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09/05/2024
Beyond Environmental Arts Festival 2024 – Seeking Emerging Singers/Bands
Calling all talented young singers and bands!
We are currently seeking passionate solo artists and groups to take the stage and ignite hearts at the Beyond Environmental Arts Festival 2024.
If you’re dedicated to making a difference to our world and have a deep passion for music and the environment, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to change the world through harmonies, celebrate the beauty of nature, and inspire a sustainable future for all.
** Please read the before applying
Audition process:
Applications are open for emerging solo singers and bands with up to 5 members.
Auditions will be held over two days. (Each singer/band attends one audition session only).
Selected applicants must be able to commit to attending the general rehearsal, on-site run through and performance dates (please see timeline below).
Please prepare:
● A 30-second self/band introduction.
● A 5-7 minute set comprising 1 – 3 song(s) that are about climate change and encouraging positive action. This will ideally be the set you will perform for the event.
● The song should be suitable for audiences of all ages (no strong language or adult themes).
● Songs in English, Cantonese or Mandarin are welcome.
Timeline
– May 9: Registration deadline
– May 15 and 19 (11am – 1pm): Audition sessions
– Early June: Announcement of selected performers
– June 14 (6pm – 9pm): General rehearsal (you will be called in groups)
– June 28 (3pm – 8:30pm): On-site run through and first performance
– July 6 (3pm – 8:30pm): On-site run through and second performance
Audition and rehearsal venue:
Music Studio, 6F, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan
Performance dates and venues:
● The Bank of East Asia Building, Central (28 June)
● BEA Tower, Kwun Tong (6 July)
Language: Rehearsals are conducted in both Cantonese and English
30/06/2024
Arts Projects: Open Call for Artists and Workshop Facilitators
Are you bursting with creative ideas that you want to share with the community? If you are, let us know!
We are currently seeking artists, art groups and workshop facilitators for exciting upcoming programmes. If you enjoy connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds, and have a passion for nurturing the creativity of young individuals through collaborative creation, we’d love to hear your workshop concepts and/or art project proposals.
The three types of projects and collaboration models we are looking for are outlined below. Selected artists receive a sponsorship fee to cover their work and the art materials required to bring their proposals to life.
The three categories are:
Category 1: Community Art Workshops
Duration: June 2024 to March 2025
Project description:
Our community art workshops provide fun and enriching visual and performing arts experiences for participants aged 4 to 18 from low-income backgrounds and small group homes. Our goal is to use art to help participants see the world in new ways and make a transformative difference to young lives.
Proposal scope:
We are looking for workshop facilitators to conduct courses of six to ten 90-minute creative sessions involving visual arts, performing arts, or mixed media. The workshops are typically conducted in activity rooms at community centres or other smaller community spaces.
Category 2: Inclusive Community Art Programme
Duration: August 2024 to March 2025
Project description:
This programme brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities, encouraging collaboration through a variety of arts activities. The goal is to promote equality, create an inclusive and barrier-free society, and broaden perceptions of what art can be. Creative outcomes will be collected and showcased in March 2025.
Proposal scope:
1. Commissioned Artworks:
We welcome innovative and interesting interpretations for original commissioned works of visual art, performing arts or mixed media / multimedia combinations that convey the message of inclusivity.
2. Artist-in-Residence Programme:
Artists should work closely with participating schools or community organisations, conducting four to six sessions of visual art, performing arts or mixed media workshops that facilitate and promote inclusivity.
Category 3: Large-scale Carnival / Youth Education Programme
Duration: July 2024 to December 2024
Project description:
A large-scale, two-day youth art carnival with giant puppets, dramatic costumes, performances and arts stalls, preceded by a five-month pre-carnival programme of creative workshops involving puppet making, costume design, dance creation and more.
Proposal scope:
We are looking for artists working in the following areas who are keen to work individually or collaboratively with students and young participants and provide innovative arts experiences for the public:
● Interactive craft booth
● Large-scale puppet or props making
● Carnival costume design and creation
● Cantonese and/or English-language theatre performance
● Choreography (contemporary dance)
To Apply:
We welcome proposals from enthusiastic performing artists, visual artists and workshop facilitators from all creative disciplines.
To apply, please complete the with a description of your artistic concept and related drawings and sketches if needed. Please also submit photos, videos and/or website links to previous work. Applicants must be permanent Hong Kong residents aged 18 or above.
Please submit your proposals to Ms Mag Hung via email at on or before 30 June 2024.
For more information about our programmes visit or follow us on and (@hkyaf).
Year 2023
01/12/2023-31/03/2026
Fuse – Seeking Schools and Organisations Serving Low-income Families
This December sees the launch of our new programme Fuse – a community arts project designed to empower young individuals from low-income families and ethnic minority backgrounds and nurture their creative potential.
Year 2024
01/01/2024-31/03/2026
Fuse – Seeking Schools and Organisations
We are currently seeking organisations, local primary and secondary schools for the Fuse Artist-in-School Programme.
01/03/2024-31/12/2026
Spark! Art Empowerment Programme for Children at Small Group Homes
Between 2024 and 2026, a series of fun, enriching visual and performing art experiences will take place across Hong Kong, engaging over 400 youngsters aged 4 to 18 living in small group homes and foster care services.
01/04/2024-31/12/2026
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: stART Up Community Arts Project – “Voices Unleashed” Music Programme – Digital Release
You can now hear these three great songs and watch our video documentary about the programme!
08/04-31/07/2024
X’tra Special Arts Project 2024 ─ Recruiting School for Percussion Workshops
Since 2011, our X’tra Special Arts Project has provided free, high-quality, in-school arts activities for students with special needs.
04-05/05/2024
Miller Performing Arts – Gen Last – Auditions for Youth Performers
We are now seeking singers, dancers and actors aged 7 to 25 who are keen to be part of our exciting new production Gen Last. Experience preferred, enthusiasm a must!
03/06/2024
Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2024: Auditions for Youth Dancers
Seeking young, talented and enthusiastic dancers for Hong Kong’s largest outdoor youth arts carnival – Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2024!
09/06/2024
Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2024: Auditions for RAW A Cappella Team Singers
Do you have a passion for music and a desire to perform on stage? If so, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of HKYAF’s very own a cappella group RAW and perform at Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2024 – the city’s largest outdoor youth arts event!
02-09/07/2024
Beyond Environmental Arts Festival 2024 – School Tour
This year marks the third year of our Beyond Environmental Arts Festival (BEA Festival). The 2024 festival offers a series of fun and free activities on the theme of climate change.
07-08/11/2024
Miller Performing Arts – Gen Last – Registration for School Bookings
This November, join us for the new musical that will be staged for the very first time at The Box, Freespace in West Kowloon Cultural District! School bookings are now open.
Year 2024
09-17/03/2024
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: stART Up Community Arts Project – Experience Tactile Art
We invite you to join Experience Tactile Art – a free creative blindfold challenge that offers insight into how visually impaired artists navigate their world.
05-17/03/2024
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: stART Up Community Arts Project – Exhibition
Between 5 and 17 March, a free exhibition of work produced by mixed-ability participants during the 2023/2024 edition of the stART Up Community Arts Project is on display at the Artificial Grass Area, D·PARK, Tsuen Wan.
01-31/03/2024
Draw HK Weekend Workshop – Seeking Primary Schools and Organisations
This year sees the return of the community art project Draw HK, an event designed to inspire young minds and unleash creativity through drawing.
Year 2023
03/12/2023
Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2023: Grand Finale Parade
The highlight of the carnival is the spectacular Grand Finale Parade on Sunday, 3 December at 2:30pm – a fun Carnival of the Animals-themed showcase of colourful creatures from around the world and all kinds of art styles!
02-03/12/2023
Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2023
On 2 and 3 December, Standard Chartered Arts in the Park – Hong Kong’s iconic annual outdoor youth arts festival and puppet parade – returns to Victoria Park, Causeway Bay!
15/09/2023
Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2023: Recruiting Performance Groups
We are looking for youth performance groups to be part of Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2023, a large, outdoor celebration of the arts taking place on 2 and 3 December.
01-03/12/2023
Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2023: Seeking Youth Volunteers
We are now seeking youth volunteers to help out our fabulous Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2023!
01/12/2023-31/03/2024
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: stART Up Community Arts Project – Dance to the Beat of Your Own Drum – Recruiting Special Schools and Community Groups Serving Differently-abled Individuals
We are now seeking special schools and community groups that serve differently-abled individuals to join our free DanceAbility workshops.
30/11-03/12/2023
Swire Properties' White Christmas Street Fair 2023
This winter, join us at Swire Properties' White Christmas Street Fair 2023 and start the festive season with the sweet aromas of CHOCOLAND!
10-11/11/2023
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: stART Up Community Arts Project – Artist Incubator: DanceAbility Workshop: Seeking Dance/Movement Artists
We are currently seeking passionate choreographers and movement artists who are interested in learning more about DanceAbility and how they can use it in their teaching practice.