Music Industry Insight: Li Lei, Hot Cat Club
For our September Music Issue, we asked a selection of the city's music experts for their take on the current state of the 'scene' here in the capital. Their insight was adroit, humorous and controversial in equal measure. In this blog series we post the interviews in full. Next up, Li Lei of Hot Cat Club.
On the best new band
Trouble trouble band.
On the development of the Beijing "scene"
Beijing can provide more venues for live performances and music festivals. More bands hope to perform only at festivals, but not willing to perform at small venues.
On the future of the Beijing "scene"
Beijing and China’s music future lies between high-quality notes.
On trends
Electronic.
On how Beijing compares
Compared to other developed countries’ cities, Beijing is not suitable for the musical development of Chinese music.
On obstacles
Promotional methods are not open enough, the market is not open enough and there are too few media outlets.
On how to get ahead
Perform.
On the best way to get a foot in the door
Perform.
On who in the industry to know
I don’t think any one single person is most important.
On the most accommodating for new acts
Mao Livehouse.
Click here to see the September issue of the Beijinger in full.
