Edwin Lung

Hong Kong
Ear Up Music
Director of Programme & Development

Edwin, a show producer and director over three decades, is passionate about international music exchange.

As the Programme & Development Director for Ear Up Music label and Ear Hub festivals in Hong Kong, Edwin provides a platform for exciting new artists while fostering a vibrant and inclusive community for music lovers in the region. Trained in fine art and theatre, Edwin is dedicated to nurturing talents and promoting creative collaborations worldwide.

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COMPANY / EVENT

Ear Up Music is a music label that spotlights new music of Hong Kong to its neighbouring regions and beyond. The label, established by Renaissance Foundation Hong Kong in 2016, runs numerous projects from talent development to showcase events that connect with global music networks. Including:

Ear Up Incubation empowers new Hong Kong music talents through mentorship, whilst also developing a more sustainable and diverse music ecology in the region;

Ear Up Global offers Hong Kong music talents an opportunity to showcase on a global stage whilst also providing international exposure for established artists;

Ear Up Tour provides comprehensive support for Hong Kong new music talents to perform, promote and develop their brand in Mainland China; and

Ear Up Gig On, delivers an extensive online experience through music prowess and fashion to a wider audience.

In 2018, we founded Ear Hub to curate the latest developments in the Hong Kong, Asian and International music, media, production and interactive industry.  Ear Hub is an international music conference and festival that offers an audiovisual feast as well as a cordial environment to initiate cross-border collaborations for music lovers and professionals.

WHAT I DO

  • I look for bands to perform at my shows (e.g. promoter, festival owner/curator, venue, etc.)
  • I help bands get booked for shows (e.g. booking agent, touring agent/manager, etc.)
  • I help promote bands to new audiences (e.g. journalist, PR agent, media, etc.)
  • I help bands develop their careers (e.g. A&R, producer, manager, etc.)

LOOKING FOR

  • Artist genres
    • Mainstream pop
    • Band music e.g. rock, indie-rock, indie-pop, etc.
    • Heavy music e.g. metal, hardcore, punk, etc.
    • Electronic music e.g. EDM, DJ, etc.
    • Alternative and/or experimental
    • Jazz and/or jazz fusion
    • World, traditional and/or cultural music
    • For Import Artists at HK venues (200 – 1500 pax)
  • Artist types
    • Currently famous acts
      • Venue capacity of 6,000 to 11,000 pax.
    • Legacy acts
    • Up-and-coming acts