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9 September, 2024
Hong Kong culture
Opinion
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To connect Hong Kong with the world, we must go beyond the superficial
The city’s evolving and intriguing pop culture can be a great source of soft power if its creative economy is developed from the grass-roots.
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Hong Kong
Our favourite PostMag music stories of 2024, from Herbie Hancock to St Vincent
23 Dec 2024 - 7:00AM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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How ‘big sister’ Liza Wang has delighted Hong Kong for over 50 years
20 Dec 2024 - 7:19AM
Fame and celebrity
Q&A
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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.
9 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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Hong Kong society
How Hong Kong’s drum festival is getting everyone marching to the same beat
This year’s event will run under title of ‘One Beat, One World: Connecting Through the Drum’ and incorporate both drumming and dance.
7 Dec 2024 - 7:24PM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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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’.
6 Dec 2024 - 7:15AM
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Hong Kong
Meet the man behind Thailand’s iconic Wonderfruit music festival
Jason Swamy’s dad arrived to Hong Kong from India, living in Chungking Mansions in the 1960s – and Swamy grew to love music thanks to Guns N’ Roses and Jimi Hendrix.
5 Dec 2024 - 3:22PM
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.
2 Dec 2024 - 10:10PM
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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.
25 Nov 2024 - 10:17AM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
Profile
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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.
22 Nov 2024 - 7:27AM
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.
15 Nov 2024 - 10:36AM
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How this organiser went from corporate DEI to planning music festivals
Nikki Davies tells PostMag about finding her niche in DEI in the corporate world before transferring her skill set to live music events.
15 Nov 2024 - 6:15AM
Hong Kong
Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 10 to 16
Eat, try, do and see something new, from a 21-metre cheeseboard at Grand Hyatt to Ben Campbell in action at the HK Open golf tournament.
11 Nov 2024 - 10:15AM
Hong Kong economy
Hypefest draws crowds and vendors in Hong Kong debut despite typhoon threat
Organisers are expecting 30,000 attendees for the two-day music festival along Central Harbourfront.
9 Nov 2024 - 7:58PM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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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.
8 Nov 2024 - 7:23AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
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Herbie Hancock as incredible as ever at Hong Kong jazz festival
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock showed he’s still got it at the Freespace Jazz Fest 2024, with other stand-out acts including Ted Lo and Heidi Li.
11 Nov 2024 - 7:20PM
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.
27 Oct 2024 - 5:00AM
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 25-27
Try your hand at cocktail making, immerse yourself in jazz music, learn about endurance running and more this weekend.
25 Oct 2024 - 3:15PM
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Hong Kong economy
Letters
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Coldplay ticket woes suggest Hongkongers don’t matter in event plans
Readers discuss the frustration of missing out on a coming mega event, how the US domestic economic agenda could ease US-China tensions and growing demand for bilingual skills.
21 Oct 2024 - 11:30AM
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.
18 Oct 2024 - 6:55PM
Music
She swapped law books for a DJ’s decks. Catch Awen at Hong Kong festival
Lucille Kante found her voice and vocation while a lawyer in Hong Kong, since when she’s DJed everywhere including Coachella. Now she’s back.
16 Oct 2024 - 5:59PM
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Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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Hong Kong singer and actor Jacky Cheung’s rise to God of Songs
Known as one of the ‘Four Heavenly Kings’ of Cantopop, Jacky Cheung has enjoyed a stellar career as an actor and singer since 1984.
11 Oct 2024 - 7:59AM
Music
Hong Kong electronic music festival Midori returns in secret location
The three-day Midori festival focuses on underground electronic music and culture while highlighting Hong Kong’s beautiful natural landscape.
8 Oct 2024 - 8:01AM
Classical music
Sheng vs didgeridoo? When 2 of the world’s oldest wind instruments went head to head
What happens when you put 2 traditional wind instruments from different corners of the globe next to a Western classical orchestra? Dylan Crismani’s concerto for Sheng and Didgeridoo, Coming Together, attempts to answer that sonic conundrum.
28 Sep 2024 - 12:45PM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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Why Cantopop stars from Faye Wong to Eason Chan love lyricist Albert Leung
Having created lyrics for stars from Anita Mui to Leslie Cheung and Jacky Cheung, Leung is one of Cantopop’s most loved and prolific writers.
20 Sep 2024 - 10:49AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hypefest to debut in Hong Kong in November, with electronic band Justice to headline
Organisers say festival will take place along Central harbourfront from November 9 to 10 and is expected to attract 30,000 guests.
11 Sep 2024 - 10:48PM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
HK Phil’s new season kicks off with 24-year-old Tarmo Peltokoski
Named the orchestra’s music director from 2026-27, the young Finnish conductor begins a new season with a programme of Sibelius and Bruckner
2 Sep 2024 - 12:45PM
Music
Crash Adams to play their healing pop at YouTube Music Night in Hong Kong
Pop duo Crash Adams, who found fame on YouTube and TikTok, are returning to Hong Kong to play a selection of their hit songs at the YouTube Music Night at Harbour City on August 25.
21 Aug 2024 - 2:11PM
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