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.
Kitsune’s BeatauCue at Kee Club!
French duo BeatauCue will be playing Kee Club, Saturday, June 1st. The two have remixed everyone from Boys Noize and Two Door Cinema Club, to Steve Aoki and Armand Van Helden.
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…