Leslie Cheung 70th Birthday Concert Moves to West Kowloon After Hong Kong Coliseum Bid Fails
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 15 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A concert marking Leslie Cheung's 70th birthday will take place on September 12 at West Kowloon Cultural District's AXA Wonderland after organizer Chan Suk-fan was unable to secure the Hong Kong Coliseum despite applying since last year . Chan is planning a spectacular drone display with 1,956 drones to celebrate the occasion and hopes to livestream this segment globally .
Key Points
- The "Continue to Adore Leslie Cheung 70th Birthday Concert" will be held on Saturday, September 12 at AXA Wonderland in West Kowloon Cultural District .
- Priority ticket booking runs from now until August 10, with prices set at HK$1,180 and HK$580 .
- Organizer Chan Suk-fan applied for the Hong Kong Coliseum since last year but failed due to high demand for the Saturday date .
- The concert will not be livestreamed due to copyright complications with Leslie Cheung's footage that affected the 2023 memorial concert .
- Chan is planning a 1,956-drone display at 9:12 PM forming seven birthday patterns, which may be livestreamed globally if technical and licensing issues are resolved .
Why It Matters
The concert reflects the enduring legacy of Leslie Cheung, one of Hong Kong's most beloved cultural icons, more than two decades after his death . The ambitious drone plan and potential global livestream demonstrate how technology is being harnessed to unite fans worldwide in commemorating the city's artistic heritage.
The concert reflects the enduring legacy of Leslie Cheung, one of Hong Kong's most beloved cultural icons, more than two decades after his death . The ambitious drone plan and potential global livestream demonstrate how technology is being harnessed to unite fans worldwide in commemorating the city's artistic heritage.