Hark back to 80s Hong Kong nightlife with Canton Disco's anniversary party
Step back in time to Hong Kong in the mid-1980s. This was a time of vigorous development, upward mobility, and a distinctively cosmopolitan city lifestyle that gave rise to our thriving pop culture scene, multicultural politics, and famous entertainment that we were globally renowned for. For many, this was the golden age of Hong Kong culture, and for one night this month, we can return to that glitzy era.
Our city's most iconic nightclub of the 80s, Canton Disco, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a one-night comeback. Back in the day, the Tsim Sha Tsui hotspot was the thumping heart of our nightlife, opening nine times a week for fashionable revelry and regularly welcoming superstars like Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, and Danny Chan, as well as hosting performances and appearances from globally famous artists such as Eartha Kitt, Kylie Minogue, The Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Sylvester Stallone, and more.
Canton Disco's original space has now become Hermes' flagship store on Canton Road, but its legacy still lives on – and we are all invited to soak in the nostalgia-filled glamour of our city in the 80s at Trilogy on Saturday, May 17. The club's original founder and celebrated DJ Andrew Bull aka DJ El Toro will be there to helm the night, and if you were of the generation who frequented Canton Disco, then you might also recognise some of the original DJ team, bartenders, and regular on-stage artists live at this special event. We are also promised some famous celebrities who'll make an appearance so keep your eyes peeled!
The Canton 40 event will be spread across all three floors of Trilogy's space, with a private bar jam session in Ella, the OG Canton Disco DJ crew spinning in Keyz, and outdoor partying with live tunes on the Wav Rooftop. Tickets are available for $580, with VIP tickets also available for those who want to party in style.
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Hark back to 80s Hong Kong nightlife with Canton Disco's anniversary party
Step back in time to Hong Kong in the mid-1980s. This was a time of vigorous development, upward mobility, and a distinctively cosmopolitan city lifestyle that gave rise to our thriving pop culture scene, multicultural politics, and famous entertainment that we were globally renowned for. For many, this was the golden age of Hong Kong culture, and for one night this month, we can return to that glitzy era. Our city's most iconic nightclub of the 80s, Canton Disco, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a one-night comeback. Back in the day, the Tsim Sha Tsui hotspot was the thumping heart of our nightlife, opening nine times a week for fashionable revelry and regularly welcoming superstars like Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, and Danny Chan, as well as hosting performances and appearances from globally famous artists such as Eartha Kitt, Kylie Minogue, The Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Sylvester Stallone, and more. Canton Disco's original space has now become Hermes' flagship store on Canton Road, but its legacy still lives on – and we are all invited to soak in the nostalgia-filled glamour of our city in the 80s at Trilogy on Saturday, May 17. The club's original founder and celebrated DJ Andrew Bull aka DJ El Toro will be there to helm the night, and if you were of the generation who frequented Canton Disco, then you might also recognise some of the original DJ team, bartenders, and regular on-stage artists live at this special event. We are also promised some famous celebrities who'll make an appearance so keep your eyes peeled! The Canton 40 event will be spread across all three floors of Trilogy's space, with a private bar jam session in Ella, the OG Canton Disco DJ crew spinning in Keyz, and outdoor partying with live tunes on the Wav Rooftop. Tickets are available for $580, with VIP tickets also available for those who want to party in style.
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