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

Rain in Time
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.

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

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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

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