Kickstart your summer by updating your music snobbery! Unfortunately, Mika cancelled his show due to illness. Luckily, there are still plenty of good vibes and jams coming our way this month.
Eateatmon at Move On Live in April
Bunny Warren Showcase #37
Local Hong Kong indie music news blog, Bunny Warren, is featuring The Bonkers, Eateatmon, and 一般性 (JatBunSing) in their bi-monthly showcase. The Bonkers strives to create unique sounds slightly reminiscent of Explosions in the Sky while serving packaged statements about their dreams and… interestingly titled songs like “Stop Talking About My Hair! Say Something Else”. Eateatmon uses a mixture of synths, drums, bass and vocals – you know, your typical instruments, to create their musical atmosphere. JatBunSing describes their style as something of a blend of metal and alternative rock.
When: 9:30pm Thursday June 4
Where: The Wanch, 54 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai (Google Maps)
Price: Free.
Underground Jäger Show
If you’re looking to blow off some steam, nothing sounds better than reliving your uni days with some Jäger and good music. Each ticket includes one shot of Jäger, but no Red Bull unfortunately. Lineup includes indie rockers The Miners, modern rockers Stereo is the Answer, bluesy hard rockers Tri-Accident, and pop metal newcomers Verorigin. Hopefully there is a little something for everyone. If not, the Jäger should take care of that. Check out Stereo is the Answer’s “Chemicals” below. More videos and information can be found on the event page.
When: 9pm on Saturday, June 6
Where: 1/F Backstage, 52-54 Wellington St., Central (Google Maps)
Price: HKD120 in advance or HKD150 at the door; includes one shot of Jagermeister, obvs
Tickets: The Underground HK
Glow Curve Live In Hong Kong
Mainland Chinese post-rockers, Glow Curve, are coming to Hong Kong. The band, currently signed to prominent indie label Modern Sky, is known for its experimental music. Currently, the group resides in Raying Temple, an underground music club on the outskirts of Beijing. Their sound has been described as an “orchestral groove that dwells somewhere between math rock and ambient sound,” whatever that means.
When: 8pm on Saturday, June 6.
Where: Hidden Agenda, 2A Wing Fu Industrial Building, 15-17 Tai Yip Street, Kwun Tong (Google Maps)
Price: HKD180 + HKD10 service fee
Tickets: Ticketflap
Secret Walls x Havaianas Semi-Finals
In the semi-final round of Secret Walls x Havaianas, event organisers are going back to the original format, allowing each artist to have a larger wall to work on. While BAO takes on AMT and Stern Rockwell faces Jay Pelmet, there will be DJs setting the tone for this epic live art battle. The semi-finals lineup includes DJ Gruv, Jonathan Chan (VibAhOLics/Magnetic Soul) and DJ XLarge.
When: 7:30pm on Friday, June 12
Where: 1/F Sompteux Central, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central (Google Maps)
Price: HKD150
Tickets: Ticketflap
Planetrox China Final Round
In the 2015 finals of Planetrox China, four Hong Kong bands and one Shanghai band will compete for a chance to perform at the Envol et Macadam festival in Quebec, Canada, with theirs flights and accommodations included. Bamboo Star, Seasons for Change, Stereo is the Answer, and Wan Chai Warriors are representing Hong Kong, with Horizon as the lone remaining contestant from Shanghai. Each finalist will play a 20-minute set to sway the audience and judges in their favor. But wait, for those of you who always wished to be an influential majority in a reality music competition, the judges vote is worth 75 percent of the final score.
When: 9pm on Saturday, June 13
Where: Orange Peel, 2/F Ho Lee Commercial Building, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street, Central (Google Maps)
Price: HKD150 in advance or HKD180 at the door; includes a Jack & Coke or Singha Beer
Tickets: The Underground HK
Music with City Lights by the Victoria Harbour II
In a concert curated by Lo Wai-Leung and featuring Yune Shi-chun, Choi Ngar-si, Ronald Chin and Chan Hung-yin, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is performing a set of popular songs in Hong Kong. As demonstrated in the promotional video, guest vocalist Howard McCrary will be showcasing his Cantonese singing ability, much to the surprise and delight of locals and expats alike. Besides the expected Cantopop fare, McCrary will also be performing John Lennon’s “Yesterday.”
When: 8pm on Saturday, June 13
Where: Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium (Google Maps)
Price: From HKD150
Tickets: URBTIX
Photo by Maco Hermes
David Guetta Listen Tour 2015
EDM superstar DJ and producer David Guetta is coming back to Hong Kong to promote his new album, “Listen”, which features collaborations with John Legend, Nicki Minaj, Afrojack and Sia. As always, we cross our fingers and hope for a superstar appearance by one of the collaborators and the higher the number of collaborators, the greater the chances, right?! Let’s hope he doesn’t phone in his set, à la Tommorrowland 2012.
When: 8pm on Sunday, June 14
Where: Asia World-Expo (Google Maps)
Price: HKD580 or HKD880
Tickets: HKTicketing
So Sondheim! With Kassia Women’s Choir & Guests
It’s Bethan Clark’s last show with Kassia Women’s choir as Musical Director, and to say goodbye, for now, Clark has combed through the work of Stephen Sondheim, likely the most famous American composer and lyricist in musical theatre. She has made selections from the likes of West Side Story and Sweeney Todd to appeal to both die-hard Sondheim fans and the less acquainted viewer. HKD5 of every ticket sold will go towards funds for the Christian Action’s Chungking Mansions Services Centre Choir for refugees and asylum seekers.
When: 8pm on June 17 & 18
Where: Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, 4-7/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan (Google Maps)
Price: HKD220
Tickets: URBTIX
Cliché Records vs. FOB Asia
Hong Kong DJ leaders Cliché Records and Fresh Off the Boat Asia are having a showdown at KEE. Miya, Gregzo, Sneak Peak and Rifain will be representing French funk, house, and disco aficionados, Cliché Records. On the other team will be Lady FLiC, Woodtek B2B Reflex, Angus Wong and Subcoat laying down some funk, hip hop, soul, and disco for FOB Asia. A ticket gets you one standard drink along with a trial membership to the swanky KEE Private Members Club. The trial is only good for 9pm or later, so nighttime boozing not power lunching.
When: 11pm on Friday, June 19
Where: Kee Private Members Club, 6/F, 32 Wellington Street, Central (Google Maps)
Price: HKD165 until June 10, HKD220 after (includes one standard drink and one week trial membership to KEE from 9 pm to late)
Tickets: Ticketflap
Super Junior D&E Asia Tour 2015
Donghae & Eunhyuk of Super Junior are coming to Hong Kong to promote their new EP, Present. Get ready for a lot of flashy lights, high octane dance choreography, and, of course, hordes of screaming girls.
When: 7pm on Saturday, June 20
Where: Asia World-Expo (Google Maps)
Price: HKD980 marked seating, HKD1,680 free seating
Tickets: HKTicketing
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