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The 4th Hong Kong International Jazz Festival Full Line-up Announced, 8-Day Festival Features Over 300 Artists from 24 Countries

Source: Bosco Cheung
August 18, 2011

Hong Kong will be filled with sounds and rhythms of some of the world's greatest jazz performers this autumn. Being the first outdoor music event at the West Kowloon Cultural District with a full support of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Hong Kong Jazz Association announced today the complete performing line-up of the fourth annual Hong Kong International Jazz Festival (HKIJF) to be held from September 25th to October 2nd, 2011. Sponsored by the Mega Events Fund, a HK$100 million ...

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Festival

Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2011 Kicks Off

Source: Bosco Cheung
August 18, 2011

Hong Kong International Jazz Festival The PAST The first jazz festival that ever took place in Hong Kong back in 1987 was imported from Japan, as sponsored by the tobacco company Mild Seven—SELECT Live Under The Sky, Hong Kong. This series originated from Japan in the early 80's till 1992 when Japan slipped into an economic downturn. The Festival had a 5 years' life span in Hong Kong and was a fashionable event among the celebrities and movie stars at ...

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