The Week Hong Kong has officially kicked off – a grassroots live music platform showcasing 25 bands across seven days.

Rain in Time. Photo: The Week.

The city’s longest and most varied multi-genre music festival includes homegrown rockstars, fresh rappers, and a deathcore scene you didn’t even know existed. It offers Hongkongers a new chance to discover the local music scene at seven different venues.

Wednesday’s Metal Night features Rain in Time, The Priceless BoatParallel Horizons and The Ancient Mental.

Tickets for Wednesday’s metal night are available now via Ticketflap. Adults: HK$250, Students: HK$180 before fees.


Full line-up:

World Music Night

5th March at Ping Pong Gintoneria – 129 Second St, Sai Ying Pun

Metal Night

6th March at This Town Needs – 1/F, Ocean One, 6 Shung Shun Street, Yau Tong

Post Punk Night

7th March at MOM Livehouse – B39, 7 Seas Shopping Centre, 113-121 King’s Road, North Point

Hip Hop Night

8th March at The Space@D2 Place – 2/F, D2 Place, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon

AltRock Night

9th March at 1563 Livehouse – 6/F Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai

Photo: The Week.

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