Clockenflap 2024: Full Lineup Announced for Hong Kong’s Iconic Music and Arts Festival
The iconic music and arts festival returns to Central Harbourfront on November 29–December 1, 2024. Previously announced acts include Jack White, Air, Suede, St. Vincent, Jamie xx, and Glass Animals.
Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, today announced its full lineup for this year’s event, including the hotly anticipated Saturday headliner.
British hip-hop sensation Central Cee will headline the festival on Saturday night, while other newly announced highlights include Alt-R&B songstress Jillian Rose Banks AKA BANKS, Hong Kong singer-songwriter Serrini, local music legend Carl Wong and the Hats On Band ft. Jer Lau, Korean indie-rock act The Black Skirts, American shoegaze artist Wisp, Taiwanese Mandopop star Misi Ke, Chengdu-based indie-rockers Hiperson, Filipino-Japanese singer-songwriter ena mori, and electrifying Japanese collective TURTLE ISLAND.
The newly announced acts join an eclectic lineup of international, regional, and local artists already confirmed for this year’s festival, including maverick rock titan and Sunday night headliner Jack White, legendary French duo and Friday night headliners Air, UK indie icons Suede, critically acclaimed US singer-songwriter St. Vincent, trailblazing UK DJ/producer Jamie xx, and British psychedelic pop-rockers Glass Animals.
The festival takes place at Central Harbourfront from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1, 2024, with tickets priced at:
- HK$1,990 for three-day weekend tickets
- HK$1,280 for single-day tickets
- Under-18 tickets at HK$1,590 for three days and HK$880 for single days.
- Children aged under three years can attend the festival for free (pre-registration for children aged under three is not required).
Showcasing the full, world-class festival experience that music fans in the city have come to know and love, this year’s Clockenflap will once again feature a spectacular outdoor environment with multiple stages, a mouthwatering array of top-quality F&B outlets, and an eclectic lineup of must-see international, regional, and local acts.
Newly Added Acts
Central Cee: British rapper and Saturday night headliner who has taken the hip-hop world by storm with chart-topping singles and albums, amassing more than 4 billion streams on Spotify alone. Known for hits like Doja and Sprinter.
BANKS: Alt-R&B songstress Jillian Rose Banks makes her Clockenflap debut.
Serrini: One of Hong Kong’s most compelling singer-songwriters, performing on Saturday.
Carl Wong and the Hats On Band ft. Jer Lau: Local music legend Carl Wong will be joined by Jer Lau from the boy band Mirror, along with an all-star band including Jun Kung, Jason Kui, Herman@The Hertz, The Absent Brother, Wilson Ng, and more.
The Black Skirts: Indie-rock project led by South Korean singer-songwriter Jo Hyu-il.
Wisp: American shoegaze artist Natalie R. Lu.
Misi Ke: Taiwanese Mandopop star.
Hiperson: Chengdu-based indie-post-punk heroes.
ena mori: Filipino-Japanese singer-songwriter.
TURTLE ISLAND: Eclectic Japanese ensemble blending traditional minyo music, taiko drumming, punk, psychedelic rock, and global influences.
A host of incredible Hong Kong acts have also been confirmed, including Lucid Express, Clav, Biascut, Jerold & Friends, The Afroseas, Wantamnam, and R.O.O.T.
Must-See Legends
Jack White: Performing on Sunday night, the former White Stripes, Raconteurs, and Dead Weather frontman will bring the festival to a triumphant conclusion with tracks from his latest album, No Name.
Air: The influential French duo will headline Friday night, performing their 1998 debut album Moon Safari live in its entirety.
St. Vincent: The groundbreaking artist will draw fans with her set featuring tracks from her career and this year’s album, Born Screaming.
Trendsetters
Jamie xx: One-third of Mercury Prize-winning British indie act The xx, the trailblazing DJ/producer debuts at Clockenflap.
Glass Animals: The British psychedelic pop-rockers arrive on the back of their fourth album, I Love You So F**ing Much*.
Porter Robinson: Atlanta DJ/producer known for his infectious blend of electro-house and synth-pop.
Fiji Blue: Genre-bending Los Angeles act captivating fans with dreamy indie pop and electronica.
Best of Japan
Showcasing Japan’s electrifying music scene, the lineup features:
Creepy Nuts: Magnetic hip-hop duo.
yama: Enigmatic J-pop vocalist.
toe: Post-rock/math rock masters.
Sakurazaka46: Mesmerizing girl group.
Cody・Lee(李): Indie-pop band.
Indie Trailblazers
Clockenflap’s tradition of championing indie artists continues with:
Mother Mother: Canadian indie-rockers promoting their ninth album, Grief Chapter.
Last Dinosaurs: Japanese-Australian four-piece touring their fifth album, Kyoryu.
Bubble Tea and Cigarettes, FAZI, Fat Dog, An Id Signal, and YĪN YĪN.
Regional Highlights
deca joins, Gigantic Roar, JADE, Golden English Party from Taiwan.
Thai singer-songwriter Violette Wautier.
South Korean guitar princess MEMI.
Electronic Heroes
Keeping the dancefloor alive all weekend:
A-Trak: Canadian DJ/producer mixing electro and hip-hop.
Partiboi69: Australia’s anarchic ghetto house star.
Dave Clarke: “The Baron of Techno.”
Yung Singh: Representing the UK’s Asian underground sound.
Plus, a special DJ set by ROBOT, celebrating its 25th anniversary with Clockenflap co-founders Jay and Mike.
Get Your Tickets Now!
Join the festivities from November 29 to December 1, 2024, at Central Harbourfront.