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Melanie C on new album Sweat, being a Spice Girl, rave culture and more
Before she was part of the Spice Girls, she discovered rave music. Melanie C brings some of that culture to Sweat, her ninth album.
29 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
Yo-Yo Ma, Gustavo Dudamel among stars of HK Phil’s 2026-27 season
28 Apr 2026 - 2:26PM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
The ‘brutal, horrific’ thrills of Tarmo Peltokoski’s HK Phil concert
27 Apr 2026 - 9:43PM
Music
Ringo Starr’s 22nd studio album sees former Beatle head down memory lane
Starr opens up on new album Long Long Road featuring musicians including Sheryl Crow and St Vincent, and upcoming music with Paul McCartney.
26 Apr 2026 - 4:15PM
Ringo Starr (left) enjoys a laugh with Long Long Road producer T Bone Burnett. The former Beatle’s 22nd studio album comprises 10 country songs and features musicians including Sheryl Crow, St Vincent and Molly Tuttle. Photo: Universal Music/dpa
World of performing arts
‘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
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Michael: ‘King of Pop’ biopic features all the hits, none of the controversy
While the film is packed with great performances, it is an utterly sanitised view of Michael Jackson’s life and the allegations he faced.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:46PM
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Hong Kong Ballet brilliantly dances to Beyond, Queen and Depeche Mode
Hong Kong Ballet’s ‘Glam Rock’ triple bill was a feast of popular music and dance that showcased its dancers’ versatility.
13 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Dancers perform Andonis Foniadakis’ Strangelove, part of Hong Kong Ballet’s “Glam Rock” programme at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, in April 2026. Photo: Conrad Dy-Liacco
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
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
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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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
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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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
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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
Sir John Eliot Gardiner and his Constellation Choir and Orchestra performed two Mozart works at the Hong Kong Arts Festival on March 6. This was the Hong Kong debut of Gardiner’s new ensemble, founded in 2024. Photo: Hong Kong Arts Festival
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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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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
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