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Hong Kong's music scene

Hong Kong's music scene
From boy band Mirror to the city's indie scene, get the latest musical updates from Hong Kong right here.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Patrons sit in front of neon light decorations at the “Soundtrack of Our Lives: Joseph Koo x James Wong x the Rise of Cantopop” exhibition at Tai Kwun in Central, on July 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong culture

Opinion | 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

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

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

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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From left: Glass Animals drummer Joe Seaward, bassist Edmund Irwin-Singer, lead singer Dave Bayley and guitarist Drew MacFarlane at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Photo: Getty
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.

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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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.

Jason Swamy is the co-founder of the Wonderfruit festival. Photo: courtesy of Jason Swamy
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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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.

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.

Leading Hong Kong singer and actress Miriam Yeung at an interview with the Post in 2017. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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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Mui Zyu is singer-songwriter Eva Liu’s Cantonese childhood pet name. She is exploring her Cantonese heritage after years of feeling disconnected from her roots. Photo: Tia Liu
Profile

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.

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.

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.

The two-day festival on Saturday and Sunday made its Hong Kong debut along Central Harbourfront. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

Louis Cheung in an interview with the Post in 2011. At one time , Hong Kong tabloids mocked the singer, songwriter and actor for being less successful than his pop-star wife, Kay Tse. Now he is flying high. Photo: SCMP
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | 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.

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.

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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.

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Herbie Hancock returns to Hong Kong this weekend as part of the Freespace Jazz Fest 2024 in the West Kowloon Cultural District, one of our picks for things to do and see this weekend. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Letters | 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.

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.

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.

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DJ Awen is headlining the “For the Love of Hong Kong” electronic music festival at Central’s AIA Vitality Park on October 19, 2024. Photo: Kares Le Roy
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | 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.

Jacky Cheung performs on stage in Hong Kong in January 2024 during his Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
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.

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.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | 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.

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Albert Leung thanks the crowd for their support during the annual Ultimate Song Chart awards organised by Commercial Radio, in January 1999. Photo: SCMP
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.

Hypefest has been held in mainland China for the past two iterations. Photo: Handout
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

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.

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