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How Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China
Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice.
2 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
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7 successful people born in the Year of the Horse, from Ang Lee to Lu Han
30 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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The bold reinvention of 1990s Hong Kong sex symbol Veronica Yip
19 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Lucrezia Drei dazzles in Musica Viva’s Lucia di Lammermoor in Hong Kong
Despite amazing vocals, the opera by Gaetano Donizetti needs more space than offered by Hong Kong City Hall’s Concert Hall to truly shine.
16 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
Lucrezia Drei (left) and Alexey Bogdanchikov in Musica Viva’s production of Lucia di Lammermoor at Hong Kong City Hall. Photo: Titan Lam/Musica Viva
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Hong Kong classical concert to pay tribute to fallen Tai Po firefighter
Proceeds from the December 22 show, featuring some of Hong Kong’s biggest classical musicians, will go to the family of Ho Wai-ho.
16 Dec 2025 - 11:59AM
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Lang Lang and Tarmo Peltokoski pack a punch alongside HK Phil
HK Phil’s music director designate expertly controlled an embellished orchestra as the Chinese piano star enchanted in a night of huge sound.
15 Dec 2025 - 5:15PM
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Why it’s mission complete for Hong Kong chamber music festival founder
Premiere Performances boss Andrea Fessler opens up ahead of the 18th and final Beare’s Premiere Music Festival.
9 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
Premiere Performances founder Andrea Fessler poses at the performing arts group’s office in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The Vancouver-raised impresario started Beare’s Premiere Music Festival “to spark an interest in chamber music” in Hong Kong. After 18 years, she says that has been accomplished. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Cantopop icon Alan Tam: from Leslie Cheung’s rival to fans smashing albums
‘Principal Tam’ ruled Cantopop in the late 1970s and ’80s but later vexed fans with his offstage actions. Still, he’s going strong today.
5 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Violinist Midori works magic in Hong Kong concert double bill
Midori dazzled alongside pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute on November 27, two nights before sharing the stage with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta.
3 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM
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Pianist Mao Fujita delivers a technical masterclass alongside HK Phil
Fujita balanced grandiosity and introspection in an authoritative, emotionally aware performance in the wake of the Tai Po fire.
2 Dec 2025 - 11:35AM
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One-take wonder: the making of One Shot with Ed Sheeran in New York City
In the show, helmed by Adolescence director Philip Barantini, Ed Sheeran is filmed roaming New York City in the afternoon before his gig.
1 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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Ed Sheeran in a still from the Netflix series One Shot with Ed Sheeran, which was filmed in one take in New York. Photo: TNS
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Why Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos loves playing in Hong Kong
Franz Ferdinand are appearing at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap festival in December and vocalist Alex Kapranos is glad to be coming back.
28 Nov 2025 - 5:15PM
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Champion Hong Kong pianist joins Rome-based orchestra in powerful concert
The Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia – Roma, assisted by Aristo Sham, put on a strong opening night in Hong Kong.
25 Nov 2025 - 11:08AM
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European EDM festival Tomorrowland makes China debut in Shanghai
Thousands of ravers dance to the beat of EDM festival at Shanghai’s Hero Dome.
24 Nov 2025 - 4:17PM
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Jazz great Dianne Reeves brings the house down at Hong Kong return show
With her commanding stage presence, huge vocal range and some top-notch backing, Dianne Reeves delivered a soulful, polished performance.
14 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz legend Dianne Reeves during her solo concert at the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong on November 10, 2025. Photo: WestK
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The Hong Kong Cantopop drummer helping revive the genre with his DJ sets
Stephane Wong drummed for Cantopop stars Eason Chan and Joey Yung in the 2000s. Now, his DJ discos are helping Hongkongers reminisce.
13 Nov 2025 - 12:15PM
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Soprano Renee Fleming on the voice of nature, how music promotes wellness
The soprano talks about how she champions sustainability through music and her work to highlight the health benefits of music and the arts.
11 Nov 2025 - 9:01PM
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Why K-pop boy band Newbeat released an all-English language album
The seven-member K-pop boy band Newbeat talk about their preparations for their debut mini-album Louder Than Ever.
10 Nov 2025 - 5:23PM
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Members of K-pop boy band Newbeat (from left) Seohyun, Taeyang, Yeoyeojeong, Minseok, Minsung, Yunhoo and Riwoo. Photo: Pyo Kyung-min
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Bruce Lee’s life and philosophy celebrated in cross-genre dance drama
‘Kung Fu Artistry – Bruce Lee’s No Way as Way’ by the Hong Kong Dance Company is a high-energy mix of martial arts, dance and jazz.
10 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM
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Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters and “APT.” by Rose and Bruno Mars are among the tunes vying for song of the year.
8 Nov 2025 - 1:48AM
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How actor Anthony Wong survived terrible films, ‘shut out’ by mainland China
From humble beginnings, Anthony Wong overcame adversity to become one of Hong Kong’s top actors and a man unafraid to speak out.
7 Nov 2025 - 7:40AM
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For Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.de.ap, helping Filipino farms is a matter of roots
We join the rapper/singer in his native Philippines to learn about his philanthropic work and past, ahead of Black Eyed Peas’ Hong Kong show.
6 Nov 2025 - 4:15PM
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Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.ap at his family farm in the Philippines’ Pampanga province. The Grammy-winning musician shows us some of the work he’s doing to support coconut farmers in his homeland, and shares his story. Photo: Kylie Knott
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
Why the ‘King of K-pop’ Lee Soo-man is looking at the China market
The founder of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo-man talks about his Amazon biography, K-pop in China, and his latest band A2O May.
3 Nov 2025 - 4:24PM
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Aristo Sham releases joyful solo piano album that includes ‘pure Bach’
Van Cliburn gold medallist Aristo Sham has released Timeline, an arresting collection of classical piano pieces based on his world tour.
3 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM
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Is South Asian music the next global trend online and beyond?
Artists playing South Asian music are gaining popularity worldwide, and Gen Z and Gen Alpha fans are leading the charge.
1 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM
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