The Return of Chun You 2021

Following a year of Covid-induced hiatus, Chengdu’s favourite outdoor music festival Chun You returns for its eighth edition, 17-18 April 2021! Since arriving in Chengdu several months after the birth of the first Chun You, the festival has become engrained in my heart. Chun You offers the grassroots vibes and sense of belonging we liveContinueContinue reading “The Return of Chun You 2021”

COVID-19: Uncertainty for the Music Scene As China Reawakens

As China’s new reported COVID-19 cases begin to flatline, cities are finally reawakening after state enforced lockdown since Chinese New Year. But as restrictions lift and the country returns to its usual programming, the future remains uncertain for artists, venues, organizers and audiences alike. “Aren’t you scared?” asked the check-in staff at Auckland Airport. ItContinueContinue reading “COVID-19: Uncertainty for the Music Scene As China Reawakens”

The Complete Guide to Chun You 2019

For the past seven years, Chun You (春游) has been the most hotly anticipated time of the year for discerning music fans in Chengdu. This year 19-21 April, the organisers Morning 早上好 look to outdo themselves as they take us to a beautiful lakeside location near Emei, for a full three-night, camping experience. Kiwese isContinueContinue reading “The Complete Guide to Chun You 2019”