.
Credited with shaping the country's club culture, he orchestrated the seminal Great Wall rave parties in the 90s and founded the influential White Rabbit club.
A master selector, his DJ style flows seamlessly between House, Techno, and Electro with a jazz-like improvisational flair, renowned for its impeccable flow and intuitive connection with the dancefloor.
As the force behind the Dusk Till Dawn party brand and a key cultural ambassador, Yang Bing's philosophy remains "Never Stop Raving," and his global influence was cemented with a celebrated 2024 Boiler Room Beijing set.
Cocoonics
Cocoonics is an electronic artist and producer known for crafting immersive, atmospheric soundscapes that blur the lines between memory and fiction.
Starting with live SP404 sets on HKCR radio, she quickly ascended to perform at major festivals like Clockenflap and Sónar HK.
Now based in Shanghai, her innovative practice has evolved into a groundbreaking gesture-controlled live set, a deep fusion of body, sound, and visual art.
Her stunning 2024 Boiler Room Shanghai performance and a subsequent international tour have established her as a rising avant-garde voice in the global electronic circuit.
Rain Ling
Rain Ling is a DJ and selector whose mixes are immersive journeys into downtempo and bass-heavy soundscapes.
With a keen ear for texture and mood, she specializes in weaving together organic rhythms and global influences to create a deeply atmospheric and contemplative experience.
Her sets are a refined exploration of sound, perfect for losing oneself in the intricate layers of rhythm and melody.
ALTER. x Yu Yuan 2025
Join ALTER. as they redefine the cultural landscape of Shanghai, offering a night of mesmerizing music, captivating visuals, and an unprecedented blend of historical charm with contemporary energy.
Click below to get your tickets now:
Fri Aug 29, 6.30pm-12 midnight; RMB128-228
Central Square Yuyuan Garden Malls, 265 Fangbang Zhong Lu, by Fuyou Lu, Huangpu District 方浜中路265号, 近福佑路
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