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Clockenflap Music Festival

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Clockenflap Music Festival
Since being launched in 2008, Clockenflap has evolved from humble beginnings into Hong Kong's biggest annual celebration of music and the arts. The festival showcases world-famous musical acts as well as bands and DJs from Hong Kong and Asia.
Hayley Williams onstage during Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium in London in 2024. Williams has been announced as a headline act for Clockenflap 2026. Photo: Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images
Music

Clockenflap 2026: Hayley Williams, Keshi unveiled for Hong Kong festival

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams and multi-instrumentalist Keshi have been announced as co-headlining acts for Clockenflap 2026.

Food and Drinks

On the Menu | Local heroes TamJai and Chicken Egg Boy the stars of Clockenflap’s food stalls

Hong Kong

Who to watch at Clockenflap 2025

Music

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.

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Franz Ferdinand’s lead vocalist and lead guitarist Alex Kapranos will return to Hong Kong in December with the band to perform at Clockenflap 2025. Photo: Clockenflap
Music

Franz Ferdinand, Jacob Collier among Clockenflap 2025 early line-up acts

Rich Brian, Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, Yoga Lin Youjia and Panther Chan are also on the list announced by Clockenflap today.

Fame and celebrity

Renée Zellweger’s dating history, revealed: from Jim Carrey to Ant Anstead

The Bridget Jones star is embarking on her fourth and presumed final film in the celebrated role; let’s look back at the men in Renée Zellweger’s life, from the 1990s to the present.

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Hong Kong

Our favourite PostMag music stories of 2024, from Herbie Hancock to St Vincent

From post-punk rock and rap to jazz and classical, it was a bustling year for Hong Kong’s music scene, capped by the Clockenflap festival.

St Vincent at Clockenflap at Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong, in November. Photo: Clockenflap
Fame and celebrity

Q&A | Glass Animals’ ‘Heat Waves’ hits Hong Kong at Clockenflap

Glass Animals’ lead singer speaks candidly with Style about the band’s growing fame, the accident that nearly ended drummer Joe Seaward’s life, and his dining tour of Hong Kong.

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Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Yidan Prize laureate shows the power of digital education

Readers discuss the two lessons for Hong Kong educators, elderly couples renewing their marriage vows, sexual harassment at music festivals, and improvements for weather service.

Music

Opinion | Frat-boy behaviour tainted Hong Kong Clockenflap 2024. A sign of the times?

Festivalgoers and performers took to social media with allegations of sexual harassment and bad behaviour, and noted a heavy police presence.

Porter Robinson performs on day one of Clockenflap 2024, at Central Harbourfront Event Space. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong society

Scottish DJ says she was sexually harassed at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap

Simone Murphy, or Sim0ne, says group of men in crowd made obscene gestures throughout her set and accuses security of failing to act.

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Edinburgh-born Simone Murphy was named as one of “dance’s future stars” for 2024 by BBC Radio 1. Photo: Instagram/sim0ne
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 29-December 1

Music lovers should head to Central, those looking to relax can check out a sound bath and foodies will love this afternoon tea this weekend.

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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.

Profile

Suede gear up for their triumphant return to Hong Kong

Brett Anderson and Mat Osman on the band’s 10th album, writing books and music, and putting their egos aside for the ‘weird Suede figurehead’.

Brett Anderson and Mat Osman of Suede performing in 2023. Photo: Getty Images
Profile

St Vincent has always crafted her own identity – her new album is no different

Ahead of her Hong Kong debut, at Clockenflap, American singer and musician St Vincent talks life, death, love and identity.

St Vincent. Photo: David William Baum
Hong Kong

What to expect from Clockenflap 2024, Hong Kong’s music and arts festival

From November 29 to December 1, the weekend promises exciting music from former White Stripes member Jack White, indie darling St Vincent, rapper Central Cee, English rock band Suede, and many more.

Music

How British-born Chinese singer Mui Zyu is taking back her heritage

Performing at Clockenflap 2024, Mui Zyu – real name Eva Liu – is exploring her Hong Kong heritage after years of feeling disconnected.

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What to do in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Clockenflap festival full line-up includes Central Cee headlining

The full line-up for November 29-December 1 music festival is announced, with ‘Doja’ rapper Central Cee to headline Saturday night.

Central Cee is a 26-year-old rapper born in London to a Guyanese father with Chinese ancestry. Photo: Clockenflap
What to do in Hong Kong

Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest music festival, reveals 2024 headliners

French electronic duo Air and ex-White Stripes member Jack White to headline days one and three of the festival on the Central Harbourfront.

Fame and celebrity

How J-pop duo Yoasobi blazed a trail to the top

J-pop duo Yoasobi wowed Hongkongers at Clockenflap last year – and now the pair is going to perform at Coachella in 2024 … so just how did they get so popular?

Fame and celebrity

Q&A | ‘Kill it and move on’: how Idles are reclaiming the narrative with Tangk

As the outspoken British post-punk band attempt to redefine their rowdy, preachy reputation, Style sits down for a backstage chat about British politics and class – and being one of the last great guitar bands

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British rock band Idles talk to Style ahead of the release of fifth album Tangk. Photo: @idlesband/Instagram
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Make sure Taylor Swift doesn’t skip Hong Kong again

Hosting large-scale international events is a powerful statement that Hong Kong is back as a global player after three years of pandemic isolation. Now that the city is reclaiming its place on the world stage, the government and business sector must cooperate to form long-term strategies and lift the city’s allure.

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Taylor Swift performs at the Monumental stadium during her Eras Tour concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Novemner 9. Photo: AP
Clockenflap: video

Video | Atmosphere at Hong Kong’s second Clockenflap in 2023

Music

Clockenflap headliner Alex G on abstract lyrics and why he shuns social media

‘I wouldn’t have predicted myself going to Hong Kong,’ says the humble DIY bedroom producer – who has collaborated with Frank Ocean and Japanese Breakfast, and played on Jimmy Fallon

Clockenflap: archive

15 years of Hong Kong’s Clockenflap festival in pictures: a visual history

From A$AP Rocky to Arctic Monkeys, a visual history of Hong Kong’s music and arts festival Clockenflap on its 15th year.

Fans cheer during Clockenflap 2016. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Art

Your guide to Clockenflap December 2023: music, food and drink, art and more

Everything you need to know about Hong Kong music and arts festival Clockenflap ahead of it opening on December 1 – from who’s performing on which stage to the food and drinks on offer, and what to bring.

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The second Clockenflap music and arts festival of 2023 begins on Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront (above) on December 1, and we have a guide to everything festivalgoers need to know. Photo: Clockenflap
Hong Kong's music scene

Clockenflap, again: 8 East Asian acts you shouldn’t miss, from 250 to Wang Wen

Not sure about who to see at Hong Kong’s biggest music festival this December? We’ve got you covered with our list of recs, from Omnipotent Youth Society to NewJeans producer 250

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Second Clockenflap festival in December ‘a leap of faith’, co-founder says

How will December’s Clockenflap festival differ from the March edition? Justin Sweeting, Clockenflap co-founder and head of music, talks about hosting two events in one year.

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