Girls on the Road
June 11-July 2, various times and venues
Don't be distracted by the doe-eyed Canto-pop cuties - Hong Kong has also produced its fair share of feisty female performers as well.
One of them is a diminutive woman named Yanyan Pang, a long-time indie rock stalwart who was a former member of respected acts Hard Candy and Chochukmo whose latest project is a celebration of her sex's contribution to the arts.
Titled Girls on the Road, the project involves four acoustic shows by performers including herself, rising local singer Reign Lee (above) and Briton Heather Lowe, plus the release of a DIY magazine on women's issues and a compilation CD - all aimed at shining a spotlight on domestic violence against women.
Pang says: 'The reason I started this project was basically to gather together all the female musicians, artists and writers that I have met while playing music. I would like to help to promote these female musicians. I believe that women and men have a different approach to creativity, and through this project I hope to introduce more people to women's music, writing and art.'
When asked if female musicians had as many opportunities as men in Hong Kong, Pang replied: 'I think Hong Kong is a very open-minded city, so I don't see too many differences. This project is a great chance to bring together all of these female artists who share the same beliefs as me.'
During the shows, the performers will be highlighting the issue of domestic violence as well as raising funds for organisations working in this area. 'We realise that this is a social issue that being hidden in many countries. Some women feel ashamed about talking about it, and by the time the public knows about this, it's already too late. We would like to attract more attention from our audience to this social problem.'
The four live acoustic shows are being held at Voodooist Eye in Central from 8.30pm on June 11, at Culture Club in Central from 8.30pm on June 18, at 3pm CD Store in Mong Kok from 3pm on June 27 and at The Wanch in Wan Chai from 9pm on July 2.
Entry to all shows is free and supporting acts will include a range of acclaimed local bands such as Of Moths and Stars and Hungry Ghosts.
