2013On the second day of the Shenzhen Midi Music Festival, the continuous rainy weather that had plagued southern China did not affect the event, as the city enjoyed a rare sunny day. Over 30,000 attendees came to the festival grounds in the weekend’s rare good weather, setting a new record for attendance at a music festival in southern China.
Although the weather was hot, dozens of renowned bands from both China and abroad, along with die-hard Midi fans who had traveled from far and wide, transformed the heat into the greatest enthusiasm for rock music. During the performances, many bands also sent their blessings to regions in the south that were suffering from torrential rains, dispelling gloom and hardship through music.
On the Kids’ Midi stage, child prodigy drummers, family folk groups, and African percussion ensembles took the stage one after another. The young performers, who already had years of experience despite their tender age, showcased their talents to the fullest, turning the stage into a space of freedom and familial warmth. A water pool set up for children to cool off and play attracted many kids, making music a true delight here.
The lineup on the Tang Stage on the second day includedLesoirfrom Hong Kong, China,Calibanfrom Germany,2006and several well-known bands from mainland China. Among them, Zuoyou Band, formed in Shenzhen, naturally received an overwhelmingly warm welcome from fans. Although they had been away from Shenzhen for many years, returning to the main stage of the city’s largest music festival stirred deep emotions, and they delivered their best performance to their hometown fans. Having participated in the tribute concert forBeyondas early asBeyond, they also performed a cover of the classic song "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" by
took the stage before evening, and their beautiful melodies turned the area below into a sea of dancing. During the performance, Muma asked the audience, “Do you love rock music? Are you here to change this era?” Every rock performance has the potential to plant a seed in someone’s heart, growing with them and giving them the courage and strength to change the times. Just like the once unremarkable Midi Music School founded in Beijing’s Shuangyushu twenty years ago, which has now become the “Whampoa Military Academy” of Chinese rock music, influencing the lives of millions of young people.