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Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 23:16
- The temporary space, which will also be used to host workshops and events, will be in business for five months.
Bad Times Disco, a local party and pop-up vinyl retailer in Hong Kong, is opening its doors next year.
Starting January 11th, the record store—located in Heath, which sits on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui—will be providing a "radically inclusive space" for five months, founder Ani Hao (AKA Ani Phoebe) said. The space is only temporary due to Hao's touring schedule and the financial uncertainty of the business, but Hao hopes to open a more permanent space for Bad Time Records soon.
Collectors will be able to browse through a curated selection of second-hand vinyl, with a focus on rare local cuts and electronic music from the '90s through the 2010s. The shop will also sell vintage clothing and host workshops, events and other gatherings.
"The core essence of the five-month pop-up is to provide a physical space for music lovers and DJs in Hong Kong to meet each other that isn't a party or an event, but rather a more stable, grounding and calming space," Hao said. "Hong Kong is a hectic city where many people don't have time let alone space to meet each other. Promoters and DJs are often isolated by their busy schedules and the city's frenetic rhythm."
Bad Times Disco launched in 2020 with a goal to strengthen Hong Kong's underground scene. Check out their next party in the event listing below.