爵士新秀甄選 2010
•邀請高水準和具潛質的爵士樂新秀赴港演出
•港滬爵士樂交流亮點
•與不同國家的爵士樂手交流
•提供來回香港機票、住宿、膳食及交通補貼
甄選對象：18至35歲男女不限
報名時間：即日起至2010年10月10日
報名方式：
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甄選時間：2010年10月23日
甄選地點：上海巿內（確實地點待定）
查詢或聯繫電話：852 2521 7251
作品遞交方式：
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香港藝穗會將於10月來滬，於世博園寶鋼大舞台獻上多場爵士樂音樂會，與此同時挑選高水準和具潛質的爵士樂新力軍，邀請他們於2011年1月赴港參與一年一度的爵士大樂隊節，與知名搖擺大樂隊星期六爵士大樂隊及Lando Big Broad Band同台演出，樂隊成員來自不同國家，過往曾參與多個國際級爵士音樂節。
來年的爵士大樂隊節將於1月11日於香港大會堂音樂廳舉行，藝穗會將以港滬爵士樂交流為亮點，為日後兩地的長遠互訪樹立典範。
香港爵士樂觀眾擁有國際大都會的視野和賞析力，獲取錄者既可藉著這次演出在千多位觀眾面前顯露個人才華，並藉此機會建立個人網絡，與來自世界各地的爵士樂好手互相砌磋，為邁向國際樂壇的道路打好基礎。
藝穗會過往曾舉辦多個爵士樂音樂會，每年與超過一百支來自香港、內地及海外的樂隊合作；亦於2009及2010年分別舉辦爵士大樂隊節《爵士繽紛飛》及《搖擺樂與舞》，叫好又叫座，獲觀眾稱讚音樂會為「五星級的演出」；音樂會廣受傳媒關注，香港英文報章《南華早報》更載有樂評大讚演出「vigorous toe-tapping…makes people want to get up and dance」
香港兩大爵士大樂隊
星期六爵士大樂隊
星期六爵士大樂隊於1990年於香港成立，由19位來自世界多個國家和地區的樂手組成。樂團獲香港政府邀請於2010年上海世博會期間擔任演出；過往曾多次獲邀參加世界各地的音樂節及藝術節，包括前往新加坡為「照亮新加坡」作開幕演出；樂隊主音廖綺玲的歌技出色精湛，《南華早報》(South China Morning Post)樂評這樣形容她﹕「廖綺玲對爵士音樂的演繹，是在Billie Holiday苦樂參半的憂鬱與Eartha Kitt敏銳細巧的性感之間，保持最優雅和微妙的姿態。」。
Lando Big Broad Band
樂隊由17人組成，成員主要是居港的菲律賓人，曾與多位來自東南亞、南美洲及非洲的音樂人同台演出；樂隊風格由搖擺音樂到拉丁音樂，當中不少作品由隊長Rolando Bernal親自編曲。樂隊於本年曾為影星王敏德的演唱會擔任演奏。
星期六爵士大樂隊 2010 Big Band Fest 演出
Video available on Youtube 用YouTube瀏覽
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PsZw1rf9o8
Video available on Youku 用優酷瀏覽
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjA0MzExMDI0.html
Lando Big Broad Band 2009 Big Band Fest 演出
Video available on Youtube 用YouTube瀏覽
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FVRM52yXIE
Video available on Youku 用優酷瀏覽
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjA0MzA4MDIw.html
2010年9月29日 星期三
2010年7月27日 星期二
5 best bar terraces that are so Hong Kong
5 best bar terraces that are so Hong Kong
Our ode to the bar terrace, the champion of our continual struggle to discover peaceful spaces in the mad urban build-up of Hong Kong By Nicholas Olczak 7 May, 2010
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The Fringe Club's terrace is a mellow hangout in bustling Central.
If the low-key Hong Kong bar terrace were a person, it would be a saint. The patron saint of those poor, lost, stressed-out souls, seeking a place where they can escape horrid bosses and noisy neighbors. Alas, the streets of this city are too crowded, so Hong Kong bars wishing to offer peaceful, spacious, outdoor seating, have to do so with elevated terraces. Some really distinctive terraces are tucked into the front of old Chinese buildings or stretch across rooftops all over Hong Kong. Our favorites are the ones with a mellow atmosphere that are situated just several stories high. This means the terraces are surrounded by highrises on all sides, giving a very Hong Kong feel to the 'view.' We can escape from the city and immerse ourselves in it at the same time. Here are six of our favorite:
The Fringe Club
After a visit to The Fringe’s rooftop terrace, it’s hard to understand why anybody would want to go sit in the dark, clammy interiors of Lan Kwai Fong bars. This large terrace is a real breathing space in the middle of Central. It's fantastically positioned with gleaming office buildings wrapped 360 degrees around. Add to this some cheap happy hour prices on Erdinger and John Smith’s beer together with tasty tapas dishes and you’re on to a winner.2 Lower Albert Road, Central, tel +852 2521 7521
Cup Cup Cafe
For anyone who’s not lucky enough to have their own luxury apartment with a big sun drenched balcony, then a trip to the terrace of Cup Cup is a nice alternative. With smart wicker seating, a barbeque, and just a few fashionable customers, it feels a lot like somebody’s designer home. It would be a great place to rest after battling through the shops and crowds of Causeway Bay or to bring a date for a quiet after-dinner drink. Unit 4B, Vincent House, 513-515 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, tel +852 3568 5978
Full Cup Cafe
A glance around at the tattooed and beanie wearing customers confirms this is the place where Hong Kong’s real hipsters choose to hang out, smoke, chat and enjoy the huge range of coffees, teas and comfort food.
With a mosaic sprawling over its back wall, a gnome perched over a little pond, and Lykke Li on the stereo, Full Cup’s terrace abounds in the type of kitschy cool and slight whimsy that makes Mongkok Mongkok. 4/F-6/F, Hanway Commercial Building, 36 Dundas Street, Mongkok, tel +852 2771 7775
The Pawn
Come six o’clock and The Pawn’s terrace fills up with suited business people who head here straight from the offices looking for a stylish place for post-work drinks.
If you can put up with, or even enjoy, this slightly ra ra clientele then the terrace is a great place to sit while watching the trams slide by on Hennessy Road. The Pawn has an impressive range of English and Belgian beers as well as deep fried finger foods to boot.
Alternatively, check out the rooftop of The Pawn, which is officially public space.2-3/F, 62 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, tel +852 2866 3444
Pizza Milano
This isn't a bar, but it's a pizza joint that is perfect for a boozy night out. The original Pizza Milano on Cochrane Street proves you don't need Italian charm when you have the cityscape of Hong Kong. Instead of looking out over a little European piazza as you eat, this terrace lets you marvel at the towers of Soho, and there’s something romantic about being wrapped in the magic of the city in this way. Combine this with authentic tasting stone-oven pizzas and you have one of those really unique eating experiences at which Soho excels. 9/F, Cheung Hing Comm Bldg, No. 37-43 Cochrane Street, Central, tel +852 2581 2848
Sense 99
Without even trying, the terrace of Sense 99 has more character than most bars in Hong Kong put together. Sit up here late in the evening and you’ll see a whole parade of hipsters, musicians, artists, and drunks come tumbling out from inside.
The terrace also feels immersed in history, located on an old Chinese walk-up building. It's a place which throbs with Hong Kong culture, both old and new.99 Wellington Street, Central, tel +852 9466-4695
Read more: Hong Kong bars: 5 best bar terraces that are so Hong Kong CNNGo.com http://www.cnngo.com/hong-kong/drink/terrific-terraces-109659#ixzz0urjnVU4t
Our ode to the bar terrace, the champion of our continual struggle to discover peaceful spaces in the mad urban build-up of Hong Kong By Nicholas Olczak 7 May, 2010
Select ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesome
The Fringe Club's terrace is a mellow hangout in bustling Central.
If the low-key Hong Kong bar terrace were a person, it would be a saint. The patron saint of those poor, lost, stressed-out souls, seeking a place where they can escape horrid bosses and noisy neighbors. Alas, the streets of this city are too crowded, so Hong Kong bars wishing to offer peaceful, spacious, outdoor seating, have to do so with elevated terraces. Some really distinctive terraces are tucked into the front of old Chinese buildings or stretch across rooftops all over Hong Kong. Our favorites are the ones with a mellow atmosphere that are situated just several stories high. This means the terraces are surrounded by highrises on all sides, giving a very Hong Kong feel to the 'view.' We can escape from the city and immerse ourselves in it at the same time. Here are six of our favorite:
The Fringe Club
After a visit to The Fringe’s rooftop terrace, it’s hard to understand why anybody would want to go sit in the dark, clammy interiors of Lan Kwai Fong bars. This large terrace is a real breathing space in the middle of Central. It's fantastically positioned with gleaming office buildings wrapped 360 degrees around. Add to this some cheap happy hour prices on Erdinger and John Smith’s beer together with tasty tapas dishes and you’re on to a winner.2 Lower Albert Road, Central, tel +852 2521 7521
Cup Cup Cafe
For anyone who’s not lucky enough to have their own luxury apartment with a big sun drenched balcony, then a trip to the terrace of Cup Cup is a nice alternative. With smart wicker seating, a barbeque, and just a few fashionable customers, it feels a lot like somebody’s designer home. It would be a great place to rest after battling through the shops and crowds of Causeway Bay or to bring a date for a quiet after-dinner drink. Unit 4B, Vincent House, 513-515 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, tel +852 3568 5978
Full Cup Cafe
A glance around at the tattooed and beanie wearing customers confirms this is the place where Hong Kong’s real hipsters choose to hang out, smoke, chat and enjoy the huge range of coffees, teas and comfort food.
With a mosaic sprawling over its back wall, a gnome perched over a little pond, and Lykke Li on the stereo, Full Cup’s terrace abounds in the type of kitschy cool and slight whimsy that makes Mongkok Mongkok. 4/F-6/F, Hanway Commercial Building, 36 Dundas Street, Mongkok, tel +852 2771 7775
The Pawn
Come six o’clock and The Pawn’s terrace fills up with suited business people who head here straight from the offices looking for a stylish place for post-work drinks.
If you can put up with, or even enjoy, this slightly ra ra clientele then the terrace is a great place to sit while watching the trams slide by on Hennessy Road. The Pawn has an impressive range of English and Belgian beers as well as deep fried finger foods to boot.
Alternatively, check out the rooftop of The Pawn, which is officially public space.2-3/F, 62 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, tel +852 2866 3444
Pizza Milano
This isn't a bar, but it's a pizza joint that is perfect for a boozy night out. The original Pizza Milano on Cochrane Street proves you don't need Italian charm when you have the cityscape of Hong Kong. Instead of looking out over a little European piazza as you eat, this terrace lets you marvel at the towers of Soho, and there’s something romantic about being wrapped in the magic of the city in this way. Combine this with authentic tasting stone-oven pizzas and you have one of those really unique eating experiences at which Soho excels. 9/F, Cheung Hing Comm Bldg, No. 37-43 Cochrane Street, Central, tel +852 2581 2848
Sense 99
Without even trying, the terrace of Sense 99 has more character than most bars in Hong Kong put together. Sit up here late in the evening and you’ll see a whole parade of hipsters, musicians, artists, and drunks come tumbling out from inside.
The terrace also feels immersed in history, located on an old Chinese walk-up building. It's a place which throbs with Hong Kong culture, both old and new.99 Wellington Street, Central, tel +852 9466-4695
Read more: Hong Kong bars: 5 best bar terraces that are so Hong Kong CNNGo.com http://www.cnngo.com/hong-kong/drink/terrific-terraces-109659#ixzz0urjnVU4t
2009年7月21日 星期二
回應信報有關藝穗會的報道
Published on Fri, 10 July 2009
回應信報有關藝穗會的報道
得閱《信報》7月8日有關藝穗會的報道，心裏有話但覺不吐不快。在香港要辦個小藝團、藝社實在艱難是眾所周知的，有藝穗會這個可以以廉價（甚至提供免租場地給新進藝術家）實現藝術理念、理想的地方夫復何求？自己的夢想成真變得有能力，是否應讓出資源好等後來者也可實踐一下創作的構思？
筆者兩年前為了推動印度古典舞，走了很崎嶇的路；首先，我們的城市只知Bollywood 不知有如中國戲曲般嚴格的婆羅多舞，在開展時真不知如何是好；再者經費不足，也不會拿到那兒的資助。幸而叩上了藝穗會的門，遂得以在那小劇場演出，在排練室辦了工作坊和參予了一些文化表演。現在總算開始了，雖然香港其實並無印度古典舞的市場和成熟的觀眾群；但仍為可以一試而高興，這份經歷際遇亦滋潤了我們一夥的靈魂、啟迪了愛好者的思維，原來可以如此處理印度古典舞。
所接觸的藝穗會工作人員也都充滿熱誠，協助我等藝工初哥不遺餘力，反之我們只回報以微薄的收入和無數的麻煩。連一些小小不知名的藝團也如斯照顧，看不到藝穗會會違背其推動藝術的宗旨。
認識一些玩音樂打band的朋友，他們夢寐以求的就是在藝穗會小酒吧演出，因為相信只有在Fringe才可以玩自己的東西，別處總是限制多多、商業掛帥。
也知道藝穗會二十多年來也在支持那個不賺錢的藝穗默劇實驗室，提供場地和氛圍孕育了不少出色的團員。而藝穗默劇實驗室仍在不懈地繼續執著下去，實驗、探索，尋找一套有東方色彩的默劇模式和培育新人。去年參加了首爾藝穗節，今年更應邀參與《韓國春川國際默劇節》、澳門及台灣的藝穗節。若然沒有藝穗會的支持，豈能如此。
說了這樣多，筆者無意亦無資格去批評別人的看法和立場，只是因為一份公義，在此多提一個角度和看法。我亦相信有限的資源應用於最貧乏的一群，變大變強的更該為後來者想一想。
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