HK Heavy Presents DJ DSK - China-based UK DJ busts out his electro, hip-hop beats with the Heavy crew. $120 on the door. Fri, Jul 31, 11:30pm. Ivan the Kozak, LG/F, 46-48 Cochrane St., Central, 2851-1193.

Scream
Latest nu-disco cuts fused with house and electro, topped off with the freshest floor-thumping indie dance from DJ Asim Fiction. Free. Fri, Jul 31, 10pm. Pop Bites, UG Floor, 3-5 Old Bailey St., Central, 2525-4141 or 9432-5494.

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DJ Haul
Celebrated DJ known for his diverse mixes of hip-hop, electro, rock and dance tracks. $300 on the door. Sat, Aug 1, midnight. Dragon-i, UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 3110-1222.

Killa Kela—3-Man Show
One of the UK’s most impressive beatboxers, Killa Kela, performs alongside his drummer (the absolutely incredible Andy Knowles, the tour drummer for Franz Ferdinand) and award-winning DJ Skelektrik. $280 (includes one drink). Sat, Aug 1, 11pm. Volar, B/F, 38-44 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2810-1272, www.volar.com.hk.

DJ Octo
Back to entertain the masses with his stylish blend of hip-hop, funk, electro and breaks. $100 in advance (from Club 97), $140 at the door, both with one bottle of Corona. Sat, Aug 1, 11pm. Fong Underground, B/F, 34 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2523-2002.

Total Science and MC Riya
Big name D&B legends Total Science team up with MC Riya and a host of local talent to help celebrate Magnetic Soul’s four-year anniversary. This will be a party that no self-respecting D&B fan should miss out on! $200 before midnight, $250 thereafter, both include a Red Bull and mixer. Sat, Aug 1, 10:30pm. Backstage, 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St., Central, www.magneticsoul.co.uk.

Top Deck Summer Lounge
The weekly Saturday session continues with DJs P.Grant, Eric Byron and Arun R with electro-grooves alfresco style. Sat, Aug 1, 4pm-midnight. Top Floor, Jumbo Seafood Restaurant, Aberdeen, RSVP: 2552-3331.

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DJ Yuksek
Infectious, thumping, electro-dance floor hits are what make DJ Yusek one of the most sought after DJ/producers around. Tickets $150 in advance, $200 on the door, includes one “LA fresh cocktail,” yum. Thu, Aug 6, 10pm. M1nt, 108 Hollywood Rd., Central. RSVP: evania@m1nt.com.hk or call 2261-1111.

Full Moon Beach Party
All-night beach party featuring live entertainment, dancers, drinks and DJs Steve Yau, Arun R, Lady Star and Mark Bravo performing on three stages. Tickets $350, limited number so book in advance. Aug 8, 8pm. Private bus from Mui Wo Ferry Pier, Lantau. Details and tickets: Hesham: 9199-5035, Peter: 5164-3200, Evania: 9377-2091.

Gigs

Club ka-POW!
A night of local indie from Innisfallen, Chochukmo and Shotgun Politics, with DJ Dank Rock from Hungry Ghosts spinning some of the best indie-electro round. $85 on the door. Fri, Jul 31, 10pm. Backstage, 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St., Central.

The Kevin Guffy Quartet
The San Francisco guitarist/vocalist is back in town with his original brand of soulful blues and R&B. Fri, Jul 31, 9:30pm. Peel Fresco, 49 Peel St., Central, 2540-2046.

Wayne Cristaudo and the Psy Kung Cowboys
A night of country, rock and bluesy crossover. Fri, Jul 31, 10:30pm. $100 in advance, $125 on the day, both includes one standard drink. The Fringe, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251, www.hkfringeclub.com.

HK Live!
Local rockers Dear Jane headline this month’s musical showcase, with In Love and Pain and One Arm Bear in support. Tickets $100 in advance, $150 on the day. Sat, Aug 1, 10pm. The Fringe, 2 Lower Albert Rd., 2521-7251,  www.hk-live.com.

Retrobates
Local rockers Repatriates open the night, followed by the Retrobates at 11pm. Free. Sat, Aug 1, 9pm. The Wanch, 54 Jaffe Rd., Wan Chai, 2861-1621.

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Underground 83
Tacit Closet (pictured), 22 Cats, Reign Lee, Noughts and Exes, InRadio and Macanese rockers Forget the G perform at the latest Underground show, a promising line-up. $100 ($80 for students). Sat, Aug 8, 9pm. The Melting Pot, 1-5 Elgin St., Central, 9486-4648.

Brazilian Johnson Silva Trio
Johnson Lee Ribeiro DaSilva and his band bring a warm Brazilian touch to the bar with their blend of jazz and blues. Mon-Sat, 9pm-late. Captain’s Bar, Mandarin Oriental,
5 Connaught Rd., Central, 2522-0111.


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

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The Radio Dept.
Catalyst Action Network presents the Swedish indie rockers. $380 from HK Ticketing. Fri, Jul 31, 8pm. HITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, 3128-8288.

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

Lacrimosa $280-$680. Thu, Aug 6, 8pm. HITEC, Star Hall.

Little Dragon $260 (advance), $300 on the door. Fri, Aug 7, 8:30pm. Grappa’s Cellar, 2264-1025.

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

Lady Gaga MOP280-MOP880. Sat, Aug 15, 8pm. Venetian, Macau, www.cotaiticketing.com.

Summer Pop– Live in Hong Kong With your standard Cantopop acts such as Grasshopper, Ivana Wong, At 17, etc. $350-$500 from Urbtix. Sat-Sun, Aug 15-16, 3pm-11pm. Asia World-Expo.

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.

Underworld The 90s British electronic maestros, $590. Wed,
Sep 30, 9pm. AsiaWorld-Expo, Chep Lap Kok.