DJ Shadow + 2manydjs at Volar!
Like DJ Spooky, DJ Shadow is one of those guys who has an unbeatable, iconic DJ name. In addition to the cool handle, he’s…
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London Grime & Bassline kingpin Dexplicit!
Even as the dance music scene in Hong Kong continues to blossom and diversify, it’s still rare to get a visit by a London-based…
Pool party at Hard Rock Hotel Macau! + Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza!
Along with mega-casinos, Macau is looking to recreate another Las Vegas tradition – Hard Rock Hotel’s legendary pool parties! This Saturday, July 14th, the…
Party on the 118th floor? Yes!
If you thought that Hong Kong’s rooftop bars were tall, Ozone is like partying from a helicopter! On Friday, July 6th, Ozone, the nightclub…
3 reasons why Queen Sea Big Shark rocked!
You’ve got to be good to make a name for yourself in Beijing’s cutthroat band scene, and Queen Sea Big Shark demonstrated on stage…
What do Major Lazer, M.I.A., and Beyonce have in common?
Performing in Hong Kong for the first time on Saturday, June 23rd, SWITCH will be taking over the turntables at Volar for a highly…
Strictly Dancehall + DJ Vajra & J-Hoon!
True Skool’s Reggae party at Pier 7 is back featuring four DJs spinning strictly Dancehall all night. Also, following the documentary Tableturnz at XXX,…
Woobar opening + Queen Sea Big Shark!
The W Hotel prides itself on being hipper and more contemporary than its rivals and one of the ways they have differentiated themselves is…
Happy Birthday XXX!
Despite a far-away location, no liquor license, and a bathroom that made Racks seem classy, XXX Gallery, a music-centric club, has thrived over the…
Korean Psychedelic music in Wanchai? YES!
I think it’s safe to say that no one’s ever heard a set of Korean Psychedelic music in Hong Kong before last Friday night….
Local band’s tribute to Beastie Boys’ MCA
Saturday night, Vans hosted a screening of the recent documentary No Room For Rockstars. The film was followed by a performance by local band…
Don’t miss London’s Eric Lau from Ubiquity Records!
Around six months ago I was bored with my usual nightlife routine and happened to take a chance, heading over to a venue I…
Uptown Rockers at Midnight & Co., Monday night!
Uptown Rockers, the d.j. super-group comprised of Sean The Prawn, Simon Pang, and Drafus, will be taking over the brand new Midnight & Co….
Boom Shake Da Roof Vol.3! Friday!
It’s been four months since the last time True Skool took over the rooftop above Star Ferry pier. After such a prolonged absence, this…
2manydjs *tonight* + Disco Stepchild vs. Hype Nasty, Friday!
Volar has two exciting nights back-to-back. Thursday, it’s the dynamic duo from Belgium otherwise known as 2manydjs. These guys are famous for their creative…
Grandmaster Flash, Hip Hop pioneer, Sat!
It’s safe to say that Hip Hop music wouldn’t exist as it does today without Grandmaster Flash. His legendary parties, his mixing prowess, his…
Midnight & Co. (The new Yumla!)
With Hong Kong’s high rents and unsympathetic landlords, we thought that Yumla, the small music club perched just above Lok Hing Lane Park, would…
Cubic’s anniversary photos + LMFAO!
Sparkler-topped bottles of Perrier-Jouet were shooting off in every direction as guests celebrated the one-year anniversary of Macau’s premier club, Cubic, last Saturday. Though…
Cubic’s 1st anniversary feat. Taio Cruz!
To celebrate their one-year anniversary, Cubic, Macau’s super-club, is hosting yet another major R&B star on Saturday, March 31st. This time it’s Pop singer…
Soulful sounds from Chicago!
Rising from the ranks of Chicago’s party scene to become a frequent guest at in-the-know clubs around the world, DJ Rahaan will be demonstrating…
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…
Mike Simonetti – Italians Do It Better!
Label head, DJ, artist and producer Mike Simonetti will be gracing the basement of XXX on Friday, February 24th. Originally a major Punk Rock…
Downtempo music maestro TEEBS this Friday!
Critically acclaimed producer, TEEBS, who has released two major albums containing lush, sophisticated instrumentals, is making his debut in Hong Kong on Friday, January…
Dubstep originators Skream & Benga at FLY on Saturday!
As Dubstep continues to gain traction on international dancefloors (and even begins to influence Pop music,) Skream and Benga, two pioneers who helped shape…
Future Dancehall – New Year’s Eve at XXX!
If you want to celebrate the new year and escape from the masses gathered in Lan Kwai Fong, Times Square, and Tsim Sha Tsui,…
A Red, Yellow, and Green Christmas???
Experience a little bit of Jamaica this Christmas Eve, as True Skool, organizers of the popular rooftop Reggae parties, celebrate their second anniversary. As…
Chingy, Fat Joe, and Fabolous – at Cubic!
Flo Rida performs in the crowd at the opening of Cubic December at Cubic is packed with big names in popular Hip Hop and…
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre at Dragon-i (FINALLY!)
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…
Introducing The Tonno – a 35,000 sq ft. superclub!
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…
Lion Scratch Sound! Rooftop Reggae party!
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…