Meeting of Awardees of Louis Koo Scholarships 2024/25 with Donor Mr. Louis Koo
Mr. Louis Koo, the Academy’s Honorary Fellow, has been dedicated to supporting the development of performing arts in Hong Kong and nurturing performing arts young talents. He has generously donated to the Academy in 2022/23 to establish "Louis Koo Performing Arts Fund" to provide scholarships and grants for graduation projects of Academy students.
15 Aug 2025
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Held the Naming Ceremony of “William Au Concert Hall” in Recognition of the Generous Support from Mr William Au SBS JP
The Concert Hall of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (the Academy) has been named after Mr William Au SBS JP as “William Au Concert Hall”, in appreciation of his long-term support.
To recognise Mr Au’s tremendous support, the Naming Ceremony of William Au Concert Hall was held on 19 May 2025 (Friday). The Ceremony was officiated by Mr William Au SBS JP and his family. It was also attended by the Academy Council Chairman, Mr Charles Yang BBS JP and the Academy Director, Professor Anna CY Chan.
To recognise Mr Au’s tremendous support, the Naming Ceremony of William Au Concert Hall was held on 19 May 2025 (Friday). The Ceremony was officiated by Mr William Au SBS JP and his family. It was also attended by the Academy Council Chairman, Mr Charles Yang BBS JP and the Academy Director, Professor Anna CY Chan.
19 May 2025
Microfilm Student Projects of the School of Film and Television Awarded “AR Charitable Foundation Microfilm Prize”
The selection interview of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts’ "AR Charitable Foundation Microfilm Prize" was held on 21 December 2024. Members of the judging panel included Mr. Edwin Chan, Director of AR Charitable Foundation, Dr. Terry Lam, Acting Dean of the School of Film and Television of the Academy, Mr. Mandrew Kwan, Lecturer (Production Management, Interdisciplinary Projects and Partnerships) and Mr. Sunny Chan, Lecturer (Screenwriting and Creative Development). Two microfilm student projects of the School of Film and Television have been selected to receive the Prize to support the production and screening of projects.
AR Charitable Foundation has been dedicated to supporting the development of performing arts in Hong Kong and nurturing performing arts young talents. The Foundation has generously donated to the Academy to establish "AR Charitable Foundation Microfilm Prize " in the 2024/25 academic year to support students of the School of Film and Television to produce microfilms with theme of "Building a Caring and Trusting Community", "Creating a Harmonious Society," or “Social Cohesion and Inclusion”. Through the microfilms produced by Academy students with the supported of the Prize, the Academy and the Foundation will jointly promote the message of social caring and inclusion to the larger community.
AR Charitable Foundation has been dedicated to supporting the development of performing arts in Hong Kong and nurturing performing arts young talents. The Foundation has generously donated to the Academy to establish "AR Charitable Foundation Microfilm Prize " in the 2024/25 academic year to support students of the School of Film and Television to produce microfilms with theme of "Building a Caring and Trusting Community", "Creating a Harmonious Society," or “Social Cohesion and Inclusion”. Through the microfilms produced by Academy students with the supported of the Prize, the Academy and the Foundation will jointly promote the message of social caring and inclusion to the larger community.
21 Dec 2024
The Academy Received Support from Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited as Title Sponsor of Lincoln Center Chamber Music Series 2024
Following the resounding success of last year's concert series by the Chamber Music Society (CMS) of Lincoln Center, the Academy is very honoured to have CMS’ return to the Academy to present music concerts again this year. As one of the major celebratory events marking the 40th Anniversary of the Academy, the concerts of CMS were held successfully on 23, 25 and 26 October 2024 at the Academy’s Concert Hall. The Academy is also grateful to the generous support of Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (Fubon Bank) as the Title Sponsor of the concerts, supporting the “3I Fund” for building an interdisciplinary, intercultural, and internationalized campus.
28 Oct 2024
Meeting of awardees of the "Louis Koo Scholarships" with Mr. Louis Koo
Six students of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (the Academy) who are awarded the "Louis Koo Scholarship" in the 2023/24 academic year, along with Mr. Benny Chan, Lecturer (Sound-Film/TV) of the School of Film and Television, and Ms Jessie Law, Head of Development and Alumni Affairs met with Mr. Louis Koo on 18 July 2024.
18 Jul 2024