Hypefest to make Hong Kong debut in November, with electronic music duo Justice to headline
Organisers say festival will take place along Central harbourfront from November 9 to 10 and is expected to attract 30,000 guests
Organisers said on Wednesday that the festival at the Central harbourfront on November 9 and 10 was expected to attract 30,000 guests, with visitors accounting for a third of them.
The government has set aside HK$15 million (US$1.9 million) for the event as part of its Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund.
Kevin Ma, founder and CEO of festival organiser Hypebeast, said: “We’re excited to bring Hypefest to Hong Kong, the city where our headquarters are based. As a significant international hub for arts and culture, we want to create an unforgettable experience for our local community.”
Hypefest will be headlined by the Grammy-winning French electronic music duo Justice who will make their “highly anticipated return” after an eight-year hiatus, while American singer-songwriter d4vd is also set to perform.
Local band N.Y.P.D, South Korean singer-songwriter Dean and Thai rapper Milli, who performed at the 2022 Coachella Festival in California, are among others in the line-up.