New independent space SLAP 拍 launches with 12-hour opening party

On Saturday, December 28, Hong Kong’ is set to officially welcome SLAP 拍, a new venue blending music, art, and community.

Nestled between Mong Kok and Tai Kok Tsui—two areas long tied to the city’s party underground— the self-funded project with no outside investors sets itself apart as an independent, grassroots project that celebrates Hong Kong’s vibrant alternative culture.

Its 150-person capacity spans multiple rooms (a nightclub, café and exhibition space), made to feel expansive thanks to soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Equipped with a powerful Funktion-One sound system, SLAP 拍 promises a top-tier sonic experience while offering cosy nooks for unwinding.

SLAP 拍 draws inspiration from Hong Kong’s rich clubbing history—from the rise of dance music in the 1980s to the DIY raves and underground parties of Kowloon and the New Territories. Its music programming is currently prioritising local talent and aims to invite international guests in the future.

“Our club is a place for dancing, for saying and doing whatever is on your mind, and a place that will continue to be shaped by the community. We wanted to create a place where people feel open to be whoever they are to give them the hope to do whatever they want—a nightclub that is truly reflective of our city’s vibrant alternative electronic music community,” says SLAP 拍 co-founder, Tracy Pang.

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The much-anticipated opening kicks off on Saturday, December 28, running a marathon 12 hours from 9pm to 9am.

The line-up boasts Hong Kong’s finest talent, with genres spanning techno, bass, and Canton disco from Yeti Out’s Arther Yeti, DJ FU of Feed the Dragon, JFÜNG of Dark Metaz, SLAP 拍 resident MZee, and more.

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Starting in January, SLAP 拍 will open every Friday and Saturday. With its no-smoking, no-photo dancefloor policy, the venue prioritises a safe, unfiltered party experience.

With its independent ethos and focus on community, SLAP 拍 is set to become a key player in Hong Kong’s nightlife and creative scene.

For more information on SLAP 拍, follow its Instagram here.

Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.

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