- Awards
Sponsored by the CASH Music Fund and presented in collaboration for the first time with The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), the ‘CASH Composition Award 2023/24’ has been awarded to the following student from Creative Arts and Culture and Education (Music).
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 third-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.
Chung is passionate about ensemble music and is currently a student conductor of the EdUHK Orchestra, as well as a student conductor and Vice-Chairman of the EdUHK handbell Ensemble. He is also a member of several music groups both within and outside the university. Chung actively participates in performances and operational matters and has assisted in organising multiple public performances over the past two years.
Chung King Yat
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Sponsored by the CASH Music Fund, the ‘CASH Music Scholarship for Overseas Studies 2024/2025’ has been awarded to Lam Chun Hei. He will pursue Doctor of Philosophy in Music Composition at Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester.
Lam Chun Hei is an active composer and an enthusiast of contemporary music style. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music with first-class honours from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and completed his master’s studies in composition at Bowling Green State University. His goal is to explore and experiment on a wide array of sounds and timbre, especially with contemporary instrumental techniques and live electronics.
Winning multiple awards, his works were featured in various festivals and conferences, including June in Buffalo (USA), International Rostrum of Composers (2023: Netherlands), MUSLAB (2023: Ecuador), Nanhua University International Symposium of Contemporary Music Research (Taiwan), soundSCAPE Festival (Italy), Connecticut Summerfest (USA), SCI National Conference (USA), and the Hong Kong Contemporary Music Festival (HK).
Groups such as the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Toledo Symphony, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Mivos Quartet, Del Sol Quartet, [Switch~ Ensemble], Mise-en Ensemble, Du.0, and Cong Quartet are among the many who presented Lam’s music over the years.
Lam Chun Hei
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Jay Fung, AGA and Jocelyn Chan received Gold Award, Silver Award and Bronze Award respectively of the ‘CASH Best Singer-songwriter Award’ at the 45th Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award. The award was co-presented by RTHK and CASH.
Jay Fung
AGA
Jocelyn Chan
Photos provided by: RTHK and Universal Music
- Events
Participants from three regions share their original music works in the Showcase. Hong Kong participants are Han Ningze, Olivia Cordelia Oi Yan To, Leung Yan Ting Tiffany, and Poon King Man Kelvin.
Professional judges are (from L to R) Siu Hak, Loudboy, Mak Chun Hung, Cheung Ka Shing, and Cousin Fung.
The first performance group: The Brave Heroes Alliance
Original song: ‘Yin Wei Ni’
Composer: Ian Hao I
Lyricist: Chen Chao Chao
Arrangement and rap lyric: Han Ningze
Members: (From top to down) Ian Hao I, Chen Chao Chao, and Han Ningze
The second performance group: 4.30AM
Original song: ‘Zhi Xi’
Composer: Chen Qiong, Leung Yan Ting Tiffany, and Wong Hin Cheng
Lyricist: Wong Hin Cheng
Arrangement: Leung Yan Ting Tiffany
Members: (From top to down) Chen Qiong, Wong Hin Cheng, and Leung Yan Ting Tiffany
The third performance group: Introverted (Love) Person
Original song: ‘Ru Guo Wo Shi Ni De Er Ji’
Composer: Olivia Cordelia Oi Yan To, Sun Yi Cheng
Lyricist: Wu Cheng Lon
Arrangement: Olivia Cordelia Oi Yan To, Sun Yi Cheng
Members: (From top to down) Olivia Cordelia Oi Yan To, Sun Yi Cheng, and Wu Cheng Lon
The fourth performance group: Gear L
Original song: ‘Shi Mian Tong Kong’
Composer: Leong Chi Long, Poon King Man Kelvin
Lyricist: Poon King Man Kelvin
Arrangement: Leong Chi Long, Ollie Li
Members: (From top to down) Leong Chi Long, Poon King Man Kelvin and Ollie Li
Jamming and performance sessions
CASH member Chan Cheung Kai performs his original song ‘Ai Zai’.
CASH member Tang Tze Chung performs his original song ‘Ophelia’.
Music Camp Director Mak Chun Hung and four tutors Claudia Koh, Mark Tai, Sara Fung and Kenny Wong perform Claudia’s original song ‘my favorite wine’.
The group 4.30AM receives the ‘Best Performance Award’ for their original song ‘Zhi Xi’. The Hertz (R1-5) serves as the award presenter and shares interpretation techniques and insights.
The Group 4.30AM receives the ‘Best Performance Award’ for their original song ‘Zhi Xi’ from Music Camp Director Mak Chun Hung (R1).
Music Work Showcase is successfully launched. We express our gratitude to all working partners, publishers, members and the public for their support and participation.
- Events
The activities on the third day of the music camp included a Band Workshop and a Music Copyright and Multi-media Music Creation Forum open to the public. Both the participants and the public actively engaged and interacted with the speakers, gaining valuable insights and experiences from the events.
27/6 Band Workshop
Music Camp Director Mak Chun Hung and Tutor Kenny Wong share their band-playing techniques and insights with the participants.
After the sharing session, the participants and the tutors spontaneously form teams and perform together, enjoying the fun of playing in a band.
27/6 Music Copyright and Multi-media Music Creation Forum
Veteran composer Loudboy explains the diversity of musical composition styles.
Senior composer Cheung Ka Shing shares his music composition experiences and explores the process of finding inspiration and cultivating habits.
Renowned composer Mak Chun Hung shares his rich experience in exploring the balance between AI music and traditional composition.
Terence Ng, Area Manager, Public Performance Licensing & Corporate Development (Education) of CASH shares music copyright knowledge and explains the basic concepts of music copyright.
The speakers engage in a dialogue, sharing their musical experiences and answering participants’ questions.
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The Greater Bay Area Youth Music Creation Camp 2024 has started on Tuesday, June 25th. The activities of the first two days conducted smoothly, and students from the three regions have fully engaged in their creative endeavors.
1. Sharing Session by Music Director Mak Chun Hung
Mak Chun Hung provided students with valuable insights into the complexities of creating song styles and evoking emotions through different forms of music
2. Composition Workshop – Guest Speaker：Cousin Fung
Guest speaker Cousin Fung shared his journey as a composer and urged students to pursue innovation with confidence.
3. Lyric Writing Workshop – Guest Speaker：Siu Hak
Guest speaker Siu Hak, an illustrator and lyricist, shared how he ventured into the creative field through serendipitous opportunities and his perspectives on lyric writing
4. Vocal Technique Workshop – Tutor Mark Tai & Claudia Koh
Tutor Mark Tai & Claudia Koh led the students to the recording studio, where they demonstrated singing techniques and demo recording
5. Busking Gig – Guest Speaker：Phil Lam
Singer Phil Lam provided constructive feedback on the students’ busking performances and suggested improvements based on their interpretations. He also performed his song “An Tu Sheng De Cuo.”
6. Song Arrangement Workshop – Guest Speaker：Siu Tung
Guest speaker Siu Tung shared her arrangement techniques with the students, teaching them how to modify the arrangements using different instruments or playing methods. Through continuous learning and experimentation, they were able to enter the “Arrangement Paradise.”
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of renowned musician Dr Yip Wai Hong on 16 June 2024. It is a huge loss to both the Society and all musicians in the Hong Kong music scene, as we have lost a highly esteemed musician and educator who devoted himself wholeheartedly to nurturing talent.
In Dr Yip’s music career of over 60 years, he had achieved outstanding success as a music composer and conductor; more importantly, his contributions to the music education scene in Hong Kong were significant, pioneering music education in Hong Kong and nurturing internationally acclaimed musicians.
In the 1970s, Dr Yip established the Department of Music and Fine Arts at Hong Kong Baptist College (the predecessor of the Hong Kong Baptist University) and founded several music groups, including the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Children’s Choir, the Yip’s Children’s Choir, and the Hong Kong Children’s Symphony Orchestra. He was hailed as the ‘Father of Children’s Choirs’ in Hong Kong. Over more than 40 years in music education, he cultivated internationally acclaimed local musicians such as Yip Wing Sie, Jimmy Chiang, Perry So, Liu Kwok Man, and Elim Chan. In recognition of his significant contributions to the music industry, the Society awarded him the ‘CASH Hall of Fame Award’ in 2017.
We will always remember Dr Yip’s selfless spirit in dedicating himself to music education and nurturing the next generation. May Dr Yip rest in peace, and we would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family.
Dr Yip Wai Hong shared some words after receiving the ‘CASH Hall of Fame Award’ in 2017.
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Participants from three regions are ready to embark on the music creation journey.
The following events are open to the public. Successful applicant will receive a QR code for entry before the event date. Seats are limited on a first-come, first-served basis.
Venue：The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong)
Deadline for enrolment：5pm on 21 June 2024
Click here to apply (only available in Chinese)
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26/6 1230-1400
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Busking Gig
Real-time Practice with Participants Guest Speaker：Phil Lam Venue：Chan Sui Kau and Chan Lam Moon Chun Square, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (near to Block M)
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27/6 1700-1900 |
Music Copyright and Multi-media Music Creation Forum What is Music Copyright? Experience Sharing among Esteemed Musicians on Composing and Multi-media Music Creation Guest Speakers：Mak Chun Hung, Loudboy, Cheung Ka Shing Venue：Room V322, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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28/6 1200-1430 |
Music Work Showcase Young Musicians Showcase Original Work in Collaboration Come to Vote for the Best Winning Teams ‘The Hertz’ Comes to Perform and Support Judging panel：Mak Chun Hung, Loudboy, Cheung Ka Shing, Cousin Fung, Siu Hak Venue：Chan Sui Kau and Chan Lam Moon Chun Square, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (near to Block M)
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Music Work Showcase – Recruiting Jamming Teams! There will be a jam session in the music work showcase, where CASH members and current students of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University are welcome to jam together and share your music. Enrol now! Deadline for enrolment：5pm on 7 June 2024 (For CASH members and current students of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University only) Click here to apply (only available in Chinese)Remark：Seats are limited. Decisions of the Organisers shall be deemed final. |
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- Others
This year, the Society received the Caring Organisation Logo for over 20 consecutive years from The Hong Kong Council of Social Service in recognition of its continued efforts in serving the community.
The Society has always been keen on promoting music creation and music copyright awareness and will continue to put our care of the society into action.
- Events
‘2024 Greater Bay Area Youth Music Creation Camp’ received overwhelming responses from young musicians and applications reflected great enthusiasm. After screenings, a total of 12 participants were shortlisted from three regions to join the 4 days 3 nights music creation camp where experienced musicians from composing, lyricising and arranging will share their experiences and exchange creative ideas with participants.
Selected participants’ list (in no particular order)
- Leung Yan Ting Tiffany
- Poon King Man Kelvin
- To Olivia Cordelia Oi Yan
- Han Ningze
- Sun Yi Cheng
- Chen Qiong
- Li Yi Kang
- Chen Chao Chao
- Wu Cheng Lon
- Ian Hao I
- Leong Chi Long
- Wong Hin Cheng
Participants from three regions are ready for the music creation journey. They will create music and lyrics in teams, and perform their original works in a live showcase on the final day.
Some sessions across few days will be open to the public for participation by online registration. Stay tuned to our coming communications on programme details later.
The Screening Committee for Hong Kong participants is comprised of Music Camp Director Mak Chun Hung, CASH Director Tomy Wai, and veteran music critics Manfred Wong.
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The Society received the representatives of the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) from Korea in April for a three-day exchange activity, in which the Society exchanged ideas and technology with regard to the field of information system as well as system automation.
KOMCA’s Head of Usage Data Analysis Team, Jeong, Yeon Wook (R2, 2nd row), Head of Copyright Management Bureau, Park, Hong Jun (L3) and Head of Documentation Team, Choi, Seong Gyu (L2) and their colleagues paid visit to the CASH for the exchange activity.
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Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd. (CASH) confirmed that a ransomware attack against its computer system was identified on Sunday afternoon (21 Apr 2024). The attack impacted some of its computer systems and some data was maliciously encrypted and accessed without authorisation. The Society has taken immediate action to shut down all network systems on the same day and appointed an individual cyber security expert team to commence a thorough investigation. Besides, the Society reported the case to the Hong Kong Police Force on that night (21 Apr 2024) and also proactively notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of the incident.
The ransomware note claims to have obtained certain internal data records from the Society’s computer system, including members’ and clients’ data. Since the incident, the Society has been working closely with the individual cyber security expert team for in-depth investigation and recovery, and seeking their professional advice to further strengthen the security measures of the systems. The Society has no evidence that any personal information has been misused.
For further updates, the Society will announce immediately via various channels, including its official website www.cash.org.hk and Member Portal member.cash.org.hk. Furthermore, the Society will make every effort to urge the possibly affected data subjects to stay vigilant, exercise increased cautions and never open or click on suspicious links, emails or messages to ensure cybersecurity.
CASH strongly condemns the illegal activities of hackers in the cyberworld and will continue to fully support the investigation of the Hong Kong Police Force. The Society expresses its sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused to our members and the public.
In any circumstances, always verify source of suspicious calls, SMS or emails. If in doubt, contact 2846 3268 or email [email protected].
Any member who believes they may be affected can contact Membership Team via email: [email protected].
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