The International Arts Carnival (IAC), organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will present an innovative performance, "Sounds of Sports", in early August. Led by acclaimed pianist Phoebus Chan, this unique production lines up a stellar cast of Hong Kong musicians and elite athletes to deliver a highly creative and playful show that will transform the concert hall into a dynamic sports arena and blend music and sports in an exciting fusion.
 
     In this specially arranged music production, audiences will have an exciting face-to-face encounter with a Hong Kong table tennis star and experience the lightning-fast pace of rugby passes, feeling as if they are right on the field. Meanwhile, with the guidance of musicians, the audience will learn how to officiate fencing matches and gain insights into the techniques of Hong Kong's fencing heroes. Chan will take on a high-level challenge by running at high speed while performing the theme song of "Mission: Impossible" on the piano. Together they will conjure a delightful show filled with laughter and excitement, which should not be missed.
 
     The production features an exceptional lineup of musicians, including pianist Chan, erhu musician Chan Pik-sum, jazz drummer Lawrence Tsui, cellist Pun Chak-yin and shakuhachi player Sunny Yeung. They will collaborate with elite athletes, namely karate experts Lee Chun-ho and Hinx Tang, rugby player Salom Yiu, fencer Lawrence Ng, table tennis player Venus Ng, and wushu athletes Kwan Ning-wai and Lau Po-yan. Together they will interpret the unique charm of various sports through vivid music.
 
     "Sounds of Sports" will be staged at 3pm on August 2 and 3 at the Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium. Tickets priced at $160, $240 and $300 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288, or use the mobile ticketing app "URBTIX".
 
     For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit the IAC website (www.hkiac.gov.hk).
 
     This year's IAC will run from July 11 to August 17, featuring a wide array of fun-filled educational programmes by overseas, Mainland and local art groups and artists. In addition to martial arts, acrobatics, dance, music, theatre and multimedia, the IAC will also offer film screenings, parent-child workshops, an online programme, an outreach performance and an exhibition.

Ends/Friday, July 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:00

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