The summer music season heralds some of the best live rock action in Asia
Jeans and T-shirt? Check. Passport? Check. Festival tickets? Check. The music season is about to kick off, which means you can get busy planning your holidays around some of the best live shows in Asia.
Hong Kong's festival circuit gets going later, in the cooler autumn months, but this year promises to the best yet. The city welcomes the North Sea Jazz Festival to add to the home-grown success that is Clockenflap and a possible return for Pharrell Williams' urban music bash, Blohk Party, in December, if the global superstar isn't too busy doing shows in Britain and the US.
Sadly, South Korea's top event, the Ansan Valley Rock Festival, has been cancelled this year out of respect for the 250 students from a local school who lost their lives in the Sewol ferry disaster. It's worth noting that all events are subject to change, especially in Asia, so check information on the organisers' official websites before travelling. Here's 48 Hours' guide to the best of the stage action you can see this summer around the region.
Hong Kong
June 28, 1pm-11pm
Almost 2,000 people have indicated on Facebook that will attend "the biggest beach party in Hong Kong", which promises international DJs plus an open bar day and night for guests, barbecue, contests and body glow painting. But that's about all we know, as this festival is being kept under wraps by organisers Kenwell Events. Last year's event was held at Deep Water Bay.
facebook.com/KenwellEventsManagement