Kay Tse’s Red Hall bids spark booking debate
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
Kay Tse (謝安琪) said she has become discouraged after applying more than 10 times for a concert slot at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom, with every application rejected. Her last Red Hall concert was the four-show “Kay...isn't me. Live 2019” seven years ago, and she had hoped to return after marking her 20th year in the industry last year. Her remarks triggered sympathy online and renewed scrutiny of how the venue allocates performance dates, especially after several other acts recently secured bookings.
Key Points
- Tse said at a recent event that she had submitted applications for Red Hall dates more than 10 times, all without success, leaving her “a bit discouraged.”
- Her most recent Hong Kong Coliseum run was “Kay...isn't me. Live 2019,” which staged four performances and took place seven years ago.
- Singer Ivana Wong (王菀之) also said she had applied for years without getting dates, while Charmaine Fong (方皓玟) reportedly succeeded only after 12 applications over five years.
- The report also cited Christopher Wong (黃凱芹) as needing 22 applications, and Miriam Yeung (楊千嬅) as returning to Red Hall only after eight attempts.
- Online discussion intensified because mainland singer Li Hao (李昊) held two Red Hall shows in July 2026, Ku Hiu-man (古淖文) said he succeeded after seven to eight applications in five months for May 2027, and Linda Chung (鍾嘉欣) announced a March 2027 Hong Kong concert there.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong audiences, the dispute goes beyond one singer and raises questions about whether access to the city’s most symbolic concert venue is transparent and fair. The discussion also touches on whether established local artists and performers from smaller or independent companies face structural disadvantages when competing for limited dates.