Hong Kong’s live music scene revolves around Canto-pop, a Chinese-language version of Western-style pop ballads.

Output is phenomenal - many of the big names routinely record five or more albums per year - and its stars are accorded tremendous status. Live performances, where fans sit waving coloured light sticks and holding message boards for their heroes, sell out months in advance - book before you travel if you’re hoping to catch one.

Other than this, live music is centred on small club performances of jazz and Western rock and pop, though big names do play occasionally - check the press for details.