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RIP Paul “Penguin” Baynham

bc was saddened to learn overnight that Paul Baynham, better known to friends and clubbers everywhere as ‘Penguin’, passed away. Our condolences and best wishes go to his family, children, grandchildren and friends.

A life well lived! Chapeau, my friend, you brought happiness, joy and lasting memories to friends and strangers alike, enriching the lives of those around you. Thanks for the memories, Penguin!

Penguin was much loved by many:

Mike Leeder shares his memories of Penguin here https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18CmFEed9G/

As Marvin Bernad eloquently puts it:
“Paul Baynham, also known as DJ Penguin, had a vibrant life filled with music, adventure, and love. According to the post, he was a DJ and a force of nature, known for turning any night into an adventure and making every moment unforgettable. He had a long career, playing at various iconic venues in Hong Kong and Tokyo, including Hot Gossip, Julianna’s, Rick’s Cafe, and Hard Rock.

Beyond his professional life, Paul was a devoted family man. He was a loving father to his son Ben, a steadfast husband to his wife Cress, and a cool grandad to his grandkids. He brought the same passion and energy to his personal life, filling his home with warmth and mischief.
Throughout his life, Paul created countless memories with friends and family, marked by laughter, adventure, and a love for music. His legacy lives on through the memories he left behind, and he’s remembered as someone who knew how to live loud, love deep, and never take a single moment too seriously.”

New Asian Focused Dance Music Label – Liquid State

EDM festivals are drawing massive crowds across Asia and music sales and streaming are booming… Something Sony Music Entertainment and Tencent Music Entertainment Group are looking to capitalise on with the launch of a new electronic dance music label, Liquid State.

Launched locally in Hong Kong, the new imprint will focus mainly on electronic and EDM artists from Asia but will also incorporate live touring and club events.

“These are exciting times for the music industry and Liquid State has been created to support and enhance the discovery and development of electronic and EDM talent across the Asia region,” Sony Music Australia CEO and Chairman Denis Handlin said. “Together we will make Liquid State the destination for a wide range of highly talented new and established global and local artists.”

20-year-old Norwegian Alan Walker,who headlined the launch party, is set release a string of collaborations through the label in 2018. “Asia has always been such a special place for me so I’m thrilled to help Sony Music and Tencent with the launch of Liquid State,” Walker said.

Walker will be joined on Liquid State by Nicholas Tse, China’s Chris Lee and Senugri, a member of South Korean collective BIGBANG.

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Liquid-Launch-Play-31-January-2018/i-r3K25gs

Liquid State Launch @ Play – 31 January, 2018

EDM festivals are drawing massive crowds across Asia and music sales and streaming are booming… Something Sony Music Entertainment and Tencent Music Entertainment Group are looking to capitalise on with new electronic dance music label, Liquid State – which held it’s launch party @ Play on 31 January, 2018

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Liquid-Launch-Play-31-January-2018/i-Cs6nWqX

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https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Liquid-Launch-Play-31-January-2018/i-xjPW65P

Creamfields Returns To Hong Kong in 2018

After a pair of inaugural Creamfields in the region last December, Cream have announced an expanded schedule of events in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China in 2018 – including shows in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Xiamen.

Scott Barton Cream MD said about the new events “Having staged club events across Asia over the years and following the huge success of Creamfields HK and Taipei shows last year, we’re looking forward to taking the brand to the next level”.

The Creamfields schedule includes a series of one and two day festivals.  Acts already confirmed for Creamfields Guangzhou in April include Axwell & Ingrosso, DJ Snake, Don Diablo, Kungs, Ghastly, Sam Feldt, Danny Avila, Aly and Fila and Vini Vici…

Events confirmed so far include:
Creamfields GuangZhou
Creamfields ChengDu (April)
Creamfields Beijing (May)
Creamfields Shanghai (December)
Creamfields Xiamen (Date TBA)
Creamfields Taiwan (15-16 September)
Creamfields Hong Kong (15-16 December)

Full details for each of the shows are expected to be announced soon.

Dragonland: 24-26 February, 2017

Dragonland 2017

In what’s likely to be an increasing trend, with the massive costs of building a stage and installing a sound system, a one night Leon’s Penguins concert has morphed into Dragonland, a three day music festival.

Dragonland will take place on the Central Harbourfront from the 24-26 February 2017. The mixed line up features a local superstar, international dj’s and a mix of well known bands headlined by the Black Eyed Peas.

One of the four ‘heavenly kings’ of Canto-Pop Leon Lai returns to the Central Harbourfront on the 24 February, with a hopefully fire-proof marque, for a one night gig Leon’s Penguins.

Day two of Dragonland is a ‘Night of Dance’ headlined by international DJs Zedd and Steve Aoki with Redfoo, Tom Swoon, Vinai, Infected Mushroom and Seiho performing throughout the day.

Dance segues into a ‘Night of Pop’ headlined by the returning Black Eyed Peas, Iggy Azalea, Carly Rae Jepsen, Mike Posner, Half the Animal.

Leon is a consummate performer and will doubtless put on another great show, but the thought of a full lineup Black Eyed Peas, with even a passingly good sound-system, outdoors and backdropped by Victoria Harbour… Wicked!

Dragonland 2017

Dragonland
When: 24-26 February, 2017
Where: Central Harbourfront
How much: $1,680, $1,380, $880, $780 per day – tickets onsale 30 November, 2016 from Hotdogtix
More info:
24 Feb – Leon’s Penguins
25 Feb – Dragonland – One Night Dance: Zedd, Steve Aoki, Redfoo, Tom Swoon, Vinai, Infected Mushroom, Seiho
26 Feb – Dragonland – One Night Pop: Black Eyed Peas, Iggy Azalea, Carly Rae Jepsen, Mike Posner, Half the Animal

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