Lee Kum Kee Supported 2026 Hong Kong Drum Festival: Drum King Grouping Performance [Priority Package Offer]

Highlights

As a featured program of "Asia+ 2026", the "Drum King Grouping Performance", supported by Lee Kum Kee, stands as a hallmark event of the annual Hong Kong Drum Festival. We are proud to invite the renowned Malaysian percussion ensemble "Hands Percussion" to present a collection of exhilarating works that showcase the vibrancy of diverse cultures. Join us for a concert where drum beats transcend borders, delivering powerful rhythms and raw energy that resonate with every audience member.

Program

The concert features a diverse selection of percussion repertoire, ranging from folk adaptations to contemporary concertos:

• "Who Am I": An adaptation of Bornean folk music, rich with the textures of the land.
• "A Busy Person" (Excerpt): Showcasing the intricacies of contemporary percussion.
• "Burn": A modern percussion piece brimming with explosive energy.
• "Ayo Mama": Inspired by Indonesian folk music, infused with tropical charm.
• "Percussion Concerto" (Excerpt): Composed by Chung Yiu-kwong, blending drum ensembles with symphonic textures.
• "Dragon Rising, Tiger Leaping": A classic percussion concerto of grand scale.
• "Rush": Composed by Lui Tin-yau, showcasing high-level contemporary percussion techniques.
• "Drum-Vigor VII.2023": A piece for percussion and orchestra by Chew Hee-chiat, pushing rhythmic power to its peak.

Performers

• Presenter: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
• Conductor: Chew Hee-chiat (Zhou Xijie)
• Featuring: Hands Percussion (Malaysia), Ng Chun-sze, Kiu Kai-kai, Fung King-yiu

Ticketing & Discounts

Enjoy priority package offers by purchasing the 50th Season Music Concert main tickets on or before July 31, 2026:

• 5+ concerts: 20% off (Not applicable to concessionary tickets).
• 7-9 concerts: 30% off (For HKCO Friends members only; not applicable to concessionary tickets).
• 10+ concerts: 40% off (For HKCO Friends members only; not applicable to concessionary tickets).
• Half-price concessions available for full-time students, seniors (60+), people with disabilities (and their caregivers), and CSSA recipients.
• HKCO Friends members enjoy a 25% discount.
• Holders of school discount codes enjoy 25% off standard tickets or 20% off student tickets.

For inquiries, please call 3185 1600 or visit the HKCO website.