Transformers land in Hong Kong!
D.J. Craze and D.J. Klever, two world renowned turntablists, hit Volar last Thursday night. Turntablists are sort of like musically gifted hackers. Instead of…
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Craze & Klever at Volar, Pase Rock at D.I.!
Wow! This is going to be one exciting week! Thursday night is the latest edition of the monthly Hype Nasty party at Volar. Headlining…
DJ A-Trak coming to Volar Thursday!
DJ A-Trak headlines the new Hype Nasty party at Volar this Thursday, May 21st. Hype Nasty is organized by the same people behind Pimpin’…
P.A.E. XI? Better bring your glowsticks!
Get ready to be transported back to a time of smart drinks and smoke machines! Friday’s installment of the monthly Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy party…
Lovefoxxx from C.S.S. at Volar!
Last weekend was a busy one at Volar. On Friday night the club hosted a special surprise performance by DJ Steve Aoki, following his…
DJ Sebastian Serrano returns to Volar!
Spanish born music man Sebastian Serrano is the resident d.j. of Wild Obsession, a popular party based in Germany. On Friday, March 6th, he’s…
Stretch Armstrong coming to Volar Friday!
Because his name was synonymous with New York Hip Hop for so long, to this day, DJ Stretch Armstrong has difficulty escaping being typecast…
Kele Okereke from Bloc Party at Volar!
Trust me, Saturday night at Volar is going to be rocking! The lead singer and guitar player from Bloc Party, Kele Okereke is playing…
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…
Pecha Kucha night III
The third installment of Hong Kong Pecha Kucha night is set to take place on Tuesday, September 23rd at 8:20 pm. The venue again…
Is Hong Kong ready for “good” music?
I recently asked myself this question after attending two parties where the crowds congregated in the VIP sections rather than catch the major acts…
Disco Step Child thrills Volar!
[photopress:club_Volar_Hong_Kong_bar.jpg,full,pp_image] Saturday night was the latest installment of Disco Step Child. The monthly night that normally combines a mixture of musical treats from djs…
Dragon-i’s 5th anniversary feat. Boy George! Plus Kid Fresh & Kamikaze at Volar
[photopress:Boy_George_Dragon_i_Hong_Ko.jpg,full,pp_image] Saturday night was hectic in typical Hong Kong fashion. Dragon-i’s fifth anniversary began with a dinner at 8:30 followed by a special d.j….
Uni-Parties!
[photopress:Uni_party_Sugar.jpg,full,pp_image] September marks the end of the summer party season, when people who study abroad head back for another term. The nightlife gets just…
Ed Banger’s DJ Vicarious Bliss at Volar
[photopress:DJ_Vicarious_Bliss_Volar.jpg,full,pp_image] Thursday night another member of the Ed Banger crew descended on Hong Kong’s club Volar. The producer / d.j. Vicarious Bliss, a label-mate…
D.J. Missill strikes Volar!
Volar continued its procession of international music talent last Thursday with the return of the charismatic d.j. Missill. DJ Missill rocking Hong Kong club…
French Invasion part deux: DJ Laurent Garnier at Volar!
Legendary French d.j. / producer Laurent Garnier played at Volar on Thursday night. For those who don’t know, he’s been a top name in…
Hysteric Glamour Party
Last night I checked out the 20th anniversary of the Hysteric-mini event put on by the Japanese brand Hysteric Glamour. The event coincided with…
D.J. Krush at Volar
Last night Japan’s DJ Krush made an appearance in H.K. I’ve been hearing about this guy for at least ten years, and I was excited to check him out live. Krush just came out with a new album, so he must be touring to promote it.