- Awards
The eligible period of the Awards is between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025. The ‘CASH Golden Sail Music Awards’ feature ten categories, including pop and serious music. We are now inviting all CASH members to nominate your favourite works, songwriters and performers. Please log into the ‘CASH Golden Sail Music Awards’ Online System, read through Points to Note, Rules of Election, and Awards & Judging Criteria, and submit the completed nomination form via the online system before the deadline. Each CASH member is allowed to submit only one nomination form.
CASH Golden Sail Music Awards Online System
How to log-in:
- Log into the online system using your IP Base number (which consists of an uppercase letter “I” followed by 10 digits, e.g., I0012345678)
- Receive a one-time password via your registered email address or mobile number to log-in
Please refer to the User Guide for more details. If you have forgotten your IP Base number, you can check via ‘Forgot IP Base No.?’ under CASH Member Portal to ensure a smooth nomination.
- Awards
Sponsored by the CASH Music Fund and presented by the HKAPA, the ‘CASH Composition Scholarship 2024/25’ has been awarded to CHAN Lok Tim, a student of Bachelor of Music (Honours) Degree majoring in Composition and Electronic Music.
Under the mentorship of renowned composer Mr. TANG Man Ngai, Chan has received several prestigious awards, including:
- The Society of APA Merit Awards for Local Students (2023/24)
- The Academy Local Scholarship (2021/22 & 2022/23)
- The Lions Music Charity Foundation Scholarship (2021/22)
Chan has collaborated with multiple distinguished musical institutions, ensembles, and musicians, including the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Hong Kong New Music Ensemble, Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble, Young Friends of the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and pianist Yoav Roth, winner of the Solange Jospé Award. His duet composition “Yin Yang” was selected by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and performed at the “25th Anniversary Music from the Heart” concert in 2024. Additionally, his orchestral work won the “Academy Concerto Feast 2025”, performed by the HKAPA Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Conductor Fan Ting.
Beyond composition, Chan actively participates in community cultural projects, having collaborated with the Hong Kong Maritime Museum as a co-producer for the “Family Fun Day” Music Exhibition, promoting the fusion of ocean-inspired music and arts within cultural engagement.
The CASH Music Fund remains committed to nurturing outstanding young music creators through its various scholarship and funding programmes.
Chan Lok Tim
- Others
The Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2025 is now open for applications. For more details, please visit the following webpage: https://hkv-award.hk/en/
- Events
The panel of professional judges Schumann, Alan Cheung, Joe Lei, and Cui Shi Xuan have selected the following eight songs from numerous submissions to the finals:
The finals will be held on 13 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at The Parisian Theatre, Macau. Registration for free tickets is open to the public via the link below. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-7zsQ67GCRd19–uMnt_q0Arh0gHdKPCsKGFhtRABqc/edit
Please stay tuned for further details: http://www.maca.org.mo/
- Events
Co-organised by Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Limited (CASH), Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals (AMP4) and Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), supported by the Music Copyright Society of China (MCSC) and the Macau Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (MACA), the ‘AI-Assisted Music Creation Workshop and Seminar’ was successfully held on 5–6 July 2025 at HKDI.
The first day featured the ‘AI-Assisted Music Creation Lab’ workshop led by Programme Director Mak Chun Hung where participants learned to use AI tools to assist in creating original works within a limited timeframe.
In the afternoon, lyricist Oscar Lee and music producer and songwriter T-Ma shared their creative experience and industry insights, encouraging participants to draw inspiration from everyday life and develop their own artistic styles.
The second day continued the creative focus with a workshop on ‘AI Virtual Idol Sound Production’ where Programme Director Mak Chun Hung gave an in-depth look at the techniques behind virtual voice design.
This was followed by a seminar with guest speakers Mak Chun Hung (R2), Senior Lecturer, Department of Digital Media of HKDI Ken Lee (L1), and CASH Public Performance Licensing & Corporate Development (Education) Area Manager Terence Ng (L2) sharing the trends and future of AI music from the perspectives of creation, virtual idol technology, and copyright issue, and a lively discussion and Q&A session moderated by Assistant Professor, Department of Cultural and Creative Arts of EdUHK, Dr Leung Chi Hin (R1) for further engagement with the audience.
In the closing session, participants showcased their group work, followed by the premiere of the selected workshop-created music video, featuring the performance by Virtual Idol, Vi on HKDI’s outdoor LED wall.
The event concluded with guided tours of the V Music Library and HKDI graduation exhibition, where participants explored vinyl listening experiences and creative displays, gaining further inspiration for music creation.
- Awards
Jay Fung, Howie @ Dear Jane and Phil Lam received Gold Award, Silver Award and Bronze Award respectively of the ‘CASH Best Singer-songwriter Award’ at the 46th Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award. The award was co-presented by RTHK and CASH.
Jay Fung
Howie @ Dear Jane
Phil Lam
Photos provided by: RTHK and Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Ltd
- Events
Organised by CASH and partnered with Caritas Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Harmonica Association, the Harmonica Beginner Class was held across seven Caritas’ centres since March, this year, providing children from low-income families with the opportunity to engage with music. The harmonica classes, taught by professional instructors from the Hong Kong Harmonica Association, consisted of four sessions and concluded successfully in May.
The instructors adopted an interactive and step-by-step teaching approach, helping participants learn harmonica playing techniques and basic music knowledge from the ground up. The participants showed great engagement, and by the final session, they were able to play a simple folk song on their own. Two of the centres conducted the classes in a parent-child format, encouraging bonding and communication between parents and children through shared musical experiences. The classes proceeded smoothly, received positive feedback, and successfully brought music into the community.
Participating Centres:
- Caritas Mok Cheung Sui Kun Community Centre
- Caritas Jockey Club Integrated Service for Young People – Wong Tai Sin
- Caritas Jockey Club Integrated Service for Young People – Tak Tin
- Caritas Community Centre – Ngau Tau Kok
- Caritas Community Centre – Kowloon
- Our Common Home – Extended Living Space for Sub Divided Unit (SDU) Resident in Tsuen Wan
- Caritas Community Centre – Aberdeen
The tutor explains the structure and sound production of the harmonica.
The tutor demonstrates the correct way to hold the harmonica with both hands.
The tutor patiently guides the children in practicing proper hand positions.
Participants are highly engaged and successfully perform a simple folk song in the final lesson.
Children receive certificates and take a group photo to commemorate the moment.
- Awards
Sponsored by the CASH Music Fund, the ‘CASH Music Scholarship for Overseas Studies 2025/2026’ has been awarded to Man Hok Yee. He will pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Music Technology at the California Institute of the Arts.
Man Hok Yee graduated with a degree in Composition and Electronic Music from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. During his studies, he is enthusiastic about participating in interdisciplinary music creation.
Besides his academic studies, he has also been involved in the creation of numerous theatre productions. His recent musical works include the dance performance The Ant Vamilley, and Animal Gacha, produced by the Rice Journey Production, and the Hong Kong New Vision Arts Festival 2023’s The Old Man and His Sea (music mixing and assistant composer). Projects where he served as assistant composer include Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio’s Bhagavad Gita (2025) and the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre’s The Story of K City to be premiered in Hong Kong in July.
Man Hok Yee
- Awards
Sponsored by the CASH Music Fund and presented by the The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), the ‘CASH Composition Award 2024/25’ has been awarded to Chung King Yat, a student from Creative Arts and Culture and Education (Music), for the second consecutive year.
Chung King Yat is pursuing Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Music) (co-terminal double degree) and is currently a fourth-year student studying the saxophone under the guidance of Mr Martin Choy Kwok Tin, and also learning handbells and handbell conducting from Ms Wong Wai Ching, Ms Leung Lai Shee, and Ms Yeung Tsz Ting. He was awarded the ‘Parsons Music Scholarship’ in 2021.
Chung continued to study ensemble music through performance, conducting, and composition, and achieved distinction in the AMusTCL from Trinity College London in recent years. He is currently the Vice-President of the EdUHK Chorus, as well as a student conductor and chairman of the EdUHK handbell Ensemble. He has joined several music groups both within and outside the university, actively participates in performances and operational matters, and has assisted in organizing multiple public performances over the past three years.
Chung King Yat
- Events
The ‘AI-Assisted Music Creation Workshop and Seminar’ is a two-day event featuring workshops, seminar, and docent tours. It aims to provide participants with an accessible yet in-depth understanding of the latest trends and challenges of AI in music creation. The event will explore how AI can inspire creativity while maintaining the creator’s artistic autonomy, opening up new possibilities for innovation. Through industry exchanges and discussions, the event seeks to deepen the conversation around AI’s role in music, emphasizing respect for traditional music copyrights while exploring a symbiotic relationship between AI and musical creativity. The goal is to establish the correct creative mindset and copyright awareness.
Sign up now to join us in exploring the boundaries of AI and transcending personal creative limits!
Date: Saturday & Sunday, 5–6 July 2025
Venue: Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), No. 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
Events Introduction:
Please read the details before registering: Registration Guidelines and Rules
Apply now: Online Application Form[registration closed] (In Chinese Only)
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Saturday, 5 July 2025 |
Workshop I: AI-Assisted Music Creation Lab【Exclusive for CASH Members】[Registration Closed] Participants will learn and practise AI-assisted music creation, focusing on enhancing production efficiency while maintaining personal creativity. The workshop covers music composition, arrangement, etc. Groups will create a short music piece, with a selected work to be performed by HKDI Virtual Idol Vi, and made into a music video for public showcase the next day.
Programme Director:
Mak Chun Hung AMP4 President Director, Hong Kong Film Awards Association (HKFAA) Board of Directors
Songwriter Sharing Session Speakers:
Oscar Lee, Lyricist
T-Ma, Music Producer and Songwriter
*Participants of the workshop must attend both Workshop I & II and seminar, and submit personal music-related information for selection purposes. *Songwriter Sharing Session will be live-streamed on CASH’s YouTube account.
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| Sunday, 6 July 2025 09:00-13:00 |
Workshop II: AI Virtual Idol Sound Production【Exclusive for CASH Members】[Registration Closed] This workshop will explore AI-assisted vocal creation, recording, and mixing for virtual idols, showcasing the process of voice model generation.
Programme Director: Mak Chun Hung, AMP4 President and Director, Hong Kong Film Awards Association (HKFAA) Board of Directors
*Participants of the workshop must attend both Workshop I & II and seminar, and submit personal music-related information for selection purposes. *Participants can choose to attend the Workshop II Live Video Conference (Extra) only.
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Sunday, 6 July 2025 |
Seminar Industry experts will share insights and case studies on how AI-generated music is reshaping the music industry, while discussing the importance of music copyright protection. HKDI will also provide an exclusive sharing and explain the production process of Hong Kong’s first Virtual Idol, Vi. The seminar will conclude with a showcase of a selected workshop-created music video featuring the performance of Virtual Idol, Vi.
Moderator: Dr Leung Chi Hin, Assistant Professor, Department of Cultural and Creative Arts, EdUHK
Speakers: Mak Chun Hung, AMP4 President and Director, Hong Kong Film Awards Association (HKFAA) Board of Directors Ken Lee, Senior Lecturer, Department of Digital Media, HKDI Terence Ng, CASH Public Performance Licensing & Corporate Development (Education) Area Manager
*The seminar is open to the public.
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Docent Tour The guided tour will be led by HKDI, taking participants in groups to visit and experience the academy’s music knowledge hub, V Music Library, as well as the graduation exhibition venue. The guided tour is open to the public, with priority given to workshop/seminar participants. |
Application information:
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Workshop (I & II) and Seminar & Workshop II Live Video Conference (Extra) Friday, 30 May 2025 at 5 p.m. Seminar & Docent Tour Friday, 27 June 2025 at 5 p.m.
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Workshop (I & II) and Seminar Free (a deposit of HKD 300 is required for successful applicants, which will be fully refunded within one month after the event). Workshop II Live Video Conference (Extra), Seminar & Docent Tours Free
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| Enquiries |
Email: [email protected] Phone: 2846 3272 |
- Events
The Society representatives travelled to Manila, Philippines, in April to attend the ‘Asia-Pacific Committee Meeting’ organised by the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP). The meeting brought together over 50 representatives from more than 20 regions to report on the licensing and distribution of music copyright in the Asia Pacific region, and explore the impact of AI technology development on music creation, registration, and copyright distribution.
- Awards
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.
