Banding together to change their tune

Variety show brings seasoned musicians to perform together for the first time, Xu Lin reports.

Forming a successful band isn't an exact science. It requires experimentation, objectivity when examining the results, as well as a healthy dose of interpersonal chemistry.

It is the kind of alchemy The Flash Band is trying to achieve. The 12-episode variety show focuses on social contact via music, and features nearly 30 artists from various genres, such as rock 'n' roll, hip-hop and electronic music. It is broadcast on Zhejiang Satellite TV every Saturday.

The show uses an innovative technique. You could say it's the beat of those who have yet to meet.