doumeizhen Posted April 23, 2007 at 02:00 PM Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 at 02:00 PM (Copied directly out of the pages of the that's Beijing newsletter) 2007 MIDI Modern Music FestivalWith 90 bands and 57 musicians, the eight-year-old Midi fest is going to be another feast of rock, hip hop, folk, experimental and electronic music this Labor day holiday. Just like last year, there will be 40 foreign and local bands on the main stage. The music kicks off at 1pm every day and finishes up at 9pm. Apres Midi will also be taking place from May 1-5 and will give many of MIDI’s overseas acts a chance to play at the more intimate Star Live. For more details please visit midifestival.com, midi.sina.com.cn or www.ygtwo.com. RMB 50/day, RMB100/four days. Haidian Park (6282 2006/7/8/9) From what I've heard these are a great deal of fun. And what with the weather the way it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiao Kui Posted April 23, 2007 at 04:03 PM Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 at 04:03 PM Oh, I can't stand MIDI music! Several years ago I bought some instrumental CDs in China. The featured instrument was real but the accompaniment was always MIDI, which really ruined it for me. I also bought some Christmas CDs only to discover the classics had been MIDI-fied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vellu Posted April 23, 2007 at 10:27 PM Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 at 10:27 PM Ehm, unless you're being really sarcastic you don't seem to know that the Midi Festival has nothing to do with the actual musical term "MIDI"? Or then you do know and just wanted to share your feelings about MIDI anyway Anyway, the name of the festival comes from the Beijing Midi School of Music, the original sponsor for the festival. And I think saying "With 90 bands and 57 musicians, the eight-year-old Midi fest is going to be another feast of rock, hip hop, folk, experimental and electronic music this Labor day holiday" explains a lot. Going there would be so cool, I have the Midi festival 2004 and 2005 DVDs and I've known about the festival since its beginning but never had the chance to actually be in Beijing when it happens. I consider it a very important event for the local music scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiao Kui Posted April 23, 2007 at 11:02 PM Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 at 11:02 PM Actually, you're right, I did have no idea what the festival is about, but I'm sure I'm not the only one so I'll leave my ignorant post up for laughs. And I do feel better after venting abt. MIDI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Pan Posted April 28, 2007 at 02:00 AM Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 at 02:00 AM More details here (China Daily) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badr Posted May 3, 2007 at 02:57 PM Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 at 02:57 PM It's one of the best outdoor events in the mainland. This year, there's a bit of competition from the chaoyang park festival which is kinds weird. They shouldn't have had both of them going on at the same time. Also, many of the bands playing MIDI are playing a series of after hours shows called "apres-midi" around the lama temple area. check piao.com.cn for details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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