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Hong Kong composer’s unusual journey from finance to writing Cantonese musicals
Lora Chow’s musical Dr Clown will feature at the coming Fringe Festival in Hong Kong. We look at her eclectic career path, driven by passion.
17 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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How Nancy Sit went from child star to Hong Kong’s most beloved TV matriarch
16 Jan 2026 - 11:31AM
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Not lost in translation – how ‘local’ singers are finding global fame
12 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM
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Bad Bunny, Perfume Genius album covers among nods for 2026 Grammy Awards
Wet Leg, Djo and Tyler, the Creator’s latest albums also nominated for best album cover, to be awarded for the first time in over 50 years.
11 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
This image released by Domino Records shows album art for “Moisturizer” by Wet Leg. (Domino via AP)
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Why Bad Bunny’s Grammy nominations mark a symbolic moment for Latinos
Bad Bunny’s nods for the 2026 Grammy Awards serve as a ‘very welcome recognition of Latin music that is growing’ on the global stage.
10 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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How Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China
Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice.
2 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
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7 successful people born in the Year of the Horse, from Ang Lee to Lu Han
Horses are considered to be energetic, capable and driven to succeed. Here are 7 famous, successful Horses who epitomise those characteristics.
30 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
Jackie Chan, famous for his stunts and martial arts films, was born in 1954, the Year of the Horse. Photo: Golden Harvest
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The bold reinvention of 1990s Hong Kong sex symbol Veronica Yip
Veronica Yip posed topless for a Hong Kong magazine and acted in erotic films before becoming a pop singer, TV fixture and a tycoon’s wife.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Lucrezia Drei dazzles in Musica Viva’s Lucia di Lammermoor in Hong Kong
Despite amazing vocals, the opera by Gaetano Donizetti needs more space than offered by Hong Kong City Hall’s Concert Hall to truly shine.
16 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
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Hong Kong classical concert to pay tribute to fallen Tai Po firefighter
Proceeds from the December 22 show, featuring some of Hong Kong’s biggest classical musicians, will go to the family of Ho Wai-ho.
16 Dec 2025 - 11:59AM
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Lang Lang and Tarmo Peltokoski pack a punch alongside HK Phil
HK Phil’s music director designate expertly controlled an embellished orchestra as the Chinese piano star enchanted in a night of huge sound.
15 Dec 2025 - 5:15PM
Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski (centre right) raises his hand with Chinese pianist Lang Lang on stage with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on December 11, 2025. Photo: HK Phil
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Why it’s mission complete for Hong Kong chamber music festival founder
Premiere Performances boss Andrea Fessler opens up ahead of the 18th and final Beare’s Premiere Music Festival.
9 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
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Cantopop icon Alan Tam: from Leslie Cheung’s rival to fans smashing albums
‘Principal Tam’ ruled Cantopop in the late 1970s and ’80s but later vexed fans with his offstage actions. Still, he’s going strong today.
5 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Violinist Midori works magic in Hong Kong concert double bill
Midori dazzled alongside pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute on November 27, two nights before sharing the stage with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta.
3 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM
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Pianist Mao Fujita delivers a technical masterclass alongside HK Phil
Fujita balanced grandiosity and introspection in an authoritative, emotionally aware performance in the wake of the Tai Po fire.
2 Dec 2025 - 11:35AM
Japanese pianist Mao Fujita playing Rachmaninov’s “Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor” with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra on November 29, 2025 (Photo: Eric Hong)
TV shows and streaming video
One-take wonder: the making of One Shot with Ed Sheeran in New York City
In the show, helmed by Adolescence director Philip Barantini, Ed Sheeran is filmed roaming New York City in the afternoon before his gig.
1 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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Why Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos loves playing in Hong Kong
Franz Ferdinand are appearing at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap festival in December and vocalist Alex Kapranos is glad to be coming back.
28 Nov 2025 - 5:15PM
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Champion Hong Kong pianist joins Rome-based orchestra in powerful concert
The Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia – Roma, assisted by Aristo Sham, put on a strong opening night in Hong Kong.
25 Nov 2025 - 11:08AM
Aristo Sham stands on stage with the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia - Roma at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall on November 20, 2025. The Hong Kong pianist stepped in as the soloist in Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G, replacing Italian pianist Beatrice Rana, who had to cancel her visit. Photo: LCSD
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European EDM festival Tomorrowland makes China debut in Shanghai
Thousands of ravers dance to the beat of EDM festival at Shanghai’s Hero Dome.
24 Nov 2025 - 4:17PM
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Jazz great Dianne Reeves brings the house down at Hong Kong return show
With her commanding stage presence, huge vocal range and some top-notch backing, Dianne Reeves delivered a soulful, polished performance.
14 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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The Hong Kong Cantopop drummer helping revive the genre with his DJ sets
Stephane Wong drummed for Cantopop stars Eason Chan and Joey Yung in the 2000s. Now, his DJ discos are helping Hongkongers reminisce.
13 Nov 2025 - 12:15PM
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Soprano Renee Fleming on the voice of nature, how music promotes wellness
The soprano talks about how she champions sustainability through music and her work to highlight the health benefits of music and the arts.
11 Nov 2025 - 9:01PM
Renee Fleming performs during “Renee Fleming: Voice of Nature” at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in October 2025. The shows performed on October 24-25 had a first half consisting of songs related to different aspects of nature, accompanied by a film created by the National Geographic Society. Photo: HK Phil
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
Why K-pop boy band Newbeat released an all-English language album
The seven-member K-pop boy band Newbeat talk about their preparations for their debut mini-album Louder Than Ever.
10 Nov 2025 - 5:23PM
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Bruce Lee’s life and philosophy celebrated in cross-genre dance drama
‘Kung Fu Artistry – Bruce Lee’s No Way as Way’ by the Hong Kong Dance Company is a high-energy mix of martial arts, dance and jazz.
10 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM
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Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters and “APT.” by Rose and Bruno Mars are among the tunes vying for song of the year.
8 Nov 2025 - 1:48AM
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