Analysis on the Success of Music Shows-- A Case Study of “The Flash Band”

Recently, China’s first musical social contact variety show-- "The Flash Band" has attracted a large number of audience’s attention. It surpassed the other variety shows in terms of views right after it had released. The show positions itself as a musician’s journey to seek bosom friends. It goes back to the nation’s traditional musical aesthetics of “high mountain, flowing water and kindred spirits”. In the traditional Chinese ideology, music becomes more lustrous because of bosom friends. This paper analyzes how "The Flash Band" is characterized by innovation, times and artistry. It is concluded that “The Flash Band” stands out because of its innovativeness in positioning and mode, era-defining character in the selection of musicians and songs, as well as artistry shown in arrangements and the stage design.