Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, today announced its full lineup for this year’s event, including the hotly anticipated Saturday headliner. British hip-hop sensation Central Cee will headline the festival on Saturday night, while other newly announced highlights include Alt-R&B songstress Jillian Rose Banks AKA BANKS, Hong Kong singer-songwriter Serrini, local music legend Carl Wong and the Hats On Band ft. Jer Lau, Korean indie-rock act The Black Skirts, American shoegaze artist Wisp, Taiwanese Mandopop star Misi Ke, Chengdu-based indie-rockers Hiperson, Filipino-Japanese singer-songwriter ena mori, and electrifying Japanese collective TURTLE ISLAND.
The festival takes place at Central Harbourfront from Friday November 29 to Sunday December 1, 2024, with tickets priced at HK$1,990 for three-day weekend tickets and HK$1,280 for single-day tickets (with under-18 tickets at HK$1,590 for three-day and HK$880 for single-day). Children aged under three years can attend the festival for free (pre-registration for children aged under three is not required).
Showcasing the full, world-class festival experience that music fans in the city have come to know and love, this year’s Clockenflap will once again feature a spectacular outdoor environment with multiple stages, a mouthwatering array of top-quality F&B outlets, and an eclectic lineup of must-see international, regional and local acts.
Also just announced are The Black Skirts, the indie-rock project led by South Korean singer-songwriter Jo Hyu-il, Californian shoegaze artist Natalie R. Lu, better known as Wisp, Taipei-based singer-songwriter and producer Misi Ke, Chengdu’s indie-post-punk heroes Hiperson, acclaimed Filipino-Japanese singer-songwriter ena mori, and TURTLE ISLAND, an uber-eclectic Japanese ensemble who blend traditional minyo music and taiko drumming with punk, psyche-rock and a dizzying swirl of global influences.
A host of Hong Kong incredible acts have also been confirmed for this year’s festival, including shoegaze outfit Lucid Express, neo-soul collective Clave, UK-indie-rock-influenced Biascut, the jazzy sounds of Jerold & Friends, Afrobeat group The Afroseas and melodic four-piece Wantamnam and Hong Kong neo-jazz act R.O.O.T. Must-See Legends Fresh from the release of his sixth solo album, the brilliant ‘No Name’, the one-and-only Jack White makes his long-awaited Hong Kong debut on Sunday night, with the former White Stripes, Raconteurs and The Dead Weather front man poised to bring the festival to a triumphant conclusion. Performing their 1998 debut, retro-futuristic masterpiece ‘Moon Safari’, live in its entirety, influential French duo Air, just put on an amazing show at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, will headline on Friday with a mesmerising show that The Guardian described as “a wild, jawdropping, widescreen extravaganza.” And St. Vincent, one of the most intriguing and consistently surprising artists of the past 20 years, will be a big draw on Saturday, with a set that encompasses her flawless back catalogue, including this year’s excellent album ‘All Born Screaming’.
Trendsetters
Clockenflap is known for bringing the hottest names in music to Hong Kong, and this year is no different. One-third of Mercury Prize-winning British indie act The xx, trailblazing DJ/producer Jamie xx makes his Clockenflap debut hot on the heels of the release of his highly anticipated third album, ‘In Waves.’ Best-known for their viral megahit ‘Heat Waves’, British psychedelic pop-rockers Glass Animals arrive on theback of their acclaimed fourth album, ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’. Serving up an infectious concoction of electro house and synth-pop, Atlanta DJ/producer Porter Robinson is jetting in to perform a high-energy live set, while genre-bending Los Angeles act Fiji Blue will be on hand to captivate fans with his dreamy fusion of indie pop, electronica, and R&B, and also life-affirming festival favorites Ibrahim Maalouf.
Best of Japan
Showcasing the breadth and depth of Japan’s electrifying music scene, this year’s lineup features an eclectic collection of the country’s most exciting artists, including magnetic hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts, enigmatic J-Pop vocalist yama, intricate post-rock/math rock masters toe, mesmerising girl group Sakurazaka46 and indie-pop band Cody・Lee(李).
Indie Trailblazers From its very first edition, Clockenflap has proudly championed indie artists, and that tradition continues in this year’s lineup. Canadian indie-rockers Mother Mother arrive on the back of their ninth album, ‘Grief Chapter’, while upbeat Japanese-Australian four-piece Last Dinosaurs are touring their fifth album, ‘Kyoryu’. Other indie highlights include LA duo Bubble Tea and Cigarettes, Xi’an post-punk band FAZI, London dance-punk dynamos Fat Dog, Hong Kong post-hardcore act An Id Signal and hypnotic Dutch psychedelic rockers YĪN YĪN.
Regional Highlights
Bringing the best of the region’s musical talent to Hong Kong, Clockenflap once again welcomes a wide-ranging selection of acts from around Asia. Showcasing Taiwan’s music scene are indie favourites deca joins, Kaohsiung rockers Gigantic Roar, alternative-rock duo JADE, and the offbeat grooves of Golden English Party. Fans will also get the chance to enjoy the sounds of Thai singer-songwriter Violette Wautier and South Korean guitar princess MEMI.
Electronic Heroes
Keeping the dancefloor moving all weekend long, Clockenflap presents an eclectic lineup of top electronic acts from around the world. Canadian DJ/producer A-Trak is known for serving up an irresistible blend of electro and hip-hop, and Australia’s Partiboi69‘s anarchic brand of ghetto house is guaranteed to get the party started. Yung Singh brings the sound of the UK new Asian underground, while last but by no means least, the legendry Dave Clarke will demonstrate why he’s known as “The Baron of Techno.” Plus a special DJ and spandex set by ROBOT, where Clockenflap co-founders Jay and Mike will be welcoming Bobby Parsley to celebrate ROBOT's 25th anniversary.
For the full lineup, including day splits, see www.clockenflap.com
Tickets are available now at www.ticketflap.com/clockenflap2024