10 years of Volar – in photos!
A decade is a long time in club-land, and VOLAR, Hong Kong’s legendary nightspot has hosted DJs that would make any venue jealous.
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Gucci goes to Lan Kwai Fong… with James Franco!
Gucci held a large scale event last Thursday, taking over three floors of the still unfinished California Tower and packing in a large number of celebrities including Hollywood star James Franco.
Is 7-Eleven ruining Lan Kwai Fong?
While 7-Eleven has had a presence in Lan Kwai Fong for many years, the newest location on D’Aguilar Street is positioned to compete directly with bars for alcohol sales. Is this fair?
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?
WHAT? HKH is cited in the Wikipedia entry for Chungking Express?
Looks like our little post about the demise of California Tower has made it big-time. The story was included as a citation, or footnote, in the Wikipedia entry for the beloved Wong Kar Wai film, Chungking Express.
Volar closing for renovations
The smell of spray paint was in the air as guests paid their last visit to the old Volar in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area. The club, which recently celebrated it’s 8th anniversary, is closing for a major renovation.
‘Club 7-11’, Lan Kwai Fong, 3:43 am
Because drinks in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area are pricey, students, young people, and the budget-conscious often congregate to pre-party outside of several 7-11 convenience stores situated in the neighborhood.
Volar’s 8th anniversary feat. A-TRAK & Dillon Francis!
I can still remember descending the stairs into Volar for the very first time. Walking inside felt like entering a new era of clubbing, as the place was completely distinct from all the other nightspots in Lan Kwai Fong.
DJ Skratch Bastid for Red Bull Thre3style
Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid is participating in a special showcase for Red Bull’s Thre3style competition at Volar on Thursday, March first. The Thre3style format…
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…
Sinden returns to Volar!
Has it really been two years since Sinden last played in Hong Kong? The talented and prolific producer / remixer, is back spinning at…
Loading X Lafayette – Real Hip Hop lives! Brooklyn’s Finest – Friday!
Friday night, Brooklyn’s finest DJ Clark Kent, and Japan’s DJ Kenta take over the turntables at Likuid in Lan Kwai Fong. The event is…
Major Lazer’s Skerrit Bwoy returns!
Skerrit Bwoy’s first performance at Volar was truly legendary. At one point in the night, performing as hype-man for Diplo’s Major Lazer Tour, he…
Moët Imperial Follies at Bisous! Saturday!
Few places can brag about introducing an entirely new concept to Hong Kong’s crowded nightlife landscape. Bisous, which has already become a stop on…
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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…
Billboards on Wheels: Gimmick or Genius?
A few weekends ago, I was walking towards Lan Kwai Fong, when I spotted something odd. In front of me, driving by slowly, was…
Saying farewell to California
Sometimes it’s just plain sad to see things go. Although there’s not much room for nostalgia in this fast-paced, land-scarce city, certain places have…
Lily + Bloom, swank and sultry above LKF
LKF Tower, which houses the LKF Hotel as well as popular spots Tazmania Ballroom, Azure, and Finds, has two new attractions. The recent additions,…
Drop The Lime at Volar!
New York d.j. / producer / remixer / and record label boss, Drop The Lime will be hitting Volar on Friday, June 25th. Expect…
Drum N Bass legend LTJ Bukem *tonight* plus MTR on the 13th!
Magnetic Soul, Hong Kong’s Drum N Bass powerhouse has been running a series of parties in Macau. This Saturday, March 6th, they are bringing…
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…
Two clubs that changed Hong Kong!
What do top clubs, Dragon-i and Volar have in common? As both celebrated birthdays earlier this month, Hong Kong Hustle began to think back…
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…
Joel Vs. Benji Madden! Who’s the better d.j.?
Joel Madden (left), Benji Madden (right) Over a two day period, Hong Kong hosted back-to-back d.j. sets by twin brothers, Joel and Benji Madden….
What’s so un-fun about Halloween in Lan Kwai Fong?
Lines! (Or ‘queues’, for you British English speakers.) Here’s the scenario: You get all dressed up and head out to Lan Kwai Fong (the…
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…
Lan Kwai Fong, 2:30am, in the typhoon!
Standing at the top of Lan Kwai Fong, watching the wind whip the rain down the famous nightlife street. Believe it or not, a…
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…