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Clockenflap Music Festival

What to wear for Clockenflap?

Clockenflap is Hong Kong's biggest music and arts festival of the year. We take a look at what makes the perfect festival outfit.

October 27, 2017
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Many local kids grew up going to Clockenflap every year during their childhood, let’s meet some of these Clockenflap kids.  01:57
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The Kids of Clockenflap
September 21, 2017
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The Higher Brothers are made up of four members: DZ, Psy.P, Melo and MaSiWei, and are quickly becoming icons of China’s growing hip hop scene. They hail from Chengdu, almost 2,000km west of...01:55
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Clockenflap 2017: Chengdu hip hop crew the Higher Brothers vow to bring Chinese rap to the world
August 12, 2017
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She was inspired to start making her own music after watching legendary house DJ John Digweed spin a set in a Hong Kong club; 8 years after her debut gig Ocean Lam is now considered one of the main...02:39
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Hong Kong techno in the house: DJ Ocean Lam on Clockenflap, working the decks, working the crowd, and working a day job
November 22, 2016
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Probably the best-known Hong Kong artist at this year’s Clockenflap festival, Ellen Loo got her big break as half of Canto-folktronica outfit at17, alongside Eman Lam. ...04:54
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Ellen Loo: multilingual songwriting, playing Clockenflap and Hong Kong politics
November 18, 2016
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Clockenflap boss Mike Hill talks about the new location for Hong Kong’s massive Clockenflap music festival.01:51
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A new home for Clockenflap: what to expect on Hong Kong's Harbourfront
November 17, 2016
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SCMP spotted some of the best music festival t-shirts at Clockenflap 2015. 01:01
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Music festival t-shirts: best of Clockenflap 2015
November 28, 2015
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Read more about Clockenflap: https://sc.mp/vd06 ...02:49
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Atmosphere at Hong Kong’s second Clockenflap in 2023
December 3, 2023
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As Hong Kong's international music and arts festival, Clockenflap 2023, returns after four years, several local bands have been eagerly awaiting their debut on the Clockenflap stage. Among the...04:26
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What does it feel like to perform at Clockenflap?
March 5, 2023
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Four and a half years since Hong Kong’s last Clockenflap festival, the city’s largest outdoor music and arts festival is back, the first one to be held since the Covid pandemic. The 2023 edition,...02:33
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Clockenflap back at Hong Kong harbourfront after 4.5-year-hiatus
March 4, 2023
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20-year-old American R&B artist Khalid is performing at Clockenflap this year. The fast-rising star shared his creative process and excitement about the upcoming show. (Photo: Right Hand Music Group)03:00
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Khalid opens up before Hong Kong performance
November 7, 2018
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The Clockenflap festival is not just for grown-ups: it’s one of the highlights of the year for many kids too. The South China Morning Post asked a bunch of local kids what they thought about some...03:37
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Kids react to 2018 Clockenflap acts
November 6, 2018
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Hong Kong’s Clockenflap music and arts festival celebrates its 10th birthday this weekend, hoping to attract some 70 thousand music fans to three days of live performances on the Central...01:12
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Rockin’ in 70 seconds: 10 years of Clockenflap bands
November 16, 2017
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Conceived in 2008 as a music and arts festival, Clockenflap has grown from a small boutique event held at the southern end of Hong Kong island into a huge three day event attracting more than 70...03:20
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Clockenflap turns 10: the journey to becoming Hong Kong's biggest festival
November 15, 2017
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We’ve selected five magical moments of Hong Kong’s biggest music festival captured on video. (Photo: SCMP’s Jonathan Wong)00:45
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Top five magic moments in Clockenflap history
November 6, 2017
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What does it take to maintain loving marriages that span decades? These 20 couples, aged 60 years or older, shared love secrets at a mass wedding04:59
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The secrets to a long-lasting marriage
November 30, 2024
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Amid a boom in generative AI and the rise of apps like DeepSeek and ChatGPT, China’s adult toys industry is the latest to capitalise on the global trend. WMDoll, one of the biggest sex doll...05:38
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Chinese sex doll makers embrace AI
March 6, 2025
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As leaders gather for the annual ‘two sessions’ meetings, Beijing faces a tough task to boost the nation’s economy amid deflation risks and a real estate slump. Pledges have been made to stimulate consumption and jobs, but Shanghai business owners say targeted measures are needed  03:22
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March 5, 2025
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The international event set for March 4-9 at the Kai Tak Sports Park will be the first sport’s first ranking tournament to be held in Hong Kong since 198901:52
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Hong Kong to host snooker’s World Grand Prix
March 2, 2025
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PapaHome has over 10,000 furniture and home decoration items on display, allowing customers to get an up-close look before purchasing online01:37
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Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong
February 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest tea-producing countries and its economy is highly dependent on the tea industry. In 2024, the tea sector contributed 11 per cent to the island’s total...13:08
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What makes Sri Lanka the tea island of the world?
February 22, 2025
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Volunteer groups say 49 pet dogs died after ingesting poison in 2024, a tenfold jump from the previous year05:10
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Dog poisonings on the rise in Hong Kong
February 22, 2025
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The two cubs were born last year to the city’s resident giant pandas Ying Ying and Le Le in Ocean Park01:55
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New pandas ready to meet Hongkongers
February 15, 2025
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