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The founder of the label Modernsky hopes to shape the future of China's indie music scene by creating a brand for live performances, Chen Nan reports.

Music fans can enjoy a series of live shows presented by the country's largest indie music label over the summer.

Called Modernsky Now, the shows start on Saturday, and the first part of the tour will see 14 of the label's singers and rock bands perform in such cities as Beijing, Nanjing, Guangzhou and Ningbo.