2011 Jun 04 Beijing's High School Rockers Go All Out for Charity Tonight
Bands from six Beijing High Schools – The Western Academy of Beijing, Beijing World Youth Academy, International School of Beijing, Tsinghua, No. 55, and Harrow – are set to rock Vics in Sanlitun tonight in a fundraiser for Japan.
The show starts at 6pm and features bands Agent Orange, Bad Apples, We Just Got Here, Alt Senior, Red Lights, Dejavu and Hot Noise.
All proceeds from the rock concert will go to the Red Cross fund for victims of the Japan earthquake.
The event marks a milestone for two of the bands – Bad Apples and Alt Senior – as both bands will be releasing albums today. Come celebrate with them!
Tickets are RMB 70 at the door. Call 5293-0333 or 1352 161 7008 for details.
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