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Any “Haikyu!!” fans out there? 

Tokyo-based jewelry brand U-TREASURE has unveiled a special collaboration with popular anime “Haikyu!!,” with 13 new designs of the “Ring Necklaces” now available for pre-order in Hong Kong from now until Aug. 29, 2025!

The necklace design features the team colors of Karasuno High School and Aoba Johsai High School on the inside, while the inside can be engraved with one of 13 characters: Hinata Shoyo, Kageyama Tobio, Tsukishima Kei, Yamaguchi Tadashi, Nishinoya Yu, Tanaka Ryunosuke, Ennoshita Chikara, Sawamura Daichi, Sugawara Koshi, Azumane Asahi, Oikawa Toru, Iwaizumi Hajime, and Kunimi Akira. 

Each piece, made in Silver 925, is priced at HK$1,320 and designed so the ring can be worn alone or layered with other necklace charms. 

“’Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle’ was a hugely popular film, ranking first at the Taiwanese box office, and earned a gross box office revenue of over JPY¥20 billion worldwide. With this release, we are proud to be able to bring our craftsmanship of character jewelry to fans in Taiwan and Hong Kong,” said a representative from U-TREASURE. 

Pre-orders are open exclusively via the U-TREASURE Online Shop here until Aug. 29, 2025. For more information, follow U-TREASURE on Facebook and Instagram. 

Hong Kong is about to get louder, in the best way possible. Live Nation has officially unveiled plans for TIDES, a brand-new, purpose-built live music venue opening this fall in the iconic ship-shaped The Whampoa complex in Whampoa, Kowloon. 

With a standing capacity of 1,500, TIDES fills a long-standing gap in the city’s live entertainment infrastructure, offering a professional-grade space for artists who are too big for clubs but not quite stadium-scale. 

Designed entirely in-house by Live Nation, TIDES will be fully equipped with integrated sound, lighting, and flexible staging for seamless plug-and-play operation. 

To be located on the 1/F and U1/F of The Whampoa, the venue will also include artist support areas and a lounge for pre-and-post-show gatherings, making it as functional behind the scenes as it is immersive for fans. With a projected 250 event days annually, TIDES is poised to become a central hub for concerts, brand activations, and mid-scale productions. 

Its launch couldn’t come at a better time. Hong Kong’s live music ecosystem has long struggled with a lack of mid-sized venues. The closure of KITEC and its Star Hall in Kowloon Bay last year left a noticeable void, forcing promoters to choose between intimate club spaces or cavernous stadiums. While government-run auditoriums like MacPherson Stadium and Ko Shan Theatre offer some relief, they weren’t designed with touring artists in mind and often lack the technical infrastructure required for modern productions. 

The shortage is even more acute for small venues. Spaces with capacities between 300 and 600, ideal for emerging acts and indie showcases, are few and far between. Most are multi-purpose cultural centers or black box theaters with limited availability for music programming. This bottleneck has made it difficult for local talent to scale up and for international artists to include Hong Kong in their regional tours. 

TIDES aims to change that. “The design prioritizes efficient setup, making it seamless for acts to include Hong Kong in their tour plans,” said Stephanie Bax, President of Venue Development Asia at Live Nation. 

By offering a space built specifically for live music, TIDES not only aims to support the city’s cultural ambitions but also repositions Hong Kong as a competitive stop on the global concert circuit. 

Follow TIDES’ Instagram here and Live Nation’s website here for updates and additional information. 

In less than a month after Hong Kong Football Festival 2025, the city is gearing up for another football spectacle unlike any hosted before. 

From August 19 to 23, the city will welcome the 2025 Saudi Super Cup, marking the first time the prestigious tournament is held outside the Middle East. 

All matches will take place at the 40,000-seat Hong Kong Stadium in Causeway Bay, bringing top-tier Saudi Pro League action to local and international fans.

Four clubs are set to compete: Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsiah. Originally slated to appear, Al-Hilal withdrew due to scheduling conflicts, with Al-Ahli stepping in to complete the lineup. The semifinals kick off with Al-Nassr facing Al-Ittihad on August 19, followed by Al-Ahli vs Al-Qadsiah on August 20. The winners will meet in the final on August 23. 

And most, if not all, attention is currently on Cristiano Ronaldo. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner arrived in Hong Kong on August 14 with Al-Nassr to a crowd of fans braving the rain outside Regent Hong Kong. He’s expected to lead his team in the semifinal, joined by fellow stars João Félix and Jader Duran. Al-Ittihad counters with its own elite lineup, including Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, setting the stage for a showdown between two former Real Madrid icons. 

Alongside the headline acts from Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad, fans in Hong Kong will also get a close-up look at the rising firepower of Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah. Al-Ahli arrives with a stacked roster featuring Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Toney, and Edouard Mendy. On the other side, Al-Qadsiah, fresh off a strong domestic campaign, boasts a mix of seasoned talent and emerging stars with former Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez anchors the backline. 

Tickets are available via Klook, ranging from HK$499 to HK$2,990 depending on seating tier. With global attention on the event and Ronaldo’s presence confirmed, the Saudi Super Cup is poised to be one of Hong Kong’s most memorable sporting moments of the year. 

Follow the Saudi Arabian Football Federation’s official Instagram here for more highlights to come.  

We always hear about underground raves, or dream about experiencing Berlin's techno scene one day. But what if we told you that this is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to party over all three floors of an iconic historical building and landmark of Hong Kong? 

01 Festival, presented by 0159 Group with FuFu Agency, the creative powerhouse behind Shi Fu Miz, will be holding a huge underground rave festival in the historic three-story building of Murray House in Stanley on Aug. 30, 2025, from 3-11pm. 

The festival will have three different stages on each floor: the 01 Festival Stage focusing on 4/4 influenced sounds; FuFu Stage highlighting groovy vibes; and 0159 x FuFu Stage oriented to UK influenced sounds. 

In partnership with 01 Festival, we are giving away two pairs (four tickets in total) of Festival Tickets, valued at HK$1,000 per pair. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy the vibes and energy of the underground music world (and you don't have to stay up all night either)!  

From Aug. 19-25, head over to The Beat Hong Kong's Instagram page and follow the instructions in the post caption. The giveaway will end on Monday, Aug. 25 and two winners will be chosen on Aug. 26, so make sure to follow us and check for updates. Don't miss it! 

Active since 2014, FuFu is a Hong Kong-based music agency, specializing in artist bookings, festival and event promotion, a record label, solar sound system rentals, and many more. 

Under the leadership of Yueming and Yutang, 0159 is a rising Hong Kong collective and artist promoter, seeking to transform the electronic music landscape in Hong Kong. 

Together, they've joined forces to present the first edition of 01 Festival, bringing Hong Kong's and other highly globally accredited artists for an exclusive one-day rave. 

01 Festival 2025 Stanley Murray House Sat, August 30
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Dance through history at 01 Festival 2025, Hong Kong’s bold new electronic experience, on Aug. 30 at Stanley Murray House. Get your tickets now!

Terms & Conditions

• Giveaway period: Tuesday, Aug. 19 to Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
• No purchase necessary to enter or win.
• Winners will be selected randomly to ensure fairness.
• The giveaway is open to Hong Kong residents only and participants must be 18 years of age or older.
• In case of any disputes, The Beat Asia reserves the right of final decision. 

If you’ve ever wanted to feel the pulse of a dancer’s footwork without leaving your seat, Wayne McGregor’s latest creation might be your ticket. 

The celebrated British choreographer has teamed up with Hong Kong Ballet, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), and a roster of international artists to launch On the Other Earth, a radical immersive dance experience that premiered at the Venice Biennale Danza 2025.

Set inside a 360-degree panoramic screen with 26 million pixels of visual intensity, the installation surrounds viewers with cinematic choreography, 3D animation, and spatialized soundscapes that evoke both deep space and deep ocean, making it a sensory plunge into movement, myth, and speculative futures.

Hong Kong plays a starring role in the immersive experience. Dancers from the Hong Kong Ballet corps perform alongside McGregor’s own company, with sequences filmed on the Peninsula Hotel’s helipad and other iconic city locations. “This groundbreaking collaboration brings together the best of international innovation and artistry,” said Septime Webre, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet. “Our dancers bring extraordinary versatility to this fusion of ballet, contemporary dance, and cutting-edge technology.”

The installation is powered by nVis, a stereoscopic 12K LED cylindrical screen developed by Professor Jeffrey Shaw and Professor Sarah Kenderdine at HKBU’s Visualization Research Centre. Funded by the HKSAR Government’s Innovation and Technology Commission, the project exemplifies Hong Kong’s commitment to art-tech leadership. 

“It will be a solid demonstration of the power of transdisciplinary innovation and knowledge transfer, one that transcends geography and culture,” said Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer at HKBU, on the installation’s global tour.

Thematically, On the Other Earth aligns with the Biennale’s “Myth Makers” focus, reimagining ancient stories through digital choreography. McGregor’s work asks whether immersive environments can rival the emotional immediacy of live performance, a question that resonates in a city increasingly invested in cultural innovation.

For Hong Kong audiences, the excitement is just beginning. The installation is slated to arrive at Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts in 2026, promising a cultural event that blends dance, design, and digital spectacle in a way the city has never seen before. As HKBU President Professor Alex Wai noted, “Showcasing Hong Kong’s homegrown performance on the world stage highlights our distinctive creative vision”.

Whether you’re a ballet diehard or a tech-curious art lover, this is one experience that invites you to step inside the story.

For more information about the production, visit Wayne McGregor’s website here and follow him on Instagram here. Stay updated with Tai Kwun's events and happenings by following them on Instagram and Facebook. 

Stanley’s iconic Murray House got a full summer makeover last weekend as Carnaby Fair and Stanley Plaza have launched their month-long cultural takeover with their Murray Summer Opening Party, a few days later than planned, thanks to heavy rain showers on August 2. But all the delay did was build up the anticipation and excitement, so when the sun finally came out, so did the crowds, marking a successful milestone toward what’s to happen next.

The festivities began early on the historical building's G/F, where A.M. Yoga by ikigai (held every weekend morning 9 AM–12 PM) drew a peaceful crowd eager to stretch into the day with the sea breeze at their backs. 

As the morning gave way to afternoon, the space shifted into hands-on creativity with the Seashell Bag Charm workshop (12 PM–6 PM). Later, the energy turned playful with Pickleball & Mini Golf (2 PM–7 PM), offering lighthearted competition for kids and adults alike.

Outside, the celebration spilled onto the waterfront with free events like Volleyball with Frenz, Pets & Mini Games, and a Postcard Workshop turned the promenade into a lively, pet-friendly zone with drink sponsors like Young Master Brewery, ONLY Beverages, and Neon Tiger adding to the summer vibes.  

Upstairs, the second floor turned into a sonic playground with DJs Pao Reggy, GONG!, and Bratty Deb dropping their selections of drum and bass, UKG, hip hop, grime dub, and house tracks. 

The crowd, an eclectic mix of music heads, creatives, friends and family, and weekend wanderers, filled the space with movement and laughter, proving that Stanley is more than quiet strolls and cafe-hopping. Meanwhile, an additional DJ booth facing the sea kept the energy high with breezy, sun-soaked sets that matched Stanley’s laid-back coastal vibe, inviting those enjoying a Saturday scroll around the area for a bit of dancing.

The weekend also featured a special DJ set at the V Music Library pop-up, curated by Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), by Dr. Wong Chi-chung, one of Hong Kong’s most respected music curators and radio hosts. Known for his decades-long career as a radio DJ and his advocacy for music education, Wong’s presence added depth to the pop-up’s mission of preserving analog culture and bridging generations through sound. 

The opening party set the tone for what’s to come every weekend this August. From yoga and pickleball to raves with pure underground vibes, and postcard workshops, Murray Summer is shaping up to be one of Hong Kong’s most vibrant seasonal happenings. And with the 01 Festival finale on August 31, Murray House will transform into a three-story underground rave, featuring immersive visuals and a genre-defying DJ lineup promising a full-blown underground rave. 

Whether you’re dancing in daylight, crafting with seashells, playing chess with strangers, or spinning vinyl in a quiet corner, Murray Summer is shaping up to be Stanley’s most dynamic cultural offering of the season. 

Murray Summer at Murray House is free to enter and all are welcome, while certain events require a ticket! If you're looking to join the ticketed actions, be sure to secure your ticket before they sell out here. 

01 Festival's First Release tickets are available for grabs now from HK$300, get your tickets a more information here. 

Follow Carnaby Fair on Instagram for more details and connect with us at @thebeat.hkg for exclusive updates! 

How to Get to Murray Summer 

You may drive or take a taxi directly to Murray House (美利樓). There are also a few public buses that take you to Stanley:  

• Citybus 260: Central (Exchange Square) - Stanley Market
• Citybus 6 or 6X: Central (Exchange Square) - Stanley Market
• Citybus 14: Sai Wan Ho (Grand Promenade) - Stanley Fort (Gate) / Ma Hang
• Citybus 973: Tsim Sha Tsui (Mody Road) - Stanley Market
• Green Mini Bus 40 or 40X: Jardine's Bazaar - Stanley Village / Stanley Prison 

Be sure to check the Citybus app for bus schedules and any route changes before you head over!  

When the sun sets over Victoria Harbor, M+ comes alive in a way that’s anything but ordinary.

On September 5, the museum’s popular after-hours series M+ at Night returns with a new edition titled "Good Times," inviting visitors to unwind, reflect, and revel in a night of music, movement, and artmaking. 

This isn’t the first time M+ has transformed its galleries into a cultural playground. Previous editions have explored everything from Hong Kong underground and street culture to retro Cantopop and more, with performances by artists like Xiaolin, N.O.L.Y, N.Y.P.D. (南洋派對), Yeti Out and tributes to icons such as Anita Mui and Roman Tam.  

The spring 2025 edition, "Self Encounters," featured identity-themed programming inspired by Cindy Sherman and Yasumasa Morimura, while "Beyond the Frame" earlier this year paid homage to Picasso's creative legacy. 

Now, Good Times shifts the focus inward. 

Inspired by the museum’s current exhibition M+ Sigg Collection: Inner Worlds, the event explores emotional expression through a curated mix of live music, wellness, and tactile creativity. 

Headlining the night is Jay Fung, whose heartfelt Cantopop style blends Western influences with introspective lyricism. He’ll be joined by Room307 (Allex Chan), whose “Neo Cantopop” soundscapes evoke sci-fi romance, and SPORA, an emerging electronic duo known for cinematic textures and danceable rhythms. 

Visitors can also drop into a yoga-meets-LoFi session led by Taiwan’s PUZZLEMAN and yoga instructor Alba, or get hands-on with clay in a ceramic workshop guided by artist Lee Wing Yee. 

Acoustic performances inspired by gallery artworks, curator-led tours, and pop-up chats with M+ Guides round out the evening’s offerings. Food and drinks will be available on-site, with discounts for members and patrons. 

Tickets are available in two tiers: early bird tickets are priced at HK$200 and can be purchased from August 4 to 24, while full-time students aged 18 and above can enjoy a discounted rate of HK$140 during the same period. Standard tickets will be available from August 25 at HK$280. All ticket holders will have exclusive access to exhibitions until 10:30 PM. 

M+ at Night: Good Times promises more than just entertainment, inviting visitors to explore a transformed museum to decompress, connect, and experience contemporary visual culture in a whole new light, making this a night to remember. 

For more information and tickets, visit M+ at Night’s website here, and follow West Kowloon Cultural District’s Facebook here and Instagram here. 

Mushrooms and raves may sound like a great combination, but what if they were mixed with a powerful substance – caffeine? 

Local wellness brand Made From Mushroom is bringing its signature fusion of plant-based vitality and DJ culture to host a vibrant daytime rave at a secret location on Hong Kong Island on August 17 from 3 PM - 6 PM, blending their powerful brews with grooves, community vibes, and a dose of mushroom-powered magic. 

Mushroom Coffee Magic

Known for its functional mushroom products designed to support energy, focus, and mood, Made From Mushroom has recently launched its instant coffee and drip coffee featuring science-backed medicinal mushrooms like cordyceps, reishi, and lion’s mane. The ingredients’ benefits include boosting stamina, enhancing cognitive clarity, and reducing stress, leading to growing scientific interest and popularity among enthusiasts.  

“We’re redefining the food and beverage industry through the perfect fusion of Hong Kong-based research and natural resources,” said Co-founders Dr. Cheng Wai-Yin and Mr. Luk Wai-Kit. “Our mushroom coffee offers a healthier alternative for urban lifestyles, supporting vitality and balance without the side effects of traditional caffeine.” 

Hong Kong's First Mushroom Coffee Rave

To go with the product launch is their day rave “Mushroom Mix #vol. 0,” where a curated lineup of DJs, including DJ Step, SHON, and Nip Lung will spin their selection of house and hip hop tracks. While guests dance with a promised dopamine rush over 3 hours of non-stop music, they’ll be offered a cup of Made From Mushroom’s signature mushroom coffee in addition to a selection of drinks available, alongside an exclusive souvenir. 

Guests can expect a high-vibe, alcohol-free experience that blends movement, mindfulness, and mushroom-powered clarity. The event promises “beats without burnout,” with plenty of vibe-worthy moments, natural mood boosts, and a crowd that’s all about conscious connection. 

Get your ticket here for HK$150 before Aug 15 or HK$180 until Aug 17. For other details and product info, follow Made From Mushroom on Instagram here.