Hong Kong in the ABU TV Song Festival

Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Participating broadcasterTelevision Broadcasts Limited (TVB)
Participation summary
Appearances10
First appearance2012
Last appearance2024

The participation of Hong Kong in the ABU TV Song Festival has occurred eight times since the inaugural ABU TV Song Festival began in 2012. Since their début in 2012, the Hong Kong entry has been organised by the national broadcaster Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). In 2020, Hong Kong withdrew from the festival and has yet to return.

History

2012

TVB is one of the founder members in the ABU TV Song Festivals, having participated in the very first ABU TV Song Festival 2012.[1] In Seoul Hong Kong was represented by Alfred Hui who performed 7th on the night after Japan and before Indonesia.

2013

On 15 June 2013 it was confirmed that Hong Kong would participate in the second ABU TV Song Festival in Hanoi, Vietnam.[2] TVB selected Mag Lam to represent the country on the stage in Hanoi.

2014

On June 4 2014 TVB confirmed that Hong Kong would participate in the third festival in Macau.[3] On 1 September 2014 it was revealed that Hong Kong would be represented by Fredrick Cheng.[4] It was announced on 24 September 2014 that Fredrick Cheng would perform "Xióngmao".[5]

2015

It was announced on 19 August 2015 that Hong Kong would not participate in the 2015 ABU TV Song Festival in Istanbul, Turkey.[6] But later it was announced that they would still participate in Turkey.

Participation overview

Year Entrant Song Language
2012 Alfred Hui "Ma Ngai" (螞蟻) Cantonese
2013 Mag Lam "Shi Jian" (時間) Mandarin
2014 Frederick Cheng "Xióngmao" (熊貓) Mandarin
2015 Vivian Koo，Tracy Gu Wei "Accept the Part" (安守本份) Cantonese
2016 Kayee Tam "Puppet" (扯線木偶) Cantonese
2017 Alvin Ng "How Can I Do" (我怎會如此) Cantonese
2018 Thye Cho Yee "Chasing Dream" (細看近年，那信念) Cantonese
2019 Kay Tse "Reposing Beside You" (只想死於你身邊) Cantonese
2023 Chau Kat Pui "Forever Love" Mandarin
2024 German Ku "A Needle In A Haystack" (海底針) Cantonese, English

References

  1. ^ Hamzah, Hanizah. "ABU TV Song Festival". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  2. ^ Granger, Anthony. "ABU'13: ABU TV Song Festival 2013 Confirmed In Hanoi". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  3. ^ Granger, Anthony. "Hong Kong: ATSF 2014 Participation Confirmed". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. ^ Granger, Anthony. "ABU TV Song Festival 2014: 12 Countries Confirmed So Far". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  5. ^ Granger, Anthony. "ATSF'14: China & Hong Kong Reveal Their Songs". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  6. ^ Granger, Anthony. "ATSF'15: 14 Countries To Participate In Istanbul". Eurovoix-World.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2015.