Hong Kong consumer watchdog gets over 500 complaints in 10 months from disgruntled concertgoers

[HKFP] - 11/15/2024

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog received more than 500 complaints about concerts and other live performances this year, a 10 per cent increase on last year, with complaints ranging from changes in the advertised performer line-up to obscured views of the stage. “Hong Kong is an acclaimed events (…)



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