2009 Apr 15 Faraway Fest
The "Summer of Love" has yet to arrive, but spring has definitely sprung and with it comes a host of live music events - unfortunately, the biggest of them all, the mighty Midi Festival, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the city of Zhanjiang (镇江) in Jiangsu Province. It's still unclear when and if the first and once-largest festival in China will return to Beijing, but this is a good chance for people outside Beijing to see some quality rock shows and a good excuse to get out of town for the holiday.
More festival round-ups are forthcoming, so watch this space ...
What: 2009 Midi Modern Music Festival (Zhenjiang)
When: May 1-3; 2pm-12am
Where: Youshan Meidi Plaza, Guyang Beilu, Zhenjiang (镇江市古阳北路优山美地广场, click here for map)
Price: RMB 50 (day), RMB 120 (three days)
Tickets: 400 810 3721 or at door
Main Stage Line-ups (click to listen)
May 1
2：00——2:30 TOOKOO
2：50——3:20 Honey Gun (糖果枪)
3：40——4:10 Laoliu & Sand (老刘 & 沙子乐队)
4：30——5:00 Turdus (Norway)
5：20——5:50 Twisted Machine (扭曲的机器)
6：10——6:50 Again (轮回)
7：10——7:50 Mike TV (UK)
8：10——8:50 Thin Man (瘦人)
9：10——9:50 Army of Freshmen (US )
10:20——11:00 Cui Jian (崔健)
May 2
2：00——2:30 Yu Guo (羽果)
2：50——3:20 Hollerado (Canada)
3：40——4:10 Spring Autumn (春秋)
4：30——5:00 CMCB (中国说唱兄弟)
5：20——5:50 Priestiss (Canada)
6：10——6:50 SUBS
7：10——7:50 Gammalux (Germany)
8：10——8:50 El Columpio Asesino (Spain)
9：10——9:50 AK47
10:20——11:00 The Stills (Canada)
May 3
2：00——2:30 Left Right (左右)
2：50——3:20 Bonks (Norway)
3：40——4:10 Reflector (反光镜)
4：30——5:00 Jets Overhead (Canada)
5：20——5:50 Cold Fairyland (冷酷仙境)
6：10——6:50 Socalled (Canada)
7：10——7:50 Yaksa (夜叉)
8：10——8:50 Muma & Third Party (木玛&Third Party)
9：10——9:50 Blind Sight (Holland)
10:20——11:00 Miserable Faith (痛苦的信仰)
There will also be an electronic stage set up on the site, featuring DJs from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, France, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany and Ningbo.
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