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…of talent including heavy-hitters such as Madlib and J.Dilla. These three, combined with Hong Kong based DJs K-Melo, Enso and Yau make this a big night for music lovers in Hong Kong. The event is organized by Untitled Entertainment and Fresh Off The Boat. To avoid hassles at the door, purchase your tickets in advance here. UPDATE: FLUME did not end up attending the show. It consisted of J-Rocc followed by Emoh Instead who is one half of ‘What So N…
…g. His Soundcloud page is filled 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 moonc…
…t a taste of in the video below. Both Major Lazer and Mos Def are highly recommended! Major Lazer Saturday, December 15th, 2012 Cubic Level 2, The Boulevard, City of Dreams (entrance near Hard Rock Hotel) Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau Admission: $450 MOP/HKD Reservations: (853) 6638-4999 / rsvp@cubic-cod.com Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey Monday, December 24th, 2012 Cubic Level 2, The Boulevard, City of Dreams (entrance near Hard Rock Hotel) Estrada do I…
…ood, makes you feel like you’re walking into someplace under construction. Entering through the side, rather than the front, it opens up into a corridor. Neighborhood is the latest of several high-profile Japanese street wear brands to set up shop in Hong Kong. They bring with them the techniques they pioneered on the streets of Tokyo. HOODS Hong Kong offers an interesting case study. Tokyo street wear stores are notoriously masterful at tapping t…
…second floor of what looks like an ordinary office building. As the doors open you enter the Evisu space. Stepping into the main room, the vibe is upscale, yet without the stuffiness of many of the private clubs that have been popping up around town. Though it’s branded as the Evisu bar, they stayed away from the obvious denim motif and instead opted for a modern decor by the same designer who created the interiors for China’s Louis Vuitton store…
…rsity of films coming out of Mainland China. Where you once only had films coming from urban centers such as Shanghai and Beijing, or perhaps tales told in remote regions, you now have stories coming from so-called second and third-tier cities. These areas are often large by population numbers, but not as massive as the mega-metropolises. I believe this trend is bringing an infusion of variety into the national cinema and is an exciting indication…
…ete list of everyone in town, but it does cover an assortment. Please feel free to leave links in the comments if you have other people to include. BFD The most interesting video to me is a documentary about BFD, a (now defunct) skateshop in Tsim Sha Tsui. For a time, this shop seems to have formed the nucleus of urban street culture in the city. Watching the video you can see it was a real multi-cultural lot of local kids who helped launch skateb…
…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…
…sinesses, such as family restaurants and individual designers, often can’t compete for real estate with international chain stores. Instead, these global brands have driven up the costs, and pushed out young talents that made the city special in the first place. The fact that the Edwin Watch x Crows Nest Barber model may be able to provide a solution to this trend makes it a tactic worth paying attention to. Edwin Watch x Crows Nest barbershop ope…
…onable brands often not carried by the big guys. The store is well lit and open, which makes it a comfortable place to shop. Owners Hilary Tsui and Dorothy Hui emphasize their own sense of style, and the collections reflect their personal taste, which makes Liger unique and refreshing. Liger 1/F, 11 Pak Sha Road Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Opens at 1pm (2pm on Sundays) There’s also a branch on Kowloon side: Liger LG63, Silvercord shopping center 30 Ca…
…f corporate sponsors, given the short timeline, is very impressive. As you enter the open meadow, in addition to the main stage, there are three large video screens where concert goers can watch the action without needing to go up to the front. Video screens make it easy to see the action on stage from anywhere The space itself is huge, and able to support thousands of people. Saturday night’s lineup, featuring De La Soul, The Cuban Brothers, and…
…lent, from painters (such as comic artist Pat Lee,) to actors who are in upcoming films; to bands coming out with new music. The system totally works! The casual member of the site who may have never been to a band show, or even known what Punk is, can discover Hardpack’s music. This represents an important new opportunity. The older system favored the status quo. Because Hong Kong singers made money primarily through product endorsements, rather…
…ctly by invitation only. To get on the guest list, email: maymwong@gmail.com After midnight: Roxie members: complimentary entry People in superhero dress code: complimentary entry plus one free shot! Non-Members and no costume: $250 (includes two drinks)…
…s. The exterior is much brighter and warmer than the inside. [photopress:Fly_club_bar_hong_kong_HK_address.jpg,full,pp_image] The difficult task ahead for FLY will be cultivating a unique crowd and not competing with the group’s other existing venues in the neighborhood. FLY G/F, 24-30 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong For reservations: party@clubfly.com.hk or call 2810-9902…
…ithin the first 30 minutes! Backroom has quickly made a name for itself by combining hard to find street wear labels with well known luxury brands. For example, Pigalle and BWGH, two of their staples, are part of a new crop of street wear lines coming out of Paris, yet the site also sells Fendi, Givenchy and YSL. Backroom’s mix and match aesthetic, combining urban with luxury is reflected in the online store’s inventory as well as its editorials….
…area such as Sai Ying Pun (to start delivering to Central.) Still in soft-opening… Right now NYPD is operating in soft-opening mode with reduced hours. Soon it will be open from 10:30 to 10pm at night. I believe they currently close at 8:30. On our initial visit, the staff was friendly and helpful. I only tried the regular cheese pizza. Most toppings will only cost you $10 HKD to $20 HKD more, which is a bargain. (However, a mixed (50/50) pie goe…
…stripes, the night was an important step in introducing the new shopping center. On my way in I stopped by the Justin Davis boutique on the ground floor. One of the last shops to open, it’s been creating a buzz around town. The American jewelry designer, who specializes in silver, is extremely popular in Japan. His creations are equal parts attitude and luxury. The necklaces and bracelets are real conversation pieces. Definitely worth a look. The…
…15 Queens Road Central, Hong Kong 11pm til late Advance: $350HKD with two free drinks At the door: $450HKD with two free drinks Late entry (after 2am): $250HKD with one free drink Halloween Hong Kong 2011 Starting from Friday night you can expect to see people parading around the city’s nightlife areas in costume. Bisous is having a special Halloween weekend, and if you’re not partied out, they are transforming the club into a haunted house on Mo…
…tower.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:bisous_hk_hong_kong_burlesque_club.jpg,full,pp_image] During the week they have numerous d.j.s along with live cabaret performances. Generally, on the busier nights, a cover charge of $100 HKD for guys gets you entry plus one drink. There is typically free entry for girls, along with free drinks on Thursday nights. The cozy decor makes Bisous a comfy Happy Hour spot as well, with specials from 6pm to 9pm during…
…rd, combining d.j.s at the same show with bands requires some thought. For example, had the opening d.j. played uptempo music before 24 Herbs went on, it might have diminished the excitement that the group created when they took the stage. Likewise, when you’re following a band that has built up momentum with the crowd, you need to match that vibe, or risk losing the intensity. When Dan the Automator and the others went on, they came on a little b…
…interests of readers of this site. If you have something cool, please feel free to contact me to include it. The Upcoming Events section will be at the top left of the page. Simply click on an entry in the list to get more information. For readers sake, I will try to let you know the details of the upcoming events as accurate as I can based on the information I receive. Sometimes things change. I will try to indicate when an event is open, or whet…
…a number of today’s best dance producers is impressive. You can check out examples of his top-notch graphic design here. AND THAT’S NOT ALL… The 55 DSL opening party continues with a special appearance of the Bloody Beetroots at Volar on the night of 24th. The entrance fee is a very reasonable $155 HKD (and includes a drink!) Recommended! [photopress:Bloody_Beetroots_Volar_Hong.jpg,full,pp_image] 55 DSL TemporART Store Opens July 24th, 2009 G/F,…
…ssive old buildings. It’s also special since it’s located directly in the center of the city. As it was decommissioned last year, urban planners have been deciding what to do with the place. In that sense it’s the perfect venue to host such an exhibition. The large scale show is spaced out over several buildings and occupies over fifty different rooms. If you’re into contemporary architecture and planning, particularly in Hong Kong and China, this…
…er overhead,) on price. One of the pioneer malls of this type was the Rise Commercial Building in Tsim Sha Tsui. It opened in the late 90’s and held a number of local designers as well as people who imported new styles from Japan and re-sold them to trend-conscious H.K. shoppers. In places like Rise, people open shops on the side, so business hours can sometimes be erratic. Many of the shops don’t open until the late afternoon and may close at aro…
…d discos are far less discriminating about turning people away. It’s not uncommon for discos to be crowded every night of the week. The places stay open later than six am. People are there purely to party, not just to be seen, which makes it a fun atmosphere… until someone throws up on you! It’s a stark contrast to Central’s more high-end nightlife where people tend to be more reserved. Over the years Cyber disco had one too many run-ins with the…
…tend to be more like discos – large open rooms with thumping sound systems and lighting displays. Similar clubs in Kowloon are 348 and Cyber Disco. The crowd tends to be young, the music a combination of Cantopop remixes (think trashy Trance-beats with local songs mixed on top,) in addition to commercial hits, and the substance use is heavy….
…in the pavement. A quick scan of the over two-hundred photos will make you realize just how many of the carefully crafted “looks” of today, were the result of this collection of artists, singers, and all around outlaws. The show contains photos from ten photographers who were in the midst of New York’s underground as it was evolving. [photopress:Bande_a_part_exhibit_flyer.jpg,full,pp_image] The renovated cinema is excellent as a gallery. The two t…
…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…
…ould have been a memorable discussion. Though the panelists assembled were competent, the discussion didn’t go anywhere interesting and the intriguing questions remained mostly unanswered. Three points I would have added to the discussion: – Fashion brands, and entities such as Lane Crawford are the new patrons of the arts. – The lack of a world-class art institution in Hong Kong existed because of the view that Hong Kong’s future was uncertain du…
…string ensemble!) takes place on three screens simultaneously. The score, composed by DJ Spooky and originally performed by the Kronos Quartet, has gotten rave reviews. Aside from these performances, DJ Spooky will also be presiding over a master class and dj demonstration (in English with Cantonese explanation,) on October 14th, that touches on applying dj techniques and philosophies to contemporary art and composition. At the class he will delv…