Wuhan calling: China's punk capital loses its voice under lockdown

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Wuhan is arguably China's punk capital, its historically feisty reputation reflected in the writhing mosh pits and live venues of a vibrant music ...

Punk in China stands in frenzied contrast to the sugary pop and bland rock that dominates the musical landscape AFP/GREG BAKERWUHAN: Wuhan is arguably China's punk capital, its historically feisty reputation reflected in the writhing mosh pits and live venues of a vibrant music scene.

Located at China's centre, Wuhan is an ancient crossroads and site of a 1911 uprising that led to the collapse of thousands of years of imperial rule. Zhu is the former drummer for pioneering Wuhan punk band SMZB, which emerged in the late 1990s with several other local groups, earning Wuhan a reputation as one of China's punk crucibles, along with Beijing.

But Liu, with green hair and a series of surreal arm tattoos, said the club has struggled to pay its rent without customers."The epidemic has impacted the entire bar and concert industry, not just us," she said.

 

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