Chinese label kicks off first UK hip-hop show

The MDSK Rush Party UK Tour 2017 marked an important milestone in the international development of Chinese hip-hop and its introduction to UK audiences. Curated by MDSK, the hip-hop label and festival platform founded by Modern Sky, the tour brought a lineup of prominent Chinese hip-hop artists to UK stages, showcasing a sound and cultural movement that was gaining rapid momentum at the time.

The tour represented one of the earliest large-scale efforts to connect Chinese hip-hop with the UK live music scene, requiring close coordination across languages, cultures, and production environments. Its UK execution involved managing international artists, adapting performances for new audiences, and delivering live shows that balanced underground credibility with professional event standards.

The experience gained through direct involvement in the tour’s UK delivery played a formative role in shaping the foundations of Liveight. Lessons drawn from international touring, artist support, and cross-cultural collaboration influenced Liveight’s long-term approach to live events, global partnerships, and the creation of platforms that connect music scenes across borders.