FUTURE DISCO
A station of spatial hedonism and groove.
The Milky Way’s eccentric creatures gather at the station of spatial hedonism and groove.
A galactic paradise where time bends and 90’s science fiction is brought to life. Surprise Surprise will be your captain for a voyage through the 23rd century.
As tradition prevails, only a handpicked few will be allowed to board, those who dream daily and exalt elegance, creativity and madness.
About
Infos
The Pier 1929, Wanchai, Hong Kong
2021
Role
IP Creation | Concept Creation | Creative Direction | Talent Sourcing & Management |Experience Production
Services
Story Creation | Concept Development | Content integration | Music Curation | Entertainment & F&B Direction | Immersive Theatric Development
Collaborators
Jason Swamy (DJ), Andrew Bull (DJ), Rie Kiriiaka (DJ), Fergus Heatcothe (DJ), Maft Sai (DJ), Mahesh Zhanna (DJ), Jimmy Wong (Performer), Ophelia Jacquarini (Performer), Simone Euser (Performer)
The Objective
To create a sublime yet out of the ordinary 1st of January 2022. Surprise Surprise planned its fourth edition, aimed towards an exclusive clientele.
CHEEKY
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SPATIAL
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GLAMOUR
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RETRO-FUTURISTIC
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BOLD
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CHEEKY • SPATIAL • GLAMOUR • RETRO-FUTURISTIC • BOLD •
The Inspiration
In line with the glitzy and explosive atmosphere of New Year, inspiration was found in retro-futuristic movies from the 1990s.
The Creation
The experience manifested itself as a space cruise for future intergalactic voyagers. The Pier 1929 was transformed for the journey, with its interior shimmering from head to toe. Guests were welcomed by The Galactic Gate, a glitter wall with a neon sign where they could capture their attire. The main space, The Stairway to Heaven, had tables surrounding a central dancefloor. Two giant disco balls were suspended in mid-air, with neon rings for a planetary effect. Pink sequined streamers draped the four pillars of the large venue, providing a retro-disco aura. Guests rocked up in consumes that were fit for the stars, embodying the theme with sequence, space suits and shining body paint. The Planet Sushi Counter served lobster rolls, sushi and other Japanese delicacies to fuel the odyssey. Luminous accessories were also available to gear guests up for space exploration.
Hong Kong’s disco royalty steered the spaceship through nostalgic hits with fresh house beats. The lineup featured; Jason Swamy, Robot Heart Creative Director & Wonderfruit Festival co-founder; Andrew Bull, founder of the infamous Canton Disco club in the 80s Hong Kong; Dj Rork, music director of Petticoat Lane; Rie Kiriiaka, Surprise Surpirse resident and Fergus Heatcothe, founder of South Canton Soul Train. Space Kewls provided further entertainment through an acrobatic pole dance in costumes inspired by Tim Burton’s Mars Attack. Later in the night, they took to roller-skates and created a dance circle in the middle of the audience.