: Illuminating Hong Kong’s Cultural Diversity Through Nightlife and Cabaret Arts

As the art world converges in Hong Kong for Art Basel week, a new exciting initiative named <ALT=”BASEL”> emerges to offer a rich exploration of Hong Kong’s cultural diversity through its nightlife and expressive arts. Taking place at The Trilogy on March 26th from 5pm until late, <ALT=”BASEL”> extends an invitation to experience the city’s arts scene from an alternative perspective.

<ALT=”BASEL”> is a collaborative initiative brought to life by Star-kin and The Trilogy. The event underscores a shared vision to celebrate and explore the dynamic arts and culture scene of Hong Kong, stepping beyond traditional galleries and exhibition spaces. Star-kin, a Culture-Tech company renowned for weaving real-world cultural experiences with digital preservation of human connections, together with The Trilogy’s expertise in venue and performance management, sets the stage for an engaging and inspiring event.

“<ALT=”BASEL”> is rooted in the age-old tradition of community gatherings, now reimagined for the digital age. Our aim is to merge the sense of historical community with contemporary digital tools, creating genuine experiences that foster connection, inspiration, and entertainment,” comments Kayla Hardy, Nightlife Director, The Trilogy.

The evening commences with an opening segment featuring live music and a keynote by De Kai , paving the way for a series of discussions and performances that explore the impact of nightlife and cabaret on cultural expression and community cohesion, underlining Hong Kong’s distinct cultural identity.

Nightlife Curation & Cabaret Arts at <ALT=”BASEL”>
<ALT=”BASEL”> offers a deep dive into Hong Kong’s arts and culture scene, showcasing nightclubs, grassroots visual arts communities, and cabaret as key expressions of communal spirit and artistic exploration. With panel discussions, engaging presentations, and a showcase of talent, the event underscores the dynamic intersections of culture, nightlife, and community-centric art.

Featuring insights from Jason Swamy, Andrew Bull, and De Kai (please see attached document for artist profiles), and performances from an all-star lineup including Diana D’Arenberg, Phil D, Vita Starkin & The Chaos Continues, and Stuart Palm, alongside striking artwork from Nick Teeple, Andreas Von Buddenbrock (The Ink Trail), Alvin Ck Lam, Rvzr, Jum, Shawn P Griffin, Dickie Suzuki, Shawn P Griffin, Vmsch, <ALT=”BASEL”> signifies the inauguration of The Trilogy as a focal point for counter culture, community collaboration and creative nightlife programming.

In conjunction with the event, Star-kin proudly announces the “Quetzalcoatl initiative,” a groundbreaking effort aimed at digitally preserving human creativity. Inspired by the historical oversight in archiving the vibrant yet fleeting cultural expressions of the 1920s Weimar Republic’s cabaret scene, this initiative seeks to protect the legacy of countercultural movements. By leveraging both local and decentralized digital storage solutions, along with platforms like Instagram and YouTube, Star-kin establishes a protocol for the broad dissemination of video content, ensuring these cultural expressions remain accessible and free, especially to the global working poor in developing economies.

Tickets for <ALT=”BASEL”> are now available, offering full event access for HK$500.00 and after-party only tickets for HK$300.00.

<ALT=”BASEL”> is proud to be supported by a collective of visionary sponsors and collaborators dedicated to enriching Hong Kong’s cultural landscape, including All Stars Women, Diverse Minds, Actuator Media, Learnmonade, Carbonbase, and Moongate. Each partner brings unique strengths and resources to the table, from promoting diversity and inclusion to advancing sustainability and tech innovation in the arts. Their involvement ensures <ALT=”BASEL”> is a beacon for creative and cultural advancement.