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Clockenflap Music Festivali

Since being launched in 2008, Clockenflap has evolved from humble beginnings into Hong Kong's biggest annual celebration of music and the arts. The festival showcases world-famous musical acts as well as bands and DJs from Hong Kong and Asia.

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‘I wouldn’t have predicted myself going to Hong Kong,’ says the humble DIY bedroom producer – who has collaborated with Frank Ocean and Japanese Breakfast, and played on Jimmy Fallon

Everything you need to know about Hong Kong music and arts festival Clockenflap ahead of it opening on December 1 – from who’s performing on which stage to the food and drinks on offer, and what to bring.

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Not sure about who to see at Hong Kong’s biggest music festival this December? We’ve got you covered with our list of recs, from Omnipotent Youth Society to NewJeans producer 250

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How will December’s Clockenflap festival differ from the March edition? Justin Sweeting, Clockenflap co-founder and head of music, talks about hosting two events in one year.

Hip-hop group De La Soul, indie pop singer Tom Grennan, and alternative rock groups The Beths and Tilly Birds join headline acts including Pulp and Joji for three-day music event in Hong Kong.

In addition to Clockenflap, Hong Kong will play host to a raft of solo Asian acts this winter, from singer-songwriter Junny to Vietnamese-American R&B star Keshi – here’s what to look forward to

The line-up for Clockenflap’s December 2023 edition includes headliners Pulp, Yoasobi and Joji, plus Idles, Caroline Polachek, Prep, D4vd, Leah Dou Jingtong, Darren Emerson, Peking Duk and lots more.

The Better With Beer festival in Hong Kong this weekend has it all: 150-plus craft beers, live and DJ music, outdoor games, festival food, drag bingo and lip-sync battles.

On their first visit to the city that inspired their name, the seminal 90s rap group talk John Woo, the movies that inspired debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – and the OG MCs they really respect

Clockenflap returned with a bang this weekend – mask-free – with headliners Arctic Monkeys and indie talents like Hybs and Sasha Alex Sloan ruling the crowds

The Clockenflap 2023 festival features big-name bands including Phoenix, Arctic Monkeys, FKJ, Wu-Tang Clan and the Cardigans. Find out how to get there, and more, in our extensive guide.

Music lovers missing out on Clockenflap this year shouldn’t worry – Asia has plenty of top-drawer music festivals coming up, featuring artists from Calvin Harris and Foo Fighters to The 1975

Forget the big Western headliners, East Asian pop culture is having a moment, and Clockenflap 2023 has a finger on the pulse in its stunning roster of regional acts – here’s who you shouldn’t miss

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From bedroom R&B star Cehryl to rapper Luna Is A Bep and post-punk upstarts N.Y.P.D., the presence of all these acts on one bill is proof Hong Kong’s indie scene has come of age

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Stifled by Covid restrictions, many of Hong Kong’s independent musicians have spent the past three years writing music, and jamming and recording together online.

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Arctic Monkeys will play their first Hong Kong gig at Clockenflap festival, which returns in March 2023 after a four-year break. Phoenix, Tyson Yoshi and Men I Trust will also be in the line-up.

From the Rugby Sevens to Clockenflap, the return of major international events and reduced travel restrictions spell a rosier year ahead – but is it too soon to celebrate?

Clockenflap organisers admit defeat, citing recently tightened rules on running large-scale outdoor events and continuing restrictions on international travel to Hong Kong.

Sonar Hong Kong and Clockenflap Music Festival organisers demonstrate their new focus on Hong Kong acts in a day-long live concert, Long Time No See, at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok.

Tickets for the 2021 edition of Hong Kong’s biggest annual music festival went on sale on March 3. The 2019 and 2020 festivals were cancelled because of the city’s anti-government protests and the coronavirus outbreak.