Fifteen years on since his brother's untimely death and Steve Wong has organised a series of events including seminars, an exhibition now running at the Cattle Depot Artist Village in To Kwa Wan that houses Wong Ka-kui's instruments, writings and other collectables and a concert at the Convention and Exhibition Centre next Tuesday to remember his brother.

'[The events] don't just mean a lot to me - I also hope they can inspire young people to persist in pursuing their dreams and make contributions to society like Ka-kui.'

During the tribute concert, Steve Wong will play songs written by the late Beyond guitarist and vocalist, with guest performers including former Beyond members Yip Sai-wing and Paul Wong

Koon-chung, Tat Ming Pair vocalist Anthony Wong Yiu-ming, Ronald Tang Wai-yan from the now defunct band Little Island, singer-songwriter Chet Lam Yat-fung, rocker Endy Chow Kwok-yin, and local bands at17 and Soler.

'Last year, I had the idea of producing a record with the demos [Ka-kui] left me. Throughout the production I thought about organising some memorial events but I didn't know really know how to start,' says Steve Wong, who then called friend Elvin Wong Chi-chung, a former radio DJ, for assistance.

The 10-track record, featuring five demos by Wong Ka-kui and five studio recording based on the demos, will be released next month.

Wong Ka-kui, who was renowned for his unique vocals, started playing music when he received a guitar from a neighbour at the age of 17. He then founded Beyond with drummer Yip in 1983 and encouraged asked his younger brother to join the band in 1984. They started jamming at their housing estate and the next year guitarist Paul Wong joined.

The quartet released their debut album, Goodbye My Dreams, on cassette in 1986. The record, written mostly by Wong Ka-kui, ran the stylistic gambit from hard rock, to new wave, post-punk and experimental. Initially, Beyond's music wasn't well received by Hong Kong audiences, but that changed with the release of the 1988 album, Secret Police, which featured more melodic tunes and rock ballads.

Elvin Wong, co-organiser of the memorial events, was the first DJ to air Goodbye My Dreams on the radio in 1986. 'I listened to the cassette on the way to school every day. I strongly connected with their music, especially the title song which really expressed the passion of young people,' recalls Elvin Wong.

While the melodic pop penned by Beyond in their later days was criticised in some quarters as being too commercial, Wong Ka-kui actually started writing about social issues such as poverty, peace and injustice - such as The Glorious Days, a tribute to former South African president Nelson Mandela.

'Ka-kui tried to adapt foreign musical styles into his work and localise it. What I respect him for the most is that although he went through tremendous hardship, he achieved what he dreamed of and created music that everybody could connect to,' says Elvin Wong.

The DJ describes Wong Ka-kui as a classic local hero. Many musicians and bands in the Chinese-speaking world cite the late rocker as an inspiration and considerable influence on their music. 'He was from the grassroots, growing up in public housing estates. He had no musical training. He just explored the music world by himself, learning different techniques and listening to different music,' says Elvin Wong. 'This is the Hong Kong spirit - making the impossible possible.'

He says Wong Ka-kui was a born leader who was genuine, fun, serious about music and passionate about humanity.

'He was a dreamer. I always make a comparison between John Lennon and Ka-kui. Both left us tragically, but historically they left very important legacies,' the former DJ says.

Concert in Fond Memory of Ka Kui, Tues, Jun 10, 8.15pm, Hall 3, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, HK$200-HK$480, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2760 4143