Since starting out three years ago in Shanghai, the Budweiser STORM Festival has been busy establishing itself as the Mainland’s version of EDM megafestivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra. Last year they sold out the 40,000 Shanghai venue both nights while venturing out of its home for the first time into Shenzhen. Now expanded to six cities, it will be making its Guangzhou debut at Tianhe Sports Center Southern Plaza on September 10-11. Stay tuned for the full preview and check out this year's headliners.
Alesso
From teaching himself how to make beats in his bedroom in Stockholm five years ago to scoring over 40 million Spotify streams for his Grammy nominated, Billboard dance chart-topping remix for ‘If I Lose Myself,’ it’s been a wild ride for Alesso. Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso was an early champion and EDM mega-stars Calvin Harris, Pete Tong and Avicii count themselves as fans. With numerous Beatport-charting hits and soldout shows around the globe, anticipation has grown to a fever pitch for Alesso’s forthcoming debut album thanks to its appropriately titled lead single, ‘Tear the Roof Up.’ Performs on September 11.
Kaskade
After headlining last year’s inaugural Budweiser STORM Festival in Shenzhen, the multi-Grammy nominated DJ and producer is back to do the honors in Guangzhou. Voted twice as America’s Best DJ by DJ Times, Kaskade is a juggernaut. He was the first American DJ to secure a Las Vegas residency, the first solo electronic artist to sell-out the Barclys Center and the Staples Center and was recently the only electronic DJ to perform on the mainstage at this year’s Coachella, where he drew the two largest crowds in the festival’s storied 16-year history. Despite being a veteran of the game, Kaskade is still sizzling with his recent single ‘Never Sleep Alone.’ The contemporary house banger is a leading contender for this year’s summer anthem. Performs on September 10.
Above & Beyond
The British trio routinely sells out prestigious stages like Madison Square Garden, Hollywood Palladium and London’s Alexandra Palce within minutes. While they may have previously been known as ‘the biggest band you’ve never herd of,’ Above & Beyond’s passionate fan base is only growing. Their radio show Group Therapy reaches 30 million listeners in 35 countries every week while the group has released 23 albums and compilations since forming in 2000. Performs on September 10.
Flo Rida
The party never stops when the Floridian rhymer comes to town. Since bursting onto the scene with 2009’s mega hit ‘Right Round,’ Flo Rida has consistently found a home near the top of the charts. He’s guested with Nicki Minaj on David Guetta’s ‘Where Them Girls At’ and boasts an impressive number of international party nthems from ‘Whistle’ to ‘Club Can’t Handle Me.’ While hardcore hip hop heads may scoff at his rhymes, Flo Rida is true master of ceremonies - consistently and furiously rocking the crowd everywhere as attendees at last year’s sold Budweiser STORM Festival Shanghai can attest to. Performs on September 11.
Sep 10-11, 1-11pm, RMB380 (per day), RMB680 (two-day pass), RMB680-1,180 (VIP pass). Tianhe Sports Center Southern Plaza, see event listing.
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