Volar’s new look!
Closed for over a month for renovation, Volar is reopening this Thursday with a brand new look. What can club-goers expect?
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DJ Shadow + 2manydjs at Volar!
Like DJ Spooky, DJ Shadow is one of those guys who has an unbeatable, iconic DJ name. In addition to the cool handle, he’s…
What do Major Lazer, M.I.A., and Beyonce have in common?
Performing in Hong Kong for the first time on Saturday, June 23rd, SWITCH will be taking over the turntables at Volar for a highly…
Boys Noize back at Volar – Saturday!
I was out of town the first time Boys Noize performed in Hong Kong. To this very day people are still talking about his…
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The last time dj / producer Diplo came to Hong Kong, it was while he was touring under his Major Lazer side-project. That legendary…
Boy 8-Bit at Volar tonight!
Friday, November 19th, England’s multi-talented Boy 8-Bit is hitting Volar. Though not yet a household name, this guy has produced some incredible songs and…
ORO11 + Disco Shawn = Tormenta Tropical!
What if you could be transported to an underground club in Buenos Aires just for the night? On Friday, November 5th, you can have…
Don’t miss 2manydjs at Volar, Saturday!
If you didn’t catch 2manydjs perform in Macau at the beginning of the year, you now have a chance to redeem yourself! The Belgian duo, made up of brothers Stephen and David Dewaele, play their own unique remixes of great dance songs, whipping the crowd into a frenzy by weaving Rock, Club, Indie, and 80′s music into exciting sets.
Brooklyn’s in the house! Nick Catchdubs at Volar
This Friday, September 10th, Hype Nasty presents Nick Catchdubs kicking off the start of his Asia tour. Nick Catchdubs is an international d.j., remixer,…
Wildest night of 2010? Major Lazer this Thursday!
Consider yourself warned! Thursday, July 1st, Volar will host Major Lazer, the biggest thing in underground dance music. This is the group behind ‘Pon…
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Steve Aoki again!
He’s back! Steve Aoki, the stage-diving, crowd-surfing rockstar d.j. is hitting Volar on Thursday, May 6th. Expect packed bodies, fast-paced music and some aerial…
Hype Nasty featuring the return of DJ Rafik
If you’ve been hibernating over the Chinese New Year holiday, you now have a good reason to venture out of your cave. D.J. Rafik…
Volar’s 5th anniversary feat. Digitalism!
German group Digitalism are playing at Volar on Thursday night in celebration of the club’s fifth anniversary. The duo are known for creating catchy…
Sinden at Volar this Friday!
I’m still amazed at the level of talent that comes to Hong Kong these days. For so many years we had no interesting names…
Killa Kela plus friends at Volar!
This makes the fourth time that top beatboxer Killa Kela is set to perform in Hong Kong. If you haven’t yet caught one of…
Mysterious activity on Kingston Street?
This nondescript shop in the heart of Causeway Bay is secretly being transformed. On Friday, July 24th, the wraps come off to reveal 55…
What do djs and superheroes have in common?
Cool names! If you don’t have a cool name, you’re lacking a certain level of creativity, showmanship and panache. Batman didn’t run around calling…
Transformers land in Hong Kong!
D.J. Craze and D.J. Klever, two world renowned turntablists, hit Volar last Thursday night. Turntablists are sort of like musically gifted hackers. Instead of…
DJ A-Trak coming to Volar Thursday!
DJ A-Trak headlines the new Hype Nasty party at Volar this Thursday, May 21st. Hype Nasty is organized by the same people behind Pimpin’…
Lovefoxxx from C.S.S. at Volar!
Last weekend was a busy one at Volar. On Friday night the club hosted a special surprise performance by DJ Steve Aoki, following his…
Lovefoxxx of CSS DJing at Volar!
Lovefoxxx, the fashionable lead singer of Brazilian Indie-Electro Rock band CSS hits Hong Kong for a special DJ set at Volar on Saturday, March…
Stretch Armstrong coming to Volar Friday!
Because his name was synonymous with New York Hip Hop for so long, to this day, DJ Stretch Armstrong has difficulty escaping being typecast…
Is Hong Kong ready for “good” music?
I recently asked myself this question after attending two parties where the crowds congregated in the VIP sections rather than catch the major acts…
Ed Banger’s DJ Vicarious Bliss at Volar
[photopress:DJ_Vicarious_Bliss_Volar.jpg,full,pp_image] Thursday night another member of the Ed Banger crew descended on Hong Kong’s club Volar. The producer / d.j. Vicarious Bliss, a label-mate…
IMAGE Top Model competition at Volar!
[photopress:Volar_Image_top_model_2.jpg,full,pp_image] Thursday night was the third edition of the IMAGE Top Model event at Volar. What started off as a networking event for the…
French Invasion part deux: DJ Laurent Garnier at Volar!
Legendary French d.j. / producer Laurent Garnier played at Volar on Thursday night. For those who don’t know, he’s been a top name in…
JUSTICE and Busy P make Volar D.A.N.C.E.!
Volar solidified its reputation as Hong Kong’s top club for cutting-edge d.j. / performers by hosting French dynamic duo Justice, and Ed Banger label…
World Cup Fever!
As a former British colony, in addition to inheriting a love of the Rolls Royce, Hong Kong inherited a love of “football” from the…
Hysteric Glamour Party
Last night I checked out the 20th anniversary of the Hysteric-mini event put on by the Japanese brand Hysteric Glamour. The event coincided with…
D.J. Krush at Volar
Last night Japan’s DJ Krush made an appearance in H.K. I’ve been hearing about this guy for at least ten years, and I was excited to check him out live. Krush just came out with a new album, so he must be touring to promote it.