Clockenflap 2024 is set to deliver an unforgettable experience, as Hong Kong’s premier international outdoor music and arts festival returns to the Central Harbourfront from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2024. With a newly unveiled map, stage lineup, and schedule, this year’s edition promises an unparalleled fusion of music, art, and entertainment.

Featuring six dynamic stages, over 24 diverse food and beverage outlets, captivating art installations, and a host of family-friendly attractions, the festival continues to be the ultimate celebration of creativity and culture, bringing together world-class performances and immersive experiences for fans of all ages.

Check our guide below to know what to expect, where to buy tickets, how to get to the venue, and more!

Music Stages and Artist Lineup

Clockenflap 2024 boasts an extraordinary lineup of international, regional, and local artists spread across its six dynamic stages. The Harbourflap Stage, the festival’s main stage, will feature iconic headliners like Jack White, Central Cee, and Air, alongside performances from St. Vincent, Glass Animals, and Sakurazaka46. The Hang Seng Stage showcases a diverse mix, including Suede, Jamie xx, and Creepy Nuts, alongside regional stars like Taiwanese indie-rockers deca joins and Japanese post-rock legends toe.

The Park Stage by Martell highlights emerging talent, featuring acts like Korean shoegazers The Black Skirts, Filipino-Japanese pop queen ena mori, and Japanese-Australian indie outfit Last Dinosaurs. Electronic music enthusiasts can flock to Electriq, the dedicated dance stage, for pulsating sets by A-Trak, Partiboi69, and Yung Singh, as well as top Hong Kong DJs like Romain FX.

The Robot Stage transitions from family-friendly daytime programming to lively DJ performances at night, including a set from Taiwanese collective Golden English Party and a special anniversary set by festival co-founders. Finally, the Topper Stage keeps the energy high between Harbourflap performances, with a lineup of edgy global electronic acts like DJ Kulu and Neeno.

For the complete lineup and schedule, visit Clockenflap's website: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You can also check the festival map below to know where to go.

Arts and Family-friendly Activities

Apart from an amazing music lineup, Clockenflap will also serve exciting experiences for all ages with its vibrant arts and family programme.

This year’s art highlights include Futurescope, an immersive installation by UK-based Esthetika that showcases unique visuals by artists such as Brandon Li, Derry Ainsworth, and Max Hattler. Another standout is The Origin, a mobile DJ booth and art installation by Screw Up Studio and Matt Hui Yip Long, featuring electrifying live sets by DJ Diamond.

The interactive Hello Hong Kong Balloon Chain will also grace the skies, reaching over half a mile (800m), and be visible across the festival grounds both day and night with the help of custom LED lights.

Adding to the immersive experience are breathtaking canopies by Alchemy Décor and the curated collection of abstract and psychedelic films, Relentless Melt No.36, by animation professor Max Hattler and Clockenflap artistic director Jay Hofmann-Forster.

For families, attractions and interactive activities like immersive soundscapes with Communal Frequencies, creative arts and crafts workshops by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and performances like Treasure Chest Theatre’s “The Butterfly Ball” will keep everyone entertained.

Families can also enjoy yoga and Animal Flow sessions, groove at the Drum Jam, dance with DJ Junk, and join the lively Team Beyond Party & Parade. On top of these, relaxation and healing options like sound baths and meditation add to the well-rounded experience. Check the schedules here to not miss out!

Keeping Festivalgoers Full While Doing the Right Thing

This year’s Clockenflap promises a feast for the senses while doing good, as it offers over 24 food outlets serving global cuisines and sustainable initiatives to reduce waste.

Festivalgoers can indulge in Festival Favorites like Little Bao, Bengal Brothers, NOSH, and El Taquero or savor premium burgers at Smoke & Barrel, Honbo, and Beef & Liberty. For an Asian twist, the Asian All-Stars section offers delights from Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant, Chubby Bento, and Morikawa. Quick bites from Pizza Hut, Egg Slut, and Cinnabon are also available, while local treasures like Chrisly Café and Explicit Spices represent the Hong Kong Heroes lineup.

For drinks, cognac house Martell is unveiling a fresh new side with its “Swift Label” at the Martell Bar, featuring an exclusive cocktail crafted with Martell Noblige. Looking to clink bottles with friends? Belgian-style lager Stella Artois will also be available at bars across the venue for those looking for that distinctive malty richness and crisp finish.

As a commitment to sustainability, Green Stations with clearly marked bins for recycling, compost, and other waste will be introduced, as well as Green Ambassadors who will serve as a guide for sorting waste. Festivalgoers are also encouraged to bring their own reusable water canisters and refill them at water stations for free. Complimentary rPET (recycled PET) water bottles are available while stocks last.

How to Get Tickets and Ticket Guidelines

Clockenflap 2024 tickets are available via Ticketflap. General admission prices are HK$1,990 for a 3-day weekend ticket and HK$1,280 for single-day tickets (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday). For attendees under 18, U18 tickets are priced at HK$1,590 for the 3-day weekend pass and HK$880 for single days. Children under 3 years old can enter for free.

Ticketflap is the only authorized ticketing platform for Clockenflap. Tickets are non-transferable after being scanned at the festival entrance, and the name on the ticket must match the attendee’s photo ID (no photocopies!) upon entry. Name changes can be made any time before scanning by logging into your Ticketflap account and using the “Send Ticket” function. A successful name change should reflect in the recipient’s Ticketflap account for it to be valid.

How to Get to the Venue

Clockenflap 2024 will take place at the Central Harbourfront Event Space near the Hong Kong Observation Wheel (HKOW). The venue is easily accessible by various modes of transportation, so visitors (especially non-locals) don’t have to worry about getting lost.

By bus, you can alight in Central, Admiralty, or at the outlying ferry piers and take a short walk to the site. For those traveling by MTR, the venue is about a 10-minute walk from either Central Station (Exit A) or Hong Kong Station (Exit A2). Ferry passengers can take the Star Ferry to Central and reach the site within a one-minute walk by heading left after disembarking. For taxi riders, alight at the Star Ferry taxi drop-off point and walk straight for up to four minutes until you reach the venue.

If you think you’ve seen it all – think again. Art of Dying, presented by Secret Theatre at the Grand Hyatt in Wan Chai, blurred the lines between immersive theatre, escape room, and high-octane thriller, had guests questioning reality, and whether they’d survive the night.

Directed by acclaimed Artistic Director at Secret Theatre, Richard Crawford, this world premiere took guests on a wild, interactive journey across three floors and four distinct activation areas—ranging from a luxurious penthouse suite to a gritty, dungeon-like basement that felt straight out of a spy movie.

Upon purchasing tickets, attendees received sneak peeks via WhatsApp, detailing character roles, dress codes, and what to expect from the show. Then, once inside the secret venue, the real fun began.

Thrust into the heart of action, you either joined a gang of darkly charming villains or stepping into the shoes of elite MI6 agents tasked with preventing a global catastrophe. The experience had the tension of Mission Impossible mixed with the twisted fun of The Joker, creating a high-stakes atmosphere where espionage and danger loomed at every turn.

The evening also featured a creative cocktail menu inspired by the characters themselves. VIP guests enjoyed four free-flowing specialty drinks, including The Riddler (a basil gin cocktail), Harley Quinn (an earl grey-infused espresso martini), The Joker (a Campari and vermouth mix), and Sixxx (a fizzy herbal concoction with ginger beer). Alongside these, guests indulged in gourmet bites like the Joker’s Caviar Surprise and Mini Wagyu Beef Sliders—perfectly paired with the evening’s high drama.

And the drama didn’t disappoint. One moment, you’re taking part in a candle-lit ceremony where James Bond communicates with his mother via Ouija board, and the next, you’re searching for clues scrawled in blood on a dungeon wall while trying to avoid the deranged antics of a masked villain in a trench coat.

The Grand Hyatt's prestigious location and elusive speakeasy Lips Cocktails & Theatre offered the perfect setting for Joker's Club and a high stakes mission.

Whether you attended solo, on a date, or with a large group, Art of Dying was an unforgettable thrill ride that challenged your problem-solving skills, morality, and maybe even your costume choices.

For updates on future events, visit Secret Theatre on their website, or give them a follow on Instagram and Facebook.

In the daytime, Asia embraces a true hustle culture; by night, we let our hair down and erupt in a magnificent energy to good crowds and good music. In Tune With meets the electric DJs and music makers of Hong Kong and Asia to feel their pulse and uncover why they entered the frenetic nightlife industry.

Xiaolin is anything but your typical DJ. The Hong Kong-born DJ, producer, vinyl enthusiast, and multi-instrumentalist, is also a storyteller, whose sonic exploration knows no bounds.

Born Olivia Dawn Mok, Xiaolin honed her craft at The Juilliard School in New York and the Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain, where she studied a wide range of genres from classical violin to jazz, world music, and electronic composition.

Inspired by the underground electronic cultures of the US and UK between the mid 80's to early 00's, Xiaolin's analog synth-heavy sound reflects her diverse influences, from her roots as a former professional concert violinist to her love of anime, video games, and Cantonese culture.

A resident DJ at 宀 Club and Founder of HEX/HEXSCAPES, Xiaolin is known for her sets that navigate the space between minimalist progressive house and glimmering techno, taking listeners on a journey of early trance beats with tribal rhythms and raw acid electro vibes. She also draws from her experiences playing agogos in a Batucada band to produce her uniquely ethereal sound.

Xiaolin’s musicality and curiosity has left a significant mark on the gritty electronic music scene in Asia. Hosting a bimonthly show on Baihui Radio China and making a splash with her recent Boiler Room debut in Singapore, she’s rapidly rising on the international stage.

Ahead of this weekend’s Shi Fu Miz festival, The Beat Asia caught up with Xiaolin to hear exclusive insights into her musical inspirations, classical roots, and passion for electronic music.

How would you describe your sound?

My sound has an organic 90’s touch, with ethereal harmonies, and a sense of journeying through a full spectrum of emotions.

I play quite a few different styles, but my sets are generally separated into sunshine and moonlight energy. Live house sets are usually on the sunshine side, with acid house and a lot of percussion and melodies, while live ambient sets are moonlight energy, with spacey and psychedelic textures.

Daytime DJ sets veer on the funkier less-serious side of electro and house while nighttime sets are more hypnotic, with heavier bassy electro & techno-leaning grooves and progressive energy.

What inspired you to start making music and pursue DJing as a career?

While I was at Berklee Valencia, I was about to take a job at Propellerhead Software in Stockholm, but my professors intervened and convinced me to stay an extra year to work on music.

Meeting Dave Smith and Roger Linn and experiencing the sound of the 303 for the first time inspired me to create music inspired by the 80’s-90’s. Seeing all these possibilities in how they translated on a larger dance floor really moved me.

I began producing first. It wasn’t until after collecting records for a few years that I started to build a bit of confidence to DJ. It was only when I joined 宀 that I fully began to embrace and accept myself as an electronic artist.

How has your formal classical music education impacted the music you produce?

Berklee taught me how to break the rules learned, but the discipline has come in handy too. I picked up my first record at Berklee Valencia and was introduced to Ableton [a music software], while learning jazz and world music.

There we were exposed to valuable mentors and had access to some crazy gear. I still go back to my mentor from school now for guidance whenever I pass by Europe. My time there was deeply life changing, and it’s still been applicable to what I do now.

You incorporate jazz and analog equipment, among other acoustic elements in your music. How do you fuse these elements with contemporary tools and genres?

The beauty of electronic music is the ability to combine music from different worlds while paying respect to the pioneers of each style. It’s like blending different cuisines together, without taking away from the original flavors.

I use plugins and analog gear to create warmth in the sound, allowing electronic elements to blend in more organically with live samples and recordings. On the flipside, coloring recorded sounds with effects and pedals help acoustic elements sit well in the mix.

Can you tell us more about your residency at 宀? How did you first get involved and what do you love to bring to the electronic music venue?

宀 holds a special place in my heart. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be who I am now. I have been going there since moving back to Hong Kong at the beginning of the pandemic.

I got involved when JF (宀 music director) came up to me and snapped at me from the bar: “Why aren’t you asking to play here?” I told him, “I’m just here to learn, it doesn’t feel right to impose.” He replied saying, “Most people are eager to play, here I am waiting for you to ask!”

Since we met, he has been a great friend and constant source of support. The HEX parties are seeing more regulars coming and becoming increasingly open-minded. Watching people release their worries on the floor motivates me to give more and connect with them. Dance is an incredible form of therapy.

What do you make of the music scene in Hong Kong?

The Hong Kong scene is getting more and more exciting. Ever since COVID, new producers are emerging with interesting material.

I regularly attend HK Philharmonic Concerts, as well as jazz shows at the Carlyle. There is so much more in Hong Kong aside from electronic music. The underground jazz scene – like the Fountain de Chopin – is really fun and overlaps with some experimental electronic and 90’s hip-hop elements.

What trending music genres or styles have caught your interest lately?

90’s Detroit electro & 00’s electro house is making a bit of a comeback right now alongside 90’s more minimal/progressive house and techno records. There has also been a bit of an 80’s Asian disco/balaeric thing going on, and now we’re seeing more of the 00’s. I’m happy to see the dancefloor tempos going back down slightly (to a more normal speed)!

Who has left a lasting mark on your journey as an Artist?

My synthesis teacher at Berklee Valencia, Nacho Marco, who introduced me to acid house music. He [also introduced] me to Sonar Barcelona where I experienced Laurent Garnier’s 7-hour DJ set at SonarCar. He also showed me Ron Trent, Larry Heard, and Kraftwerk. I remember thinking, “What is this crazy music? I need to learn how to make it!”

There are fellow 宀 crew members including Mr. Ho and Sunsiare, who always give valuable feedback and advice.

More recently, meeting Jane (Fitz) in Hong Kong felt like a turning point. She is so inspirational having also begun her DJ journey in Hong Kong. I truly appreciate her energy and ethos not just in music, but also in life.

Other people who inspire me as both artists and humans include Polygonia, who also comes from a classical violin background, and Gonno, with whom I did my first proper Japan gig - they are among the calming sources of comfort and trust within this scene.

What can we expect from the upcoming seventh edition of Shi Fu Miz this year?

I will be doing a house-oriented set this time, on the Sunset Stage from 7 PM to 9 PM.

What’s next for Xiaolin?

This year has been the most exciting one so far. I will be stopping by Klymax in Bali, The Observatory in Saigon for a live night with Alex Kassian and Peter Van Hoesen. I’ll be playing at 宀 on December 6, Pawnshop Taipei the same weekend, and will finish up the year with Wonderfruit for the 428 crew and Enfold Stage.

There are some exciting projects for next year musically, but I can’t reveal them just yet. I can't wait to get back in the studio again!

You can keep up with Xiaolin on her Instagram @oliviaxiaolin.

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In the daytime, Asia embraces a true hustle culture; by night, we let our hair down and erupt in a magnificent energy to good crowds and good music. In Tune With meets the electric DJs and music makers of Hong Kong and Asia to feel their pulse and uncover why they entered the frenetic nightlife industry.

Meet Chucheewa, the dynamic Thai DJ, singer, and instrumentalist from Bangkok, who has become a fixture of the dance and festival scene in Asia. Guided by her credo: “Music for music, music for people,” she aims to unite and uplift people through her groovy and unique sound.

From her early days singing in church to fronting psychedelic indie bands "Fwends" and "Cloud Behind," Chucheewa has seamlessly transitioned into the vibrant local house music scene.

Chucheewa made her Boiler Room debut in Bali as half of the duo "Acid Sister," a collaboration with DJ Takky and in 2022, she co-founded and curated Summer Sound, which has since grown into a monthly show on Headstream Bali and Bangkok Community Radio, aimed at connecting artists around the globe.

As a DJ, Chucheewa’s sound spans an eclectic mix of house, electro, acid, slow jazz, and more. Her vocal tracks are injected with a distinct local flavor, like "The Photo Sticker Machine," "Cyndi Seui," and "Casinotone," which are co-produced with iconic Thai artists.

Chucheewa’s influence extends far beyond the DJ booth, showing her passion for uniting music-loving, sweat-soaked partygoers, and cultivating creative spaces. She is the Co-founder of music label Soundkoh Collective, and a curator for Summer Sound Festival.

She is also a key promoter for Conflakes which has hosted a range of local and international acts in Bangkok, including prominent bands such as Men I Trust, Cuco, Khruangbin, Cosmo Pyke, and many more.

The Beat Asia caught up with Chucheewa ahead of this weekend’s Shi Fu Miz festival, to explore her musical background, genre-defying style and the folks who have helped shape her career.

How would you describe your sound?

My music spans across genres from house, electro, deep Detroit house, disco dub, acid, and proggy house. I like adding emotional vocal tracks, breaks, trippy psychedelic jazz dance tracks, whatever my emotions and the crowds guide me to. I was an indie pop/rock musician before I started to DJ, so that influences my DJ sets a lot.

I also love to play slow ambient chill sets with a playlist I collected called “Slow Groovy Spacey Ambient Funk Sh*t.” I always try to incorporate tracks from Thai artists and friends from all around the world’s music, to honor my roots and friendships.

Why did you start Soundkoh Collective?

In 2022, Korn (Kova O’ Sarin), Fook (Human Spectrum) and I began thinking about creating a music and art collective label that could combine the real world and the virtual world. We hosted one event for "Gadhouse," where we created avatars of musicians, DJs, and illustrators in "The Sandbox Game" through the special EP of Sidehouse Sunshine and pressed limited records just for this event.

Now, I want to focus on releasing our music with the intention of combining electronic music and live musicians in the same compilation. In one EP, you can have at least one listening track alongside other dance tracks suitable for clubs or festivals.

We aim to launch our first compilation, “Galactic Love” EP 01, in early 2025, featuring work and remixes from artists like Chalo (TH), Mogwaa (KR), Retromigration (DE), The Photo Sticker Machine (TH), Kova O’ Sarin (TH), Chucheewa (TH), and more.

What inspired you to start making music and pursue DJing as a career?

Since I can remember, my life has been music related. I was singing in a church band at the age of 8. When I was 17, I was in a psychedelic dream pop band called "Cloud Behind," and in 2014, I formed an indie pop band called "Fwends," where I began writing all the songs with my bandmates, including Korn (Kova O’ Sarin), who played bass in the band.

It was Korn who introduced me to the underground rave scene in Bangkok around 2015. We frequented places like Dark Bar, Dickinson’s Culture Café. Korn, Krit Morton, and Purich were running a party called MELA. I helped them with social media while also being a bit of a party pooper, always urging people to go home at 2 AM to get some rest. Obviously, I didn’t understand anything back then!

I’m now part of a Thai band called “The Photo Sticker Machine,” which was my favorite band when I was twelve!

It’s so inspiring to listen to their work and now play it in clubs and festivals like Boiler Room, Europe tour, Wonderfruit and more.

What drives your motto “Music for music, music for people?"

I heard this motto from Vichaya Vatanasapt, the main artist from "The Photo Sticker Machine" band. He’s my mentor and brother, and I feel grateful that the universe sent him and his music into [my] existence.

Sometimes I feel lost in my musical journey, especially in the scene or on a social level, because you realize you’re a part of the game, and that’s how it rolls.

I’ve met so many kind-hearted artists whom I admire and have become friends with because of who they really are, and not just because of their fame.

The motto is there to help us realize how lucky we are to feel safe, to listen to our favorite songs, dance, heal through music, and share good vibes in this strange time and world.

What music genres or styles have caught your interest lately?

I’ve really been into acid jazz, slow groove, space funk, and eclectic sounds—from Ethiopian jazz to the psychedelic ambient electronic vibes of Susumu Yokota and Marc Moulin, which I always try to mix into my sets.

I’ve also fallen back in love with deep house music, and I’m listening to almost every album I can find from St Germain, which has completely blown my mind!

I’m also a huge fan of the soundtracks from Studio Ghibli, especially the one from Nausicaa. It’s so trippy and beautiful.

Is there anyone who has left a lasting mark on your journey as an Artist?

I have so many mentors, and I’m incredibly grateful for all of them. Korn is my best friend, bandmate, and the person who introduced me to dance music culture and taught me how to DJ.

Vichaya Vatanasapt is my spiritual mentor in life and music. His purity, humility, and centeredness always inspires me at different points in my life. Cas (Logisticman), my husband, always inspires me with his Belgian music culture and always supports me in everything I do.

Other mentions include Baldo, for his hard work, honesty, and rare kindness. I admire how he keeps it real and maintains a balance between his professional life and the party scene. Chalo, a mentor and a good friend, who's currently teaching me full music production. With his talent and discipline, I sometimes think he’s not human but rather an AI in human form with a kind heart—maybe that sounds funny, but it’s true!

Adis is another person who has inspired and helped me a lot simply by being himself. I had the best set of my life with the most incredible crowd at his Santsat Festival. By the end of my set, I was so moved that I cried, finishing with a track from Sault called "Free."

Besides these names, I draw inspiration from the sounds of artists like Mogwaa, Alex Kassian, Tornado Wallace, Dean Chew, Vell, DJ Garth, Lipelis, DJ Gonno, and so many more!

What can we expect from the upcoming seventh edition of Shi Fu Miz this year?

I’m super excited (and a bit nervous) because I’ll be doing my first live singing and some sound effects in my set on Sunday from 2-4 PM on the Main Stage!

I was so happy when they booked me, especially seeing the lineup of all my regional friends like Dean Chew, Xiaolin, Mr. Ho, Dita & Gero and artists I truly admire, like Chaos in the CBD, Tama Sumo, La Mamie’s and Nicola Cruz—it’s just mind-blowing!

I’ve been a secret fan of Nicola Cruz since my time in Koh Phangan, digging through his music at home. It’s incredibly inspiring to see the variety of styles he creates, and sharing the stage with these artists is a huge honor. I’m nervous, but I’ll definitely do my best!

I can’t wait to experience Shi Fu Miz, and a huge thanks to Florian and the team for having me!

What’s next in store for Chucheewa and where can we hear you playing next?

I’m planning to finish my new EP and hopefully release it by early 2025, with at least one single out before the end of 2024!

You can catch Chucheewa on her upcoming Asian tour, with stops in Bangkok, Saigon, Kuala Lumpur, and a special appearance at the Wonderfruit Festival in Pattaya, among other exciting destinations.

Keep up with Chucheewa on her Instagram @chucheewa.

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