Wham! 10 Days in China (2026)

7.7/10 • 90 min • Music Documentary

Overview

In 1985, WHAM! made history as the first Western pop act to perform in communist China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou were a cultural milestone – East meets West, music meets politics. Now, newly restored footage reveals the untold story of the iconic tour that helped launch WHAM! to global superstardom.

Cast

George Michael

Self (archive footage)

Andrew Ridgeley

Shirlie Kemp

Simon Napier-Bell

Lindsay Anderson

Self (archive footage)

Chang Fangyuan

Cui Jian

Self

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