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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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.
XXX is moving!
XXX, the alternative music space that shook up the Hong Kong scene and became the de facto home to all sorts of music outside the mainstream, is continuing its mission at a new address.
Calvin Harris at Dragon-i Wednesday! + Roy Ayers & Luciano videos!
Calvin Harris, the man behind smash hits “So Close,” “Bounce,” and “We Found Love” (with Rihanna,) is taking over the turntables at Dragon-i, as the club continues to celebrate their 10th anniversary on Wednesday, December 5th.
Roy Ayers + Louie Vega Tuesday!
Dragon-i is putting on a series of major events to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The first is happening next Tuesday, November 20th, and will feature the amazing Roy Ayers, an extremely influential figure across five decades of music.
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…
D.J. Spinna at Dragon-i, Tuesday!
Legendary music man D.J. Spinna, christens the new sound system at Dragon-i on Tuesday night. The talented New York-based producer is respected equally in…
Welcome to (the new) FLY!
Over the holidays, the people behind popular club Volar, (and most recently, Lily & Bloom,) have been busy rechristening their space on Ice House…
Hey Mr. DJ, STOP playing that song!
I’m not sure who’s worse, Hong Kong’s d.j.s who play the same Top 40 music over and over again, or the crowd that expects…
Famous Hong Kong Discos of the 1980’s!
Imagine walking into a club in Hong Kong and spotting Andy Warhol, Madonna, or Sylvestor Stallone sitting there. What about going to your favorite…
The Circus Room! Plus Volar’s Anniversary!
When Volar first opened it contained two rooms: a club side and a lounge side. Each room featured a d.j. booth, a long bar…
Is it ‘Game Over’ for Hong Kong’s nightlife?
As the turmoil in the financial markets began to spread to Hong Kong, someone put up a large wheat-paste graphic with the message “Game…
The new Home Base
Late night / early morning nightlife institution Home Base recently relocated to a basement just a few doors down from its previous location. The…
Club 9, Central
Last week a new club called ‘9’ opened up in Central, adding to the string of nightclubs that have recently launched. Located on the…