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Denise Ho welcomes the public to Yuen Long for an autograph session.
#music #cantopop #hocc #fansmeeting #727 #yuenlong
Source: 文宣直播台
Denise Ho welcomes the public to Yuen Long for an autograph session.
#music #cantopop #hocc #fansmeeting #727 #yuenlong
Source: 文宣直播台
Cantopop Legend Sam Hui Hosts Concert to Support Unemployed Workers in Music Industry
On Sunday #Apr12, Sam Hui, a pioneer in Cantopop, organised an online concert to raise money for former employees of Tom Lee Music's service department, which had been disbanded since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This concert has raised criticism in society as Chief Executive Carrie Lam posted a photo of her watching the concert with her officials during a government meeting. This caused some voices in the society to call for a boycott on the online concert.
Despite the negative response brought about by Carrie Lam, Sam Hui's live-stream concern had attracted over 160 thousand people near the end of the event. After saying, "let others say whatever they like", a lyric from a popular song performed by Leslie Cheung and Hui titled "Silence Is Golden" （沉默是金）, the concert ended with Hui waving his hand and leaving the venue.
Sam Hui is highly regarded as an icon of Hong Kong culture and Cantopop. One of his signature song "Iron Towers that Reach the Skies" （鐵塔凌雲）relessed in 1972 describes a longing for home (Hong Kong) in foreign countries. His other songs like "The Private Eyes" （半斤八兩）also accurately described grassroot lives in Hong Kong in the 1970s.
Hui's contribution to Hong Kong culture and Cantonese pop music precisely reminds people of the need to propagate and develop local culture.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr16
#HongKongCulture #Cantopop #SamHui
On Sunday #Apr12, Sam Hui, a pioneer in Cantopop, organised an online concert to raise money for former employees of Tom Lee Music's service department, which had been disbanded since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This concert has raised criticism in society as Chief Executive Carrie Lam posted a photo of her watching the concert with her officials during a government meeting. This caused some voices in the society to call for a boycott on the online concert.
Despite the negative response brought about by Carrie Lam, Sam Hui's live-stream concern had attracted over 160 thousand people near the end of the event. After saying, "let others say whatever they like", a lyric from a popular song performed by Leslie Cheung and Hui titled "Silence Is Golden" （沉默是金）, the concert ended with Hui waving his hand and leaving the venue.
Sam Hui is highly regarded as an icon of Hong Kong culture and Cantopop. One of his signature song "Iron Towers that Reach the Skies" （鐵塔凌雲）relessed in 1972 describes a longing for home (Hong Kong) in foreign countries. His other songs like "The Private Eyes" （半斤八兩）also accurately described grassroot lives in Hong Kong in the 1970s.
Hui's contribution to Hong Kong culture and Cantonese pop music precisely reminds people of the need to propagate and develop local culture.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr16
#HongKongCulture #Cantopop #SamHui
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Hong Kong Lyricist Albert Leung: "Even a firefly can light up the sky"
Hong Kong lyricist Albert Leung not only showed his support for the anti-ELAB movement publicly, but he also created movement-related songs like “City of Sadness”. His name was then censored by the Chinese Communist Party government and his works were marked as “by anonymous” in China.
In an interview with RTHK's The Screening Room, Leung reiterated that he did nothing wrong by fighting for freedom. In this regard, “being named anonymous is some sort of an honour”. He expected that he will have less work after he expressed his stance, but it was more important to listen to your conscience.
"I don't think darkness can overcome the light. Even a firefly can light up the sky," Leung said.
Source: Stand News
Watch: RTHK The Screening Room
#May17 #AlbertLeung #Cantopop #thescreeningroom #RTHK
Hong Kong Lyricist Albert Leung: "Even a firefly can light up the sky"
Hong Kong lyricist Albert Leung not only showed his support for the anti-ELAB movement publicly, but he also created movement-related songs like “City of Sadness”. His name was then censored by the Chinese Communist Party government and his works were marked as “by anonymous” in China.
In an interview with RTHK's The Screening Room, Leung reiterated that he did nothing wrong by fighting for freedom. In this regard, “being named anonymous is some sort of an honour”. He expected that he will have less work after he expressed his stance, but it was more important to listen to your conscience.
"I don't think darkness can overcome the light. Even a firefly can light up the sky," Leung said.
Source: Stand News
Watch: RTHK The Screening Room
#May17 #AlbertLeung #Cantopop #thescreeningroom #RTHK
#HongKongChronicles #TodayinHistory
17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Seventeen years ago, Hong Kong singer, actress and popular icon Anita Mui passed away on December 30, 2003 at the age of 40. For her righteousness and valiance, she is forever a superstar in Hongkongers' hearts.
Mui voiced support for the pro-democracy movement in China as early as in May 1989, before the June 4th Tiananmen Massacre took place. In Hong Kong, Mui participated in rallies and protests, despite her busy showbiz schedule. She also lent her voice to the pro-democracy song "For Freedom" (1989).
Mui is always remembered for her persistence on justice and outcry for the Chinese Communist Party government's suppression of pro-democracy movement.
It was also reported that Mui quit the leading role in Center Stage (1990), a work by renowned Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan, because she refused to go to China for shooting.
When asked in 1990 if she was worried about the impact of her outspokenness on her career, Mui said, "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important."
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
http://bit.ly/2Q6qAca
https://bit.ly/3ptKQ6g
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Listen to "Song of the Setting Sun" (1989): A Theme Song of "A Better Tomorrow III" Performed by Anita Mui:
https://youtu.be/bF07MUogdt4
#Cantopop #HongKongCulture
17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Seventeen years ago, Hong Kong singer, actress and popular icon Anita Mui passed away on December 30, 2003 at the age of 40. For her righteousness and valiance, she is forever a superstar in Hongkongers' hearts.
Mui voiced support for the pro-democracy movement in China as early as in May 1989, before the June 4th Tiananmen Massacre took place. In Hong Kong, Mui participated in rallies and protests, despite her busy showbiz schedule. She also lent her voice to the pro-democracy song "For Freedom" (1989).
Mui is always remembered for her persistence on justice and outcry for the Chinese Communist Party government's suppression of pro-democracy movement.
It was also reported that Mui quit the leading role in Center Stage (1990), a work by renowned Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan, because she refused to go to China for shooting.
When asked in 1990 if she was worried about the impact of her outspokenness on her career, Mui said, "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important."
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
http://bit.ly/2Q6qAca
https://bit.ly/3ptKQ6g
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Listen to "Song of the Setting Sun" (1989): A Theme Song of "A Better Tomorrow III" Performed by Anita Mui:
https://youtu.be/bF07MUogdt4
#Cantopop #HongKongCulture
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#Cantopop #HongKongMusic
Local Musicians Encourage Hongkongers to Hang On
Source: Stand News #Jan1
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Local Musicians Encourage Hongkongers to Hang On
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Local Musicians Encourage Hongkongers to Hang On
The Hong Kong Commercial Radio held the annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation on the first day of 2021 in the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
Under the menace of the coronavirus pandemic, no audience was admitted to the venue, and the ceremony was broadcast live online.
The local band Rubber Band took home the Silver Group Award, and “My Favourite Group” Award for the second consecutive year.
One of the band's member Nai Mang expressed gratitude to HongKongers, and the goal of bringing hope through their music. “In the past year with COVID-19, we seemed to have lost a lot, and injustice is still happening under the pandemic. I believe that as creative workerd, we have the responsibility to give you hope, and tell you that now is yet the time for despair. HongKongers, hang on!”
The band vocal Luk Ho, during their performance of the song “Endless”, said that the piece was not just a song of encouragement, but also of company. “This song is a record of what everyone has been through during 2019-20. Even though tough times feel endless, we will always be with you.”
In another acceptance speech, he quoted lyrics from the song "All we have is now" which he co-wrote with another local singer Charmaine Fong: "Take a deep breath and keep going”, to encourage fellow HongKongers. “We must take a deep breath now. No matter how things will change in 2021, 2022... We will keep going.”
Source: Stand News #Jan1
#Rubberband #CharmaineFong #MusicAward #HongkongersVoice
Local Musicians Encourage Hongkongers to Hang On
The Hong Kong Commercial Radio held the annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation on the first day of 2021 in the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
Under the menace of the coronavirus pandemic, no audience was admitted to the venue, and the ceremony was broadcast live online.
The local band Rubber Band took home the Silver Group Award, and “My Favourite Group” Award for the second consecutive year.
One of the band's member Nai Mang expressed gratitude to HongKongers, and the goal of bringing hope through their music. “In the past year with COVID-19, we seemed to have lost a lot, and injustice is still happening under the pandemic. I believe that as creative workerd, we have the responsibility to give you hope, and tell you that now is yet the time for despair. HongKongers, hang on!”
The band vocal Luk Ho, during their performance of the song “Endless”, said that the piece was not just a song of encouragement, but also of company. “This song is a record of what everyone has been through during 2019-20. Even though tough times feel endless, we will always be with you.”
In another acceptance speech, he quoted lyrics from the song "All we have is now" which he co-wrote with another local singer Charmaine Fong: "Take a deep breath and keep going”, to encourage fellow HongKongers. “We must take a deep breath now. No matter how things will change in 2021, 2022... We will keep going.”
Source: Stand News #Jan1
#Rubberband #CharmaineFong #MusicAward #HongkongersVoice
#Hongkongers #Cantopop
HK #Lyricist Finds #Hope in #NextGeneration: "The Worst Times Can Bring About the Best Music"
Source: Stand News
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HK #Lyricist Finds #Hope in #NextGeneration: "The Worst Times Can Bring About the Best Music"
Source: Stand News
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HK #Lyricist Finds #Hope in #NextGeneration: "The Worst Times Can Bring About the Best Music"
In a TV program aired in Hong Kong on April 23, 2021, the RTHK journalist interviewed critically acclaimed lyricist and scholar #ChowYiuFai about his experiences teaching lyric writing in university in the past 10 years since his return to Hong Kong.
He teaches students to practice their creative process continuously in their daily lives, in order to keep their skills and senses sharp, and not to grow desensitized in their daily routines.
He finds that his students bring him a lot of hope. "When this world has young people like them, how could I give up?"
Chow says that there are always limitations when working in creative fields. His approach to songwriting is to stay true to reality as he knows it, and write within a given premise.
He believes that the worst times can bring about the best music. "When you feel very safe, and the whole world seems at peace, it's a frighteningly apathetic state of mind to be in."
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/3gGFGTv
#Music #HongKongCulture
HK #Lyricist Finds #Hope in #NextGeneration: "The Worst Times Can Bring About the Best Music"
In a TV program aired in Hong Kong on April 23, 2021, the RTHK journalist interviewed critically acclaimed lyricist and scholar #ChowYiuFai about his experiences teaching lyric writing in university in the past 10 years since his return to Hong Kong.
He teaches students to practice their creative process continuously in their daily lives, in order to keep their skills and senses sharp, and not to grow desensitized in their daily routines.
He finds that his students bring him a lot of hope. "When this world has young people like them, how could I give up?"
Chow says that there are always limitations when working in creative fields. His approach to songwriting is to stay true to reality as he knows it, and write within a given premise.
He believes that the worst times can bring about the best music. "When you feel very safe, and the whole world seems at peace, it's a frighteningly apathetic state of mind to be in."
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/3gGFGTv
#Music #HongKongCulture
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#Solidarity #Culture
South Korean Netizens Encourage Hongkongers For "A Better Tomorrow" in the Fight For Freedom
On June 3, 2016, the Korean Pops Orchestra performed the theme song of a 1987-Hong Kong movie A Better Tomorrow II (英雄本色2) at Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater in South Korea.
The theme song was entitled "Running Toward the Days of Future" (奔向未來日子) and was composed by Hong Kong iconic musician Joseph Koo (顧嘉煇).
Together with the movie directed by John Woo, the song has been very popular in South Korea during the 1980s and the 1990s.
In a comment published in January 2021, a netizen explained the sentiment shared by the South Korean population towards this Hong Kong movie:
"Probably, Hongkonger do not understand the reason for popularity of this title song. All most all Korean was depressed due to the military junta in the late 1980 and early 1990. The miserable situation could be found from movies, Tax Driver, 1987 etc.
The counterpart of heroes, Leslie Cheung, Donald Chow Aman Chow and Ti Lung, really really touched the heart of Korean - we can change the life. Now, we are likely to say that... you can change your world as we did."
Other netizens concurred and left words of support for Hongkongers to fight for democracy and freedom in today's context.
Watch the orchestra's performance here:
https://youtu.be/mJfgb7ySgeo
Source: Youtube
#SouthKorea #GlobalSupport #HongKongCinema #CantoPop #ABetterTomorrow #KoreanPopsOrchestra
South Korean Netizens Encourage Hongkongers For "A Better Tomorrow" in the Fight For Freedom
On June 3, 2016, the Korean Pops Orchestra performed the theme song of a 1987-Hong Kong movie A Better Tomorrow II (英雄本色2) at Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater in South Korea.
The theme song was entitled "Running Toward the Days of Future" (奔向未來日子) and was composed by Hong Kong iconic musician Joseph Koo (顧嘉煇).
Together with the movie directed by John Woo, the song has been very popular in South Korea during the 1980s and the 1990s.
In a comment published in January 2021, a netizen explained the sentiment shared by the South Korean population towards this Hong Kong movie:
"Probably, Hongkonger do not understand the reason for popularity of this title song. All most all Korean was depressed due to the military junta in the late 1980 and early 1990. The miserable situation could be found from movies, Tax Driver, 1987 etc.
The counterpart of heroes, Leslie Cheung, Donald Chow Aman Chow and Ti Lung, really really touched the heart of Korean - we can change the life. Now, we are likely to say that... you can change your world as we did."
Other netizens concurred and left words of support for Hongkongers to fight for democracy and freedom in today's context.
Watch the orchestra's performance here:
https://youtu.be/mJfgb7ySgeo
Source: Youtube
#SouthKorea #GlobalSupport #HongKongCinema #CantoPop #ABetterTomorrow #KoreanPopsOrchestra
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'A Better Tomorrow ll' ('영웅본색2' 주제가) by KOREAN POPS ORCHESTRA(코리안팝스오케스트라)
본 곡 편곡에 대한 저작권은 코리안팝스에 있습니다.
무단 도용 및 배포를 금지합니다.
Joseph Koo : A Better Tomorrow Ⅱ Main Theme "Will Rush Toward Future Day"
顧嘉煇 : 英雄本色2 - "奔向未來日子"
Artistic Director: Gina Kim
Arranged and Performed by KOREAN POPS ORCHESTRA
2016.06.03. Gyeonggi Arts Center…
무단 도용 및 배포를 금지합니다.
Joseph Koo : A Better Tomorrow Ⅱ Main Theme "Will Rush Toward Future Day"
顧嘉煇 : 英雄本色2 - "奔向未來日子"
Artistic Director: Gina Kim
Arranged and Performed by KOREAN POPS ORCHESTRA
2016.06.03. Gyeonggi Arts Center…
#WhiteTerror #Censorship
Would Karaoke become a crime?: Hong Kong School Politicizes Cantopop Lyrics and Censors Singing Contest
In Hong Kong, two students from the ELCHK Yuen Long Lutheran Secondary School decided to perform a Cantonese pop song titled "銀河修理員” (Translated as: Galatic Repairman) at the school's singing contest.
The song was originally performed by the local band #DearJane.
The school, however, rejected the song, calling certain lyrics "political". The students were forced to modify their performance and only allowed to perform a makeover version call 疫情加油（Translated as: Pandemic Add Oil").
In the end, the two students entered the finals and performed on stage. They sang the song with the original lyrics and chanted "HongKongers Add Oil" after the performance.
The two were disqualified for performing the song without the school's approval and each were given a demerit. They were also banned from performing for the school in the future which could affect their chances of going to college.
Stand News made inquiries to the school about the incident, but the vice principal, Tam refused to give a response.
Source: Stand News #Jul7
https://thestandnews.page.link/eVu9qPBVGz6S9cvq6
#Karaoke #School #Cantopop #SingCon
Would Karaoke become a crime?: Hong Kong School Politicizes Cantopop Lyrics and Censors Singing Contest
In Hong Kong, two students from the ELCHK Yuen Long Lutheran Secondary School decided to perform a Cantonese pop song titled "銀河修理員” (Translated as: Galatic Repairman) at the school's singing contest.
The song was originally performed by the local band #DearJane.
The school, however, rejected the song, calling certain lyrics "political". The students were forced to modify their performance and only allowed to perform a makeover version call 疫情加油（Translated as: Pandemic Add Oil").
In the end, the two students entered the finals and performed on stage. They sang the song with the original lyrics and chanted "HongKongers Add Oil" after the performance.
The two were disqualified for performing the song without the school's approval and each were given a demerit. They were also banned from performing for the school in the future which could affect their chances of going to college.
Stand News made inquiries to the school about the incident, but the vice principal, Tam refused to give a response.
Source: Stand News #Jul7
https://thestandnews.page.link/eVu9qPBVGz6S9cvq6
#Karaoke #School #Cantopop #SingCon
#Court #PoliticalProsecution
Pro-democracy Singer Anthony Wong in Face of Political Suppression: "Sing on and Hang on, Hongkongers"
The authotities pressed charges on Hong Kong Cantopop star Anthony Wong and former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Nok-hin for "corruption" in connection to the Legislative Council by-election in 2018.
The ICAC claimed that Wong sang two songs at a rally organised by Au, who later won the election.
In court on August 5, 2021, The defence lawyer emphasized that Wong was not paid for the performance.
The prosecution then changed their tone and agreed to offer no evidence against Wong and Au. In the end, the court decided that the two would be bound over for 18 months in the sum of HK$2,000. Wong's charges would then be dismissed.
As a Cantopop icon and celebrity, Wong has been outspoken for his pro-democracy stance; while Au is already in prison for charges in related to the pro-democracy movement. Au is also one of the 47 democrats accused of violating the #NationalSecurityLaw for participating in the pro-democracy camp primaries in 2020.
Outside the court, Anthony Wong responded to media inquiry with a Cantopop song called "Ask me" written by legendary lyricist James Wong in 1976. In the part sung by Wong, the lyrics goes: "No matter how right or how wrong I am, I will face the outcome wholeheartedly; facing the world, whatever it comes, I am being myself."
Wong then told Hongkongers to "sing on and hang on".
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Aug5
https://fb.watch/7bpd6k0e-3
#Cantopop #AnthonyWong #AuNokHin #ICAC
Pro-democracy Singer Anthony Wong in Face of Political Suppression: "Sing on and Hang on, Hongkongers"
The authotities pressed charges on Hong Kong Cantopop star Anthony Wong and former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Nok-hin for "corruption" in connection to the Legislative Council by-election in 2018.
The ICAC claimed that Wong sang two songs at a rally organised by Au, who later won the election.
In court on August 5, 2021, The defence lawyer emphasized that Wong was not paid for the performance.
The prosecution then changed their tone and agreed to offer no evidence against Wong and Au. In the end, the court decided that the two would be bound over for 18 months in the sum of HK$2,000. Wong's charges would then be dismissed.
As a Cantopop icon and celebrity, Wong has been outspoken for his pro-democracy stance; while Au is already in prison for charges in related to the pro-democracy movement. Au is also one of the 47 democrats accused of violating the #NationalSecurityLaw for participating in the pro-democracy camp primaries in 2020.
Outside the court, Anthony Wong responded to media inquiry with a Cantopop song called "Ask me" written by legendary lyricist James Wong in 1976. In the part sung by Wong, the lyrics goes: "No matter how right or how wrong I am, I will face the outcome wholeheartedly; facing the world, whatever it comes, I am being myself."
Wong then told Hongkongers to "sing on and hang on".
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Aug5
https://fb.watch/7bpd6k0e-3
#Cantopop #AnthonyWong #AuNokHin #ICAC
#Culture #Solidarity #Cantopop
Concert Tickets sold out in 2 minutes, Hong Kong pro-democracy singer #DeniseHO: every chance can be the last chance
Source: Stand News #Aug13
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Concert Tickets sold out in 2 minutes, Hong Kong pro-democracy singer #DeniseHO: every chance can be the last chance
Source: Stand News #Aug13
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Concert Tickets sold out in 2 minutes, Hong Kong pro-democracy singer #DeniseHO: every chance can be the last chance
Denise HO Wan Si, a Hong Kong popular pro-democracy singer, will have her 7-show concert in September at the Hong Kong Art Centre.
A total of 2,000 tickets were sold out within 2 minutes on 23 August, 2021. HO thanked all her fans in Facebook, "I will honor my soul to give a hug to each and every of you".
On the next day of HO's announcing her concert earlier, HO's closed fellow from the Hong Kong Shield Anthony WONG Yiu Ming, another popular pro-democracy singer, had been arrested for offence of "misconduct in election". Some fans of HO had commented on her social media pages asking her to "leave". HO thus shared her thought, "no one will know what's happening in the next second; in this messy age, we should be firm with ourself and our belief, don't be influenced by tons of things pass-by."
#hongkong #howansi #AnthonyWong #Conscience #hongkongshield #concert #belief
Source: Stand News #Aug13
https://bit.ly/37OadsJ
Concert Tickets sold out in 2 minutes, Hong Kong pro-democracy singer #DeniseHO: every chance can be the last chance
Denise HO Wan Si, a Hong Kong popular pro-democracy singer, will have her 7-show concert in September at the Hong Kong Art Centre.
A total of 2,000 tickets were sold out within 2 minutes on 23 August, 2021. HO thanked all her fans in Facebook, "I will honor my soul to give a hug to each and every of you".
On the next day of HO's announcing her concert earlier, HO's closed fellow from the Hong Kong Shield Anthony WONG Yiu Ming, another popular pro-democracy singer, had been arrested for offence of "misconduct in election". Some fans of HO had commented on her social media pages asking her to "leave". HO thus shared her thought, "no one will know what's happening in the next second; in this messy age, we should be firm with ourself and our belief, don't be influenced by tons of things pass-by."
#hongkong #howansi #AnthonyWong #Conscience #hongkongshield #concert #belief
Source: Stand News #Aug13
https://bit.ly/37OadsJ
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何韻詩九月壽臣演唱會 開售兩分鐘沽清 「提醒自己每次都當最後一次」 | 立場報道 | 立場新聞
歌手何韻詩將於 9 月在香港藝術中心壽臣劇院舉行 7 場演唱會，提供大約 2,000 張門票。門票今日（8 月...
#PoliticalSuppression
#HongKongArtsCentre Cancels Concert of Pro-democracy Singer #DeniseHo
The Hong Kong Arts Centre announced on August 31, 2021 that it has cancelled the venue booking for the concert of singer Denise Ho, an artist known for her pro-democracy stance. The Centre accused Ho and her team for "breaching a clause of the terms and conditions of hire" by allegedly creating "circumstances where public order or public safety would be endangered during the course of the performance".
Ho released a statement the next day, telling Hongkongers that she will not give up holding the concert. She announced that she will perform her concert via online streaming at the originally-scheduled time of the concert, September 12, 2021 at HKT20:00.
"There might be limitations with the venue, but the Stage is limitless," she wrote.
Source: Goomusic #Sept1
#HOCC #Music #Cantopop
#HongKongArtsCentre Cancels Concert of Pro-democracy Singer #DeniseHo
The Hong Kong Arts Centre announced on August 31, 2021 that it has cancelled the venue booking for the concert of singer Denise Ho, an artist known for her pro-democracy stance. The Centre accused Ho and her team for "breaching a clause of the terms and conditions of hire" by allegedly creating "circumstances where public order or public safety would be endangered during the course of the performance".
Ho released a statement the next day, telling Hongkongers that she will not give up holding the concert. She announced that she will perform her concert via online streaming at the originally-scheduled time of the concert, September 12, 2021 at HKT20:00.
"There might be limitations with the venue, but the Stage is limitless," she wrote.
Source: Goomusic #Sept1
#HOCC #Music #Cantopop
#PoliticalSuppression
Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Singer #DeniseHo Live-Streams Concert, Vows to Carry On Singing
Pro-democracy Cantopop singer #DeniseHo was scheduled to play in her concert "Becoming the Song" on 8-12 September. However, just 8 days before her concert, the Hong Kong Arts Center abruptly cancelled Ho's venue booking.
Braving many difficulties, Ho went ahead to perform online on September 12, at the original scheduled time.
Ho said that it was like performing in sauna parlour, as the venue she eventually found was without air conditioning; she and her band were soaked in sweat. However, she felt that it was much more memorable experience for everyone than having a concert on a "proper" stage.
Denise Ho was thankful for her supporters. She said, "the best way to thank my supporters is to carry on singing."
Source: Stand News; #Sept13
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4532798896805695/
#FightforFreedom #Cantopop #Music #SingWithYou #jjgmj
Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Singer #DeniseHo Live-Streams Concert, Vows to Carry On Singing
Pro-democracy Cantopop singer #DeniseHo was scheduled to play in her concert "Becoming the Song" on 8-12 September. However, just 8 days before her concert, the Hong Kong Arts Center abruptly cancelled Ho's venue booking.
Braving many difficulties, Ho went ahead to perform online on September 12, at the original scheduled time.
Ho said that it was like performing in sauna parlour, as the venue she eventually found was without air conditioning; she and her band were soaked in sweat. However, she felt that it was much more memorable experience for everyone than having a concert on a "proper" stage.
Denise Ho was thankful for her supporters. She said, "the best way to thank my supporters is to carry on singing."
Source: Stand News; #Sept13
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4532798896805695/
#FightforFreedom #Cantopop #Music #SingWithYou #jjgmj
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Hong Kong Singer #AnsonLo Won Best New Asian Artist Award in #MAMA2021
The 2021 Mnet Asia Music Awards (#MAMA) took place on December 11, 2021. Hong Kong singer Anson Lo, a member of the popular 12-membered boy band #MIRROR, was named by the South Korean organizer as the Best New Asian Artist Award.
Anson Lo expressed his appreciation to his supporters in Instagram. He also expressed, "I've never thought of seeing my name in the MAMA ceremony in my life." He hopes that the award can let more people know about "Hong Kong music, Hong Kong singers, and MIRROR."
Source: Stand News #Dec11
https://bit.ly/3ICbswe
#Cantopop #HongKongMusic #HongKongCulture #Music #Award #Hongkonger #AnsonLo
The 2021 Mnet Asia Music Awards (#MAMA) took place on December 11, 2021. Hong Kong singer Anson Lo, a member of the popular 12-membered boy band #MIRROR, was named by the South Korean organizer as the Best New Asian Artist Award.
Anson Lo expressed his appreciation to his supporters in Instagram. He also expressed, "I've never thought of seeing my name in the MAMA ceremony in my life." He hopes that the award can let more people know about "Hong Kong music, Hong Kong singers, and MIRROR."
Source: Stand News #Dec11
https://bit.ly/3ICbswe
#Cantopop #HongKongMusic #HongKongCulture #Music #Award #Hongkonger #AnsonLo
#Cantopop #HongKongSinger
Denise Ho Sing On After Arrest and Thank Late Cantopop Diva Anita Mui: "Do what you should do in the limited time you have"
Source: InmediaHK; #Jan2
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31806
Denise Ho Sing On After Arrest and Thank Late Cantopop Diva Anita Mui: "Do what you should do in the limited time you have"
Source: InmediaHK; #Jan2
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31806
#Cantopop #HongKongSinger
Denise Ho Sing On After Arrest and Thank Cantopop Diva Anita Mui: "Do what you should do in the limited time you have"
Pro-democracy Hong Kong Cantopop singer #DeniseHo (#HOCC) is among the 6 Stand News staff members and directors who were arrested by National Security Police on suspicion of "conspiring to publishing seditious publications."
After being released on bail on December 30, 2021, Ho carried on with her online concert "HOCC MINILIVE" on 2 January 2022, as scheduled.
At the end of the concert, Ho thanked her mentor and Cantopop legend, the late #AnitaMui, for mentoring her and taking her in as family. "Without her, I believe I wouldn't find the courage to stand up at this very important moment."
During her detention, Ho resorted to meditation and chanting scriptures to pass time. Later she started singing songs by fellow pro-democracy musicians Anita Mui and Anthony Wong. "As I sang, I realized the power of music," Ho recalled. "It goes beyond entertaining people; it offers healing and companionship."
Ho has been insistent at holding this concert. In a broken voice, she thanked her supporting staff; with only a brief exchange of glances, her crew members understood that she wanted to go ahead with this concert, "no matter if she would be here or not."
She also offered words of encouragement to herself and her supporters, "Do what you should do in the limited time you have," and "do well at what you do best."
Source: InmediaHK; #Jan2
https://bit.ly/3sRBLZY
#DeniseHo #HongKongMusic #StandNews #Crackdown #Culture #Conscience
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31752
Denise Ho Sing On After Arrest and Thank Cantopop Diva Anita Mui: "Do what you should do in the limited time you have"
Pro-democracy Hong Kong Cantopop singer #DeniseHo (#HOCC) is among the 6 Stand News staff members and directors who were arrested by National Security Police on suspicion of "conspiring to publishing seditious publications."
After being released on bail on December 30, 2021, Ho carried on with her online concert "HOCC MINILIVE" on 2 January 2022, as scheduled.
At the end of the concert, Ho thanked her mentor and Cantopop legend, the late #AnitaMui, for mentoring her and taking her in as family. "Without her, I believe I wouldn't find the courage to stand up at this very important moment."
During her detention, Ho resorted to meditation and chanting scriptures to pass time. Later she started singing songs by fellow pro-democracy musicians Anita Mui and Anthony Wong. "As I sang, I realized the power of music," Ho recalled. "It goes beyond entertaining people; it offers healing and companionship."
Ho has been insistent at holding this concert. In a broken voice, she thanked her supporting staff; with only a brief exchange of glances, her crew members understood that she wanted to go ahead with this concert, "no matter if she would be here or not."
She also offered words of encouragement to herself and her supporters, "Do what you should do in the limited time you have," and "do well at what you do best."
Source: InmediaHK; #Jan2
https://bit.ly/3sRBLZY
#DeniseHo #HongKongMusic #StandNews #Crackdown #Culture #Conscience
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Pro-democracy Hong Kong Singer #DeniseHo Arrested by National Secutity Police: I feel Alright
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31773
Hong Kong Authorities' #Crackdown on #StandNews
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31752
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何韻詩獲釋後照開網上個唱 唱《夕陽之歌》感謝梅艷芳常予勇氣 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
【獨媒報導】《立場新聞》高層及前高層涉嫌串謀發布煽動刊物案，前董事、歌手何韻詩日前（30日）獲准保釋，她今午舉行 《HOCC MINILIVE》網上演唱會，最後並以師傅梅艷芳的《夕陽之歌》作結。何韻詩指梅艷芳是她的恩師及家人，「如果冇佢嘅出現，我相信今日嘅我未必可以喺一啲好重要時候攞出好重要嘅勇氣。」
#Solidarity #Resistance
Hong Kong Singers Respond to Difficult Times and Encourage #Hongkongers Not to Give Up Their Beliefs
In the annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation organized by Commercial Radio Hong Kong on January 1, 2022, several singers expressed words of encouragement to Hongkongers in their thank you speech, addressing the difficult times faced by the locals.
Vincy Chan whose song was named to one of the Top Ten in 2021, said on stage, "As long as we can cross over, there is a future. Uphold our beliefs, never give up -- we must hang on."
Stephanie Cheng, whose song titled "Drink more water" was named Top 4 in the 2021 music chart, expressed that the past year was a difficult one. She then said, "[we need to] be strong in order to overcome... It doesn't mean there is nothing one can do when in a fragile state. Take good care of ourself, then we will find hope. Hope everyone will not give up."
In response to the immigration wave out of Hong Kong, RubberBand, a local band, received the grand award for a song about farewell called "Ciao". While the drummer Ah Wai said the song is deidicated to all Hongkongers whenever they are, his fellow band member Lai Man added, "the truth will prevail." Ah Wai also expressed hope for reunion one day, despite having said goodbye. At last, vocal "no. 6" Mau Hou Cheong said, "We must live on, no matter you are staying in Hong Kong or you choose to leave. This song is dedicated to all Hongkongers. Thank you, Hongkongers. We are always Hongkongers."
At last, MC $OHO and KidNey, a two-men rapper group which was awarded the Silver Prize in the newcomer (band) catergory, said they need to thank the management of their agency. They continued, "because management is very important. There are so many problems in Hong Kong all because it is not well managed."
Source: CNews #Jan1
#Cantopop #HongKongMusic #HongKongSingers #NeverGiveUp #RubberBand #Trial&Error #VincyChan #StephanieChiang
Hong Kong Singers Respond to Difficult Times and Encourage #Hongkongers Not to Give Up Their Beliefs
In the annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation organized by Commercial Radio Hong Kong on January 1, 2022, several singers expressed words of encouragement to Hongkongers in their thank you speech, addressing the difficult times faced by the locals.
Vincy Chan whose song was named to one of the Top Ten in 2021, said on stage, "As long as we can cross over, there is a future. Uphold our beliefs, never give up -- we must hang on."
Stephanie Cheng, whose song titled "Drink more water" was named Top 4 in the 2021 music chart, expressed that the past year was a difficult one. She then said, "[we need to] be strong in order to overcome... It doesn't mean there is nothing one can do when in a fragile state. Take good care of ourself, then we will find hope. Hope everyone will not give up."
In response to the immigration wave out of Hong Kong, RubberBand, a local band, received the grand award for a song about farewell called "Ciao". While the drummer Ah Wai said the song is deidicated to all Hongkongers whenever they are, his fellow band member Lai Man added, "the truth will prevail." Ah Wai also expressed hope for reunion one day, despite having said goodbye. At last, vocal "no. 6" Mau Hou Cheong said, "We must live on, no matter you are staying in Hong Kong or you choose to leave. This song is dedicated to all Hongkongers. Thank you, Hongkongers. We are always Hongkongers."
At last, MC $OHO and KidNey, a two-men rapper group which was awarded the Silver Prize in the newcomer (band) catergory, said they need to thank the management of their agency. They continued, "because management is very important. There are so many problems in Hong Kong all because it is not well managed."
Source: CNews #Jan1
#Cantopop #HongKongMusic #HongKongSingers #NeverGiveUp #RubberBand #Trial&Error #VincyChan #StephanieChiang