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…by a rare groove and disco set by DJ K-Melo that got the night started. An open-minded, music-loving crowd was in attendance and began moving to the beat early on. DJ K-Melo throwing down classics Samiyam makes music live Producer Samiyam doesn’t DJ at his shows, instead he gives a live performance where he plays his original songs in their un-sequenced form. The experience is sort of like hearing the parts of a Hip Hop instrumental be put togethe…
…at travels the world highlighting interesting local music scenes. It gives open-minded music lovers a chance to explore the back alleys of foreign countries, while sitting in front of their laptops. Thris Tian at Kee Club! Thris’s set on Friday is going to be filled with some of his many discoveries. This is an exciting opportunity to hear things you’ve never heard before from a tastemaker who champions the world’s most creative and unique sounds….
…erse selection of DJs including K-Melo, Rolec, Achun, and Floyd Cheung. The venue is the Luraka Secret Base in Ap Lei Chau. (See address below.) Expect solid beats all night and an excellent vibe. Highly recommended! Samiyam Saturday, April 13th, 2013 Paradisco at Luraka Secret Base 2/F, Unit 11, Oceanic Industrial Centre 2 Lee Lok Street Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Doors open at 10pm $150 HKD…
…treet Wan Chai, Hong Kong The exhibition is on until January 8th, 2011 Also check out the Kapok store at: G/F, 5 St. Francis Yard (near Star Street) Open extended hours from 10am to 9pm, (and until 6pm on Christmas Eve.)…
…gh and include designers from around the world. The scene at the recent re-opening Co-founder Charlotte, center Accessories such as scarves and sunglasses can be found alongside handbags around the perimeter of the shop, while jewelry takes the center stage. In addition to the good-sized location in Central, they also have a top-notch online store and are active on social media. If you’re in Central, it’s worth stopping by the store to browse thei…
…m London also left his mark! Graffiti frames an interactive screen in the center Holograms continuously play above one of the restaurants Last week’s opening party featured a long list of talent including sets by Kevinboy and Yumiko, Miss Yellow, Phat and Kit from 24Herbs, and celebrity model Rosemary’s DJ debut. Rosemary in the mix! The music took place in SOHO’s outdoor patio area which can host performances and special events in one corner of t…
…d party-goers hung above the elevated section of the club room. [photopress:Club_Volar_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] As they walked in, guests were given black ties to put on top of whatever they were wearing. The crowd for the night was excellent, the former regulars that migrated to HALO after it opened last year were back. The music for the night was provided by a collection of the d.j.s who have played at Volar over the years. With the holiday…
…purpose. In order to match the younger, trendier target group, G-SHOCK has commissioned collaborations with local band 24 Herbs, as well as with clothing company, Sub Crew to create limited edition items. Things like this are important for promotional purposes and generate buzz in local fashion magazines. The Shock the World Tour is being replicated in twelve cities around the world. The Hong Kong party is being held at club Cliq and features a wi…
…l touches on the red carpet and a few of the other special features that accompany a gala opening night. I saw what I thought was a pole for a dancer in the front window. It made sense – Rock Candy is a bad-boy, contemporary jewelery shop that specializes in diamonds. Sure enough, when I came back there was a dancer doing her thing! A few friends of mine teamed up to launch this shop and collection. I had a chance to check it out later in the nigh…
…Standing at the top of Lan Kwai Fong, watching the wind whip the rain down the famous nightlife street. Believe it or not, a few places were still open, as was Tsui Wah in Causeway Bay! 😉…
…seem to be self-aggrandizing. Does this build his status and make him more commercially viable? Does this make others more comfortable shooting with him? Seeing his body of work, does this actually create a snowball effect, where average people and famous people alike, lower their inhibitions and agree to partake in his style of shoot? It’s probably a combination of all of the above. At the far end of the top floor is a small installation shop lef…
…ecking out new spots. Understanding that, Club Beijing organized a special opening for an audience that perhaps hasn’t yet checked out the club, to give them a quick look at the place. There was an open bar from 9 until 11 with the usual copious amounts of champagne going around. At a certain point, the club’s main dancefloor (on the second floor of the building,) was fenced off and M.C. Goldmountain came out and said a few words. He was followed…
…support it every year. This year I bought a special ticket that allowed me open bar – which was dangerous… however, I didn’t drink on Saturday since I had to d.j. at Volar later that night. I got to the park around 3 to check out the new band Soler perform. Soler is a band formed by two twin brothers, Dino and Julio. I met them at another singer’s birthday party at my friend’s lounge around 8 months ago. I’ve heard them perform a few times and the…
…lfill their needs. With big screens, good audio, and interactive controls, commuters can comfortably take their entertainment with them on the go. The next time you board a train or bus, take a glance at the other passengers – you will notice that a large percentage of them are engaged in some sort of activity utilizing their phones. [photopress:Hong_Kong_Lucky_Draw.jpg,full,pp_image] After the performances there was a lucky draw contest, where Ed…
…ways a good year or two ahead of everyone else (which sometimes leaves him open to ridicule from his friends!) Drafus has championed contemporary dance music in Hong Kong for over eight years, and was the first to break many new genres including Electro, way before it became a mainstay of the city’s clubs. Starting off at places such as Chapter 3 and Yumla, he also kicked off the infamous Tuesday nights at Dragon-i. Drafus now DJs his own special…
…ften intersects with street art, as in the current exhibition with SheOne. Open for less than a year, Garage Works has already hosted several events including an exhibition by comic book artist Pat Lee and the launch of the “Grin” toy by Ron English. [photopress:Made_By_monsters_vinyl.jpg,full,pp_image] SheOne returns! This isn’t the first time graffiti artist SheOne has been in Hong Kong. A few years ago he headlined an event called “Deckart” for…
…(or Evisu Baru, as it says on the extensive drink menu,) is now officially open. The address is 2/F, 43 Lyndhurst Terrace. It’s located above Pacific Coffee in the office building at the top of Lyndhurst Terrace called The Workstation. To get to the bar, walk into the building and take the elevator up to the second floor. Last week I stopped by for the grand opening. Though I was a little sick that night and stayed away from alcohol, the bar’s spe…
…Bourdin_fashion_photo.jpg,full,pp_image] © The Estate of Guy Bourdin An upcoming exhibition features the work of Guy Bourdin, a prominent fashion photographer and innovator of the medium. During his nearly thirty years at Vogue, Guy Bourdin constantly redefined fashion photography. The show titled ’Guy Bourdin, A Message For You,’ will be open to the public from October 19th to the 31st. The photo exhibit is located at Hollywood Centre, 233 H…
…enery you want to take in. I’ll use Hong Kong’s Central neighborhood as an example. First, take the ferry from pier number six, just outside of the IFC mall. Look for the sign that says Mui Wo, Lantau Island. The ride time depends on whether you get an express ferry, or a slow boat. Another variable is if it is a weekday or public holiday. Once you arrive at Mui Wo, simply exit the ferry and you can catch the number 2 bus to Ngong Ping directly ou…
…] While I enjoy events with special guests, the fame-frenzy that usually accompanies them is something I don’t care for. People jockey for proximity to the celebrities, which detracts from the vibe. The cooler people are there to celebrate and have fun, but others seem to want to leech off of the visiting celebrity’s fame. What constitutes leeching? It wouldn’t be bad if people were knowledgeable of the person’s career, or fans of their music, but…
…is mixes for Redbull Radio. J Rocc will be supported by DJs K-Melo and Yao. Tickets are $250 HKD advance, or $300 HKD at the door, and are available via the F.O.B. event page. Recommended! J Rocc at Kee Club Saturday, April 12th, 2014 Kee Club 6/F, 32 Wellington Street Central, Hong Kong Doors open at 10pm…
…r the back side of the bar. As expected, word traveled fast about the soft-opening, and a host of important figures in Hong Kong’s nightlife scene stopped by to have a look and congratulate the owners. Just like the original, there was a diverse crowd including models, DJs, scenesters, and even some startup nerds. In keeping with Racks tradition, there are no door people, you just walk right in. To check out photos and read more about the old Rack…
…profile international boutiques and numerous collaborations. The Hong Kong pop-up store featured the release of a special limited-edition sweatshirt, t-shirt and tote that have the word ‘Hongkongais’ written across the front. On opening night, Arnault, and Kitsune founders, Gildas Loaec, and Masaya Kuroki all sported the items. Recommended! Maison Kitsune Gallery Hong Kong Pop-Up Store Fashion Walk 42 Paterson Street Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Until…
…g a previously untouched corner of Causeway Bay into a two-story shopping center loaded with personality. Commissioning local artists to create displays, and featuring exclusive brands found only under their roof, the mall was an ambitious undertaking. Fast forward to today, Delay No Mall is closed, the large space being subdivided and re-purposed. What happened? According to their website, Delay No Mall isn’t finished, it’s just getting a remix….
…ovember 7th, 2009 Bassment LG, 13 Lyndhurst Terrace Central, Hong Kong $100 HKD cover includes 1 drink, optional $180 HKD open bar until 2am…
…ly a few years ago, you literally had empty lots, an old bank, and various commercial enterprises occupying prime locations. Recently, ground-floor businesses that have been there for decades are starting to go. [photopress:Wellington_street_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] Wellington Street now boasts retail tenants such as Calvin Klein, Karen Millen, EQ IQ, and Pedder Red. [photopress:Calvin_Klein_Hong_Kong_stor.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Karen_…
…k from the Tin Shui Wai stop on the West Rail. [photopress:Tang_ancestral_hall_CNY_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] Tang Ancestral Hall Ping Shan, Yuen Long New Territories Open 9:00am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – 5:00pm daily. Closed on the first 3 days of the Lunar New Year…
…ng Kong on Tuesday, February 3rd. The venue is HITEC in Kowloon Bay. Doors open at 8pm. Ticket prices for the concert are $380 and $580 HKD. If you’re not familiar with their sound, The Ting Tings play a very contemporary mix of catchy Rock and Electronic music, but more on the warmer side. Before signing with Sony Music, I read that the duo were famous for rocking parties. If that’s truly the case, I’m anticipating that they will be very good liv…
…Ferry pier. With a cutaway view of the city’s skyline, guests dance in the open air to various genres of Reggae, with an emphasis on upbeat Dancehall music. Organized by Miyuki, the founder of True Skool, the party has a fun ambience, great music, and a rare outdoor location. Rooftop Reggae is the kind of party where you can meet an international crowd who loves to dance and actually has some skills! Individuals from all walks of life turn up incl…
…quot that was going around – including a nebuchadnezzar bottle that popped open at 3 am. [photopress:Qube_Club_Champagne.jpg,full,pp_image] One quirky trait of Qube is the floor on the second level. The panels below your feet actually change from opaque to see-through every ten seconds, meaning that guests on the lower level can see up, or you can see down. The fact that the second level is dark though, means not too much is revealed (although I d…