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 involves combining three different genres of music, along with scratching and engaging the crowd.

The style has its roots in turntablist competitions where d.j.s compete with elaborate routines, creatively assembling bits and pieces of songs to make something brand new. Thre3style is even more complicated as it addresses a weakness of turntablism – engaging dance floors. (more…)

Label head, DJ, artist and producer Mike Simonetti will be gracing the basement of XXX on Friday, February 24th. Originally a major Punk Rock fan growing up in New Jersey, he soon branched out, discovering and championing other forms from the fringe.

Known to have an ear for discovering new talent, Simonetti’s musical tastes span everything from Italo Disco to Noise Rock!

His own album, Capricorn Rising, released in 2011, features intense synthesizer build-ups, like the lost soundtrack to a 1970′s John Carpenter film. (more…)

Critically acclaimed producer, TEEBS, who has released two major albums containing lush, sophisticated instrumentals, is making his debut in Hong Kong on Friday, January 20th. The contemporary, almost experimental music borders on Trip Hop, without any of the cliches. (more…)

As Dubstep continues to gain traction on international dancefloors (and even begins to influence Pop music,) Skream and Benga, two pioneers who helped shape the genre, will be playing at FLY on Saturday, January 14th.

Only in their mid-twenties, both Skream and Benga have been active producer / artist / DJs, for over ten years. Skream is particularly in demand as a remixer, and his touch can be heard on numerous indie and underground dance hits. (more…)

If you want to celebrate the new year and escape from the masses gathered in Lan Kwai Fong, Times Square, and Tsim Sha Tsui, head to XXX. The special New Year’s Eve party is a four-DJ Dancehall Reggae extravaganza.

Located in an obscure basement in Sheung Wan, XXX is far away from Hong Kong’s commercial nightlife, both physically and mentally. (more…)

Experience a little bit of Jamaica this Christmas Eve, as True Skool, organizers of the popular rooftop Reggae parties, celebrate their second anniversary. As a special Christmas present to Hong Kong, they are featuring not one, but two major selectors – DJ Shabaga from Switzerland’s T.I. Sound, and DJ Man Logik from Lion Scratch in France. (more…)

Flo Rida performs in the crowd at the opening of Cubic

December at Cubic is packed with big names in popular Hip Hop and R&B. Macau’s high-end nightspot has transcended being the city’s top club and has become a regional powerhouse as a music venue.

In less than a year, Cubic has hosted acts that shape dancefloors worldwide including: Flo Rida, Lil’ Jon, Nelly, Ying Yang Twins, T-Pain, and Three 6 Mafia, to name just a few. (more…)

It was technically Thursday morning when Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre took the stage at Dragon-i. The two Hip Hop legends had never before performed in Hong Kong, and judging from the turnout, an appearance was long overdue. (more…)

For years Hong Kong’s high-end nightlife has been clustered together in Central, with very few destinations outside the neighborhood able to attract a similar clientele. Later this month however, The Tonno, a massive new entertainment complex occupying 35,000 square feet, will be opening in Wanchai. Is the city’s nightlife about to change? (more…)

For the second time, local promoters True Skool and Heavy unite to bring you DJ Man Logik, a top Reggae DJ from France. Don’t miss the opportunity to party outdoors to old school Hip Hop and Reggae Dancehall with an amazing view of Central’s skyline. (more…)