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9 September, 2024
Eason Chan performs in Shenzhen on his “Fear and Dream World Tour”. Photo: Facebook/Fear and Dreams World Tour
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Eason Chan axes Thai show over ‘safety issues’ for Chinese citizens

Cantopop star’s concert, scheduled for February 22, axed just days after mainland actor reported missing and later rescued.

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TV shows and streaming video

The diaspora talent that thrives in Asia, and a chance for global exposure

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From our archives

When Hong Kong lost Cantopop superstar Anita Mui

Crime in Hong Kong

5 arrested over sale of fake tickets for Hong Kong star Andy Lau’s concerts

Victims bought counterfeit tickets through online platforms or social media and paid by cash or bank transfer.

Posters of the Andy Lau concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

How a Hong Kong DJ is bringing the tunes of Joey Yung, Eason Chan to the world

Pete Sabine, also known as DJ Fabsabs, says he is on a quest to connect with Hongkongers globally through his Cantopop sets.

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Music

Why Beyond’s ‘Glorious Years’ became an instant hit in Hong Kong

Inspired by Nelson Mandela, the 1990 song written by frontman Wong Ka-kui was a karaoke favourite that spoke to young people in the city.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Keung To appeals to fans after taking No 2 spot on handsome list

Singer claims second place in ‘100 Most Handsome Faces’ of 2024 but says to fans, ‘Please don’t put me on the list again’.

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Keung To rose one place in this year’s list. Photo: Facebook/Keung To
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok unharmed after concert mishaps

Lau, 63, left fans horrified after they saw him slip at the edge of a three-metre-tall platform, while Kwok, 59, fell in a separate show.

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Art

Arts stories you read most in 2024, including one about a Cantopop classic

We look back at some of the top arts stories in 2024, from a deep dive into Cantopop song The Bund to the criticised Chubby Hearts project.

Hong Kong society

Authorities to investigate concert overrun at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

Authorities to look into why show featuring Mirror and other bands ran over the scheduled time, forcing axing of performances by final two acts.

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The test concert at the Kai Tak Sports Park began at 6.50pm and only ended at 10.40pm, well past the 10pm originally scheduled. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How ‘big sister’ Liza Wang has delighted Hong Kong for over 50 years

Liza Wang, 77, actress, singer and Cantonese opera star, is still performing and releasing new music over half a century since her TV debut.

Interview with Liza Wang Ming-chun, entertainment veteran/singer and former NPC deputy for her views on local issues and upcoming concert with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra on Valentine’s Day. 29JAN15
Hong Kong culture

Hong Kong’s Mirror among stars to perform at Kai Tak Sports Park test event

‘Chill Keng Music Festival’ will take place at indoor Kai Tak Arena on Friday and will also include performance by Cantopop girl group Collar.

Music

Profile | Meet Marf, the Cantopop group member supporting Coldplay in Hong Kong

Marf from girl group Collar will support Coldplay at their four Hong Kong shows in April 2025, part of their Music of the Spheres tour.

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Hong Kong society

Collar’s Marf Yau to perform at Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows

Well-known member of Cantopop girl group will be a guest support act for British band’s April shows at soon-to-open Kai Tak stadium.

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Marf Yau was a guest performer for Australian singer-songwriter Ruel’s 4th Wall World Tour in Hong Kong last year. Photo: Getty Images
TV shows and streaming video

Why 1979 song Below the Lion Rock is like a Hong Kong anthem

Named after a peak below which hunkered squatter villages, the song for RTHK by Joseph Koo and James Wong Jim resonated in 1970s Hong Kong.

Kowloon City with Lion Rock in the background. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Hacken Lee, once snubbed by fans, thrives as a Cantopop star

The singer has made his mark on Cantopop despite once being told by superstar Anita Mui that she wanted to ‘slap you upside the head’.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best shows in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 29-Dec 1

See Suede, Central Cee and more at Clockenflap, or an award-winning jazz singer’s intimate event. A top drag queen makes her Hong Kong debut.

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Hong Kong

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 24 to 30

Indulge in ThinkWine’s raclette menu, savour Monkey 47 cocktails, catch Gigi Leung’s concert and explore the ‘Behind the Books’ exhibition.

ThinkWine is offering free-flow raclette, a traditional Alpine festive dish, until March 1. Photo: ThinkWine
Old Hong Kong

Remembering veteran Cantopop lyricist James Wong Jim, who died 20 years ago

Two decades ago today, the Hong Kong figure passed away due to lung cancer aged 64 – he’s famous for writing the lyrics to the iconic song ‘Below the Lion Rock’.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Miriam Yeung’s career as singer and actress, and rupture with fans

Declaring herself a Chinese patriot at the height of anti-government protests in Hong Kong angered fans, but Yeung is back performing again.

Music

How beloved Cantopop classic The Bund took Hong Kong by storm

Featuring Frances Yip’s commanding voice, The Bund, theme tune to a TVB series of the same name, was also a hit among the Chinese diaspora.

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Popular local singer Frances Yip Lai-yee. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong star Andy Lau at centre of war of words over song choice in Taiwan

Beijing slams some Taiwanese politicians who attacked Andy Lau for performing his song ‘Chinese people’.

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Andy Lau started his “Today … is the Day” world tour in the summer. Photo: CNA
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | From songwriter in wife’s shadow to serious actor, Louis Cheung’s rise

Hong Kong tabloids painted Louis Cheung as dependent on singer wife Kay Tse, but as an acclaimed actor he’s standing on his own two feet now.

Hong Kong

What is HKT x WestK Popfest – and who’s performing?

Over 4 nights, the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong will host over 60 performances by local and international artists at this upcoming music festival.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong dancer paralysed in Mirror concert sues employer for compensation

Dancer Mo Li, 30, could be entitled to over HK$3.5 million in compensation if court finds his injury resulted in permanent total incapacity.

A dancer who was paralysed after a giant screen fell during a concert has sued his employer. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong Mirror accident: government not liable for stage safety, court hears

Coliseum employee who oversaw Cantopop boy band concert says organiser responsible for ensuring installations, including giant screens, are safe.

Security officers walk past a display promoting Cantopop boy band Mirror. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

How the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra transformed for a new generation

Former general manager John Duffus, in his memoirs Backstage in Hong Kong, recalls the challenges of leading the orchestra into the 20th century

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong Mirror accident: no proper standards for suspension wires, court told

Workers from principal contractor on trial for fraud, with six overhanging screens allegedly listed as weighing 3,600lbs when actual weight was 9,852.5lbs.

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