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…ue to its proximity to Halloween, Friday night’s party at Volar also features several added attractions. There will 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….
…fewer mega-events this year.) To generate the biggest buzz, Adidas smartly combined forces for their anniversary. They hired the right PR companies as well as enlisted friends and associates to collaborate on the night. Hong Kong based fashion and entertainment company CLOT was one of the major organizers of the bash. This was their first big party since the massive Coach launch last year. Several of their past events have been my pick for party o…
…ealthier alternative to ice cream. In the advertising for their yogurt for example, Yo Ma Ma mentions that yogurt is “virtually fat free,” a “good source of calcium,” and “good for digestion”. [photopress:Yomama_yogurt_Hong_Kong_IFC.jpg,full,pp_image] But there’s another secret to frozen yogurt’s success – toppings! Let’s face it, toppings are fun! The ability to customize your dessert makes the whole process of ordering frozen yogurt interactive….
…r business practices, so the idea that small, family-owned restaurants can compete and survive on their own is completely naive and absurd. Although it may be tough for some of you to realize, Hong Kong is rapidly losing its identity and becoming dominated by a handful of restaurant groups and soul-less chains. (For example, how boring is it that most dim sum places in Hong Kong now taste the same?) There is little incentive to start a small H.K….
…s commitment to giving back and maintaining a grassroots connection to the community. The event, which includes concerts, DJs, workshops, live art and even a half-pipe set up on the rooftop of Lamma Island ferry pier, has something for everyone. A new addition this year is a street market selling products from cool indie designers that share the same creative spirit. This ties in very well with the reality of Hong Kong, where people like to shop l…
…lse in addition to club classics. DJ Craze & DJ Klever Thursday, June 25th Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong cover charge $250 HKD includes one drink (free 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)…
…Being a newer player in the region, Vans is doing an excellent job seeding free accessories to partygoers and building their brand awareness quickly. Vans ‘ON the Wall’ 😉 [photopress:vans_core_classics_party_event_hk_china.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:vans_shoes_china_hong_kong_hk_classics.jpg,full,pp_image] The Minx nail bar was an excellent way of engaging the crowd at the event and promoting the brand. The nail art featured patterns that repl…
…ng back in 2008. The free event proved popular, with a large turnout at clubs such as Volar and Prive. For a more in-depth explanation, and to find out the origin of the Pecha Kucha name, go to our first post. Recommended! Pecha Kucha Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 8pm to 10:30pm XXX Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan (but closer to Sai Ying Pun!) Free! *remember, XXX is BYOB, so bring your own drinks!…
…entary about New Order is also in the works. Have a look at the official trailer for the “808” film below. Curious what type of music Arthur Baker plays now? Catch his DJ set live at STUDIO on the 19th. Saturday’s event is FREE, but it’s wise to RSVP on the event page in order to secure your spot. Recommended! Arthur Baker DJ set Saturday, March 19th, 2016 STUDIO 1/F On Hing Building 1 On Hing Terrace Central, Hong Kong Opens at 11pm Free!…
…alternative to the food on the upper floors. It’s easier to get in and out, especially for a solo lunch or take away. Hidden in the far back corner is also a Starbucks. Jasons Food & Living Level B2, one floor below the MTR entrance Parking Hysan Place offers free parking for three hours during weekdays, or two hours on weekends, with purchases of over $200. The parking garage, which is still not open, is accessible via Hennessy Road, coming from…
…playing at FLY, along with Singapore collective Matteblacc featuring our old friend DJ JNR on Saturday. Have a listen to a set by Lefto in London this year: Both Lefto and DJ Mitsu play a wide variety of genres, so depending on the crowd’s reaction you might find them playing additional sounds. Recommended! DJ Mitsu The Beats (GAGLE/ JAZZY SPORT) Friday, October 17th, 2014 OMA Basement 79 Wyndham Street (entrance off the old stone steps on Pottin…
…ezy as the duo. Their last Sh*t Sandwich party had a great turnout and featured beers served in customized paper bags along with free Jell-o shots. You never know what expect! Recommended. FREE! Racks 7th floor, M-88 2-8 Wellington Street (on the corner of Wellington and Wyndham Streets) Central, Hong Kong…
…n Sunday. Liberatum is free, and attendance to the programs are on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and a brief rundown of the festivities go here. Complementing the special workshops and discussions will be exhibitions, films, and music on-site. Getting there The location of Liberatum Hong Kong is a medium-sized vacant space on the ground floor of One Island South. It’s just to the left of the main entrance on Heung Yip Road….
…is why its been sampled by The Black Eyed Peas, and appeared in movies such as Pulp Fiction. Surf Vampires Must Die! takes place at FLY on Ice House Street in Central, and is free! Recommended! Surf Vampires Must Die! Thursday, May 19th, 2011 Club Fly G/F, 26-30 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong From 10pm til late FREE!…
…el flagship store tonight, as well as oversee a special photo and video exhibition. Based on his past performances, the event should be unique! The invitation also boasts special guests, free food, and “lots of alcohol”. Kim Young Ill Friday, May 28th, 2010 Diesel Planet Store 20 Queens Road Central Central, Hong Kong 7 to 9pm, FREE!…
…y is d.j. Rafik, a member of the same German d.j. crew as Kid Fresh. Rafik comes from a musical family and is an accomplished turntablist who has won multiple championships. Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy d.j.s are not confined to any one genre. Many of them are turntablists who have grown disillusioned with Hip Hop’s stagnation and are branching out in other directions. Partially what keeps their parties fun is that the d.j.s are masters of genre blending. F…
…ou’re a club regular however, even on special d.j. nights, you will get in free. Getting back to the music, Krush played exactly as I expected: sophisticated, experimental – yet soulful Hip Hop. His turntable skills were sharp. The crowd was trying to groove, however some of the songs were just not meant for dancing. At several points he brought them back with some uptempo, soulful beats. It was fun to hear a d.j. who has a particular, distinct so…
…e won over the crowd, adding new fans to her flock. Though a portion of the crowd exited after the performance, a large number of guests stayed behind, proving that Hong Kong is still up for partying when brands create a unique environment – even on a school night! Pradasphere is free, and open to the public from now until December 5th. Pradasphere Hong Kong From November 19th to December 5th, 2014 Lamma Island Ferry Pier No. 4 (Just outside of IF…
…ich was held on Monday night,) the four day Filmart and HAF film financing forum have just finished up. During this period there have been several notable film launches. Wednesday night was the premiere of Hong Kong director Dante Lam’s new film, The Sniper. Starring Richie Jen, Huang Xiaoming and Edison Chen, the picture was originally scheduled to be released last year. How did it turn out? The additional post production time, and some extra edi…
…several skits that included two mimes. Old music would play and they would come out to perform shoe-related skits. On a few occasions they helped the models (Rosemary and Carl Ng below,) with their shoes. [photopress:Rosemary_HK_model_Carl_NG.jpg,full,pp_image] Puma smartly used a combination of models and local celebrities in their show. Two of the models were actors. [photopress:Hong_Kong_actors_Puma.jpg,full,pp_image] This technique guarantees…
…ry unpredictable, and unfortunately, crowds are quite unsophisticated. For example, it’s difficult to open a club and please everyone musically. People go to clubs to meet people they don’t know, and having a membership club complicates that process by weeding out people. It can be a positive and a negative. Success will depend on what local partners they line up to assist in getting the club off of the ground. People are extremely lazy about tryi…
…ne hundred kilograms. The entrants are judged according to three criteria: distance of flight, creativity, and pre-launch performance. Yes, before they fly, there’s actually a song and dance number to perform! Flugtag truly has something for everyone! To get the full details and download an application to enter, visit the Flugtag Hong Kong website. To have a better overall feel of the event, have a look at our full coverage of the first Flugtag Ho…
…d network. The entertainers and comic book artist, who normally operate in completely different realms, were brought together through their involvement with the site. Alive Not Dead is a social network that revolves around players in the art and entertainment fields. Once becoming a member, they actively encourage creative talents of all types to work together. Alive Not Dead has formed a unique atmosphere where beneficial collaborations between a…
…stand a chance to develop or soak in before they are massively copied. For example, if you do a quick search on Taobao for Hood By Air, or Pigalle, it reveals the ease at which factories can crank out similar styles and offer them at a fraction of the cost. Without immediate global distribution, young labels cannot reap the benefits of the buzz they are creating. Off-White, in partnering with I.T, is getting their designs out to consumers in the r…
…e photo, shooting up from the building across the water must be a property company looking to generate interest in a new development. Hong Kong is under constant construction. The government is beginning to develop a section of reclaimed land called West Kowloon. It’s on the Western side of Tsim Sha Tsui. (It’s the right side middle of the photo above.) I’ve seen some of the models and it’s going to be VERY impressive. H.K. has a number of large w…
…ing politely for the train to arrive before stepping in front of the door. Common sense, but many people seem to be lacking it. 9. People with backpacks, and other bags constantly knocking into you during the ride. Be conscious of your belongings! If you’re going into a crowded train with your bag, at least be aware of your surroundings and how your things effect others. 8. Rushing in to use the extra-wide turnstile while someone who has a legitim…
…reach the same small group of people over and over again, and not actively search out new ways of gaining followers. There needs to be better promotion and new ways of getting the message across if indie culture is going to survive and thrive in Hong Kong. Notice to Indie bands – Don’t be lame! Just because you’re an Indie local band doesn’t mean you should automatically receive support. You need to earn it! For example, appropriate song selection…
…w years ago. The Soho branch is directly next to the Mid-Levels escalator (search my archives for previous entry) which moves over 45,000 people per day! It’s a high-profile location and an excellent choice for making an introduction. On the subject of American chains arriving in Hong Kong, it’s worth noting that before Starbucks opened people questioned their ability to do well since, the argument went, there was a cultural tie to drinking tea ra…
…on its hind legs. Though this is common, the timing, length of stands and combination of jumps were much more elaborate than usual. Check out the action in the video below! Founders Edison Chen and Kevin Poon were on hand to mark the ceremony along with an assortment of streetwear designers, top execs at major brands, and local celebrities. JUICE founders Kevin Poon (left) and Edison Chen The founders socialized with guests who snacked on liquid…
…Club Magazine. The event takes place on Friday, March 21st and features the British Drum N Bass artists TC1 and SpectraSoul. Date: Friday, March 21st, 2008 Time: 10PM – 5AM Venue: Club Magazine, 3/F Cosmos Bulding, 8-11 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong Price: $200 with one drink More Info: http://www.magneticsoul.co.uk Check out headliners TC1 and SpectraSoul’s MySpace pages here and here. LINEUP: TC1 (London, UK/Dispatch Recordings, Liquid V, Ad…