Aug 5, 7.45pm, YMCA, TST
The latest instalment of the YMCA's Voice Out True Music band show promises the best line-up yet. Audiotraffic (above), The Pliable, Qiu Hong, Malfunction, Soler and Mizz Eva will all take to the YMCA's stage on August 5.
Part of the YMCArts in Education programme, this monthly series of gigs aims to promote new and existing bands while encouraging awareness of the local music scene.
'We hope more people will learn to appreciate the effort and talent shown in the written and performed music of these bands,' says show organiser Sandy Chan Man-yee.
The show also seeks to provide local artists with an opportunity to make money. All bands are allocated space in the reception area to sell merchandise. 'We want to encourage Hong Kong people to support local bands by buying their CDs and not to download,' Chan says.
Audiotraffic frontman Adrian Da Silva says he's looking forward to performing. 'It's a surprisingly good venue,' he says. 'Just the right size to get a good vibe.'