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‘Bad boy of classical music’, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, dies at 81
Former child prodigy Michael Tilson Thomas led many of the world’s top orchestras, including 25 years with the San Francisco Symphony.
24 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
American cinema
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Michael: ‘King of Pop’ biopic features all the hits, none of the controversy
21 Apr 2026 - 11:46PM
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Hong Kong Ballet brilliantly dances to Beyond, Queen and Depeche Mode
13 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Apple
How to get an iPod and set it up as Apple’s music device makes a comeback
From Nanos to Touches, Apple’s retro iPods are gaining fans years after being discontinued. Here’s a guide on finding them and what to avoid.
11 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Then-Apple CEO Steve Jobs holds a first-generation iPod during a news conference in October 2001, at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. Apple’s music players are gaining popularity again, despite the tech giant stopping selling them years ago. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity
Where ‘it all started’: David Bowie’s former home to open to the public
Bowie’s childhood home in Bromley, London, will be restored to how it was when he was 16, including the bedroom in which he wrote early songs.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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‘Not pretty enough’? Joey Yung became a top Cantopop star anyway
From rejected teen singer to Cantopop legend, Joey Yung’s grit, voice and unwavering work ethic have outlasted her critics.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
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South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim, 22, wows the Hong Kong Arts Festival
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields put on a spirited performance with South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim and guest conductor Wilson Ng.
30 Mar 2026 - 7:19PM
Pianist Yunchan Lim with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields orchestra at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall during the Hong Kong Arts Festival on Saturday. Photo: HKAF
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How Leslie Cheung broke all the rules to become a Hong Kong superstar
The music and cinema legend’s artistry, vulnerability and defiance in a conservative Asian society forever reshaped Hong Kong pop culture.
1 Apr 2026 - 10:17AM
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No heroes, no villains: a finely shaded Eugene Onegin in Hong Kong
National Theatre Brno’s Eugene Onegin at the Hong Kong Arts Festival centred on Tatyana and featured lush music and a minimalist set.
24 Mar 2026 - 6:56PM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
A KPop Demon Hunters world tour? It could be happening
You, too, could help seal the Honmoon if the world tour goes ahead – though Netflix is yet to decide who would perform or where it would go.
19 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
Music
DJ lessons for all? How Hong Kong’s Moth Foundation has finger on the pulse
Moth Foundation’s new Sai Ying Pun space plays host to a DJ school that will bring people together in Hong Kong, no matter who they are.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:19AM
Members of the Moth team pose for a photo in the DJ booth at the foundation’s new Sai Ying Pun space, which offers DJ courses and is a vibrant hub for Hong Kong’s LGBTQ community. Photo: Moth Foundation
BTS
Are you ready, Army? Free BTS concert to mark a K-pop comeback like no other
BTS’ return to the stage is set to redefine global music, with a free comeback performance, album drop and a massive world tour to come.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:05PM
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Is ‘Die on This Hill’ singer Sienna Spiro, 20, the next Adele?
British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, whose ‘Die on This Hill’ has been streamed more than 300 million times, just can’t get enough of ballads.
11 Mar 2026 - 6:15PM
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Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s CCO plays sumptuous Mozart at Hong Kong Arts Festival
The Hong Kong debut of Gardiner’s Constellation Choir and Orchestra was impressive in its attention to detail and colourful musicality.
10 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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Stella Cole Quartet’s delightful delivery of jazz and film classics in Hong Kong
Smooth, playful, dramatic and teasing, the Stella Cole Quartet gave its Xiqu Centre audience a night of all-American nostalgic glamour.
7 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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Stella Cole performs with the Stella Cole Quartet at the Tea House Theatre at Hong Kong’s Xiqu Centre, in the West Kowloon Cultural District, on March 3, 2026. Photo: Kenny Cheung / Premiere Performances of Hong Kong
Food and Drinks
The Hong Kong vinyl bars offering music lovers ‘a glimpse into the past’
From a Japanese-style jazz cafe to a ‘relaxed’ DJ bar, these venues offer city revellers musical experiences ‘outside the algorithm’.
5 Mar 2026 - 11:27AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Hong Kong group brings ancient Silk Road murals’ musical depictions to life
The Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble’s musical compositions are inspired by ancient artworks from China’s Mogao Caves.
1 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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American cinema
‘It was insane’: Anderson .Paak on making his debut film K-Pops!
K-Pops! explores family bonds through music and was inspired by Paak’s pandemic bonding over K-pop with his son – who now prefers Slipknot.
25 Feb 2026 - 9:15PM
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Anderson .Paak attends the MusiCares Person of the Year gala in Los Angeles, California, in 2026. His directorial debut film, K-Pops!, is due for release in US cinemas on February 27. Photo: Reuters
Music
Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue in reported deal
The 44-year-old pop icon joins a growing list of artists who have sold their music rights in recent years.
11 Feb 2026 - 9:52AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Hong Kong concert where audience can walk around and see musicians up close
Neither audience members nor performers will be confined to their seats at the concert from the inclusive music ensemble Paraorchestra.
9 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
K-pop-loving business expert breaks down the systems that drive the industry
Choi Jung-kiu’s new book analyses K-pop’s working parts using examples drawn from active idol groups, recent releases and everyday practices.
6 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Sabrina Ma walked out of the orchestra. Now she plays till she drops
Berlin-based Sabrina Ma discusses her move from orchestra percussionist to solo performances, where she becomes ‘kind of dead at the end’.
3 Feb 2026 - 3:22PM
Sabrina Ma’s coming solo performance, “Power, Sweat & Smiles”, on February 8, 2026, is “almost like a triathlon”. She reveals why she has moved away from the orchestra towards solo performances. Photo: Sabrina Ma/Bartosz Seifert
Pets
Do dogs like music? Experts weigh in on how songs affect our furry friends
Music seems to have a calming effect on dogs, but under what circumstances and which genre? Animal experts explain dog music dos and don’ts.
2 Feb 2026 - 7:21PM
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From Bad Bunny to Billie Eilish, who stole the show at the 2026 Grammy Awards?
Bad Bunny thanked his mother and praised his homeland, Puerto Rico, while Billie Eilish criticised ICE at an electric 2026 Grammy Awards.
2 Feb 2026 - 4:15PM
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From bar singer to Hong Kong icon: how Hins Cheung refused to let the dream die
The Cantopop star, who continues to sell out stadiums, is as passionate about the arts as he is about preserving heritage buildings.
30 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
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