Hong Kong Music

Hong Kong is a city where people are always busy busy busy. It’s basically our trademark. But with so much hometown music brewing right under our noses, how can we lure people out of…to smell the roses, feel the sunlight (or fog, whichever) and listen to the sounds and stories of our city’s musicians? Whether it be travelling to Kwun Tong or paying an extra $50 than they would at a club what can we do to give people that push?

We asked, you answered!

Here are some suggestions and reminders you gave to the HK public:

- “Remind them that they’ll be creating memories” – Marine
- “If money seems to be an issue, just tell yourself that you can’t put a price on good times” -Sharon
- “be adventurous, outgoing, experience the city in which you live” – Ming
- “It’s part of enjoying life” –  Josh
- “It’s about being well balanced, instead of a workaholic – you need to be social too” – Katrina
- “You wont regret it once you’re there” – Hong

On 12th Jan, Forgotten Dreams Carnival took place at the Kwun Tong Promenade. The carnival was another Feel Music Experimental Lab event by Wikitopia/Videoatge with the mission of connecting experimenting and exploring through music.

“we wish to widen Hong Kong’s music scene, build up unique music style and find new music directions/ideas.”

With a line up of local bands, along with a mini flea market, some visual installations, and face painting, this was one of those events that aimed to bring the diverse people of Hong Kong together to have fun and relax while witnessing homegrown talent on a hazy Saturday afternoon.

Something I’ve noticed about events in HK however, is that people aren’t willing to travel a little further than they normally would despite the fact that this city is so tiny! For the HK islanders, Kwun Tong is too far. Either that or many people intend to go (Facebook RSVP), but don’t show up because of last minute engagements. There’s always something getting in the way. Though this event felt a little disjointed and lacking in numbers, the organizers still did a great job in terms of the quality and the willingness to bring something personal and fun to the Hong Kong community.

But this still begs the question. What should we do to get more people out of their homes and into the city to experience the up and coming music HK has to offer? More promotional efforts to get people excited? Perhaps things like this just take time, but kudos to the organizers for building up momentum.

Tell us what you think!