New York had Alicia Keys, now China is celebrating Apple's 50th birthday with a score of dancers now seen rehearsing ahead of what looks to be a spectacular light show and concert.
Apple promised a series of events celebrating the company's half century, and those began in New York City with a concert by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central. Now Chinese social media is starting to show what may be the next event, a dance and probably music concert in China.
Images seen so far appear to show that Apple has created a stage in front of its Apple Chengdu Taikoo Li store. Surrounded by thick walls, the stage contains an large elevated section draped in black, and with what look to be floodlights and speakers.
The images also show at least 12 dancers standing on and around yet a further elevated section, with large doors opening behind them. The stage looks set for a local singer to perform, surrounded by the dancers.
Two more shops showing the dancers and what looks like a stand-in singer — image credit: Chengdu City CDC
Some reports say that Apple's Deirdre O'Brien is already in China and presumably due to attend. It's not clear when the event will take place, but the lighting suggests it will be during the evening.
While there is no confirmation yet of which Chinese singer may perform, this is otherwise a much more open rehearsal than the Alicia Keys one. That saw Apple Grand Central closed for two days and wrap the store with curtains in preparation, where Apple Taikoo Li Chengdu is staying open.
