Applications open for 2026 Hong Kong Youth Music Camp
The Hong Kong Youth Music Camp, organised annually by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will be held between July and August to offer non-residential training for young musicians and choir members by maestros from the Mainland, Hong Kong and overseas. Applications are open today (March 3), and qualified youths aged between 8 and 25 are welcome to join.
Camp Awill be held from July 20 to 25 for Symphony Orchestra, Junior Chinese Orchestra and Children's Choir. Camp B will be held between July 27 and August 1 for Chinese Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Junior String Orchestra. In addition to orchestral and choral training, campers can also participate in in-camp music masterclasses and workshops. After training, campers will perform at public concerts at the Auditorium of the Yuen Long Theatre on July 26 and the Concert Hall of Hong Kong City Hall on August 2 respectively to showcase the achievements of their training. Tickets for the concerts will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from May 15.
The camp fee for each camper is $1,270.For information on applicants' eligibility and application details, please visit the Music Office's website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/musicoffice). The application deadline is March 30.
Two music sharing sessions hosted by the maestros will be available to members of the public. Admission is free. Details will be announced on the Music Office's website in July.
For enquiries, please call 3842 7773, 2596 0898 or 3842 7775.
Photo source: reference image of the Music Office's website
Brussels ETO showcases Hong Kong cinema at Dublin International Film Festival 2026
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) showcased Hong Kong cinema by supporting the screening of Hong Kong films at the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) 2026 in Dublin, Ireland, from February 19 to March 1 (Dublin time).
This year, DIFF featured two Hong Kong productions, namely "Four Trails", an award-winning documentary by Robin Lee, and the classic film "The Arch" by Tang Shu-shuen. A networking reception was hosted on February 25 after the screening of "Four Trails", for guests from the local cultural and business sectors.
Speaking at the reception, Deputy Representative of Brussels ETO Mr Kasper Ng said that with a unique blend of East and West, Hong Kong is an international hub with arts and culture, and its rich cultural diversity, creativity, and vibrancy provide a boundless source of inspiration for filmmakers to bring stories to life.
He also highlighted the Government's efforts to promote the development of Hong Kong's film industry through the Film Development Fund, and encouraged the guests to visit Hong Kong to experience both geo-tourism and world-class sporting activities in the city.
Lee, the director of "Four Trails", also shared his experiences of directing the documentary at the post-screening Q&A session.
DIFF is regarded as one of the most important annual events in Irish cinema, bringing together filmmakers, actors, producers, and other industry professionals from Ireland and around the world. The festival is expected to attract over 22 000 film enthusiasts through a mix of industry-focused and public events.
The audience of Hong Kong film "Four Trails" exchanged views with Director Robin Lee during a Q&A session after the screening of the film at the Dublin International Film Festival 2026 on February 25 (Dublin time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Deputy Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, Mr Kasper Ng, addressed the audience of the Dublin International Film Festival 2026 at the Hong Kong reception on February 25 (Dublin time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The audience watching Hong Kong film "Four Trails" at the Dublin International Film Festival 2026 on February 25 (Dublin time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
