Antidote Music Festival @ Zhujiajiao

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Posted: May 17, 2009 - 05:59 PM
Post subject: Antidote Music Festival @ Zhujiajiao

THE ANTIDOTE FESTIVAL of ELECTRONIC MUSIC at ZHUJIAJIAO 朱家角.

Saturday, May 23, 2009
星期六， 2009年 5月23日

1pm-8pm.
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The Antidote Festival of Electronic Music @ ZhuJiaJiao (near Shanghai) 上海

--> 7 Live acts, 7 DJs <--

"A day-time outdoor festival of live electronic music."

Shanghai's longest-running music party crew The Antidote crawls out of their usual subterranean darkness, to bring you a mini-festival of live electronic music and DJs, during the day, in a unique location just outside of Shanghai.

Set in a grass-covered courtyard with classic Chinese charm, surrounded by red lanterns and antique furnishings. The space is in the center of Zhujiajiao Water Town, an ancient, pedestrian-only village with canals, restaurants, museums, shopping, and funky cafes. Come early and take a boat ride or grab lunch canal-side. Zhujiajiao is near Qingpu, about 50 minutes west of Shanghai downtown, past the Hongqiao Airport.

The festival is sponsored by Vedett Beer. We think this Belgian White Beer, made by Duvel, is perfect for a spring day out!
http://vedettchina.com/

TALENT LINE-UP:
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ZiG ZAG
- Live set by Beijing's hottest electro-funk mad-disco duo Zig Zag.
http://www.neocha.com/zigzag

REPTILE & RETARD
- Danish duo with a unique sound -- electro/grunge, techno/soul, nu-rave/blues. Live set with vocals and "key-tar"-- rad!
http://www.myspace.com/reptileandretard

RESIST RESIST
- The first-ever performance by new electro-synth pop act Resist Resist. LIVE 3-piece band that improves on the noises and antics made by OMD, Fischerspooner, Soft Cell, etc.

B6
- Shanghai's maverick producer keeps kicking out new jams. Don't miss his live set including new material for an album release due in Fall 2009. Last appearance before Europe tour.
http://www.myspace.com/b6music

Uprooted Sunshine Soundsystem
- 2 DJs, 4 MCs. Bringing you post-Jamaican dubby goodness to please the sun god. Wikkid.
http://www.myspace.com/uprootedsunshine

LON
- Lon's live sets just keep getting better. Left-field electronic madness that cuts the edge.
http://www.myspace.com/loninthedark

Ben Houge
- Ben usually plays wonky experimental stuff, but today he's going to surprise us with an all-new SYNTH-POP set -- loook ouuut!
http://www.myspace.com/benhouge

+ Support DJs:
Trix, Dostav, Ozone, Ben Huang, Sal, Ssoso, Bananas Soundsystem

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Logistics:

- Getting there / transport -- There are public buses from People's Square. We will have a limited number of seats on hired buses for the festival -- first come first serve. These depart from (Shelter) # 5 Yongfu Lu, at 11am, 12noon, and 2pm. They leave from the festival (Zhujiajiao) back to Shanghai (Shelter Club, Yongfu Lu) at 8pm, 8:30pm, and 9pm. It's also possible to take a taxi to Zhujiajiao, expect fare to be around 160 RMB one-way from Xujiahui. (This includes the 20 RMB road toll fee -- not bad if you get 4 people in one taxi, that's only 40 RMB each!) * The Shelter is not connected to the organization of this event, but you all know where it is, so makes an easy meet point.

- Hotels? Yes, there are a few, so you have the option to stay overnight in Zhujiajaio. Info here:
http://www.zhujiajiao.com/cn/c_hotel.asp

- Weather? The festival goes on, rain or shine. It's near the end of May so even with rain, it will be warm out. The stage is covered. There are covered areas around the perimeter of the courtyard, and there is an indoor bar area. Bring a rain-proof covering or umbrella if it's looking gray out. Party on!

- There will be food and beverages for sale at the venue. And there are restaurants and cafes within short walking distance.

- Besides the music entertainment, there will be a number of merchandise and demo tables, including local independent music CDs, T-shirts, local fashion, and new eco-friendly consumer products.

- Advanced tickets are 60 RMB. Tickets at the door on May 23 will be 80 RMB. Tickets are limited to 450 people only. Advanced tickets are for sale at The Shelter (5 Yongfu Lu) and at all Antidote events leading up to the festival. If the event is canceled, please email "antidote8@gmail.com" for instructions on refunds.

-- Advanced Tickets are also available at ENO shop on Changle Lu. 地址：上海长乐路139-23号
Add：No.139-23,Changle Road ,Shanghai

- The festival starts at 1pm and finishes at 8pm.

- After-party @ The Shelter starting 10pm.

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More about Antidote:
http://AntidoteAsia.com/

More about Zhujiajiao:
http://www.zhujiajiao.com/

Sponsors:
Vedett Beer
http://vedettchina.com/

Print media and online sponsors and partners:
Neocha.com http://www.neocha.com/
Enjoy Classifieds Shanghai http://enjoyclassifieds.com/
More Magazine Hangzhou & Suzhou http://www.morehangzhou.com/
Map Magazine Nanjing http://www.maiqiu.cn/