As part of the celebrations of its 60th anniversary, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong proudly introduces “The Aubrey After Dark”, a new luxury nightlife series created in collaboration with local and international nightlife visionaries. This ambitious project brings together Hong Kong's own Andrew Bull, aka DJ El Toro, a legend with over 50 years on the decks, Marina Bullivant, a café-society powerhouse with deep roots in hospitality and club management, and Cosmo Webber, a trailblazer from London’s contemporary party circuit, as The Aubrey's first curator-in-residence.

Launching on May 24th from 10pm until late, “The Aubrey After Dark” pays homage to the beginnings of Hong Kong's nightlife which emerged around the same time as the opening of The Mandarin in 1963, marking a parallel ascent into global prominence. The series is hosted in the very locale of the former Harbour Restaurant, later renamed Harbour Room, on the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental.

The vision for “The Aubrey After Dark” encompasses a curated series of Friday night events that seamlessly blend soulful house and disco with innovative sounds from the underground scenes of London, New York, and Paris. Their approach aims to foster a cooperative fusion of sound, energy, and exclusivity. Each week, international DJs will be paired with local talent, allowing guests at The Aubrey to experience a mix of Classic Disco and Chicago House enriched with new music genres like Amapiano, complemented by the latest Afro and Latin vibes. This initiative consistently bridges the gap between contemporary sounds and the timeless grooves that have shaped music history.

The lineup for the launch includes Hank Korsan, a 24-year-old producer and DJ from Los Angeles now based in New York City. Since he started DJing at 17, he’s already had gigs with Honey Dijon, Nic Fanciulli, Chris Lake, Diplo, The Martinez Bros., Seth Troxler, and Damian Lazarus. His most recent release, a remix of "NY to LA" by Bruno Furlan through Black Book Records, was followed up by his debut single "Wrong" released through Mad Decent and is primed for a big year with multiple releases coming with Black Book, Higher Ground, and his own label Fajita Disco. Webber will also be DJing alongside Bull and Gia Fu from Hong Kong on the night.

Venue: 25/F, The Aubrey, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong

Door price: $150 per person with a complimentary drink