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Clockenflap 2015 in pictures: Hong Kong gets its groove on

Legendary international acts New Order, Chic and Earth, Wind and Fire join Canto-pop stars Denise Ho and Leah Dou, EDM giants Flying Lotus, DJ wunderkinds Mr Scruff and Kid Koala and a plethora of local and international acts to make Hong Kong’s premier music festival the biggest and most succesful ever

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They came in their thousands; in their oldest and most treasured band t-shirts, in their finest glamour wear, in bunny suits, high heels, flip-flops and Doc Marten boots.

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They came to see the latest and greatest bands and musicians Hong Kong has to offer playing on a bill featuring the finest of British rock , Japanese psychedelia, Taiwanese death metal, Canadian turntablism, American hip-hop and Irish balladry.

Friday

Friday evening kicked off with Hong Kong acts ANWIYTCI and The Anello; the former standing out for their unique line-up of three bass players, drummer and keyboards.

ANWIYTCI open Clockenflap Photo: Jarrod Watt
ANWIYTCI open Clockenflap Photo: Jarrod Watt

One of the biggest and most popular drawcards for the weekend played on the opening night: Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice held a huge crowd in the palm of his hand as he delivered his impassioned songs of love lost, love scorned and love unrequited.

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Damien Rice at Clockenflap Photo: Jonathan Wong
Damien Rice at Clockenflap Photo: Jonathan Wong

The full moon shining down upon Hong Kong only served to add ambience, with the crowd up the back of the arena taking in the evening

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