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…d more of our previous Pecha Kucha night coverage here. Have a look at the turnout way back in 2008 when it was held at Volar! For information about the upcoming speakers or to apply, go here. Please note that the location is the new XXX, located out in Sai Wan, further towards Kennedy Town than the old place. Recommended! PechaKucha Night Hong Kong Friday, September 20th, 2013 8pm to 11pm XXX Gallery (new address!) Basement, 353-363 Des Voeux Roa…
…t includes contemporaries such as Flying Lotus. The last time he played at XXX in Hong Kong was one of the top performances ever held at the club. Catch a bit of Samiyam’s sound at one of his performances in L.A. below: For the Paradisco party, Samiyam is backed by a diverse 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…
…ip 2 Shot from Korea, (who plays EDM,) DJs for the night include Enso from XXX, Spyzi Trix from Cubic, Seraphim Yami, fashion’s favorite Nat King Soul aka The Great Natsby, DJ Sukimama, and Simtub. The tickets aren’t cheap, but they include two drinks, and provide access to both floors, plus a full night of entertainment. There are various prices and tables available. For detailed information, have a look at the Alive Not Dead site. To get a feel…
…ok around during the night and you could spot the founders of Clockenflap, XXX, and The Getup, as well as other individuals that have contributed to Hong Kong’s music scene. Although there was a good crowd in attendance at the anniversary, it should have been much bigger. Hong Kong rarely has Reggae performers, (in ten years I can count them on one hand,) and it was a shame that for all the organizer’s efforts, there wasn’t as much support for an…
…ated in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood, Cakeshop is sort of like Hong Kong’s XXX, except it’s situated in a city where people actually like to dance, love to drink, and sometimes care about music. The nightlife venue, which was opened in 2012, succeeds in presenting both an impressive line-up of cutting edge DJs from around the world, as well as showcasing and nurturing local talents. Cakeshop has spawned multiple parties and become a catalyst for S…
…Deep” In addition to participating in group shows, Sonya’s work was highlighted in last year’s creative conference, Semi Permanent. Special note: why not make Friday a night in Sai Ying Pun by heading first to Sonya Fu’s opening, and then on to nearby XXX gallery to hear music producer TEEBS! [photopress:sonya_fu_hong_kong_artist_art_exhibit.jpg,full,pp_image] Sonya Fu – Obfuscating Stupidity Opening, Friday, January 20th, from 6pm to 10pm Above…
…). MCs for the evening will be: Joey O and Mike Magik. Destructive Steps Hong Kong – B-Boy Battle Saturday, February 15th, 2014 From 4pm til late XXX Gallery 353-363 Des Voeux Road West Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong…
…-known and a few lesser known names: Drafus from Uptown Rockers, Enso from XXX, Graz, Yao, Miss Yellow, Kid Fresh, Man One, Living Discoheads, Woodtek and Reflex, Ed Rollo, M.C. Mykki Blanco, Dead Boy, and Mike Wolf. F.O.B. has filled up the pages of Hong Kong Hustle by bringing top quality acts to the city and we wish them a happy anniversary and continued success! Congratulations to Zaran, Mark and the entire F.O.B. crew – you’ve made a differen…
…avy Hong Kong, Magnetic Soul, Ocean Lam, Taku Hirayama, Sol Passion Music, XXX experience, Junkie.T, and Yeti Out. For a look at the full lineup, visit the official Sonar HK site. The festival also has its own Instagram account that you can check for updated information. Sonar Hong Kong runs from 11am to 3am, and free shuttle buses will operate between Hong Kong Science Park and several locations throughout the city. Aside from the bus, there are…
…e too many to list here, but the offerings are strong: Uptown Rockers, the XXX crew, Rock N Rolla, K-Melo, Rebearth, Re:Flex, The Living Discoheads and many more! Several generations of Clockenflap attendees embraced Nile Rodgers performance Other major names performing at Clockenflap include Chic featuring Nile Rodgers (back for the second time!,) Earth Wind & Fire, The Libertines, Ratatat, Mr. Scruff, and James Lavelle’s Unkle Sounds. For the fu…
…onality, creativity, form, and humor. The competition, which took place at XXX Gallery, was a qualifying event for dancers from Hong Kong and Macau to compete in Destructive Steps VI – a major international b-boy battle in Australia. Battles are exciting to watch, as the crews constantly taunt each other and attempt to humiliate their rivals through gestures and dance maneuvers. Each group has a different side of the floor and directs their insult…
…The venue for the show is Premium Club, which took over the former site of XXX in Sai Ying Pun. The place is still BYOB, so bring your own drinks. The event is a collaboration between Fresh Off The Boat and Sessions HK (who will provide various DJs: Floyd Cheung, Rolec, Stitcha, and Lincoln.) Recommended! Nosaj Thing live performance Friday, August 9th, 2013 Premium Club Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong The event runs from 10p…
…ds such as Clive Chin and President Carter; and recent Dancehall nights at XXX, have drawn a fun, diverse crowd. On Saturday August 13th, party promoters Heavy and True Skool are joining forces to put on a major rooftop Reggae party at Pier No. 7 in Central. The night features a line-up of d.j.s including headliner Man Logik from Lion Scratch Sound System in France, as well as numerous talented Hong Kong-based djs. The promoter’s commitment to top…
…-edition merchandise included crossover hats, shirts, and special colorways of existing products. “Caps for sale!” Here’s a look at the scene inside the shop! (SSUR founder Russ is in center, next to Edison.) A few days later, on February 6th, there was an after-party for the collaboration held at XXX in Sai Ying Pun. The night featured a performance by Edison, M.C. Yan, and Chef, along with a guest appearance by Fat Ken for a Cantonese version of…