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…and bands in contemporary 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’…
…e some remarkable work. Niubi Newbie Art Schoeni Main Gallery 21-31 Old Bailey Street (near the intersection with Caine Road) Soho, Central www.schoeni.com.hk Exhibition runs until October 13th…
…oving to St. Francis Yard near Star St. in Wanchai after July): 9 Dragon Road Tin Hau, Hong Kong 852 2549-9254 www.ka-pok.com…
…rvey Nichols. The photography exhibition titled “The Archives Unlocked,” features work by Wing Shya from the past ten years. A special section of the show features portraits of indie bands and musicians from the www.alivenotdead.com community. There will also be a video room as well. The exact street address of the show is: Pacific House, 20 Queens Road, Central. Starting Friday, October 12th, the gallery is open every day from 11 am – 8 pm except…
…territory. When you make it a combo for an additional $20 HKD it’s nearly 100 HKD. If you think about it, that’s almost the price you’d pay at The Press Room, or The American Club for a burger. Though more expensive, the portions are much larger than your typical burger, and the meat does indeed seem like it’s better quality. In addition to the basic customizations, you can also have your burger without a bun, served between two lettuce leaves, wh…
…yment details. Dead Not Alive by alivenotdead.com Saturday, October 31st, 2009 Zuma Level 5 and 6, The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Central, Hong Kong Tickets are $200 HKD and include one Belvedere IX drink Party starts at 11pm. Dragon-i, “Doctors & Nurses Halloween Party” Dragon-i is winner of this year’s coolest invitation award! [photopress:Dragon_i_Halloween_party_Hong.jpg,full,pp_image] Actually, no one else even came close. D.I.’s Hallowe…
…ly be prohibited from selling. It’s genius! In an era where you’re able to communicate with a massive amount of people in real-time, having a mobile shop isn’t much of a detriment. Sending out a quick tweet on Twitter, or a status update on Facebook, could enable them to immediately alert potential customers of their location. Heartschallenger (unfortunately minus the pink ice-cream truck,) will be arriving in Hong Kong this Thursday in the form o…
…es for mobile phones as well as home electronics such as TVs, stereos, and computers. When you combine a population with a predilection for the new, with the city’s lack of space, you have a continual need to dispose of perfectly fine electronics. Seeing a business opportunity in this cycle, an ecosystem of enterprising middlemen have stepped up to take your old equipment off your hands. Walking around any of Hong Kong’s neighborhoods you may have…
…ment, 13 Lyndhurst Terrace Central, Hong Kong (look for a basement entrance near the old Paisano’s!) From 11pm til late! $100 HKD cover charge…
…two promising talents in Hong Kong’s Hip Hop underground. D.J. Tinho, the 2007 Hong Kong DMC champion will also be lending his support. As if that wasn’t enough, the flier also mentions the inclusion of Ninemo, an indie Electro-Rock band, and Feel of All, a Hong Kong Punk band. That’s an awful lot of music for a $100 HKD cover charge that includes one beer! The event kicks off at The Fringe club, a Hong Kong institution for art and music shows. Th…
…ctor of DJ Mag. His magazine is responsible for the publication of the Top100 DJ List which is both a point of salvation and frustration for many of those attending. In an affluent and populous region, competition to get Top 100 DJs creates massive opportunities but also major headaches for clubs and promoters. With a relatively unsophisticated audience, the pressure to consistently book top rated “brand name” DJs is intense, and their astronomica…
…cals and instrumentals. Check out their recent mix below, or head over to the Nguzunguzu Soundcloud page for more examples. Friday’s 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…
…ncluding several generations in Hong Kong. The exhibition, which includes 100 Doraemon, celebrates the character’s fictional birthday – one-hundred years in advance. Doraemon is known for his special pocket from which he pulls futuristic gadgets. In keeping with this, each of the one-hundred figures includes a different accessory that he has conjured up. Another famous item from the comic, the “Anywhere Door,” is also included in the exhibition. A…
Situated at 100 Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, The One is twenty-five floors of shopping, restaurants and snacks. But one thing that makes the new mall notable is the prominence of Japanese brands. Several of the shops are the first of their kind outside of Japan. What gives? Japan’s tough economic climate, with stagnant growth for retail sales, has forced the normally insular clothing companies to look beyond their home market. Hong Kong, with i…
…hotopress:Soel_Town_Gaile_Cara_G.jpg,full,pp_image] When I found out that A-list models, Gaile, Cara G., and Kristen were going to be in the fashion show, I had an idea that the opening was going to be big. That, plus the fact that they specifically requested Hong Kong’s most fashionable d.j.! [photopress:Sole_Town_Building.jpg,full,pp_image] Arriving at the venue, the extent of the production was evident. Sole Town’s branding, a New York skyline…
…st year the turnout was very strong. (Check out photos from Cut and Paste 2008 here!) The 2009 edition of the design battle includes 2D, 3D, and motion graphics categories. With a more centralized location, the turnout should be even bigger this year. Tickets for the event go for $100 HKD and are available at HKTicketing.com, or $120 HKD at the door. Various discounts are available for students and groups. H.K. Ticketing outlets include the Fringe…
…cker Box’s ground floor location, rare for this sort of shop, is a large 1900 square feet. Instead of a single owner, compartment shops typically rent out small cases of varying sizes to potentially over 100 different want-to-be retailers. The interior of the store includes modifiable compartments so that renters can create a tailored fit for their inventory. It’s up to the individual tenant what kind of merchandise they’d like to sell in their bo…
…ristic Bass music to African Electro beats. https://soundcloud.com/gorillaz-sound-system The Gorillaz on occasion have been known to cover other people’s music. If you haven’t heard it before, check out their amazing version of The XX hit, “Crystallized.” The event is brought to you by the promoters: Do What You Love and Fresh Off The Boat. Recommended! Gorillaz Sound System at Zuma Hong Kong Thursday, April 30th, 2015 Level 5&6, The Landmark 15 Q…
…ts include entry to both Friday and Saturday’s shows and normally go for $700 HKD. It’s easy to enter! In order to win a ticket, just Like Hong Kong Hustle on Facebook or follow us on Instagram. Good luck! 🙂 Ne-Yo at Cubic! Saturday, September 27th, 2014 Cubic Level 2, City of Dreams (entrance near Hardrock Hotel) Estrada do Istmo Cotai, Macau Tickets are $880 HKD Dada Life at Cubic Friday, October 3rd, 2014 Cubic Level 2, City of Dreams (entrance…
…akes place at Garage Works, also in Sai Ying Pun. If you haven’t already, please check out the artist’s sites linked above. Each has a very different style and it will be interesting to witness how they paint together. Pat Lee, well-known comic artist, will also be unveiling a new series of paintings at the event. Garage Works gallery Friday, February 26th, 7pm to 11 G/F, 257 Des Voeux Road West Kush Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong RSVP to: jian.ko@garage…
…f futuristic dancehall-infused beats. The last time they visited, back in 2010, Major Lazer’s performance was one of the craziest nights of the year! For a little background on the group and what to expect, check out our earlier post. Then, on Christmas Eve, December 24th, the mighty Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey will be taking over the stage. Mos Def has never performed in Hong Kong or Macau, so this is indeed a Christmas present for fans of *real* Hip…
…or Hong Kong’s artistic community as well. On Friday, May 28th, the gallery will be holding a meet-up for the city’s ‘creatives’ from 9pm until late. “Small Victories†A Booooooom Project Thursday, May 20th, 2010 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong 852 3483-7950 Art in HK meet-up Friday, May 28th, 2010 9:00 pm til late Above 2nd Gallery 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong…
…st in Hong Kong, but in greater China. How did it all happen? Starting in 2004, Lane Crawford closed its stagnant Queens Road Central location and opened a massive branch that anchored the new IFC shopping mall. Utilizing a modern retail design philosophy and ample amounts of art, the location was a harbinger of things to come. Filled with mobiles dangling from the ceiling, no one else in Hong Kong has such a contemporary, fashion-focused retail s…
…names. Fast forward to 2015, and Major Lazer’s song “Lean On” has nearly 1,000,000,000 views on YouTube. Has the world started to catch up? The party derives its name from the Mad Decent record label that was founded by Diplo in 2005. Showcasing a broad variety of sounds and producers, Mad Decent started off as an underground label, but has since gained mainstream notoriety. Diplo’s first time performing in Hong Kong was with Steve Aoki at Dragon-…
…oncert tickets come in different types and range from student pricing at $600 HKD, all the way up to exclusive VIP passes for $1288 HKD. Early admission price for adults, available up to December 6th, is $788 HKD. Tickets on the concert day will be $888 HKD. Since it takes place over ten hours, there will be restaurant and bar tents that allow concert-goers to eat and drink throughout the afternoon and evening. Look for these partners to be addede…
…a side group, Cocaine 80s. Have a listen to these two! https://soundcloud.com/rich-daily/congratulations Pharrell Williams What can we say about this guy? In the grand scheme of things, his two recent Pop hits, “Get Lucky” with Daft Punk, and “Blurred Lines” with Robin Thicke, are relatively insignificant in a career that’s totally filled with chart-toppers. Pharrell put on a memorable show at his last performance in H.K. As a live performer, Pha…
…eland Street Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Don’t forget, there’s also a second JUICE store now on Kowloon-side as well. JUICE (Kowloon) Shop 11,18-20 Woodhouse 36-44 Nathan Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon…
…campaign, and his likeness could be seen in images both inside and outside the store. Zhou Xun is one of the top actresses in China and has starred in many notable Mainland Chinese films beginning with the indie movie Suzhou River in 2000. Hogan is owned by Italy’s Tod’s Group, and founder Diego Della Valle was also on hand to participate in the ceremony. Hogan Shop 1065 Elements Shopping Mall Austin Road West West Kowloon, Kowloon (852) 2196-8908…
…ous names. Their strength lies in their support for little known and up-and-coming people. Alive Not Dead provides a platform for talented individuals to connect and collaborate with other artists, gain exposure, and grow fans. Looking towards the future, I can tell you that they’ve only just begun! Happy second anniversary Alive Not Dead! This Saturday, May 9th, the Alive Not Dead crew along with some of the site’s top artists will be celebrating…
…Soundclash! Friday, November 22nd, 2013 XXX (Check out our directions) Basement, 353-363 Des Voeux Road West Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong Cover charge is $100 HKD includes one free shot before midnight, $130 HKD afterwords 9:30pm til 3am…