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…, even diehard underground music fans can expect to learn something new. Congratulations to Enso and the XXX family, all the best in the new year ahead! If you’ve never been to XXX before, check out our post on how to get there! Recommended! XXX Gallery 3rd anniversary party XXX Saturday, June 7th, 2014 Basement, 353-363 Des Voeux Road West å¾·è¼”é“西353-363號, 西環 Shek Tong Tsui, Sai Wan, Hong Kong Cover charge is $150 HKD, or $50 HKD for m…
…n, that we’ve written about previously. The intimate Sound Unbound show at XXX features Spooky along with the New Music Ensemble in a rare live performance that you would normally only find in cultural capitals such as New York or London. For those who haven’t yet been, XXX is literally an underground club, located in a former bank vault in Sheung Wan. If you’re looking to get far away from Central’s scene, it’s a great place to hear niche music t…
…Wall of Sound party includes DJs Mike Mystery and Jane Blondel, as well as the XXX crew’s own Enso and Yao. Happy anniversary and thanks for the good times! Recommended! Wall of Sound / XXX Anniversary Party Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 XXX Gallery B/F, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan, Hong Kong $100 cover charge, free for XXX members!…
…is also the final event at the Sai Wan location of XXX, before it moves to a new address in Kowloon! Stay tuned for an update with information about their new digs. Recommended! Onra live set at XXX! Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 XXX Gallery Basement, 353 Des Voeux Road West Sai Wan, Hong Kong $150 HKD advance, $200 HKD at the door, or $100 HKD for XXX members…
…t doesn’t pander to lowest common denominator tastes. Recommended! Wall of Sound – 50’s & 60’s pop music from the Phil Spector and Motown eras Featuring: Lost Kids, Paul Jones Pop Safari, Enso + Surprises Friday, January 10th, 2014 From 9pm till late $100 HKD cover charge (Free for XXX members) KODE9, founder of Hyperdub Records Also featuring Yao, Rolec, Nerve and Enso Saturday, January 11th, 2014 From 10pm till late $120 HKD cover charge, $50 me…
…. (Stay tuned for an update in a few months!) Congratulations Enso and the XXX crew. You’ve made a difference in the city! Highly recommended! ★★★ FRI MAR 1: BTS RADIO PRESENTS ANDREW MEZA (LOS ANGELES) #beat #electronic #hiphop 11pm $150 entry ★★★ SAT MAR 2: WALL OF SOUND #50s #60s #pop 11pm $100 entry (members free) ★★★ FRI MAR 8: CREW LOVE #hiphop #rnb #soul 11pm $100 entry (members free) ★★★ SAT MAR 9: FUTURE DANCEHALL…
…cally and mentally. Descend the steps and enter a world of underground music. There’s no table service, no Top 40, and no police barricades. Instead you’ll find experienced d.j.s and a crowd of friendly, open minded people grooving to music they’ve often never heard before. Plus, XXX is B.Y.O.B., which means bring your own beer (or bottle of alcohol!) It’s almost like having a house party without having to clean up! Recommended! Future Dancehall f…
…party also includes sets by DJ Miss Yellow, Yao, and Enso. Cover charge is $100 HKD before 12, $150 afterwords. $100 HKD for XXX members! Recommended! Nguzunguzu at XXX Friday, September 12th, 2014 XXX Basement, 353 – 363 Des Voeux Road West Sai Wan / Shek Tong Tsui area…
…o might just do the trick. We’ll keep you posted! Even the disco lights at XXX had a Christmas feel! 🙂 UPDATE: The second party in the “TRAP HOUSE” series is taking place on January 20th, with a major lineup of DJs! For more info, have a look at their new Facebook event. Recommended! Trap House – MC Young Queenz birthday bash feat. Arthur Yeti, Enso Baby, Junkie.T, Madre and friends XXX Unit 2A, Kin Luen Factory Building, 89-91 Larch Street Tai Ko…
…d about his performance in “DJ Bok Bok blocked by NBA player“. Be prepared for a night of sophisticated underground dance music and loads of exclusives. L-Vis is supported by DJs Enso, Yao, Arthur Yeti, and Subcoat. The event is brought to you by F.O.B. and XXX Gallery. Cover charge is $200 HKD, or $150 HKD for XXX members. Recommended! DJ L-Vis 1990 from Night Slugs Saturday, September 27th, 2014 XXX Basement, 353-363 Des Voeux Road West Sai Wan,…
…ntemporary music by checking out the live streaming show at www.diesel.com/xxx And what’s this about the limited edition Diesel anniversary jeans for $390 HKD? To celebrate their “Dirty Thirty” birthday, Diesel is rolling back the price on a special limited edition pair of jeans that will be on sale on Friday for one day only at Diesel stores around the world. [photopress:Diesel_Dirty_Thirty_XXX.jpg,full,pp_image] In Hong Kong, you’ll need to line…
…of beats from a diverse group of DJs. The current lineup includes: Visa, The Living Discoheads, Bling, Enso, and CPB. Recommended! Red Corvette 80’s party Friday, August 1st, 2014 XXX Gallery B/F, 353-363 Des Voeux Road West Sai Wan, (near Shek Tong Tsui,) Hong Kong Cover charge: $100 HKD, or free for XXX members…
…ing to provide a new home for the city’s underground music and art scene. Saturday night you can expect quality non-commercial music, a friendly vibe, and anything but the typical Lan Kwai Fong experience. Recommended! Future Dancehall Featuring Mafio (TI SOUND), Enso (XXX/PIMPIN AINT EASY), Yao (METAUNT/SOLOS) and N1D (HEAVY) Saturday, May 28th, 2011 XXX Gallery Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (The closest MTR stop is Exit A2…
…a listen to Onra’s remixes and original music on his Soundcloud page. A full cast of DJs will support him on Saturday including Rolec, Enso, Yao, Visa and Kid Fresh. Recommended! Onra Live at XXX! Saturday, March 1st, 2014 XXX Gallery Basement, 353 Des Voeux Road West Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong $200 HKD cover, $150 HKD for members From 10pm til late…
…a Teebs live show will be supported by DJs Enso, Yao, Rolec and Johny Alpha. Cover charge is $150 HKD, or $100 HKD for XXX Gallery members. Highly Recommended! Teebs returns to XXX! Saturday, April 26th, 2014 XXX Basement, 353-363 Des Voeux Road West (å¾·è¼”é“西363號, 西環) Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong…
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…ception, and the way we experience our conscious lives. Getting to the new XXX! The new XXX Gallery is located in Sai Wan, aka Western District. The location is not near the Sheung Wan MTR station, so don’t try to walk from there! (Especially not in Hong Kong’s humidity!) It’s in the basement of a shopping center called Hong Kong Plaza. The doorway to XXX is just past the entrance to the shopping center You enter XXX from the street, not via the s…
…11th to perform a Reggae set under his pseudonym Raddam Ras at indie club XXX. The versatile M.C. was barred from competing in China’s freestyle championship after winning for countless years in a row. The Beijing native is a versatile vocalist who performs over Hip Hop, Reggae, and Jungle beats with equal charisma. Friday’s event is organized by HEAVY, and features additional Reggae sets by DJs Blood Dunza, The Groove Thief, and Asi Mosmi, with…
…, The Groove Thief, Stef:funn, Alex Croft, and Blood Dunza Recommended! Brought to you by Hong Kong’s HEAVY Soundsystem Prince Fatty and Horseman Saturday, December 21st, 2013 XXX Gallery (see our directions to the new XXX) B/F, 353-363 Des Voeux Road West Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong From 9pm until 3am…
…helfindex Saturday, July 28th, 2012 XXX Gallery B/F, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (close to Sai Ying Pun) Cover charge $150 HKD, $100 HKD for XXX members 11pm til late XXX is a bring your own drinks (or bottle!) establishment…
…cond choice for ringing in the new year is with the F.O.B. crew at the new XXX, which is located in Shek Tong Tsui, on the far Western side of Hong Kong Island. The newer space is nicer than the first XXX and includes a full bar and much improved bathrooms. The music for the night is provided by a collection of the F.O.B. all-stars: DJ Yasmin, Blackfoot Pheonix, and Eve, plus Kid Fresh, and Subcoat. For full details go to the F.O.B. Facebook page….
…can expect a good vibe provided by the Stattus crew. Recommended! Italians Do It Better featuring Mike Simonetti supported by DJ Simon Pang and Casey Anderson Friday, February 24th, 2012 XXX Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan (close to Sai Ying Pun) $180HKD before 11, $250HKD after Remember, XXX is BYOB, so bring your own drinks!…
…goes by the name Noodles, is a talented producer. Check out a few of his beats below: Both events promise excellent music that you won’t find in mainstream clubs. Recommended! DJ Vajra + J-Hoon Live Saturday, June 16th, 2012 XXX Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan, Hong Kong $200 HKD ($100 for XXX members) True Skool’s 100% Strictly Dancehall Saturday, June 16th, 2012 Pier 7 3/F, Star Ferry Pier Central, Hong Kong $100 HKD includes one drink…
…Recommended! TEEBS January 20th, 2012 plus DJs Yao, K-Melo, Kid Fresh, Enso and Casey 212 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan (at far edge near Sai Ying Pun) XXX (remember, XXX is bring your own beer!) $150 HKD Doors open at 10:30pm…
…event to continue in The GetUp! tradition, offering quality dance music, a friendly crowd, and lots of dancing! Recommended! DJ Rahaan Also featuring K-Melo and Roche Friday, March 9th, 2012 XXX Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (near Sai Ying Pun) 11pm til late $150 HKD cover charge, remember that XXX is bring your own alcohol!…
…Monday night! [photopress:Bisous_club_hong_kong_hk_lkf.gif,full,pp_image] XXX, another new nightlife option, will feature a special Halloween party titled ‘Screams for Children’ featuring Indie Rock and Alternative music on the 29th. [photopress:XXX_Hong_Kong_Halloween_HK.gif,full,pp_image] For a nostalgic look back at previous Halloween celebrations in Hong Kong, check out 2008, 2007, and and 2006. Happy Halloween! [photopress:hong_kong_hallowee…
…. For a more in-depth explanation, and to find out the origin of the Pecha Kucha name, go to our first post. Recommended! Pecha Kucha Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 8pm to 10:30pm XXX Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan (but closer to Sai Ying Pun!) Free! *remember, XXX is BYOB, so bring your own drinks!…
…e” from Hong Kong’s Sensi Lion band. It’s basement bashment at its best at XXX! Over the last five years Reggae has become more and more popular in Hong Kong, supported by many of the city’s better underground music crews. Local bad bwoys HEAVY are behind this Friday’s special event. Besides the multi-lingual Reggae battle, another highlight of the night will be selector Blood Dunza’s Jungle set featuring a live M.C.. The energetic, fast-paced rhy…
…exciting than your typical EDM performance and will draw a diverse crowd. XXX Showcase – the gang from local indie dance venue XXX (now located in Tai Kok Tsui,) consistently impress us. Their Clockenflap performances are some of their very best, and they are worth experiencing outdoors in the midst of a rabid crowd. Uptown Rockers – these guys have played every Clockenflap since the very first and they are still crowd pleasers. Originally known…
…Saturday, June 16th, at 4:30pm and 7:00pm. The screenings will be held at XXX and followed by a party featuring several of the DJs from the film. Sound interesting? Check out the trailer for the film! Attendees can purchase a ticket to the film, or a package ‘Party Pass’ that includes the film and entrance to the post-screening party on Saturday. The party features Hong Kong DJs K-Melo and Frankie Lam, among others. Advance tickets (slightly chea…
…The Park website and Facebook page. The venue for the screening is the new XXX, in Sai Wan (Kennedy Town.) There will be no alcohol allowed at the screening, but soft drinks will be served. If you can’t make the screening, the film is also available for download online here. For a little taste, check out the trailer below! Recommended! Doin’ It In The Park – a film by Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau 8pm sharp, Friday, July 12th, 2013 XXX Basement…