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Simple Plan "Taking One for the Team Tour" Live

Date: Sept 25-Oct 9 - 8 pm

Venue: Huiyuan Space, Beijing

Price: 288-588 yuan

AEG Live Asia announced today that Simple Plan will return to China this August for their "Taking One for the Team Tour China 2016" in Beijing and Shanghai. This tour comes on the back of their newly released studio album "Taking One for the Team" - the Canadian pop punk band's fifth since their formation in 1999. Having wowed audiences in China back in 2012 and 2013, Simple Plan will be bringing their pop-punk live show to The Huiyuan Space located in the Beijing LeSports Centre on Aug 28, and two back to back shows in The Mixing Room located in the Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Arena on Aug 30 and 31.

Made up of Pierre Bouvier (vocals), Chuck Comeau (drums), David Desrosiers (bass, backing vocals), Sebastien Lefebvre (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), Simple Plan has cranked up the volume and returned with something new up their sleeves. Although they are known for their pop punk attitude and anthemic rock songs such as "Welcome To My Life" and "Jet Lag", with this new album, the group wades into new waters. From a reggae style, feel good number like "Singing in the Rain" to a personal, heartfelt ballad like "Perfectly Perfect," the band has used this new album as a chance to branch out and make music a little outside of their comfort zone. After 17 years as a group, the five friends have shared so much. Over those years, they have had the time to grow and mature with their music. Simple Plan has continued to stay true to themselves, writing spirited tracks that advocate being yourself no matter what. It could be said that they are taking their own advice, as they continue to allow their music to lead the way, not allowing others' expectations to shape it. This tour promises to bring Simple Plan in a big way. Refusing to stagnate and give in to predictability, the band has kicked it up a notch and their passion to make music their fans can relate to is undeniable. This time will be Simple Plan's third visit to China following sold-out shows in 2012 and 2013.