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Sponsored by the CASH Music Fund and presented by the CUHK, ‘The Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Scholarships 2024/25’ have been awarded to the following students from the Department of Music.
Chan Chi Huen
Chan Chi Huen is currently a final year undergraduate pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Music, studying the trumpet under Mr Jacobus Chong. Majoring in composition, he is studying under the tutelage of Prof. Chan Kai Young, Dr Lo Hau Man and Prof. Wendy Lee.
Chan has composed music for diverse genres. His representative compositions include As the Hart Panteth after the Water Brooks, a Cantonese choral-orchestral sacred work, and Mountain City — Nightscape, for solo trumpet, horn, euphonium and symphonic band. He has also produced jazz compositions, one of which is Auld Lang Syne Anew, written for the big band with original English lyrics.
Chen Shuaike
Chen Shuaike is currently a doctoral student in composition, studying under the guidance of Prof. Wendy Lee. Chan has been awarded several accolades, including the Third Prize at the ‘13th Rivers Awards International Composition Competition’ in 2024, and the second place in the Senior Division of the ‘Rocky Mountain Composition Competition’ in Canada, etc.
His notable works include the solo piece for dizi, Wucao Whispers; chamber music pieces such as The Transcendence Realm and The Resonance Of Mountain Song; orchestral works like Cherry Blossoms and the clarinet concerto Fire Dance. His compositions have been performed by ensembles such as Ensemble L’Itinéraire, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Hong Kong New Music Ensemble, Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, and Wenzhou University Symphony Orchestra.
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The 2025 MÜST International Songwriting Camp is now calling for application until 28 April. For more details, please visit the following webpage: https://songwritingcamp.must.org.tw/MUST/CAMP/INDEX.jsp
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It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Jim Lo (Jim Sir), the ‘Maestro of Hong Kong Lyricism’ on 19 March 2025. It is a huge loss to both the Society and all musicians in the Hong Kong music scene.
Jim Sir’s music career spanned nearly half a century with a repertoire of over 1,000 songs, whose countless classics has touched the hearts of generations of Hong Kong people. He made tremendous contributions to the popular music scene in Hong Kong. His lyrics were popular and resonated deeply with the public, including ‘Hope You Remember Me By Heart’, ‘Every Time When There Is A Change’, ‘It Is Fate That We Met’, ‘The Swordsman Li’, ‘Love Without Flowers Will Bear No Fruits’, ‘Emperor Qin Shi Huang’, ‘The Grace Of Homeland’, ‘Reincarnated’, ‘A Rickshaw Named Dream’, ‘A Rosy Future’ and ‘Tears Shed In The Journey’, etc.
Jim Sir’s lyrics were rich and diverse, showcasing a variety of styles. He was a self-taught lyricist who was extremely serious about his art. For him, lyrics were meant to be aesthetically conceived and conveyed vivid images. He thought of pop lyrics as a form of literature that touched on a much wider array of themes than just romance. He cared about society and longed for his distant homeland, and the combination of this broad vision and his monumental talent provided his lyrics with a timeless quality.
Jim Sir had maintained contact with the Society over the years and spared no effort to support the younger generations. He was honoured by the Society with the ‘CASH Hall of Fame Award’ in 2001.
We will always remember Jim Sir’s significant contribution to the popular song lyrics and Hong Kong music scene. May Jim Sir rest in peace, and we would like to express our deepest condolences to his family.
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CASH records with deep sadness the passing of Chen Ning Chi on 18 March 2025. It is a huge loss to both the Society and all musicians in the Hong Kong music scene.
Chen Ning Chi was one of the founding members of CASH and has supported the Society for many years. The Society awarded him the ‘CASH Hall of Fame Award’ in 2015 in recognition of his significant achievements to the music industry.
Chen has been active in the serious music circle for over 50 years. Under his belt, he has over a hundred pieces of composition in both Chinese and Western music genres. Chen’s pursuit of breakthrough has allowed him to extend his composing talent greatly not only to instrumental pieces but also to various kinds of stage productions like musicals, Chinese dance opera, classical opera and symphonic poem. His significant work included the Chinese ensemble The Ancient Capital, the choral work The Chariots Rattle On, the piano work Reminiscence of Chibi and the orchestral work Ode to the Bounteous Land, etc. Reminiscence of Chibi won the ‘1994 CASH Golden Sail Most Performed Works Awards – Local Serious Work’.
In 1977, Chen has assisted in establishing the professional Urban Council Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra where the concept of “Symphonization of Chinese music” was voiced, and served as the Assistant Music Director and other positions at the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra from 1993 to 2002, making significant contributions to the promotion of Chinese music culture.
We will always remember his dedication to music creation and his music has enriched the local music scene. May he rest in peace and our deepest condolences to his family.
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The Guangdong- Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Song Writers Quest, which is organised by the Macau Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (MACA), supported by the Music Copyright Society of China (MCSC) and Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Limited (CASH), sponsored by the Cultural Development Fund of the Macao SAR, is now calling for entries until 17 April. The event aims to promote exchanges and interactions of music culture among the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao areas, thus jointly promoting the development of music creation. MCSC, CASH, and MACA, as the collective management organizations for music copyright in Mainland China, Hong Kong China, and Macao China, will continue to promote music creation and provide opportunities and platforms for those interested in music creation to showcase their talents, thereby discovering more outstanding composers for the music industry in the three areas.
This competition has invited music professionals from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR to form a prestigious panel of judges, including (in no particular order): Schumann (Composer, Arranger & Music Producer), Alan Cheung (Music Director, Composer, Lyricist & Music Arranger for films and TV programmes), Joe Lei (Composer, Lyricist & Music Producer), Cui Shi Xuan (Composer, Lyricist and Music Producer). The judging panel will join forces to select eight songs from all the entries to enter the final round of competition, the eight finalists will be performed live and will be rated and commented by the panel of judges. This event will definitely be a valuable experience for every participant.
The competition accepts entries from participants who are composed of at least 50% residents of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which includes the Hong Kong SAR, the Macao SAR, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Huizhou, and Zhaoqing. About the admission procedure and related terms: It is now calling for entries until 17 April , 2025 at 4:00 pm, by which time entrants must submit a completed entry form and all supporting materials (including score and lyrics without writers’ names, lyrics sheet only, entry song in MP3 format) by email to [email protected] and confirm the good receipt by phone (853)2888 2380; or include all of the above on the CD and submit to MACA office (Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpcao No. 258, Praca Kin Heng Long C10, Macau).
Seven awards will be presented: Champion, 1st Runner-Up and the 2nd Runner-Up for The Best Song, Best Music, Best Lyrics, Best Performance and My Favorite Song. Contestants can submit one or more musical works. The Guangdong- Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Song Writers Quest invites all people who are interested in music creation to participate actively.
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For more details, please visit the following webpage. Please fill in as a CASH member when registering: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeteCNyabc-xck_-CnRWkEggksJaCd-HCe3cPUQi3B7mu5xgw/viewform?usp=header
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The ‘2024 CASH Annual Dinner cum Golden Sail Music Awards Presentation’ was successfully held on 5 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Nearly 800 guests including friends from the music industry, honourable guests from government officials and business sectors, as well as our clients and members to support the talk of the town event.
The following awards were presented, namely: ‘Best Melody’, ‘Best Lyrics’, ‘Best Arrangement’, ‘Best Vocal Collaborations’, ‘Best Performance by a Band’, ‘Best Vocal Performance by a Female Artist’, and ‘Best Vocal Performance by a Male Artist’, ‘Best Serious Composition’, ‘Best Young Composer’s Serious Composition’ and ‘CASH Best Song’.
Besides, renowned lyricist Mr Poon Wai Yuen and serious music composer Prof. David Gwilt were presented ‘CASH Hall of Fame Awards 2024’ respectively in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the music industry.
Finalists for ‘CASH Best Song’, ‘Best Lyrics’, and ‘Best Arrangement’ sharing on stage
CASH Chairman Prof. Chan Wing Wah, JP (Mid), Directors Jonathan Ho, Carol Ng, Dr Mui Kwong Chiu, Chan Siu Kei (L2-5), Alvin Leong, Spencer Lee, Gallery Chow and Tomy Wai (R2-4), along with Joint General Managers Mimi Chan (R1) and Ridgely Wei (L1), gathered on stage for the toasting
The recipient of the ‘CASH Hall of Fame Awards 2024’ Poon Wai Yuen, with award presenter Kenneth Fok
Jocelyn Chan, Felix Lam, DEZ, and Winky Wong perform classic hits by Poon Wai Yuen arranged by Cheung Ka Shing, creating an electrifying dinner atmosphere
Poon Wai Yuen, recipient of the ‘CASH Hall of Fame Awards 2024,’ with performers Cheung Ka Shing, Tommy Chan, Jocelyn Chan, Felix Lam, DEZ, and Winky Wong
Award presenter, Mr. Tsang Chi Sham, Thomas with ‘Best Young Composer’s Serious Composition’ winner Luk Wai Chun
Award presenter Poon Wai Yuen, with ‘Best Melody’ winners J. Arie, and representatives of Kiri T and Gavin Chan
Award presenter Poon Wai Yuen, with ‘Best Lyrics’ winner Sit Chun Ning
Award presenter Poon Wai Yuen, with the representative of ‘Best Arrangement’ winners Terence Lam and Vigilant Nation Ent.
Award presenter Prof. Victor Chan, with ‘Best Serious Composition’ winners Cheung Pui Shan and Lai Kam Yee
Karen Sung and Harry Chiu perform the classic piece ‘Sonatina’ by Prof. David Gwilt, recipient of the ‘CASH Hall of Fame Awards 2024’
Award presenter Lowell Lo with the representative of ‘Best Female Vocal Performance’ winner moon tang
Award presenter Lowell Lo with ‘Best Male Vocal Performance’ winner Wan Kwong
Award presenter Frank Lee with the representative of ‘Best Vocal Collaborations’ winners Jay Fung and Marf Yau
Award presenter Joanus Lam with the representative of ‘Best Performance by a Band’ winner “per se”
The winning team “4.30AM”, members Leung Yan Ting Tiffany, Chen Qiong, Wong Hin Cheng (Frog), and tutor Sara Fung performed their award-winning original song ‘Zhi Xi’ on stage
Award presenter Prof. Chan Wing Wah, JP with ‘CASH Best Song’ winners: Sit Chun Ning, Nick Wong, Wan Kwong, Ho Kwan Yuen and Anson Lo
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The Society welcomed the delegation of National Copyright Administration Representative of PRC on 15 October 2024 for discussion on effective cooperation, exchange, and development of the music copyright protection, and sharing of the Society’s copyright collective management system technology.
CASH Chairman Prof. Chan Wing Wah (L4), CASH Joint General Managers Ms Mimi Chan (L2) and Mr Ridgely Wei (R5)welcomed Director General of the Copyright Department of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Mr Wang Zhicheng (L5) with his delegation at the CASH office, together with Regional Director for Asia-Pacific of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) Mr Benjamin Ng (L6).
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Organised by the Music Copyright Society of China (MCSC), Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Limited (CASH), and Macao Association of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (MACA), with the support of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), the ‘2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Collective Management of Copyright in Music Works Forum’ was successfully held on 10 October 2024, at the Galaxy International Convention Center in Macau.
This year’s forum consisted of several sessions, including the opening ceremony, the premiere of “Copyright Ignites Creativity”, the release of the report on the protection of music copyrights in audiovisual works, keynote speeches, and panel discussions. It gathered government and association representatives from the three regions, as well as representatives from international organisations, legal professionals, musicians, university professors and scholars, representatives from the education sector, music users, and industry figures, with approximately 150 guests attending the event.
The forum successfully facilitated discussions on establishing a cooperative framework in the Greater Bay Area to enhance the protection of creators and address the challenges and opportunities in the age of artificial intelligence and the internet. It also effectively promoted cooperation, exchange, and development among the music copyright collective management organisations of the three regions.
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‘The 22nd CASH Golden Sail Music Awards’ press conference was held on 16 October. The Society revealed the finalists of ‘The 22nd CASH Golden Sail Music Awards’ and presented the ‘2023 CASH Golden Sail Most Performed Works Awards’.
The prestigious CASH Hall of Fame Awards 2024 will be presented to renowned lyricist Poon Wai Yuen and serious music composer Professor David Gwilt respectively in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the music industry.
The 2024 CASH Award Dinner cum Golden Sail Music Awards Presentation will be held on November 5 (Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Presentations of the CASH Hall of Fame Award 2024 along with other CASH Golden Sail Music awards will be conducted to recognise the efforts of musicians over the past year. This event also serves as an opportunity to promote communication and collaboration within the music industry, further advancing the music creation industry in Hong Kong.
Click here for ‘The 22nd CASH Golden Sail Music Awards’ finalists list (in Chinese)
Click here for ‘2023 CASH Golden Sail Most Performed Works Awards’ awards list (in Chinese)
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CASH Director election was held at the 46th Annual General Meeting on 27 September 2024. There was one vacancy of Publisher Director in the Council. Election result was as follows:
Elected Publisher Director
Mr Spencer Lee (R3) Peermusic (S. E. Asia) Limited
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Upon the nomination stage of ‘The 22nd CASH Golden Sail Music Awards’, the ‘Awards Consultation Committee’ has confirmed and finalised the nominations of all categories. The First Round Election of the Awards now commences. Please return the signed Voting Form via e-mail, WhatsApp or fax to our official accountants ‘Patrick Wong CPA Limited’ before the deadline. Please refer to the Voting Form for more details.
Please download the following information and form:
Nominations of All Awards Categories:
Best Young Composer’s Serious Composition
Best Vocal Performance by a Female Artist
Best Vocal Performance by a Male Artist
If you wish to listen to the nominated works of ‘Best Serious Composition’ and ‘Best Young Composer’s Serious Composition’ which were first publicly performed earlier before casting your vote, please review the communications sent to members via email or mail which contain the website and login instructions for revisiting the works. You may also contact us via e-mail at [email protected].
