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Hong Kong's music scene
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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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Fashion
In their words: Douglas Young, founder of Hong Kong lifestyle brand G.O.D
14 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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Stella Cole Quartet’s delightful delivery of jazz and film classics in Hong Kong
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
Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for March 6-9
Celebrate International Women’s Day with unDer Lab’s scientific cocktails, Jin Bo Law Skybar’s city-inspired menu, and women bartenders’ star turns.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Why Michael Tse, Hong Kong actor behind Laughing Gor, is a lesson in resilience
Michael Tse’s journey from backup dancer to Young and Dangerous henchman to leading film and TV actor showcases his endurance and tenacity.
5 Mar 2026 - 11:33AM
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How Hong Kong actress Athena Chu escaped the sex symbol trap after early fame
Athena Chu navigated beyond her initial ‘sexy goddess’ image to become an acclaimed, gritty actress and devoted family woman.
18 Feb 2026 - 12:37PM
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From bar singer to Hong Kong icon: how Hins Cheung refused to let the dream die
The Cantopop star, who continues to sell out stadiums, is as passionate about the arts as he is about preserving heritage buildings.
30 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
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On Our Radar
Beare’s Premiere Music Festival 2026 bids farewell to Hong Kong
As the curtain falls on the city’s principal chamber music event, the stellar line-up of musicians promises to send it off on a high note.
23 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
My Life
Barrister by day, jazz singer by night – and that’s only half the story
The British barrister tells of his years in the Gurkhas, long career in law, and singing at Ned Kelly’s in Tsim Sha Tsui.
19 Jan 2026 - 3:00PM
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How Nancy Sit went from child star to Hong Kong’s most beloved TV matriarch
After leaving the spotlight at the height of her fame, Nancy Sit overcame personal struggles, reinvented herself and returned to superstardom.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:31AM
Hong Kong entertainment
Hong Kong Cantopop singer Raymond Lam cancels 2 concerts in Japan
Lam’s shows scheduled for January 31 and February 1 at the Tokyo Garden Theatre have been postponed indefinitely.
15 Jan 2026 - 12:44AM
Cantopop
Where Hong Kong’s teens and an 88-year-old share the dance floor
As Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong echo through the nightclub, a love letter to Cantopop gives the city a space for joy and belonging.
9 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
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Zhou Shen concerts a showcase of Hong Kong-mainland cultural ties
The Mandopop superstar’s concerts in Hong Kong attracted a large number of mainland visitors and his tribute to Cantonese culture won him new fans.
7 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM
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How Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China
Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice.
2 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
What to do in Hong Kong
The best New Year’s Eve countdown parties in Hong Kong for ringing in 2026
Highlights include DJ Willer at The Aubrey, DJ Anil Ahuja at The Trilogy, and South Korea’s DJ Drako at Gossip.
26 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
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How Cantopop created Hong Kong’s own Christmas soundtrack
Joyful and jubilant, melancholic and mournful … the marriage of Cantopop and Christmas has resulted in a unique musical genre with a very Hong Kong vibe.
24 Dec 2025 - 1:15PM
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The bold reinvention of 1990s Hong Kong sex symbol Veronica Yip
Veronica Yip posed topless for a Hong Kong magazine and acted in erotic films before becoming a pop singer, TV fixture and a tycoon’s wife.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Wicked songs in Cantonese? New online series champions Hong Kong talent
Songs like ‘Popular’ and ‘What Is This Feeling’ have been painstakingly translated for the ‘Wicked in Canto’ series on YouTube and Instagram.
10 Dec 2025 - 10:48AM
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Cantopop icon Alan Tam: from Leslie Cheung’s rival to fans smashing albums
‘Principal Tam’ ruled Cantopop in the late 1970s and ’80s but later vexed fans with his offstage actions. Still, he’s going strong today.
5 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Who to watch at Clockenflap 2025
Hong Kong’s favourite music spectacular is back from December 5 to 7 – here are our highlights to pencil into your festival diary.
30 Nov 2025 - 6:00AM
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Why Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos loves playing in Hong Kong
Franz Ferdinand are appearing at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap festival in December and vocalist Alex Kapranos is glad to be coming back.
28 Nov 2025 - 5:15PM
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For Hong Kong’s outsiders, zines offer what the city doesn’t – space, dignity and voice
At workshops and festivals, some are embracing DIY publishing as a slower, more human way to find connection and tell their stories.
18 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM
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Jazz great Dianne Reeves brings the house down at Hong Kong return show
With her commanding stage presence, huge vocal range and some top-notch backing, Dianne Reeves delivered a soulful, polished performance.
14 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
On Our Radar
Slow mornings, island air and 30-plus acts: CT Music Fest rethinks the formula
CT Music Fest heads to the Saiyuen campsite for 3 days of close listening, community vibes and a Hong Kong-first artist lineup.
18 Nov 2025 - 11:41AM
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The Hong Kong Cantopop drummer helping revive the genre with his DJ sets
Stephane Wong drummed for Cantopop stars Eason Chan and Joey Yung in the 2000s. Now, his DJ discos are helping Hongkongers reminisce.
13 Nov 2025 - 12:15PM
New Openings
Hong Kong new openings, from new music venue Tides to a pet club in West Kowloon
Italian pasticceria Cova reopens in Pacific Place, a new pickleball venue offers four indoor courts, and pets come first at WestK Pet Club.
12 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
My Life
He plays music with his elbows and brings skateboard tricks into his performances
Steve Hui Ngo-shan reflects on his journey from teen raver to Hong Kong’s leading sound artist. He even writes operas.
10 Nov 2025 - 10:13AM
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