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Clockenflap Music Festival
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.
Festival goers queue for noodles and snacks from “TamJai Avenue” at the Clockenflap 2025 music festival in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/tamjai_samgor
Food and Drinks

On the Menu | Local heroes TamJai and Chicken Egg Boy the stars of Clockenflap’s food stalls

Including budget-friendly soup noodle specialists TamJai in the food line-up in particular was a brilliant move by Clockenflap organisers.

Hong Kong

Who to watch at Clockenflap 2025

Music

Why Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos loves playing in Hong Kong

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Music

Franz Ferdinand, Jacob Collier among Clockenflap 2025 early line-up acts

Rich Brian, Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, Yoga Lin Youjia and Panther Chan are also on the list announced by Clockenflap today.

Franz Ferdinand are among performers on the list of early line-up acts for Clockenflap 2025 at Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront. Photo: Clockenflap
Fame and celebrity

Renée Zellweger’s dating history, revealed: from Jim Carrey to Ant Anstead

The Bridget Jones star is embarking on her fourth and presumed final film in the celebrated role; let’s look back at the men in Renée Zellweger’s life, from the 1990s to the present.

Hong Kong

Our favourite PostMag music stories of 2024, from Herbie Hancock to St Vincent

From post-punk rock and rap to jazz and classical, it was a bustling year for Hong Kong’s music scene, capped by the Clockenflap festival.

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Fame and celebrity

Q&A | Glass Animals’ ‘Heat Waves’ hits Hong Kong at Clockenflap

Glass Animals’ lead singer speaks candidly with Style about the band’s growing fame, the accident that nearly ended drummer Joe Seaward’s life, and his dining tour of Hong Kong.

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From left: Glass Animals drummer Joe Seaward, bassist Edmund Irwin-Singer, lead singer Dave Bayley and guitarist Drew MacFarlane at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Photo: Getty
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Yidan Prize laureate shows the power of digital education

Readers discuss the two lessons for Hong Kong educators, elderly couples renewing their marriage vows, sexual harassment at music festivals, and improvements for weather service.

Music

Opinion | Frat-boy behaviour tainted Hong Kong Clockenflap 2024. A sign of the times?

Festivalgoers and performers took to social media with allegations of sexual harassment and bad behaviour, and noted a heavy police presence.

Hong Kong society

Scottish DJ says she was sexually harassed at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap

Simone Murphy, or Sim0ne, says group of men in crowd made obscene gestures throughout her set and accuses security of failing to act.

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Edinburgh-born Simone Murphy was named as one of “dance’s future stars” for 2024 by BBC Radio 1. Photo: Instagram/sim0ne
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 29-December 1

Music lovers should head to Central, those looking to relax can check out a sound bath and foodies will love this afternoon tea this weekend.

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Music lovers should head to Central to check out this year’s Clockenflap festival, while those looking to relax can check out a sound bath this weekend. Photo: Clockenflap
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best shows in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 29-Dec 1

See Suede, Central Cee and more at Clockenflap, or an award-winning jazz singer’s intimate event. A top drag queen makes her Hong Kong debut.

Profile

Suede gear up for their triumphant return to Hong Kong

Brett Anderson and Mat Osman on the band’s 10th album, writing books and music, and putting their egos aside for the ‘weird Suede figurehead’.

Profile

St Vincent has always crafted her own identity – her new album is no different

Ahead of her Hong Kong debut, at Clockenflap, American singer and musician St Vincent talks life, death, love and identity.

St Vincent. Photo: David William Baum
Hong Kong

What to expect from Clockenflap 2024, Hong Kong’s music and arts festival

From November 29 to December 1, the weekend promises exciting music from former White Stripes member Jack White, indie darling St Vincent, rapper Central Cee, English rock band Suede, and many more.

The Clockenflap music festival has come a long way since 2008, becoming one of the biggest events on Hong Kong’s social calendar. Photo: Sun Yeung
Music

How British-born Chinese singer Mui Zyu is taking back her heritage

Performing at Clockenflap 2024, Mui Zyu – real name Eva Liu – is exploring her Hong Kong heritage after years of feeling disconnected.

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What to do in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Clockenflap festival full line-up includes Central Cee headlining

The full line-up for November 29-December 1 music festival is announced, with ‘Doja’ rapper Central Cee to headline Saturday night.

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What to do in Hong Kong

Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest music festival, reveals 2024 headliners

French electronic duo Air and ex-White Stripes member Jack White to headline days one and three of the festival on the Central Harbourfront.

Hong Kong’s biggest music festival of 2024, Clockenflap, will feature headline acts including US rock musician Jack White (above). Photo: Clockenflap
Fame and celebrity

How J-pop duo Yoasobi blazed a trail to the top

J-pop duo Yoasobi wowed Hongkongers at Clockenflap last year – and now the pair is going to perform at Coachella in 2024 … so just how did they get so popular?

Fame and celebrity

Q&A | ‘Kill it and move on’: how Idles are reclaiming the narrative with Tangk

As the outspoken British post-punk band attempt to redefine their rowdy, preachy reputation, Style sits down for a backstage chat about British politics and class – and being one of the last great guitar bands

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Make sure Taylor Swift doesn’t skip Hong Kong again

Hosting large-scale international events is a powerful statement that Hong Kong is back as a global player after three years of pandemic isolation. Now that the city is reclaiming its place on the world stage, the government and business sector must cooperate to form long-term strategies and lift the city’s allure.

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Taylor Swift performs at the Monumental stadium during her Eras Tour concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Novemner 9. Photo: AP
Clockenflap: video

Video | Atmosphere at Hong Kong’s second Clockenflap in 2023

Fans rejoice as Yoasobi and mainland Chinese bands grace Hong Kong’s Clockenflap
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Music

Clockenflap headliner Alex G on abstract lyrics and why he shuns social media

‘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

Clockenflap: archive

15 years of Hong Kong’s Clockenflap festival in pictures: a visual history

From A$AP Rocky to Arctic Monkeys, a visual history of Hong Kong’s music and arts festival Clockenflap on its 15th year.

Art

Explainer | Your guide to Clockenflap December 2023: music, food and drink, art and more

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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The second Clockenflap music and arts festival of 2023 begins on Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront (above) on December 1, and we have a guide to everything festivalgoers need to know. Photo: Clockenflap
Hong Kong's music scene

Clockenflap, again: 8 East Asian acts you shouldn’t miss, from 250 to Wang Wen

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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Clockenflap December 2023 headliners (from left), Otoboke Beaver (Japan), Wang Wen (China) and ADG7 (South Korea). Photos: Handout
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Second Clockenflap festival in December ‘a leap of faith’, co-founder says

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.

Clockenflap: bands

Clockenflap 2023: De La Soul, Tom Grennan among acts added to line-up

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.

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