Clockenflap, Asia’s premier outdoor music and arts festival, made a bold and triumphant return, treating Hong Kong to a weekend of unforgettable performances against the city’s iconic skyline.
Friday night set the tone with legendary French electronic duo Airheadlining the Harbourflap Stage. Performing their groundbreaking debut album “Moon Safari” in full, they mesmerized the crowd as the city lights twinkled behind them. Sharing the main stage that evening were Cantopop star Carl Wong, The Hats On Band featuring Jer Lau, and Atlanta’s celebrated DJ/producer Porter Robinson, who lit up the night with a high-energy set, complete with a giant inflatable pink cat and a dazzling, illuminated drum display.
The festival’s diverse stages showcased an exciting blend of genres and talent. The Park Stage by Martell was graced by South Korean shoegaze darlings The Black Skirts, while the Hang Seng Stage spotlighted a genre-hopping lineup, including Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts and Canadian alt-rockers Mother Mother. Chengdu post-punks Hiperson and LA dream-pop duo Bubble Tea and Cigarettes also made waves, while Canadian DJ/producer A-Trak electrified the Electriq Stage with his headline set.
The weekend kept building with star-studded performances. Saturday saw UK Brit-Pop legends Suede deliver a spectacular 90-minute set, London rapper Central Cee, indie darling St. Vincent, and alternative pop artist Banks, while Australian indie rockers Last Dinosaurs and ghetto house provocateur Partiboi69 captured the day’s vibrant energy.
British psychedelic-pop icons Glass Animals brought the festival to a euphoric close on Sunday night. Other highlights included South Korea’s enigmatic J-pop vocalist yama, and US indie pop duo Bubble Tea and Cigarettes, alongside Hong Kong’s own An Id Signal.
In addition to musical performances, The Robot Stage offered a variety of engaging, family-friendly activities throughout the day. Futurescope captivated visitors with its dynamic and ever-evolving visual displays. The Electriq Stage provided wellness and relaxation-focused activities during the day, while The Origin, a mobile art installation and DJ booth, created spontaneous parties on the move.
Clockenflap 2024 wrapped up on a high note, promising an even more thrilling edition next year from Dec. 5 to 7, 2024. “Blind bird” tickets are already on sale via Ticketflap — don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic!
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