GE2024-14
Beyond words and languages, music creates dialogues that transcend space and time.
CEDARS-GE is pleased to present 'Tune into the Future' - a series of music events and activities tailored for HKU students. Through student-curated gigs and Music Salons this semester, we hope to cultivate a deeper appreciation for music among HKU students, engage you in various music dialogues, and inspire you to 'Tune into the Future' of this ever-evolving art form.
#1. GE Enrolment Lunchtime Gig
Kick off the new semester with energy at GE Enrolment Lunchtime Gig! Featuring performances by talented HKU students, including outstanding singer-songwriters from Keen Lyricist Quest (堅詞創作), we wish to engage students in a ‘dialogue’ through this lunchtime gig!
Date: 24/01/2024 (Fri)
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Venue: GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building)
For registration and details of #1, please refer to the event page.
#2. GE Livehouse
Curated and performed by HKU students, we invite you to join us for an evening of dialogue through music.
Date: 24/01/2024 (Fri)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building)
For registration and details of #2, please refer to the event page.
#3. Music Salon: Finding Love via Music - Self Love, Selfless Love and Wellbeing...
In this session, our host Chi Chung will guide you in exploring the profound connection between music and love, including self-love, selfless love, and our overall wellbeing. Discover how melodies can evoke emotions and memories of love. You'll also have the opportunity to share your favourite love songs and the stories behind them, fostering connections with others and helping you find the music you love here.
Host: Dr. Wong Chi Chung
Date: 12/02/2025 (Wed)
Time: 16:30 – 18:30
Venue: GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building)
Language: English
Registration: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=98484
#4. Music Salon: Tribute to Music Giants
In this interactive session, Chi Chung will share his favourite choices from the music legend Ryuichi Sakamoto, inviting you to explore the depth of his musical genius. You are also welcome to share your own musical tributes to the giants in your hearts.
Host: Dr. Wong Chi Chung
Date: 06/03/2025 (Thu)
Time: 16:30 – 18:30
Venue: GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building)
Language: English
Registration: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=98367
#5. 致敬・方大同 Tribute to Khalil Fong: From Life to Music, to Love and Beyond (New)
In this sharing session, our guest speakers will recount their stories about how Khalil’s creations and personality have influenced them. We will also share some footage from Khalil’s previous sharing in GE programme, along with some of his songs in Chi Chung’s collection.
Speakers: 黃志淙博士 Dr. Wong Chi Chung, 陳啓泰醫生 Dr. Chan Kai Tai, 李文曦 Oscar Lee
Date: 12/03/2025 (Wed)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: LE5, Library Extension, HKU
For registration and details of #5, please refer to the event page.
CEDARS-GE is pleased to present 'Tune into the Future' - a series of music events and activities tailored for HKU students. Through student-curated gigs and Music Salons this semester, we hope to cultivate a deeper appreciation for music among HKU students, engage you in various music dialogues, and inspire you to 'Tune into the Future' of this ever-evolving art form.
#1. GE Enrolment Lunchtime Gig
Kick off the new semester with energy at GE Enrolment Lunchtime Gig! Featuring performances by talented HKU students, including outstanding singer-songwriters from Keen Lyricist Quest (堅詞創作), we wish to engage students in a ‘dialogue’ through this lunchtime gig!
Date: 24/01/2024 (Fri)
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Venue: GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building)
For registration and details of #1, please refer to the event page.
#2. GE Livehouse
Curated and performed by HKU students, we invite you to join us for an evening of dialogue through music.
Date: 24/01/2024 (Fri)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building)
For registration and details of #2, please refer to the event page.
#3. Music Salon: Finding Love via Music - Self Love, Selfless Love and Wellbeing...
In this session, our host Chi Chung will guide you in exploring the profound connection between music and love, including self-love, selfless love, and our overall wellbeing. Discover how melodies can evoke emotions and memories of love. You'll also have the opportunity to share your favourite love songs and the stories behind them, fostering connections with others and helping you find the music you love here.
Host: Dr. Wong Chi Chung
Date: 12/02/2025 (Wed)
Time: 16:30 – 18:30
Venue: GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building)
Language: English
Registration: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=98484
#4. Music Salon: Tribute to Music Giants
In this interactive session, Chi Chung will share his favourite choices from the music legend Ryuichi Sakamoto, inviting you to explore the depth of his musical genius. You are also welcome to share your own musical tributes to the giants in your hearts.
Host: Dr. Wong Chi Chung
Date: 06/03/2025 (Thu)
Time: 16:30 – 18:30
Venue: GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building)
Language: English
Registration: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=98367
#5. 致敬・方大同 Tribute to Khalil Fong: From Life to Music, to Love and Beyond (New)
In this sharing session, our guest speakers will recount their stories about how Khalil’s creations and personality have influenced them. We will also share some footage from Khalil’s previous sharing in GE programme, along with some of his songs in Chi Chung’s collection.
Speakers: 黃志淙博士 Dr. Wong Chi Chung, 陳啓泰醫生 Dr. Chan Kai Tai, 李文曦 Oscar Lee
Date: 12/03/2025 (Wed)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: LE5, Library Extension, HKU
For registration and details of #5, please refer to the event page.
Schedule:
| Date | Time | Venue |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 13:00 - 14:00 | GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building) |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building) |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 16:30 - 18:30 | GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building) |
| 06 Mar 2025 | 16:30 - 18:30 | GE Gatherland 240 (MB240, 2/F, Main Building) |
Bio of Instructor(s) 導師簡介:
 | Dr. Wong Chi Chung Dr. Chi Chung WONG is currently the Curator-in-residence at HK Design Institute; formerly the Head of General Education at HKU (2011- 23). He is also a veteran Radio DJ/Voice Artist/Arts & Cultural Critic/Curator/Educator. Focusing on global and local music culture, he plays an active role in promoting arts/culture/holistic lifestyles through Radio/TV and Social Media. Various cross-cultural curation and projects include David Bowie’s Mandarin song A Fleeting Moment (1997), Dream Come True 80 Days Around the World (2000), PoPo Song @ Real World Studios (2004), James Wong Study (2005), Centennial Exhibition of Chinese Records (2006), Hong Kong Pop/Performing Culture: Creativity and Dynamics (2007), Farewell Ka Kui 15th Anniversary (2008), Gen-S Concert for Shanghai Expo (2010), Hong Kong Week in Taipei (2012), Ryuichi Sakamoto's album async (2017), Heritage Museum (HK Pop 60+ : Canto Pop Oral History) (2021), Sakamotology (2024), and ImagineLand 天空草地 (2024). Chi Chung currently hosts the radio music show Chi Chung’s Choice on CR2/903, chants in his mindful music group i_is_one; so on and so forth. 黃志淙博士 香港知專設計學院駐校創作家，資深電台DJ/聲音藝術家/音樂/文化/策展/教育人，曾任港大通識總策劃 （2011-23） 。多年來，致力透過電台電視等媒介推廣本地和國際文化藝術，着眼國際及本地音樂文化，曾策劃多個跨文化項目，包括大衛寶兒的國語歌《剎那天地》（1997）、《八十日環遊世界音樂蜜月》（2000）、《抱抱歌》（2004）、《黃霑書房》 （2005）、《中國唱片百年展》 （2006）、《香港流行演藝文化： 創意與動力展》 （2007）、《別了家駒15載》 （2008）、上海世博《唱作世代》音樂會（2010）和台北香港週《唱作世代》音樂會 (2012)、坂本龍一 《async》 大碟 （2017）、香港文化博物館（廣東歌口述歷史）（2021）、坂本龍一學堂（2024）、ImagineLand 天空草地 （2024）。 志淙現主持商業電台903節目《Chi Chung’s Choice》，亦是i_is_one靈性音樂組合成員。 |