At Music China 2025, we connected with Asia's top audio innovators. Discovered wireless systems, crafted instruments & revolutionary in-ear monitors with groundbreaking tech. Our mission: share stories of brands shaping music's future.

As indie musicians, when embarking on a music journey in Shanghai, the choice of accommodation should be both economical and full of artistic atmosphere and social vitality, so as to facilitate the exchange of ideas. Here are several hidden gem hostels in Shanghai that we recommend:

Shanghai's top hotels for indie musicians: near livehouses, with soundproof rooms, art vibes—perfect for gigs and your creativity. Help you to guide your music tour and share your skills.

Crack the Code to China's 1.4 Billion Ears!

🎧 Think China’s music market is a walled garden? Think again.

Your music deserves a global stage – and that includes the world’s fastest-growing audience. But with confusing platforms, language barriers, and mysterious promotion tactics, breaking into China feels like decoding sheet music in the dark.

Until now.

We’ve dissected 10 game-changing platforms that put your sound directly into Chinese playlists, viral videos, and live streams.

👉 Ready to scale the Great Firewall of Music?

[Your Full Guide Awaits – Conquer China Now!]

Dreaming of gigging in China? 🎤 From Beijing's gritty punk clubs to Shanghai's swanky jazz bars, the live music scene in China is booming—but getting booked can be tricky. This guide breaks down the top booking agents who can help you get on stage, grow your fanbase, and rock the Middle Kingdom. Whether you're indie, jazz, punk, or pop—we've got the insider contacts you need. Let's get you heard! 🎶

Singapore's intimate music venues like Blu Jaz Café and Timbre X offer indie bands perfect stages - from sweaty punk dens to swanky jazz lounges where careers are made one unforgettable gig at a time.

Kuala Lumpur's intimate music venues like The Bee and No Black Tie offer indie bands perfect stages - from cozy artsy cafes to legendary jazz clubs in Malaysia's vibrant capital.

Bangkok's intimate music venues like The Circus Studio and Brick Bar offer indie bands perfect stages - from creative industrial spaces to legendary clubs in Thailand's vibrant capital.

Manila's intimate live venues like SaGuijo and Mow's Bar offer indie bands perfect stages - from legendary indie spots to underground rock dens in the heart of the Philippines' music scene.

Tokyo's intimate live houses like Shinjuku Pit Inn and Blue Note offer indie bands perfect stages - from legendary jazz clubs to cozy rock venues in Japan's vibrant music capital.

Berlin's underground scene thrives in intimate venues like SO36 and Privatclub - perfect stages for indie bands to connect with audiences in the city's legendary music culture.