The venue of choice for Hong Kong’s hottest entertainment, AsiaWorld-Arena is proud to welcome its latest mega-event, Summer Pop - Live in Hong Kong organised and produced by the Performing Industry Association (Hong Kong) Limited and presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. This mammoth musical festival brings together some of the top performers from Hong Kong and Asia for an event like no other.
Held on 15 and 16 August 2009, and running from 3:00pm to 11:00pm daily, Summer Pop - Live in Hong Kong is a thrilling opportunity for local and regional music fans to see over 80 Asia’s top singers and bands in action.
“It’s a great honour to welcome Summer Pop Live,” said Mr. Stuart Wang, Chief Commercial Officer, AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited. “This is a landmark event for this summer season and is yet further proof that AsiaWorld-Arena is at the very forefront of Hong Kong’s entertainment industry.”
Indeed, AsiaWorld-Arena is the perfect venue for an event of this scale and calibre. Its world-class facilities set a new benchmark for Hong Kong, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and management that ensures a superb experience for performers and fans alike. As Hong Kong’s largest, purpose-built indoor entertainment venue, AsiaWorld-Arena has already hosted some of the biggest entertainment events, from ice shows and award ceremonies to international concerts, sports events and much more. Since opening in December 2005, over 200 leading international, regional and local artists have staged live performances at AsiaWorld-Expo and AsiaWorld-Arena.
Featuring enhanced transportation links, AsiaWorld-Expo offers convenient and speedy connections from three major transportation hubs in Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories. Thanks to the in-venue station, the Airport Express is one of the fastest and most comfortable ways to AsiaWorld-Expo from Hong Kong Station, with exclusive promotional fares of just HK$48 for a same-day return trip (HK$24 one-way). Together with two dedicated express non-stop franchised bus services from Tai Wai (X48 Express) and Tsim Sha Tsui (X21 Express), these enhanced transportation links enable audience members to reach AsiaWorld-Expo in just twenty-something minutes for twenty-something dollars. In addition, free shuttle bus services between Tung Chung MTR Station and AsiaWorld-Expo will be available on the concert dates.
For the perfect day out, concert-goers at AsiaWorld-Arena are also spoiled for choice with a wide range of food and beverages for every budget and preference, from fast-food kiosks to a wine bar and an elegant sea-view restaurant. With its team of award-winning chefs, AsiaWorld-Expo and AsiaWorld-Arena ensure that every event is an occasion to be savoured.
Tickets (Day Pass) for Summer Pop - Live in Hong Kong can be p urchased for HK$500 and HK$350 via Urbtix, online at
www.urbtix.hk or by calling (852) 2111 5999 / (852) 2734 9009 from 3 July 2009.