Applications open for artists from around the world: Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), October 2024

The first Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), organised by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and funded by the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will be staged next year from 14 to 18 October 2024.

HKPAX's aims are:

• to facilitate art and cultural exchange between China including Hong Kong, and the rest of the world;
• to expand the trading market of performing arts programmes;
• to explore new opportunities for arts practitioners from the region and beyond.

During the five-day HKPAX, participants will experience a diverse array of exciting programmes. These will include Expo Programmes presented by major performing arts groups in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, West Kowloon Cultural District and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Global application for two of the programmes – 'International Showcases'; and 'Pitch Sessions'; is open, calling for proposals from artists and organisations from around the world to take part in this significant milestone of the region's arts and cultural scene.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 OCTOBER 2023

Why should I participate?

Artists and Companies

• Showcase yourself to international audiences and potential presenters
• Share and exchange ideas
• Understand the arts and culture of Hong Kong, Asia and other places

Arts Presenters

• Scout programmes and talents**
• Debate relevant topics and market trends
• Explore co-commissioning

Policy Makers

• Ensure better utilisation of funding
• Identify artists' needs
• Establish partnership with counterparts
• Discuss relevant issues

Producers and Agents

• Meet the right presenters and touring partners
• Observe market needs
• Discover potential markets

Industry Related Sector

• Promote your products
• Reach out to venues and artists
• Identify the latest artistic demands to customise suitable strategies

See the video for further information.

(From left to right) Mr Kenneth Fok, Chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Mr Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism and Dr Wilfred Wong, Chairman of Hong Kong Arts Development Fund Advisory Committee attending the press conference of the inaugural Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo.