Hong Kong, November 7th Last Saturday, The Hangout played host to the second instalment of the TRUE TO THIS music series. Nine young musicians earned the chance to share the stage with established Hong Kong bands ChochukMo and ToNick. The event, organised by Volcom in conjunction with The Underground, was to highlight how the musical youth of Hong Kong can realize their dreams and passions by staying TRUE TO THIS.
The show opened with Dixie Lynne, a 14 year old singer/songwriter who played a set showcasing her powerful vocal range, which included a mixture of original sand covers. The crowd audibly gasped after her set when the MC announced her age. Second on the roster was Four Quarters, a teenage four piece, who put on an outstanding performance of their original music. Local pop-punk favourites ToNick took the stage third. This band is a real life example of local musicians who struggle in the pressure cooker that is Hong Kong, fighting for their own dreams as a band and making them come true. The fourth band was The Pansies. With a tasty combination of glam rock and classic sixties punk, they played an intense nine song set in 15 minutes and got the crowd primed. Still in their teens, The Pansies visibly enjoyed stirring up the audience before the headliners, five piece indie band ChoChukMo, took the stage. ChoChukMo featured in TimeOut Hong Kong’s list of the top 20 music acts in Hong Kong. They played a set filled with favourites, enticing the entire audience to sing along, as well as peppering the set with a few new numbers.
The night was a huge success and cements the partnership between Volcom and The Underground.
Keep your ears and eyes open for next year’s True To This Music Series!
About Volcom
Volcom was founded in 1991 on the belief that there is a higher level of consciousness to be found within one’s self through the internal and external journeys that board-sports, music, art and film provide. The company prides itself on making quality apparel, outerwear, footwear and accessories that not only exemplify the lifestyle, but also enhance the ability to live it. By being the first to combine surfing, skating and snow boarding under one brand from inception a new future was forged and a generation of liberation was born. For over two decades Volcom has been TRUE TO THIS... the quest for Spiritual Intoxication. For more information, please visit http://www.volcom.com. Volcom is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories which develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands. http://www.kering.com
About The Underground
The Underground has been organizing live music shows for local indie bands for nearly 12 years, providing a platform for upcoming bands to gain experience and showcase their talent publicly. http://undergroundhk.com
