M+, Asia's first global museum of contemporary visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong, presents at Night: Game Together on Friday, 7 June 2024 evening. The event will be a special night where dynamic lighting, energetic music, exciting creative activities and drinks take over the museum. Participants can unwind from the stresses of everyday life and connect with friends and like-minded souls.
M+ at Night in June 2024, with the theme 'Game Together',is inspired by video games that have come a long way and become a part of our daily lives, evolving from yesteryear's consoles to today's mainstream entertainment. Arcade games that once dominated the gaming market have become a source of inspiration for visual art, music, and dance. Come and experience the joy of playing video games, whether classic and indie, and explore the realm of retro video game through music, fashion, and design throughout the decades. The creative direction, concept, and curation of this edition of M+ at Nightarea collaboration between M+ and Jason Swamy (Do What You Love Asia Ltd) and Hugo Belloy (Dreams and Dreams Ltd). Studio Raito is the collaborating light design studio for this series.
M+ at Night will take a short break after the June edition. The event will return in October 2024 with an exciting mix of brand-new themes and more great music and activities. Don't miss this last edition before the summer.Programme details ofM+ at Night on7June2024are as follows:
Listen & Dance
Music
Step into the realm of retro video games and embark on a captivating audio-visual journey from learning to listening. In collaboration withWoonjii(Kate Woon) andNeoncity Records, the night will kick-off with a video game music-making demonstration, where local music producerHydrawill teach visitors how to create a surreal and emotive soundscape for gaming. The night will then showcase a live chiptune music performance by the musician and producerProject Soda, a DJ set byDaviouxx, founder of the Hong Kong-based record label focusing on vintage pop culture Neoncity Records, as well as a performance by the famous South Korean DJ and retro culture creative Night Tempo, renowned for his 1980s and 1990s aesthetics and his 'Future Funk' and citypop music.
Dance
Dance games first gained popularity in arcades with their rhythmic music and easy gameplay, appealing to players of different ages and backgrounds and attracting crowds to watch. Visitors are invited to join M+ for a special performance celebrating the legacy of dance arcade games. Dance game enthusiasts will give a performance showcasing their skillful moves to the iconic game soundtracks. Visitors may also get to experience the joy of dancing in the arcade machine.
Play & Interact
Street Fighter II Gameplay
Visitors can catch live gaming on the big screen at the Grand Stair and immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere. They will feel as if they were at the event with live commentary while watching players participate in the game Street Fighter II of the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. Whether visitors are a professional or casual player, they can sign up on-site to join and experience the firsthand thrills of live gaming.
Gaming Experiences
The gaming experience has diversified over the years with new consoles accommodating the needs of both game developers and gamers. Exclusively for the night, different games, including classic dance platform arcade game Pump it Up, will be available for visitors to show off with their rhythm with the other players.
Creative Dress-Up
Visitors are invited to dress up with creativity taking inspirations from fighting games characters and use the various spaces of the museum as a stage to shine.
Conversation
Sunny Cheung, Curator of Design and Architecture, M+, together with guest speakers from various fields of video gaming will engage in a discussion exploring the interaction between video games and other artistic mediums, as they share their insights on the presence of video games in the realm of visual culture. Guests include video game and film music composer Elliot Leung, cosplayer and member of 'Long Ye Lv Tuan'Mooncake, and solo game developer Sunny Chow.
Drink & Enjoy
All participants can redeem a coupon to enjoy 50% discount on one drink during the event. Bag searches will be conducted prior to entering the museum. No outside food and beverages are allowed.
Ticketing
M+ Members and Patrons are welcome to join the M+ at Night for free and M+ Patrons can bring up to three guests at no cost. General visitors and members' guests can purchase a ticket for HKD180. All participants can access the Special ExhibitionThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Noir & Blanc—A Story of Photography and all General Admission exhibitions until 22:00 by presenting valid tickets or membership card. This event is strictly for participants aged 18 or above.
M+ Membership
M+'s annual membership and patron membership offer an exclusive experience of contemporary visual culture for people of all ages and backgrounds. The public can use the 'M+ at Night' promotion code NIGHT202406 to join the membership and enjoy an additional month of membership (offer valid until 7 June 2024). Other membership benefits include unlimited free access to General Admission exhibitions, exclusive access to the M+ Lounge, M+ Private Viewing, priority ticket purchase, exclusive events, and more. For more information, please visit the M+ website.
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