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CCOHK’s Space Fantasy is a visual spectacle great for the whole family
What the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong’s original family musical lacked in narrative coherence, it compensated for in visual splendour.
31 Aug 2026 - 4:15PM
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Chinese violin virtuoso Zhang Aozhe, 18, makes magical Hong Kong debut
28 Aug 2026 - 6:15PM
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How Josie Ho rejected her billionaire heiress destiny for indie filmmaking
28 Aug 2026 - 11:35AM
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Ghibli film composer Joe Hisaishi sets 3 Guinness World Records
Hisaishi, who wrote scores for Studio Ghibli animations including Spirited Away, has been honoured for achievements in live classical music.
21 Aug 2026 - 4:49PM
Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi conducts a performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York on August 11, 2026. Photo: Kyodo
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 21-23
Enjoy live music, karaoke and barbecue, a festival of sports, a Chinese animated film and Ukrainian Culture Day this weekend in Hong Kong.
20 Aug 2026 - 4:19PM
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Alex To’s 40-year Cantopop legacy: R&B origins, comebacks, acting triumphs
The now 64-year-old Hong Kong-born singer and actor remains one of the industry’s most enduring and unpredictable figures.
14 Aug 2026 - 9:01PM
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What not to miss at the 2027 Hong Kong Arts Festival
The 55th Hong Kong Arts Festival mixes the familiar and the eclectic, with a virtual Yuja Wang and Shakespeare renditions among highlights.
7 Aug 2026 - 6:25PM
German choreographer Alexander Ekman offers a different take on the Bard with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed by Ballett Dortmund. Photo: HKAF
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Art de vivre? Why the French are such a cultural force in Hong Kong
A potent mix of diplomacy, luxury commerce and cross-cultural collaborations explains France’s outsized presence in Hong Kong’s arts scene.
3 Aug 2026 - 5:35PM
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How trailblazing Hong Kong guitarist Ellen Joyce Loo chose to speak her truth
Ellen Joyce Loo was a fearless musician who championed mental health and LGBTQ rights, and whose artistry continues to inspire.
31 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM
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BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction
The K-pop sensation will not submit music for next year’s awards, saying that music shouldn’t be ‘defined by region or language’.
30 Jul 2026 - 5:13AM
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Hong Kong pianist Colleen Lee dazzles in celebration of Bach keyboard concertos
Colleen Lee and the New Hong Kong Philharmonia played variations of violin and oboe concertos in an energetic and elegant presentation.
29 Jul 2026 - 4:10PM
Colleen Lee performs with the New Hong Kong Philharmonia in “Colleen Lee Plays Bach’s Keyboard Concertos” at the Hong Kong City Hall on July 27, 2026. Photo: NHKP
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‘Is the piano your boyfriend?’: rising Chinese pianist Lyu Tianyao, 17, opens up
Lyu Tianyao, who has secured a multi-album deal with Decca Classics, reveals why she loves Chopin, how she honours her grandmother and more.
20 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM
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‘A duet with AI’: Herbie Hancock, 86, talks tech, getting older and Miles Davis
He may have 14 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award under his belt, but Herbie Hancock isn’t ready to stop working just yet.
19 Jul 2026 - 7:15PM
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How 94-year-old Bowie Woo became Hong Kong’s ultimate evergreen entertainer
Since becoming a film star in 1953, ‘Sau Gor’ has adapted to remain a feature of Hong Kong screens, and his recent concert set a world record.
17 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM
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Tarmo Peltokoski’s Hong Kong Philharmonic, absent Jing Wang, takes sea journey
Ralph Vaughan Williams’ majestic A Sea Symphony was given a stunning showcase by Tarmo Peltokoski and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
8 Jul 2026 - 7:06PM
With Tarmo Peltokoski conducting, soprano Chen Reiss (left) and bass-baritone Andre Schuen (right) on stage with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and three choirs for Ralph Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on July 3, 2026. Photo: HK Phil/Keith Hiro
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How Asia’s women DJs are turning the tables in a male-dominated world
From Manila to Mumbai to Hong Kong, female DJs are teaming up to overcome gender stereotypes and fight for equal opportunities.
6 Jul 2026 - 9:15PM
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How Twins’ Charlene Choi went from Cantopop teen idol to top Hong Kong actress
Since finding fame with Twins’ Gillian Chung 25 years ago, “Ah Sa” has navigated scandals and reinvented herself to become a force in showbiz.
4 Jul 2026 - 10:24AM
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Hong Kong Sinfonietta deliver Alice Yeung’s new concerto in style
The orchestra was joined by pianist Daniel Chu and the harmonica star CY Leo for the electrifying world premiere of Yeung’s Time (in-)Linear.
2 Jul 2026 - 5:15PM
Time (in-)Linear composer Alice Yeung (second from left) on stage with conductor Christoph Poppen (left), jazz pianist Daniel Chu (second from right) and CY Leo (right) after the world premiere of Yeung’s concerto for chromatic harmonica, jazz piano and orchestra, on June 27, 2026. Photo: Hong Kong Sinfonietta
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9 must-see musicals in Hong Kong in 2026, from Cats to Jesus Christ Superstar
From famous Broadway and West End musicals to Chinese and Korean shows and a Cantonese comedy, there’s a lot on from now until December.
25 Jun 2026 - 11:25AM
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How Hong Kong composer overcame knifepoint mugging to debut her most daring work
Alice Yeung’s Time (in-)Linear, featuring harmonica virtuoso CY Leo and pianist Daniel Chu, is possibly the first of its kind in the world.
23 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
Obituaries
Legendary American music mogul Clive Davis dead at 94
‘The man with the golden ear’ leaves behind a profound legacy spanning rock, pop and hip-hop.
23 Jun 2026 - 11:33AM
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Is it girlhood or ‘paedo baiting’? Why the babydoll dress is causing controversy
Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter’s fashion choices have sparked fierce discussion on femininity, agency and the male gaze in pop culture.
21 Jun 2026 - 7:15PM
Critics accuse celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter (left and right) and Olivia Rodrigo (centre) of using babydoll dresses to deliberately style themselves as childlike while simultaneously sexualising the look. Photo: dpa/TNS/Instagram
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Cantopop star, scandal, redemption: Andy Hui’s turbulent 40-year career
Hui had a dream career and marriage to Sammi Cheng, then a 2019 cheating scandal threatened it all. Seven years on, he has turned things around.
19 Jun 2026 - 10:55AM
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How to make a great World Cup song? Shakira, J Balvin and more reveal
Performers behind World Cup songs for 2026 and earlier events reveal the secrets behind making a memorable football tune.
13 Jun 2026 - 7:15PM
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12 must-see Hong Kong shows and arts events in 2026
From the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical to a show from Taiwanese dance company Cloud Gate, there’s lots on from now until December.
12 Jun 2026 - 6:15PM
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