The "Performing Arts World Plaza Concert" is here, with waves of music echoing from the Bund Central. Tourists | Citizens | Plaza
On the evening of June 9, citizens and tourists shopping around the Bund · Central Plaza of Nanjing Road Walkway were suddenly attracted by a melodious sound of music. Under the glass dome, familiar pop songs gradually rang out, transforming the commercial square into a concert hall in an instant. Artists from Shanghai Light Music Troupe, along with citizens and tourists, embarked on a unique music journey in the darkness: "Sound Moves Nanbu Street's Exciting Nightlife" - Performing Arts World Plaza Concert.
Just a few hours ago, the actors of the Shanghai Light Music Troupe were still rehearsing their final repertoire and various stages of the performance. Although it may seem like an ordinary rehearsal, the difference is that this time they will bring the evening performance into the crowd at the commercial square.
"We are not confined to traditional performance modes, but want to bring high-quality cultural content to the people's side, so that citizens can feel the charm of art at their doorstep and on the street." Dong Deping, the leader of Shanghai Light Music Troupe, felt more down-to-earth about being able to bring carefully planned performances to Nanjing Road Commercial Street. "A music performance that can be met at a corner is like a small surprise in life, and singers can interact with the audience up close, which cannot be easily achieved during theater performances."
As night fell, the occasional applause and cheers at the performance confirmed Dong Deping's ideas. The band's powerful singers, new generation idols, skilled performers, and instrument experts have brought 20 widely circulated Chinese and foreign popular songs. The popular songs "Starlight", "Do You Know It or Not", and "There Are So Many People in This World" have even sparked a live chorus, pushing the atmosphere to a climax time and time again.
During the "66 Nightlife Festival", citizens and tourists walking in the Nanjing Road Walkway can encounter a free performance, which has injected a different charm into Shanghai's nightlife. A citizen holding a mobile phone constantly taking photos and videos told the audience that Ding Zhiyong, the Deputy General Manager of the Bund Central Committee, who had been busy for several days without touching the ground, finally managed to steal a moment of leisure amidst the sound of music. In fact, this form of allowing citizens and artists to meet unexpectedly in shopping malls is not unfamiliar to Ding Zhiyong. Last year, the Bund Central Plaza was the venue for the first concert at the Performing Arts World Plaza. For consumers, watching a performance at the Bund Central Plaza provided a special wandering experience beyond shopping and dining. Especially during the "June 6th Night Life Festival", Ding Zhiyong hopes to provide positive support for "Art Meets the Business District", "further attracting people and driving consumption through cultural, business and tourism linkage."
Places where people pass by can become theaters. This outdoor concert held in urban public spaces once again witnessed the efforts and persistence of the Performing Arts World in creating a "vibrant art district" with performances throughout the city. According to Kang Qi, the director of the Performance World Service Center, the organizer of the event, Huangpu District will not only rely on the rich cultural and performance resources of the Performance World during the "June 6th Night Life Festival" to gather popularity for key commercial districts such as Nanjing Road, but also combine nodes and hotspots to create more distinctive performance brand projects that citizens and tourists can get close to in Huangpu's classic urban landmarks. "In addition to professional performance teams, citizens and tourists are also expected to step onto the stage and perform together with professional actors, making art warm people's hearts and warm the city."
