https://www.scmp.com/rss/522752/feed The latest news and top stories on Sandy Lam, a renowned Hong Kong singer. Known for her influential career in the Cantopop music scene, Lam rose to fame in the 1980s, expanding her fanbase across Asia. She has released over 30 stylistically diverse albums in Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Japanese, demonstrating remarkable versatility across genres including R&B, jazz and electronic music. Her work includes critically acclaimed albums like "Gaia" and "0", both earning Golden Melody Awards for... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received dozens of complaints after Taiwanese rock band Mayday cancelled one of its coming concerts at Kai Tak Sports Park and replaced it with a new date later in the week, sparking frustration among fans – particularly those travelling from mainland China and overseas. The Consumer Council said that as of 1pm on Tuesday, it had received 24 complaints about the cancelled show – eight from local consumers and 16 from fans outside the city. The watchdog said the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346132/sour-note-fans-after-taiwanese-rock-band-mayday-switches-hong-kong-date?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346132/sour-note-fans-after-taiwanese-rock-band-mayday-switches-hong-kong-date?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:15:06 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial New Year’s Eve was celebrated in Hong Kong in a variety of ways. But for fans of Mandopop superstar Zhou Shen, the best place to see in 2026 was his landmark concert at Kai Tak Stadium. Zhou is the first mainland singer to perform in a solo concert at the flagship venue, which opened last March and hosted more than 40 events last year. The star’s two concerts on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day contributed to the surge in mainland visitors to Hong Kong, with thousands coming to see him perform.... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3338867/zhou-shen-concerts-showcase-hong-kong-mainland-cultural-ties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3338867/zhou-shen-concerts-showcase-hong-kong-mainland-cultural-ties?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:45:08 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak From major pop stars to classical music icons, the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will play host to some exciting musical acts in December, including a beloved Hong Kong singer, who will perform a New Year’s Eve show. Read on to see what is coming up in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. 1. Concerto di Placido Domingo: Guangzhou Legendary opera singer Placido Domingo is returning to the GBA after his October 2024 Macau concert. This time, he will perform at the Zaha Hadid-designed Guangzhou Opera House, supported... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3333347/sandy-lam-placido-domingo-zhou-shen-5-china-greater-bay-area-events-december-2025?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3333347/sandy-lam-placido-domingo-zhou-shen-5-china-greater-bay-area-events-december-2025?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:15:09 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam This is the 56th instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. In the dazzling, neon-drenched heyday of 1980s and ’90s Hong Kong, when Cantopop music reigned supreme across the region and the city’s cinema captivated the world, a voice of unparalleled grace emerged: Sally Yeh Chian-wen. With her silky smooth vibrato, effortless charm and unusual bilingual appeal, Yeh transcended pop stardom to become a cultural icon. From her early days as a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3320269/when-hong-kong-singer-actress-sally-yeh-dominated-citys-music-and-cinema-scenes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3320269/when-hong-kong-singer-actress-sally-yeh-dominated-citys-music-and-cinema-scenes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:15:08 +0000 Salomé Grouard Salomé Grouard This past March, an Instagram Reel of DJ Dcr Milda tearing through a remix of Benny Benassi’s “Satisfaction” inside a packed Hong Kong cafe did something rare: it made people stop scrolling and pay attention. Not just because of the euphoric crowd throwing their hands up like they were partying at one of Lan Kwai Fong’s clubs on a Sunday afternoon, but because of its casual caption: “Just another Sunday at [a] coffee shop in Hong Kong.” The subtext is louder than the bass: Hong Kong’s cafe... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3319026/how-hong-kongs-cafes-reinvented-themselves-djs-and-running-clubs-vintage-clothes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3319026/how-hong-kongs-cafes-reinvented-themselves-djs-and-running-clubs-vintage-clothes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:45:08 +0000 Peggy Sito Peggy Sito Macau’s tourism and casino revenues are poised to see sustained growth in the second half of the year, as high-profile events and concerts attract an increasing number of visitors. The city has a busy concert pipeline over the next two months. Hong Kong singers like Sandy Lam, Aaron Kwok and Eason Chan will hold multiple shows in the casino hub between now and September, while South Korean actor Park Bo-gum, who starred in the TV drama, When life gives you tangerines, will meet his fans in... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3318271/macau-set-blockbuster-summer-toy-story-events-star-studded-concerts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3318271/macau-set-blockbuster-summer-toy-story-events-star-studded-concerts?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:59:15 +0000