Hong Kong urged to tune into ‘concert economy’ as shows attract 4 million
[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025
Big pop concerts held in 2023 and 2024 attracted over 4.2 million spectators, including more than 1.5 million visitors, tourism minister says.
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[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
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[RTHK] - 8/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
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[RTHK] - 8/01/2025
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[HKFP] - 8/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025