After Dark Sessions

09/05/2026

Celebrating 10 Years of After Dark Sessions Tonight! See you at oma

22/04/2026

After two years in quiet return, After Dark Sessions emerges once again in our home town of Hong Kong on May 9th to celebrate a decade of melodic journeys. For 10 years, the brand has shaped nights defined by emotion, atmosphere, and sound — bringing together listeners who move beyond the dancefloor and into something deeper. This special anniversary edition welcomes Darka our local legend, Kajan Chow making his way from The Netherlands, and ADS founder Simtub for an evening of connection, rhythm, and resonance as we honor the past and step into the next chapter together.

oma
Darka Tsui
Kajan Chow
Simtub

Entry: Door Ticketing $150

17/03/2025

We finally got the upload! - After Dark Session's founder - Simtub's Driving Techno mix recorded Live Dec 2024

Listen to Simtub Live @ Ravemasterz Hard Room Vol.2 Social Room Dec 2023 by Simtub for free. Follow Simtub to never miss another show.

26/11/2024

ROBOT STAGE | 19:30-21:00 | FRIDAY 29 NOV
CLOCKENFLAP DAY 1

17/11/2024

We are truly honored to be part of this year’s Clockenflap Music Festival lineup. As someone who has attended many previous events since the West Kowloon days, I’ve witnessed the festival’s remarkable growth from its humble beginnings to the celebrated event it is today.

I am excited to share the stage alongside my good friend .bkynd playing a back 2 back set with music that represents After Dark Sessions

See you there!
Simtub

Catch us on Day 1 of Clockenflap at the ROBOT stage.
📆 Friday 29 Nov 19:30-21:00

https://www.clockenflap.com/

16/05/2024

After Dark Sessions returns to Social Room on 17 May.

Featuring new guests and familiar faces, Vol.16 of our event series will showcase the debut of Chris Perkins at After Dark Sessions bringing his own combination of groove's, melodies and vocals to produce a fitting vibe. Brazilian - Karla Bex makes a return after her evoking debut back in 2023 at our night to further showcase her journey of deep hypnotic sounds. Also returning to the lineup is SUM who is a scene regular with his trademark energetic sets. Closing out the night - Simtub, the founder of ADS will treat us to his trademark driving melodic sound. Experience the artistry and elegance of music in a muted and serious ambiance.

16/05/2024

After Dark Sessions returns to Social Room on 17 May.

CHRIS HAS BEEN DJING IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER SINCE PICKING UP A PAIR OF 1210’S IN 2003. COMFORTABLE BLENDING DIFFERENT GENRES OF HOUSE, BUT WITH A SOUND THAT IS MOST AT HOME ON THE DEEPER SIDE OF THINGS. CHRIS BRINGS A COMBINATION OF GROOVES, MELODIES AND VOCALS, TO PRODUCE A VIBE THAT FITS THE MOOD, WHETHER ON ONE OF HONG KONG’S FINEST ROOFTOPS OR MOST UNDERGROUND CLUBS.

HONING HIS CRAFT OVER THE YEARS BY PLAYING AT VENUES ACROSS THE UK AND IBIZA, CHRIS IS NOW RESIDING IN HONG KONG. IN 2023 CHRIS HOLDS REGULAR RESIDENCIES AT SALON 10, FAYE, WAV (TRILOGY), SOL PASSION MUSIC, BOBBY’S RABBLE. ASWELL AS PLAYING FOR THESE AND OTHER HK VENUES, CHRIS ALSO RUNS AN EVENT SERIES CALLED BEATSOLOW ALONGSIDE KOSTIYA. IN 2023 BEATSOLOW HAVE HOSTED PARTIES AT PLUME ROOFTOP, OMA, SOCIAL ROOM, SALON 10 AND TERRIBLE BABY.
ALONGSIDE THE VENUE’S ABOVE IN 2023/24 CHRIS HAS PLAYED FOR EVENTS / CLUBS INCLUDING REWIND, SUNKEN, POINT LABEL, OMA, SOCIAL ROOM, SMOOO, WILDWOOD FESTIVAL, VISION FESTIVAL AND SUPPORTED INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS SUCH AS CLOONEE AND ESSENCE OF TIME.

IN 2021 CHRIS BEGAN EXPERIMENTING WITH MUSIC PRODUCTION. WHEN MAKING MUSIC HIS SOUND IS GENERALLY DEEP AND ORGANIC WITH GROOVY BASSLINES AND INFECTIOUS MELODIES. CHRIS RELEASED HIS DEBUT TRACK IN DECEMBER 2022 ON ESCAPE EVERYTHING RECORDS (LONDON), HE FOLLOWED THIS UP IN 2023 WITH A 3 TRACK EP ON BEATSOLOW (HONG KONG), WITH HIS NEXT 3 TRACK EP DUE OUT IN FEB 2024 ON DEAR DEER RECORDS (UKRAINE).



‘Inspired by a desire to promote melodic driven underground Music to the lesser exposed cities in Asia; Simtub and Mark Yip originally created the After Dark series of mix sessions in the summer of 2016.’

16/05/2024

After Dark Sessions returns to Social Room on 17 May.

Originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and now in Hong Kong, Karla Bex is a long time lover of electronic music and how it powerfully connects people, shifts the energy and gives a sense of togetherness. She started her DJ journey in Moscow in 2018 to share her passion with the world.

During her time in Hong Kong, she has played at events, festivals, bars and private parties, such as Maggie Choo's, Dragon-i, Popinjays, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Eco Carnival Festival, Silent Disco Asia, and others.

Karla loves music with high energy levels, rolling bass lines and energizing synths. Whilst her style tends towards peak techno and trance, she adjusts and blends melodic, groovy and ethnic elements for a unique atmosphere. Expect a journey with hypnotic and deep tunes, intertwining classics with the unexpected.



‘Inspired by a desire to promote melodic driven underground Music to the lesser exposed cities in Asia; Simtub and Mark Yip originally created the After Dark series of mix sessions in the summer of 2016.’

16/05/2024

After Dark Sessions returns to Social Room on 17 May.

SUM () is a DJ and producer who plays Melodic House & Techno with some Tech House elements. He has experimented with different genres during his 6 years of DJ life with inspirations from Jack Back, CamelPhat and Diplo. SUM has played at many events and clubs in Hong Kong including Ravemama, Cabana and Zuma. His DJ sets are always full of energy weaving you in and out of multiple melodic genres and bringing you an unforgettable experience.



‘Inspired by a desire to promote melodic driven underground Music to the lesser exposed cities in Asia; Simtub and Mark Yip originally created the After Dark series of mix sessions in the summer of 2016.’

16/05/2024

After Dark Sessions returns to Social Room on 17 May.

A vital artist in the Hong Kong underground circuit, Simtub plays Progressive / Melodic Techno and various micro genres of House and Trance music. His sets are known to be evocative and energetic, backed by his understanding of what galvanizes the dance floor.

Simtub is also the co-founder of After Dark Sessions, an event night originally conceived to promote melodic driven music in the less exposed cities around Asia.
“Humans have an intrinsic need to connect, and music has this ability to create instant connections among people. I love to use my music to move crowds, to forge that sense of unspoken communion".



‘Inspired by a desire to promote melodic driven underground Music to the lesser exposed cities in Asia; Simtub and Mark Yip originally created the After Dark series of mix sessions in the summer of 2016.’