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Hong Kong International a cappella Festival Comes To A Close
The Hong Kong International a cappella Festival 2025, an annual signature event of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), has just concluded on a resounding note.
The nine-day festival brought together 20 overseas and local vocal ensembles and attracted over 4,000 spectators in one of the world’s largest a cappella concerts.
The two-day show held at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium featured four world-renowned a cappella ensembles: Rebel Bit from Italy, The Island Voices from Singapore, Tufts Beelzebubs from Tufts University in Massachusetts, and Tunatics, Hong Kong’s award-winning rising stars.
Beyond the Extravaganza, the performing groups took to the stage at the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park, creating new musical experiences combining sports, arts, culture and culinary elements.
Alice Lui, Deputy Executive Director of the HKFYG, marvelled at the remarkable talent of all the performers. “It is really amazing how they are able to create music using only their voices while breaking free from instrumental constraints,” she said.
The Federation’s promotion of a cappella education in schools and its commitment to organising the Hong Kong International a cappella Festival since 2008, has fostered a vibrant local a cappella scene.
Through the art of vocal music, the Federation hopes to reinforce the city’s role as an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange and, at the same time, showcasing Hong Kong’s youthful energy.
The HKFYG Cultural Service Unit has long been dedicated to advancing local a cappella development and expanding opportunities for youth participation in arts and cultural activities.
Through diverse a cappella training programmes and events organised annually, it has engaged over 370,000 participants from more than 300 secondary schools.
In recognition of its contribution, the HKFYG was honoured with the “Arts Education Award (Non-school Category)” by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council in 2016.
Signature initiatives such as the “Hong Kong International A Cappella Festival,” “A Cappella Education Programme” and “Hong Kong Melody Makers” continue to promote music appreciation and nurture new a cappella groups, enriching the city’s cultural landscape.
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