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We always hear about underground raves, or dream about experiencing Berlin's techno scene one day. But what if we told you that this is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to party over all three floors of an iconic historical building and landmark of Hong Kong? 

01 Festival, presented by 0159 Group with FuFu Agency, the creative powerhouse behind Shi Fu Miz, will be holding a huge underground rave festival in the historic three-story building of Murray House in Stanley on Aug. 30, 2025, from 3-11pm. 

The festival will have three different stages on each floor: the 01 Festival Stage focusing on 4/4 influenced sounds; FuFu Stage highlighting groovy vibes; and 0159 x FuFu Stage oriented to UK influenced sounds. 

In partnership with 01 Festival, we are giving away two pairs (four tickets in total) of Festival Tickets, valued at HK$1,000 per pair. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy the vibes and energy of the underground music world (and you don't have to stay up all night either)!  

From Aug. 19-25, head over to The Beat Hong Kong's Instagram page and follow the instructions in the post caption. The giveaway will end on Monday, Aug. 25 and two winners will be chosen on Aug. 26, so make sure to follow us and check for updates. Don't miss it! 

Active since 2014, FuFu is a Hong Kong-based music agency, specializing in artist bookings, festival and event promotion, a record label, solar sound system rentals, and many more. 

Under the leadership of Yueming and Yutang, 0159 is a rising Hong Kong collective and artist promoter, seeking to transform the electronic music landscape in Hong Kong. 

Together, they've joined forces to present the first edition of 01 Festival, bringing Hong Kong's and other highly globally accredited artists for an exclusive one-day rave. 

01 Festival 2025 Stanley Murray House Sat, August 30
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Dance through history at 01 Festival 2025, Hong Kong’s bold new electronic experience, on Aug. 30 at Stanley Murray House. Get your tickets now!

Terms & Conditions

• Giveaway period: Tuesday, Aug. 19 to Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
• No purchase necessary to enter or win.
• Winners will be selected randomly to ensure fairness.
• The giveaway is open to Hong Kong residents only and participants must be 18 years of age or older.
• In case of any disputes, The Beat Asia reserves the right of final decision. 

If you’ve ever wanted to feel the pulse of a dancer’s footwork without leaving your seat, Wayne McGregor’s latest creation might be your ticket. 

The celebrated British choreographer has teamed up with Hong Kong Ballet, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), and a roster of international artists to launch On the Other Earth, a radical immersive dance experience that premiered at the Venice Biennale Danza 2025.

Set inside a 360-degree panoramic screen with 26 million pixels of visual intensity, the installation surrounds viewers with cinematic choreography, 3D animation, and spatialized soundscapes that evoke both deep space and deep ocean, making it a sensory plunge into movement, myth, and speculative futures.

Hong Kong plays a starring role in the immersive experience. Dancers from the Hong Kong Ballet corps perform alongside McGregor’s own company, with sequences filmed on the Peninsula Hotel’s helipad and other iconic city locations. “This groundbreaking collaboration brings together the best of international innovation and artistry,” said Septime Webre, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet. “Our dancers bring extraordinary versatility to this fusion of ballet, contemporary dance, and cutting-edge technology.”

The installation is powered by nVis, a stereoscopic 12K LED cylindrical screen developed by Professor Jeffrey Shaw and Professor Sarah Kenderdine at HKBU’s Visualization Research Centre. Funded by the HKSAR Government’s Innovation and Technology Commission, the project exemplifies Hong Kong’s commitment to art-tech leadership. 

“It will be a solid demonstration of the power of transdisciplinary innovation and knowledge transfer, one that transcends geography and culture,” said Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer at HKBU, on the installation’s global tour.

Thematically, On the Other Earth aligns with the Biennale’s “Myth Makers” focus, reimagining ancient stories through digital choreography. McGregor’s work asks whether immersive environments can rival the emotional immediacy of live performance, a question that resonates in a city increasingly invested in cultural innovation.

For Hong Kong audiences, the excitement is just beginning. The installation is slated to arrive at Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts in 2026, promising a cultural event that blends dance, design, and digital spectacle in a way the city has never seen before. As HKBU President Professor Alex Wai noted, “Showcasing Hong Kong’s homegrown performance on the world stage highlights our distinctive creative vision”.

Whether you’re a ballet diehard or a tech-curious art lover, this is one experience that invites you to step inside the story.

For more information about the production, visit Wayne McGregor’s website here and follow him on Instagram here. Stay updated with Tai Kwun's events and happenings by following them on Instagram and Facebook. 

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to dust off your lightstick and scream your lungs out, this is most probably it. K-Pop’s metaverse queens, aespa, are officially heading to Hong Kong as part of their 2025–2026 “SYNK: aeXIS LINE” world tour!

Set to take place on February 7 and 8, 2026, the concerts will light up AsiaWorld-Expo with aespa’s signature blend of futuristic visuals, razor-sharp choreography, and immersive stage production. Fans, known as Mys, can expect a high-energy spectacle that blurs the line between digital and reality, true to aespa’s tech-forward identity. 

The tour kicks off in Seoul in late August 2025 before sweeping through Bangkok on November 15 and 16, 2025, Japan, and Jakarta, eventually landing in Hong Kong for two nights of pure pop adrenaline. After their Hong Kong stop, the group will head to Macau’s Galaxy Arena on March 7 and 8, continuing their domination of Asia’s biggest stages. 

aespa, made up of Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning, debuted under SM Entertainment in 2020 and quickly carved out a niche with their AI-powered concept and genre-bending sound. Hits like “Next Level,” “Drama,” and “Spicy” have cemented their place as one of K-pop’s most innovative acts. 

Musically, aespa blends hyperpop, EDM, and dance-pop with a futuristic edge that mirrors their digital alter egos and metaverse-inspired storytelling. Their tracks often feature layered synths, glitchy textures, and bold transitions, creating a soundscape that’s as unpredictably addictive. Whether it’s the bass-heavy swagger of “Savage” or the shimmering hooks of “Supernova,” aespa’s sonic identity is both experimental and unmistakably modern. 

While ticketing details are still under wraps, fans are advised to keep a close eye on aespa’s official channels. If history is any guide, seats will vanish fast, especially after their last Hong Kong appearance in 2024 drew massive crowds from around the world. 

Whether you’re a longtime MY or just curious about the future of K-pop, this is one show you won’t want to miss. 

Follow aespa on Instagram here and check out SM Entertainment’s website here for updates. 

Let’s step away from the traffic and into a space where the sunsoaked city feels softer, rhythm hits loud, and coffee scents surround. This August 2025 at Hysan Place in Causeway Bay, indulge in a multi-sensory celebration of curiosity, joy, and the art of slowing down with their summer events campaign: hy! & Seek. 

From inflatable installations to rooftop dance parties and live podcasts, the campaign is an urban delight that pulses through the neighborhood. 

Thai artist Wisut Ponnimit’s beloved cartoon character Mamuang, lounging in oversized inflatable form, sets the tone at Urban Park and invites passersby to pause and reflect, with his feline sidekick Healing Cat never far behind. 

Indoors, Seek The Scent offers a multi-sensory exhibit on Hysan Place’s fourth floor, where newly commissioned artworks meets curated fragrances from Chloé, L’Artisan Parfumeur, and indie label SopranoLabs. 

The beats, though, are far from subtle. July 27 marked the first episode of the hy! & Seek Block Party, organized by G Magazine HK, where G-Dragon’s official DJ Kingmck, along with Subez, Phgoverment, and Adipta, threw down a genre-defying mix. “It’s crazy because it brings people who normally wouldn’t listen to this type of music,” the London-based DJ Phgoverment said, capturing the event’s expansive cultural reach. 

With its first success, anticipation builds toward the second round on Aug. 16, 2025 from 4 PM, where B2B DJ sessions will see 10 DJs, including CHWVIN from Seoul, Subez, the duo from S2, Just Bee, Mengzy, and more.

For those who prefer a quieter groove, “GROOFEE CORNER” brought rhythm to daylight on July 26 and Aug. 9,  infusing hand-dripped coffee with genre-hopping DJ sets across with local underground DJs like Adrianna and Rainbow333. The final round will conclude the event on Aug. 23, with other DJs Shelf-Index, Xylon, and Alok in control of the tunes. Just show up with an open ear and curious spirit, and you’ll find yourself vibing with the beats in a whole new way. 

hy! & Seek is also offered an opportunity to those who prefer their inspiration spoken rather than spun with Culture Insiders’ live podcast series, SAY hy! PODCAST, rounding things out with in-the-moment conversations on sneakers, food, dance culture and basically what makes Hong Kong unique. 

Taking place at Hysan Place's Urban Sky, the Cantonese-only series saw SoleAddictt and rapper MasterMic on sneaker-related topics, the founders of How To Live Well and Ho Ming Kee on food culture, while two of the city's best dancers, Bobby and Tsoul, elaborated their thoughts on the local dance scene. Check out the first episode for insights about sneakers on YouTube here.

From inflatable joy to rooftop rhythms, hy! & Seek is a celebration of urban softness, energy, and imagination.

Follow Lee Gardens on Instagram and Facebook for more information, and make sure to catch the events. 

Location: Multiple Floors at Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay

Stanley’s iconic Murray House got a full summer makeover last weekend as Carnaby Fair and Stanley Plaza have launched their month-long cultural takeover with their Murray Summer Opening Party, a few days later than planned, thanks to heavy rain showers on August 2. But all the delay did was build up the anticipation and excitement, so when the sun finally came out, so did the crowds, marking a successful milestone toward what’s to happen next.

The festivities began early on the historical building's G/F, where A.M. Yoga by ikigai (held every weekend morning 9 AM–12 PM) drew a peaceful crowd eager to stretch into the day with the sea breeze at their backs. 

As the morning gave way to afternoon, the space shifted into hands-on creativity with the Seashell Bag Charm workshop (12 PM–6 PM). Later, the energy turned playful with Pickleball & Mini Golf (2 PM–7 PM), offering lighthearted competition for kids and adults alike.

Outside, the celebration spilled onto the waterfront with free events like Volleyball with Frenz, Pets & Mini Games, and a Postcard Workshop turned the promenade into a lively, pet-friendly zone with drink sponsors like Young Master Brewery, ONLY Beverages, and Neon Tiger adding to the summer vibes.  

Upstairs, the second floor turned into a sonic playground with DJs Pao Reggy, GONG!, and Bratty Deb dropping their selections of drum and bass, UKG, hip hop, grime dub, and house tracks. 

The crowd, an eclectic mix of music heads, creatives, friends and family, and weekend wanderers, filled the space with movement and laughter, proving that Stanley is more than quiet strolls and cafe-hopping. Meanwhile, an additional DJ booth facing the sea kept the energy high with breezy, sun-soaked sets that matched Stanley’s laid-back coastal vibe, inviting those enjoying a Saturday scroll around the area for a bit of dancing.

The weekend also featured a special DJ set at the V Music Library pop-up, curated by Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), by Dr. Wong Chi-chung, one of Hong Kong’s most respected music curators and radio hosts. Known for his decades-long career as a radio DJ and his advocacy for music education, Wong’s presence added depth to the pop-up’s mission of preserving analog culture and bridging generations through sound. 

The opening party set the tone for what’s to come every weekend this August. From yoga and pickleball to raves with pure underground vibes, and postcard workshops, Murray Summer is shaping up to be one of Hong Kong’s most vibrant seasonal happenings. And with the 01 Festival finale on August 31, Murray House will transform into a three-story underground rave, featuring immersive visuals and a genre-defying DJ lineup promising a full-blown underground rave. 

Whether you’re dancing in daylight, crafting with seashells, playing chess with strangers, or spinning vinyl in a quiet corner, Murray Summer is shaping up to be Stanley’s most dynamic cultural offering of the season. 

Murray Summer at Murray House is free to enter and all are welcome, while certain events require a ticket! If you're looking to join the ticketed actions, be sure to secure your ticket before they sell out here. 

01 Festival's First Release tickets are available for grabs now from HK$300, get your tickets a more information here. 

Follow Carnaby Fair on Instagram for more details and connect with us at @thebeat.hkg for exclusive updates! 

How to Get to Murray Summer 

You may drive or take a taxi directly to Murray House (美利樓). There are also a few public buses that take you to Stanley:  

• Citybus 260: Central (Exchange Square) - Stanley Market
• Citybus 6 or 6X: Central (Exchange Square) - Stanley Market
• Citybus 14: Sai Wan Ho (Grand Promenade) - Stanley Fort (Gate) / Ma Hang
• Citybus 973: Tsim Sha Tsui (Mody Road) - Stanley Market
• Green Mini Bus 40 or 40X: Jardine's Bazaar - Stanley Village / Stanley Prison 

Be sure to check the Citybus app for bus schedules and any route changes before you head over!  

When the sun sets over Victoria Harbor, M+ comes alive in a way that’s anything but ordinary.

On September 5, the museum’s popular after-hours series M+ at Night returns with a new edition titled "Good Times," inviting visitors to unwind, reflect, and revel in a night of music, movement, and artmaking. 

This isn’t the first time M+ has transformed its galleries into a cultural playground. Previous editions have explored everything from Hong Kong underground and street culture to retro Cantopop and more, with performances by artists like Xiaolin, N.O.L.Y, N.Y.P.D. (南洋派對), Yeti Out and tributes to icons such as Anita Mui and Roman Tam.  

The spring 2025 edition, "Self Encounters," featured identity-themed programming inspired by Cindy Sherman and Yasumasa Morimura, while "Beyond the Frame" earlier this year paid homage to Picasso's creative legacy. 

Now, Good Times shifts the focus inward. 

Inspired by the museum’s current exhibition M+ Sigg Collection: Inner Worlds, the event explores emotional expression through a curated mix of live music, wellness, and tactile creativity. 

Headlining the night is Jay Fung, whose heartfelt Cantopop style blends Western influences with introspective lyricism. He’ll be joined by Room307 (Allex Chan), whose “Neo Cantopop” soundscapes evoke sci-fi romance, and SPORA, an emerging electronic duo known for cinematic textures and danceable rhythms. 

Visitors can also drop into a yoga-meets-LoFi session led by Taiwan’s PUZZLEMAN and yoga instructor Alba, or get hands-on with clay in a ceramic workshop guided by artist Lee Wing Yee. 

Acoustic performances inspired by gallery artworks, curator-led tours, and pop-up chats with M+ Guides round out the evening’s offerings. Food and drinks will be available on-site, with discounts for members and patrons. 

Tickets are available in two tiers: early bird tickets are priced at HK$200 and can be purchased from August 4 to 24, while full-time students aged 18 and above can enjoy a discounted rate of HK$140 during the same period. Standard tickets will be available from August 25 at HK$280. All ticket holders will have exclusive access to exhibitions until 10:30 PM. 

M+ at Night: Good Times promises more than just entertainment, inviting visitors to explore a transformed museum to decompress, connect, and experience contemporary visual culture in a whole new light, making this a night to remember. 

For more information and tickets, visit M+ at Night’s website here, and follow West Kowloon Cultural District’s Facebook here and Instagram here.