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2018 Bunbury Music Festival Rocked Out Cincinnati
The Bunbury Festival took place this past weekend in Cincinnati, OH. The crowds were large, the weather was hot and more importantly the air was full of music! There were a total of four stages setup along the Cincinnati riverfront where music lovers were able to sit back and enjoy some of their favorite artists all while making lifelong memories.
Friday
Fans braved the mid-day heat to catch the Front Bottoms on Friday afternoon. They pleased the crowd with songs like (The Beers) and (Vacation Town) but the crowd lost their mind when Tom Warren (lead singer and guitar) said, “the last time I played Bunbury I got so messed up, I had to get an IV, let’s do it again!”
Cincinnati’s own Lauren Eylise performed on the acoustic stage and her voice and passion had onlookers in awe. She’s definitely making her mark in the Queen City. Fitz and The Tantrums turned the heat up by engaging the crowd with handclaps, sing a longs and bringing the type of energy that makes them perfect for these types of festivals.
After a thirty minute rain delay Young The Giant got the party jumping again by performing some of their hits and announcing that they are releasing a new song in July but the party REALLY started when birthday cakes were brought out and the crowd sang happy birthday to bassist, Payam Doostzadeh. The Chain Smokers closed out Friday night with an electric performance that had the speakers thumping and the crowd dancing.
Saturday
Misterwives brought a lot of energy and passion to the stage Saturday with their performance on the Sawyer Stage. The whole crowd endured the Cincinnati heat and danced and sang along with every song from their set.
Crowds enjoyed the riverfront view while taking in Magic Giant’s performance. Their set was more laid back which gave people a chance to relax a bit before being mesmerized by Third Eye Blind who rocked Cincinnati with a strong performance.
Pounding basslines, smooth saxophone tunes and colorful graphics are the best way to describe GRiZ’s performance Saturday night.
He definitely got the night jumping as fans danced and screamed along to his music. Incubus was the band that most people came to see Saturday night and they did not disappoint! The sea of fans stretched far and wide as they sung along to the group’s timeless hits. Their performance sent a message that Incubus STILL has “it” and that thy know how to put on a show!
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This October, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will host an event that is as much about cultural exchange as it is about electronic music. On Thursday, 23 October, Cheerful Music—one of China’s most dynamic and internationally recognized record labels—will present Building The Bridge at Escape’s Royal Room, a showcase that promises to illuminate the emerging dialogue between Chinese and global electronic music.
For over a decade, Cheerful Music has cultivated a unique sonic identity, blending Mandarin-infused vocals with EDM and dance-pop textures. Hits like YI XIAO JIANG HU (Subject Three) and XIAO CHENG XIA TIAN have captivated audiences at home and abroad, positioning the label at the forefront of a movement that seeks to redefine China’s presence in the global music landscape. Building The Bridge is an extension of that mission—a curated evening where performance, collaboration, and innovation converge.
The showcase is designed as a conduit for cross-cultural dialogue. Attendees will experience DJ sets, live performances, and cross-border collaborations that emphasize both creativity and connectivity. A standout segment, the Live Song Plug, invites topliners to present new material to an audience of Chinese and international artists, fostering spontaneous artistic exchange. Meanwhile, a cultural insight session offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of music markets across regions, illuminating trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Cheerful Music’s approach exemplifies a broader phenomenon: the globalization of electronic music. By merging Eastern motifs with Western production techniques, the label has cultivated a sound that is distinctively Chinese yet universally resonant. Building The Bridge is not simply a concert; it is a statement of intent, an invitation for collaboration, and a platform for dialogue between disparate yet increasingly interconnected musical worlds.
Tickets for the event start at €15, with a limited number of complimentary passes available through networking drinks hosted by the label. For those seeking to witness the future of electronic music and to experience a thoughtful intersection of cultures, Cheerful Music’s ADE showcase offers an evening that is as intellectually stimulating as it is sonically exhilarating—a true testament to the power of music to transcend borders.
EVENT DETAILS
📍 Escape Club Royal Room, Amsterdam
📅 Thursday, 23 October 2025
⏰ 22:00 – 03:00
🎟 Tickets: €15 (Early Bird)
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