Ministry of Sound presents Lewis Boardman at Beijing Club (2/3 F, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central) on June 26. Supporting DJs are Arun R and May. The party starts at 10pm – entry is free for ladies but $220 on the door for men.
How are you doing and what are you up to now?
At the minute we are currently looking at venues to do a special summer party. Every year we do a special summer party in a crazy location from a barn to a moving train! And getting ready for We Love Space in Ibiza.
What’s on your stereo these days?
On my stereo at the minute are the new Jamie Lidell album Jim and Paul Weller’s 22 Dreams. Both are great.
You changed from an indie rock fan to a DJ after a trip to Ibiza. What happened there?
Still trying to work that out… (gagged)
But you didn’t want to go at first – so how did your mates convince you?
My friends just said I would miss out on a great week away and it turned out to be one of the best things I have ever done.
So if you had not got on that plane, what do you think you will be doing now?
I think I would still be involved in putting on parties, if I was not a DJ.
What about Glastonbury? You will be playing at the Glastonbury Festival after the HK gig. Are you ready for the mud and rain?
I hope it is not raining at Glastonbury! But in the UK it seems to rain at most festivals. I went to see Daft Punk last year in Leeds and that was something really special and, yes, it did rain.
And what about playing in Circus, Liverpool? Is it always your favourite venue to play at because of the homecoming thing?
Liverpool has a great history of clubs and we have had some great nights at Circus. The first time I played, I played in the bar. That was really cool and after that I was asked to be a resident – that was a dream come true!
Which do you enjoy more, DJing or producing?
I’m a DJ first and then a producer, but I’m starting to get into the production side of things a lot more now. And I have been very lucky to have Yousef (Liverpool DJ and producer, founder of Circus) as a mentor and a friend. He helps me out a lot.
You are playing at HK on a Thursday night – what should people tell their bosses if they fall asleep at work on Friday?
Let’s all take Friday off work!
Spinning round the clubs
Beat’n’Track
June 26
The Monthly French Music Affair Par Ici #10 at Volar features Module from New York, Wendy Wenn, Ocean, Nomad, EPZ and VJ Voltage. Free entry for all on the guest list before 12am, but after midnight it is $150 for non-members (including one drink). B/F, D’Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, 2810 1272.
June 27
Arizona hip-hop guru DJ Fashen spins at Volar tonight. Free entry for all on the guest list before 12am, $200 for non-members after midnight (including one drink). B/F, D’Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, 2810 1272.
June 28
DJs Tai Pan Dan, Arun R, May and special guest Adrian Armirail bring Opium Soul, the finest selection of deep, soulful and uplifting house beats to Cliq from 10pm till late. It costs $120 for ladies and $180 for men including one drink. 2/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, 2868 3111.
The French ambassador of house music, Dimitri from Paris, comes to Dragon-i for his new album Return to the Playboy Mansion. Entry is $300 at the door. UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, 3110 1222.
July 3
DJ Helen plays soulful deep house, jazzy beat and funky Latino vibe at Tivo Wine Bar starting from 10pm. G/F, 43 Wyndham Street, Central, 2116 8055.
July 4
God is a DJane lights exclusively only for one night on Club JJ’s. Full-on funky house begins at 10:30pm till late with support DJ Tai Pan Dan and special live guest ALDO. The admission costs $280 at the door from which $100 will go directly to AIDS Concern. Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, 2584 7662.
July 5
Kongkretebass presents drum and bass star Shimon (Audioporn UK) along with DJ Siesta (Phreaktion, China), MC Stride (UK/Seoul) and others. Check it out at Twyst Mind starting at 11pm. Entry is $150, including one drink. 9F, The Pemberton, 22-26 Bonham Strand, Central, 9867 1678.
Its All About The ’80’s Party at Soda with all ’80’s music. Guys who like sex on the beach and girls who just wanna have fun, dressed in Think Spandex, Neon, Punk, Run DMC, Madonna, Boy George are welcomed. The more out there your costume is, the better and best-dressed wins a bar tab! $50 slushi cocktails and $150 for a jug are on the shelves. Upper Basement, Harilela House, 79 Wyndham Street, Central, 3175 8439
Today’s house music innovator Quentin Harris straights up techy to Afro-house Cutz at Dragon-i. The door charge is $300. UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, 3110 1222.
July 9
DJ Antwone plays old skool funk and house music at Tivo Wine Bar starting from 10pm. G/F, 43 Wyndham Street, Central, 2116 8055.
July 10
DJ Larry Heard takes his real house music with a touch of magic to Dragon-i. The cost is $300 at the door. UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, 3110 1222.
July 12
DJ Thomas C, Lazy Ming and Tat and sexy hip-hop dancers bring Verbal Ase the Human Beatbox to Cliq from 10pm till late. Entry is $160 for ladies and $220 for men including one drink. 2/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, 2868 3111.
Plump DJs, Hyper and DJ Orange return to Summer Love Music Festival in RTG. Supporting DJs are Joe Chan, Ryan Li, Bomb. Tickets are $480 advance from HMV or $680 walk-in. (Area 46 Junction of Mong Fat Street & Lung Mun Road, Tuen Mun, N.T., free Shuttle Bus from 9pm to 5am)
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