Clockenflap 2013 in photos!
Clockenflap 2013 was impressive on multiple levels. The music and arts festival turned the city’s West Kowloon district into a sea of people over the first weekend of December.
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BLOHK PARTY Top 10 Picks!
Blohk Party is happening this Saturday, December 7th, and the line up for the all-day music fest is packed with twenty acts. Who are the must see artists?
Rooftop Reggae Returns!
The Hong Kong Reggae scene has been expanding recently, and this Saturday marks the return of True Skool’s Rooftop Reggae party. Dormant for the last six months, the party is set to take over the rooftop of Star Ferry Pier once again for a night of Dancehall and Hip Hop beats.
Top 5 Tips for Clockenflap!
Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s largest and most international music event is set to take place on Friday, November 29th, thru Sunday December 1st. The annual music festival, which was founded in 2008, is a cultural highlight that brings legendary acts from around the world to perform alongside Hong Kong’s top bands and DJs.
Chinese Reggae soundclash – Friday!
Yes, there is Chinese Reggae. And on Friday night you can expect everything from Roots and Dub to Dancehall and Jungle performed in both Mandarin and Cantonese when Shanghai’s Far East Lion battles Hong Kong’s Sensi Lion . It’s basement bashment at XXX!
Peanut Butter Wolf DJ set + Film!
Producer, DJ, and Stones Throw record label founder, Peanut Butter Wolf will be in Hong Kong on Saturday, November 23rd to showcase his documentary “Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton.” The film will coincide with a special video DJ set by the accomplished label boss.
Exclusive interview with “Bends” director Flora Lau
Imagine shooting your first feature film with Hong Kong film legend Carina Lau as lead actress, and Christopher Doyle as cinematographer, and then having your movie selected for competition at the illustrious Cannes Film Festival. That’s exactly what happened to director Flora Lau when she made the movie “Bends“.
DJ KAOS from Berlin
Berlin-based producer DJ KAOS has been involved in cutting-edge street culture for over three decades, taking part in underground graffiti, skateboarding and music movements around the globe.
NI.NE.MO album launch + Instagram Queen!
Local indie band NI.NE.MO is holding their album release concert this Friday featuring special guests Ultrapink, Mastamic, and Josie and the Uni Boys. The band has been gaining notoriety from their new single “Instagram Queen” that pokes fun at girls obsessed with taking ‘selfies’. Check out the video!
DE LA SOUL coming to Dragon-i!
New York Hip Hop legends De La Soul will be performing in Hong Kong on November 20th at Dragon-i. The trio are masterful live performers with a long list of hit songs from Hip Hop’s golden era.
The art of Tetsuya Ishida at Gagosian
Paintings by Tetsuya Ishida are as beautiful as they are tormented. Though captivating to look at, his artwork has a solemn quality, often depicting individuals submerged, trapped or otherwise held in uncomfortable positions.
Kangol’s 75th anniversary!
British hat maker Kangol celebrated their 75th anniversary on October 24th, with a splashy event featuring interactive displays, live art, and several DJs.
Big Sammy + HK underground Hip Hop!
Hong Kong’s Hip Hop scene is coming together on Saturday night for the mixtape release by local MC, Big Sammy. Also performing on the night will be Masta Mic, Al Rocco, TFP, Tommy Grooves and the Bakerie Crew.
Art duo CYRCLE returns to Hong Kong!
After taking part in the exceptional “Work In Progress” exhibition back in June, the artists known as Cyrcle are returning to Hong Kong for a solo show at the Above Second Gallery.
Top 5 Halloween costume mistakes! + HK’s best party!
As Hong Kong Halloween veterans, we’d like to share a bit of wisdom on what NOT to wear. Over the years we’ve learned the hard way that the wrong costume can ruin what should be a fun night!
Blohk Party Hong Kong = Pharrell + Pusha T + Busy P + MORE!
Big names such as Pharrell Williams, Gaspard Augé of Justice, Busy P, and Breakbot, are descending on Hong Kong for an all-day music event called BLOHK PARTY .
Eddie Borgo’s beetlemania dazzles Lane Crawford!
Jewelry designer Eddie Borgo and Lane Crawford are a great match, both occupying the same intersection of contemporary fashion and luxury. The New York designer creates pieces that mix geometric patterns with ancient symbols to produce something exciting and avant-garde.
The Misshapes + Theophilus London!
Marc by Marc Jacobs held a large party that brought New York’s The Misshapes and Theophilus London to Hong Kong on Friday, October 4th. The modern rooftop setting and a select crowd of H.K.’s fashion insiders made the party one of the better events of the year.
2NE1 live in concert at Adidas Unite All Originals!
K-Pop supergroup 2NE1 headlined a massive Adidas Originals party at Hong Kong’s KITEC hall on Monday night. At one point, the entire floor shook as 2NE1 encouraged fans to dance along!
Old school EDM with DJ Beppe Loda!
Electronic Dance Music is nothing new to DJs like Beppe Loda. Before people were going to mega-parties organized by major corporations, he was spinning obscure Giorgio Moroder style beats to packed dance floors over four decades ago!
Vans Classics x Milk Magazine!
Hong Kong’s Milk Magazine celebrated their 12th anniversary with a special collaboration with Vans Classics. The duo held a launch event on Friday to showcase the release of two new signature models of Vans.
Designer Thom Browne at Joyce!
American fashion designer Thom Browne paid a visit to Hong Kong on Thursday evening to showcase his newest collection.
“Hot in the 852” feat. Daniel Wu?
Hong Kong Hip Hop group 24Herbs created an unplugged version of their song “Hot in the 852” and made a video in someone’s kitchen with cameos by Daniel Wu, Jun Kung, and other local music and film talents.
Introducing CaliBurger! Is this HK’s best burger?
The first thing you notice about a CaliBurger is that it’s damn good looking! The second thing you notice, especially if you order their signature CaliDouble, is that there’s a lot of meat compared to other fast-food joints. What’s the third thing?
Typhoon Usagi shuts down Causeway Bay!
With typhoon Usagi on the way, by 10:30 pm on Sunday night, nearly every store in Causeway Bay was closed. Walking around the district’s most crowded spots, from SOGO department store on Hennessy Road, to Times Square Shopping Mall, the area was a ghost town.
PechaKucha Night Hong Kong!
PechaKucha night is a fun environment to learn about innovative projects and rub elbows with the city’s design professionals.
Dealmaking, drinks, fashion and fun at The Hub!
What enticed The Hundreds, Orlebar Brown, Crumpler, and Barbour (plus 96 others,) to descend on Hong Kong at the end of August?
Is Graffiti an element of Hip Hop?
Hear what legendary graffiti artist SEEN has to say on the subject in our exclusive interview!
Fashion’s Night Out x The Bumbys!
Typewriters? Disguises? Long lines of Hong Kong’s fabulous waiting for a “fair and honest appraisal” of their personal style? It’s The Bumbys!
Graffiti legend SEEN coming to HK!
There are few names from the early days of graffiti as widely revered as SEEN. A Bronx native, SEEN began writing in 1973 and became an internationally recognized king of the underground art form.