More than 20,000 young people and the public are expected to take part in the HKFYG Jockey Club Hong Kong International a cappella Festival 2013 being held between 15 March and 27 April, which is being organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) with funding from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
Club Chairman T Brian Stevenson, Steward Anthony W K Chow, Under Secretary for Home Affairs Florence Hui and HKFYG Executive Director Dr Rosanna Wong officiate the opening ceremony of the 2013 International a cappella Extravaganza on 16 March at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium.
This is the third year for the Trust to support the HKFYG Jockey Club a cappella Festival. The Extravaganza featured local and overseas performers including Out of the Blue, The Exchange, MayTree, Ivana Wong and the HKFYG Hong Kong Melody Makers. The overseas performers will conduct workshops and perform for students in local secondary schools.
In addition, 40 young talents graduating from the Jockey Club a cappella Education Programme, launched last year and involving more than 6,000 secondary school students, were invited to join the International a cappella Marathon and a cappella @ Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza programmes. Other events include an a cappella Master Series: The House Jacks and Hong Kong Melody Makers Concert will be held at the Hong Kong City Hall. For more information about HKFYG Jockey Club a cappella Festival 2013, please visit: http://acappella.hkfyg.org.hk
The Trust has been supporting the HKFYG for almost half a century with donations exceeding HK$458 million, including the construction and redevelopment of the Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp; modernisation of more than ten Youth S.P.O.Ts; establishment of the Leading through Engineering, Art and Design (LEAD) Project; and the launch of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant - Youth Volunteer Network (VNET).
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world's leading horse racing organisations but also a world top 15 charitable organisation and Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.7 billion in 2012. It is also a major taxpayer, Hong Kong's single largest by far, generating over HK$16 billion a year for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious, with more than 23,000 members. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
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Club Chairman T Brian Stevenson (1st right), Steward Anthony W K Chow (2nd left), Under Secretary for Home Affairs Florence Hui (2nd right) and HKFYG Executive Director Dr Rosanna Wong (1st left) officiate the opening ceremony of 2013 International a cappella Extravaganza and sing Beatlesa£á? All You Need Is Love together with performers and audience.
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The Extravaganza featured local and overseas performers including Out of the Blue, The Exchange, MayTree, Ivana Wong and the HKFYG Hong Kong Melody Makers.
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Audience are invited to sing a cappella on stage.
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