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Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the "GenS@HK21C" concerts this weekend feature a line-up of talented young singer-songwriters - ketchup, FAMA, Swing, Louis Cheung, Pong Nan, Peco Chui, Jonathan Wong, Vicky Fung, Takki Wong, Yoyo Sham, and special guest Wong Ka-keung. Full of energy, character and diversity, the concerts are a special treat for music lovers with a feast of original compositions for the 21st century.
Details of the two concerts are:
August 14, 7.30pm
Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena
Performing artists: FAMA, Pong Nan, Vicky Fung,
Peco Chui and ketchup
Special guest: Wong Ka-keung
August 15, 3pm
Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena
Performing artists: Swing, Yoyo Sham,
Louis Cheung, ketchup, Takki Wong,
and Jonathan Wong
Special guest: Wong Ka-keung
There will be no fancy special effects for these performers, for whom less is more. Striking a fresh note, and employing lyrics from the heart, they share a slice of their lives, dreams and mission to break boundaries through their collective passion for music.
Ticket priced at $120, $180 and $240 are available at URBTIX outlets. Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients.
Leaflets on the "GenS@HK21C" concerts are available at URBTIX outlets or at the website, www.hkiac.gov.hk/ngs .
In addition, the "Generation Singer-Songwriters" will stage free performances at Expo 2010 Shanghai China (Shanghai Expo) as a HKSAR cultural programme for the Shanghai Expo. The concert will be held on October 21 and 22 (Thursday and Friday) at 1.30pm, 3pm and 4.30pm at Celebration Square, Expo Park, Pudong. For details, please browse www.hkexpo2010.gov.hk .
Ends/Friday, August 13, 2010
Issued at HKT 17:49
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