Culture & Cool from Asia's most dynamic city
…del_Before_paint.jpg,full,pp_image] And after… [photopress:Miskeen_Painted_model_compl.jpg,full,pp_image] Musical performances took up the second half of the night. These included sets by local M.C.s Ghost Style and Kwokkin (pictured rapping,) who performed in English and Cantonese, followed by the beatboxer MCG. [photopress:Miskeen_Kwokin_Ghost_Style_.jpg,full,pp_image] Next up was Pras Michel formerly of The Fugees, who started off with a medley…
…oject, Pairs, The Sleeves, Blak, and Luke Chow. Tickets are a reasonable $100 HKD in advance, or $125 at the door. (Also includes a bottle of Beerlao, and a CD). Tired of the same old scene and spots? This might be a fun change. For you beer lovers, the organizer notes that “bottles of Beerlao are $40 HKD all night, while stocks last.” The show starts promptly at 8:30 pm. It’s in a rather secluded part of The Peak, about a five minute walk from th…
…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!…
…r three DJ in the world (Martin Garrix,) as well as two others in the Top 100 listing. Galantis are a Swedish duo who are now ranked in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Road to Ultra takes place in West Kowloon, in a grassy area known as the Nursery Park. The backdrop of the location is Hong Kong Island’s skyline, which makes it one of the most impressive venues for an all-day outdoor festival. (Even Kanye West and New Order thought so!) Although there have been…
…Flume and DJ Emoh Instead) plus J-Rocc Friday, August 16th, 2013 Kee Club 6/F, 32 Wellington Street Central, Hong Kong Tickets are $200 HKD early-bird, and $250 at the door…
…with interesting work. https://soundcloud.com/machinedrum/machinedrum-do-it-4-u-ft-dwn https://soundcloud.com/machinedrum/machinedrum-angel-speak-ft-melo-x Fans of Cashmere Cat might also appreciate his beatmaking talent and versatility. Machinedream is about to release a new album titled Human Energy, and you can be sure that he will drop a few exclusives on Hong Kong’s crowd on Thursday night. Love the cool mooncake / Mid-Autumn Festival inspire…
…the brand new Audio Traffic CD. Here are the details: Saturday, March 8, 2008 Time: 8:30pm – 11:30pm Location: CLIQ Street: 2/F, On Hing Bldg., 1 On Hing Terrace, Central (in the same complex as SUGAR and the former building as Hei Hei club.) Reception: 8:30pm Show starts: 9:15pm Special Guests : Paul Wong & Josie Ho FREE entry with purchase of Audiotraffic’s CD at CLIQ! (only HK$100!) For a sample of their music and more information, check out t…
…door For more information call 852 2167-8377, or email trueskoolhk@gmail.com Free True Skool necklace for the first 100 guests!…
…(and importance) of a music-focused club that 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…
…ing my first time in H.K.. Years later he set up his own site, Kowloonside.com. Grady – one of my partners in founding Subway Cinema in N.Y. He’s the writer of the popular blog Kaiju Shakedown hosted by Variety. Brian – another one of the founding partners of Subway Cinema. He has a site called Hong Kong Cinema – View from the Brooklyn Bridge. (I heard he sneaked in and out of town this year!). And finally, Ross – we have dinner once a year, even…
…e held at The Embassy located at: Chai Wan Industrial City, Phase 2, Unit 309 70 Wing Tai Road, Chai Wan To read previous posts about Simon’s art check out earlier Hong Kong Hustle posts here and here. A tangent for music fans out there… “This Brutal House” is a reference to the title of a song from 1986 by a group called Nitro Deluxe that was an underground club classic. The song is a masterpiece of urban electronic dance music similar to Paul Ha…
…ree for members) Pase Rock Saturday, June 27th Dragon-i U/F, The Centrium 60 Wyndham Street Central, Hong Kong cover charge $300 HKD (free for members)…
…be live tattoo artists (both permanent and temporary,) as well as free body piercing! The party is free for Volar members. There is a fee of $200 HKD for non-members that includes one Jägermeister drink….
…to see just how sophisticated TV show merchandising already was in the mid-1960’s. People familiar with American pop-culture will recognize many of the artifacts including PEZ dispensers, limited-edition enamel glasses, lunchbox and thermos sets, Viewmasters, collectible cards (similar to baseball cards,) stickers, puzzles, games, coloring books, walkie-talkie’s, and various children’s toys of all varieties. Green Hornet lunch box and Thermos? Th…
…uperheroes, it can work for d.j.s too! Le Castle Vania Friday, July 17th, 2009 Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street (Lan Kwai Fong) Central, Hong Kong Also includes opening sets by DJ Kid Fresh and Enso Free entry for Volar members. $280 cover charge for non members, includes one drink. ** SPECIAL DEAL: Free entry and one free drink before 12:30 for everyone RSVP’ing via the following Facebook link. [photopress:DJ_Le_Castle_Vania_Volar.jpg,full,…
…theaters themselves didn’t make our top 5 list, the extensive facilities, combined with the community aspect, and friendly vibe, make this a very special place. The Kubrick bookstore has been redesigned many times over the years, and its newest incarnation contains a cafe with an exhibition space along the walls. Kubrick is fun to browse, and you will find an emphasis on local artists in addition to interesting international selections. They even…
…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_halloween_2011_HK.jpg,full,pp_image]…
…yeballs) of the city’s most desirable demographic, the elusive and hard to obtain ‘influencers’. We count movie stars, singers, socialites, stylists, models, artists, fashion industry insiders, entrepreneurs, brand presidents, and even new media geeks among our readers. Hong Kong Hustle has been recognized as a valuable hub of information by top trend scouting agencies from around the world including firms based in Amsterdam, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, and…
…tart jumping through the roof!) The Hardpack CD launch party is a highly recommended event! – O.K. I’ve covered the Alive Not Dead gang several times before. As someone who follows online trends closely and attempts to understand the power of the Internet, I have an appreciation of people who put network dynamics to good use. So, without further ado: Alive Not Dead taps the power of their social network… again! Hong Kong based social network Alive…
…two blocks! It must have taken at least an hour to claim their belongings – not a cool way to end a fun night! To avoid a hassle at the next big event, leave your bags at home, or check with the management to see what type of rules will be enforced at the hall. The Oasis concert in photos! [photopress:Oasis_Asia_World_Expo_Hong_.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Oasis_band_concert_tour.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Oasis_band_songs_tour.jpg,full,pp…
…ct form of appropriation, as even the video is roughly the same. Though not 100% original, “It G Ma” does have plenty of its own artistic merit. The M.C. is taking part in a long tradition of borrowing that goes back to the very beginnings of Pop music. “It G Ma” is a work that wants to join in the global conversation of music. It could only be born in today’s deeply connected world made possible by the Internet. In contemporary times, a budding m…
…in collaborations, Jeremy Scott channels the same unconventional, reinvent-the-wheel spirit from his high fashion line to his collection with Adidas. [photopress:Jeremy_Scott_brother_sister_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Jeremy_Scott_Adidas_sneaker_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Jeremy_Scott_Hong_Kong_Adidas.jpg,full,pp_image] Interested in learning more about the designer’s approach? Check out this illuminating interview where he ta…
…H&M‘s flagship store on Queens Road. To my surprise I saw a familiar face – Daul Kim! After a brief stint modeling in Hong Kong several years ago, Daul moved to Korea where her career sky-rocketed. Since then she’s made the jump to international status and is now a favorite of Chanel and a fixture of top tier fashion shows in Paris, New York, Milan and London. Into painting, drawing and film, you can read her thoughts and check out some of Daul’s…
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…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, 353-363 Des Voeux Road Sai Wan (Kennedy Town), Hong Kong FREE!…
…Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong Non-Members on the guest list get free entry before 12. After 12, there is a cover charge of $300 HKD that includes 1 drink….
…ing Terrace (at the intersection of Wyndham and Wellington Streets, near Lan Kwai Fong) Central, Hong Kong Cover charge: $200 includes 1 drink…
…Just when you thought Sh*t Sandwich was getting a little stale, the Racks crew is out with a brand new flavor. Boner’s etc. vs. Sh*t Sandwich takes place on Wednesday June 25th. It features Tuesday’s sometime d.j.s with the Sh*t Sandwich all-stars. Billed as a “night of romance” it may be a night to remember! Racks MDB June 25th, 10pm til late M88 7/F 2-8 Wellington Street Central, Hong Kong www.racksmdb.com…
…ight. [photopress:Nike_NSW_party_event_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] Nike NSW store address: 7 Pak Sha Road Causeway Bay, Hong Kong www.nikesportswear.com…
