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Hong Kong gigs

Hong Kong gigs
Hong Kong has a vibrant music scene, with dozens of local acts playing everything from pop and rock to metal and electronica, and attracts A-list international bands and emerging stars. Read news and previews of the hottest upcoming gigs and interviews with some of the biggest names in music.
Franz Ferdinand’s lead vocalist and lead guitarist Alex Kapranos will return to Hong Kong in December with the band to perform at Clockenflap 2025. Photo: Clockenflap
Music

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.

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On Our Radar

Slow mornings, island air and 30-plus acts: CT Music Fest rethinks the formula

Music

The Hong Kong Cantopop drummer helping revive the genre with his DJ sets

The Philippines

For Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.de.ap, helping Filipino farms is a matter of roots

We join the rapper/singer in his native Philippines to learn about his philanthropic work and past, ahead of Black Eyed Peas’ Hong Kong show.

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Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.ap at his family farm in the Philippines’ Pampanga province. The Grammy-winning musician shows us some of the work he’s doing to support coconut farmers in his homeland, and shares his story. Photo: Kylie Knott
Hong Kong economy

New Hong Kong concert venue 70% booked until year end

1,500-capacity Tides venue in Whampoa fills a demand gap for facilities of this size in city, operator says.

My Life

Andrew Tuason on his music career alongside Cantopop’s biggest stars

The record producer, composer and band leader discusses learning his craft from his father and working with Jacky Cheung and Andy Lau.

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Meet the Hong Kong DJ collective bringing back Cantopop’s golden age

Beat Friday plays the ‘best of Cantopop’ for party-goers at Hong Kong venues big and small. The trio reflect on the genre’s enduring appeal.

(From left) Beat Friday members Zip Chow, INK and Ballshing at Bing Bing in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The DJ collective reflects on the enduring appeal of Cantopop. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Music

Why South Korean musical collective Balming Tiger love Hong Kong audiences

The 11-piece South Korean collective Balming Tiger are excited to return to Hong Kong, and recall the energy of their last visit.

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What to do in Hong Kong

Pop-up afternoon parties in Hong Kong proving a hit for healthier clubbers

Inspired by ‘coffee raves’, which turns cafes into dance clubs, two Hongkongers devised a new kind of party that is held during the day.

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Why Hong Kong still feels like home for Jimmy O. Yang, actor and comedian

Actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang on making it in Hollywood, his Hong Kong childhood and amazement at how fast his shows in the city sold out.

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Jimmy O. Yang, who is preparing for his stand-up comedy shows in Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

ComplexCon Hong Kong draws 35,000 over 3-day event, rakes in HK$87.5 million

A record 22,911 attended the pop culture festival’s final day on March 23, during which NJZ, formerly NewJeans, announced their hiatus.

Fans line up to see K-pop girl group NJZ perform on ComplexCon’s final day at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

K-pop group NJZ tells fans it will take break from shows after Hong Kong concert

Group formerly known as NewJeans says it will pause all activities ‘out of respect for the court’s decisions’ amid legal dispute with former agency.

Music

Playing at Coachella, EDM stars Indo Warehouse spotlight South Asian culture

In Hong Kong last month, the Indian-American DJs behind Indo Warehouse talk about weaving their cultural heritage into their music.

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Hong Kong society

Vendor denies ticket sale glitch for NJZ’s show at ComplexCon Hong Kong

Consumer Council says it has already received nine complaints related to purchasing of ComplexCon tickets, involving HK$39,479 in total.

The group’s performance in Hong Kong will be the first since their split from their former label. Photo: Facebook/NewJeans
Hong Kong economy

ComplexCon Hong Kong in March to feature K-pop girl group NJZ, formerly NewJeans

Group will make debut performance in city under new name, joining a line-up including MC Jin and Zico from March 21 to 23.

Members of the girl group formerly known as NewJeans at the 2025 Seoul Fashion Week event at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. Photo: AFP
Music

NJZ, formerly NewJeans, are coming to ComplexCon Hong Kong

The K-pop group will debut their new name at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025, joining acts like Metro Boomin and Quavo from March 21 to 23.

Hong Kong society

Collar’s Marf Yau to perform at Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows

Well-known member of Cantopop girl group will be a guest support act for British band’s April shows at soon-to-open Kai Tak stadium.

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K-pop’s Rain puts on electric performance at Hong Kong International Races

The Korean singer thrilled racing fans with songs from ‘It’s Raining’ to ‘La Song’ – fans called him a ‘star shining on the stage’.

K-pop star Rain thrilled fans with a selection of his songs at the opening of the Longines Hong Kong International Races at the Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club
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Opinion | Frat-boy behaviour tainted Hong Kong Clockenflap 2024. A sign of the times?

Festivalgoers and performers took to social media with allegations of sexual harassment and bad behaviour, and noted a heavy police presence.

Music

5 stand-out St Vincent performances for the uninitiated

From twinning with Dua Lipa to her stripped-down NPR Tiny Desk set, these 5 performances will prepare you for St Vincent at Clockenflap in Hong Kong.

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Profile

Suede gear up for their triumphant return to Hong Kong

Brett Anderson and Mat Osman on the band’s 10th album, writing books and music, and putting their egos aside for the ‘weird Suede figurehead’.

Brett Anderson and Mat Osman of Suede performing in 2023. Photo: Getty Images
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.

The Clockenflap music festival has come a long way since 2008, becoming one of the biggest events on Hong Kong’s social calendar. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong

How alt-rock band Wellsaid’s new album examines Hong Kong’s ebbs and flows

Released via new local label Un.Tomorrow, the quartet’s album is a meditation on the city’s collective experiences – and regrets.

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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

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.

People dance during the inaugural Midori electronic music festival in Hong Kong in May. The festival features entirely locally based DJs and celebrates underground electronic music and the city’s extensive natural landscape. Photo: Jake Aaron Morton / Y2K, Omni Agency
What to do in Hong Kong

Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest music festival, reveals 2024 headliners

French electronic duo Air and ex-White Stripes member Jack White to headline days one and three of the festival on the Central Harbourfront.

Hong Kong’s biggest music festival of 2024, Clockenflap, will feature headline acts including US rock musician Jack White (above). Photo: Clockenflap
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 23-25

There is lots to do this weekend in Hong Kong, from a night with YouTube music stars, to trying a cool noodle trend, to streaming the second season of a Korean melodrama, to a baby rave – yep, you read that right.

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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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