Just about the only time we’d willingly brave the outdoor heat in Hong Kong’s summers is when there’s a good excuse to party, like a music festival. This July, the Next Wave Beach Festival returns to Discovery Bay for two days of sun and tunes.
This will mark their third festival in Hong Kong and, as ever, will feature both local and international acts. The Saturday lineup includes Hong Kong’s own Kaho Hung, Taiwanese king of romantic ballads Eric Chou, rapper Gummy B, Taiwanese singers Patti Tsai and Kelly Cheng, and experimental pop group I’mdifficult from Taipei.
Sunday’s itinerary is even more star-studded, with K-pop girl group Itzy headlining, along with Chung Ha, Korean rock band Dragon Pony, and relatively new South Korean-Taiwanese girl group Genblue. Mark your calendars for July 5 to 6, kicking off from 3.30pm at Discovery Bay.
Ticket sales open on June 5, with general admission costing $788 and first-class tickets going for $988. The first-class experience includes a VIP area that’s closer to the stage, exclusive bathrooms, a free waterproof bag, and a special security check with bag drop service. Aside from the music, the last couple of years of Next Wave have also included large-scale water slides, art installations, food and shopping stalls, and even yachts for rent – we’re excited to see what this year will bring.
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