In 1997, Ni Bing, then with the Shenzhen Radio FM97.1, joint hands with the Technasia of Techno for a radio program which is the first of its kind devoted to the introduction of the international Techno/House, and it is since then that the electrical music has become integral of the Chinese young people's life.
How crazy was Future Mix anyway?
As early as 1999, it began to invite a large number of first-line Techno artists around the world to perform in China, triggering for the first time in China an electrical music fever with the high-quality on-the-scene electrical music from South China.
Besides Techno, Ni Bing began to promote the music styles like Hip-hop, Drum & Bass, etc., as well as holding a series of music activities cheered by international first-line stars.
In 2015, the long-lost Future Mix returned to the broadcast industry and joined the Midnight Talks.
As the climax act of the celebration, New Year Eve plans to hold a majestic party at Mars Live House, when each of the musicians who have been keeping intimate cooperation with Future Mix in 20 years will be present, bringing brilliant performances for all of us.
Lineup
Mijk Van Dijk
As bold as ever, House and Techno music has always been at the centre of Mijk van Dijk'smusical universe, the place he calls his 'microglobe'. Not satisfied with only mixing moving beats and emotive sounds, Mijk is dedicated to spreading a message through song titles, samples and his own lyrics. The idea of a micro globe: sharing ideas and music with people across an ever more connected planet and the facets of electronic music just being audible continents in a world of music continues to shape his artistic imagination.
Ni Bing
Ni Bing is one of the founding fathers of electronic music in China. He started as a radio DJ in Shenzhen in the mid-90s, then went abroad to expand his horizons. After spending time with Danny Tenaglia, he came back to China to usher in a new era of music, bringing artists such as Morcheeba and Ladytron. Now he manages bands and DJs and is the sole distributor of Ninja Tunes, HB Recordings and Minty Fresh records in China. On the club front, he launched Song in Beijing and managed the Mercedes-Benz Arena at the World Expo in Shanghai. Ni Bing is a true musical pioneer.
Mansun
Chinese electronic music pioneer and promoter. One of the best techno DJ in China.
MHP
Ma Hai Ping (MHP) is a producer from mainland China. He was born in Shanghai in 1981. The uniqueness of the music scenery and sci-fi image brought him the call of "Son of Shanghai techno". His music was deeply influenced by Detroit techno and early Berlin underground scene.
Sam Lai
Sam Lai, who has been deeply influenced by Techno, started his career in music 5 years ago.He had the experience of holding all kinds of outdoor rave parties (tunnel, park, beach). He continued to hone his mixing skills and built his own style. He earned a good reputation in the underground music scene of south China.