SOULUTION - After an 18-month hiatus, HK’s longest-running soulful/deep house night is back but at a new spiritual home: Philia. DJ Steve Bruce brings sexy and sophistication back with an impossibly funky mix of UK and US deep house, underground disco and funk classics. Launch kicks off with guest DJ Dee “Captain Hook” Montero of Renaissance and Café Mambo Ibiza fame, plus SOULUTION All-Stars DJ Ivan (KEE, Solas); Johnathan Chan (Yumla); and Miles Slater (Armani). Free! Fri, Jul 10, 10pm. Philia Lounge, 4, Arbuthnot Rd., Central, 2147-2989, www.djstevebruce.com. 

Boom Drop
DJs Cookie and Fat Demon drop basslines and big beats for D’n’B lovers. Fri, Jul 10, 10pm. Yumla, LB/F, 79 Wyndham St., Central, 2147-2383.

Hot Boyz Party
Brought to you by founder Francisco Montes (London, Sydney, Fort Lauderdale), it's gonna be a mass of hot bodies swaying to the anthems from past, present and future. 10 percent of all profits go to Aids Concern. Fri, Jul 10, 10:30pm. $160 (includes one drink); buy in advance, get there before 11:30pm and your ticket counts for two. Cliq, 2/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, 5315-4991, www.hotboyzparty.com.

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DJ Disciple
House DJ/producer from Brooklyn and rockin' resident at Club 205 and LESOUK in Manhattan will be working his gospel disco, Latin house and electric garage all exhilarating night long. Non-members, $300 at the door. Sat, Jul 11, 11pm. Dragon-i, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 3110-1222, wwwdjdisciplecom.

A Hint of Mint: DJ Mark Robinson
The legendary DJ drops the hottest house tunes, from soulful, vocal-driven numbers to trippy tech. $100 in advance, $140 at the door, includes one beer. Sat, Jul 11, 11pm. Club 97, 9 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2186-1897.

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HK Heavy presents: Roydabwoy
Bass Heavy 01, a massive night of basslines and D’n’B beats featuring one of Ireland’s Roydabwoy. Support from BloodDunza, DJ Darkside, DJ Enso, Digilick, Sannja, Big UP the Headroom and PAE crew, and extra subwoofers! $100, includes a drink. Sat, Jul 11, 11pm. Ivan The Kozak, LG/F, 46-48 Cochrane St., Central, heavyhk@gmail.com.

Grrrl Power
Get down to minimal and progressive beats with Wendy Wenn, Kerri and Ocean Lam. Sat, Jul 11, 11pm. Yumla, LB/F, 79 Wyndham St., Central, 2147-2383.

Gigs

Red Star Rising
The local rock outfit headlines with Don’t Panic in support. Fri, Jul 10, 9:30pm. The Wanch, 54 Jaffe Rd., Wan Chai, 2861-1621.

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The Terrible Twins of Rock
Two hours of original garage rock as well as classic indie covers from The Sleeves and The Screaming Abdabs, to be followed by indie dance music until late. $100 including one drink. Fri, Jul 10, 9pm. BACKSTAGE, 1/F, 52-54 Wellington St., Central, 2167-8985.

A Roller Control
The local electro super group teams up with the Violent Jokes and no surprise here, The Yours. $100 in advance, $125 on the day, both includes one standard drink. Fri, Jul 10, 10:30pm. The Fringe, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251.

Jim Schneider Assembly
New York pianist/saxophonist Jim Schneider has assembled a group of Hong Kong’s finest musicians to perform jazz originals and classics. With special guest Peter Scheer on bass. Fri, Jul 10, 9:30pm. Peel Fresco Lounge, 49 Peel St., Central, 2540-2046, www.peelfresco.com.

Larry Hammond
Soulful R&B and pop from this L.A.-based drummer and vocalist. Sat, Jul 11, 10:00pm. Peel Fresco Lounge, 49 Peel St., Central, 2540-2046, www.peelfresco.com.

Victoria Jazz Band
Hong Kong’s longest-established swing and jazz band. Wed, Jul 15, 8pm. Grappa’s Cellar, B/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Rd., Central, 2264-1025.

Hong Kong Pop Music Jam
A chance for local musicians to jam with local pop favorite Yin Ng and his friends. Wed, Jul 15, 9:30pm. Peel Fresco Lounge, 49 Peel St., Central, 2540-2046, www.peelfresco.com.

A Night Out with A.B.A.
Ladies get a free drink at this jazzy, funky evening featuring guitarist A.B.A. who has played with the likes of KC and the Sunshine Band and Prince during his 30-year career. Admission free. Thu, 16 Jul 16, 9:00pm. BACKSTAGE, 1/F, 52-54 Wellington St., Central, 2167-8985.

Underground 82
Ammunition, Twisterella, Clementine is My Sunshine, PORK and Soler perform at the latest Underground show. $100 on the door (students $80). Sat, Jul 18, 9:30pm. California, G/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2521-1345.


Big Names
Tickets from HK Ticketing or Tom Lee outlets unless stated otherwise.

Fallout Boy MOP180-MOP580. Sun, Jul 19, 5:30pm. CotaiArena, Macau.

Placebo $480-$680. Mon, Aug 3, 8pm. HITEC, Star Hall.

Keane $380-$580. Tue, Aug 11. HITEC,
Star Hall.

Linkin Park MOP380-MOP880. Sun, Aug 16, 7:30pm. CotaiArena, Macau.

Il Divo  $380-$1,280. Sun, Sep 26, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Arena, Chek Lap Kok.