Discussion keeps the world turning.
This is Roundtable.
Hello, welcome to Roundtable,
where we serve up piping hot debates on the issues that sizzle in China and beyond.
I'm Niu Honglin.
In recent years,
live performances have transformed from simple entertainment into powerful engines for urban vitality.
Concerts, festivals, and stage plays don't just fill seats.
They ripple into dining tables, hotel rooms, shopping bags, and social media feeds.
What was once a fun night out has become an ecosystem,
a phenomenon showing how culture, emotion, and economy intertwine today's customer landscape.
Today, Roundtable takes you to check out the before,
during, and after fun of live performances here in China.
I'm joined by Yushan and Steve Hatherly.
Now grab your virtual compass and follow us to the heart of the discussion.
Let's be honest.
These days going to a concert is much more than just about music.
There's the planning of your outfit.
booking the perfect hotel, trying out a special concert makeup look,
and maybe even a heated bargain for a glow stick outside the venue.