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Keen Lyricist Quest 2025 Busking Series
「堅詞gin1 ci4」創作 Busking Series
Date 日期:  20 Mar 2025
 
Time 時間: 12:00am - 12:00am
 
Venue 地點: Various venue
 
Speaker(s) 講師: Amber Chen
Austin Li
Karen Pan
Nicole Lee
RUMBU
The Gurrling
Vivian Wang

 
Summary 內容: 來自《「堅詞」創作》歌詞創作比賽的學生及即將於《得獎作品音樂會》演出的音樂人,將在港大校園及中環街市作街頭音樂表演,演繹的歌曲包括他們的原創作品。

《「堅詞」創作》鼓勵學生參與創作,今年的比賽反應熱烈,收到近80份投稿。來自本屆及往屆《「堅詞」創作》比賽的參賽學生將參與演出,歡迎各位來欣賞他們的音樂演出!

Talented students from Keen Lyricist Quest 2025 (KLQ) – Lyric Writing Competition and musicians participating in the Outstanding Works Showcase, will perform their original songs and covers across HKU campuses and Central Market.

Keen Lyricist Quest encourages students to explore their creativity in lyric writing and has received overwhelming responses, with almost 80 submissions this year.  Participating students from current and previous KLQ competitions will join the performances! Don't miss the chance to enjoy the music on and outside the campus!

Performance Schedule

#1 Central Market
14:30 – 16:00 | 16/3/2025 (Sun) | 93 Queen's Road Central, Central

| Performers:
  • Austin Li (BFin(AMPB), Year 2)
  • Karen Pan (BA, Year 4)
  • Nicole Lee (HKU Alumnus & Guest Performer of Outstanding Works Showcase)
  • The Gurrling (MBBS, Year 4)
Registration (16/3):
HKU Students & Staff – https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=99258 
HKU Alumni & Public – https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=99267 

#2 Medical Campus, HKU
13:00 – 14:00 | 18/3/2025 (Tue) | G/F, William MW Mong Block, LKS Faculty of Medicine

| Performers:
  • Amber Chen (BPharm, Year 4)
  • Austin Li (BFin(AMPB), Year 2)
  • Karen Pan (BA, Year 4)
  • The Gurrling (MBBS, Year 4)
Registration (18/3):
HKU Students & Staff – https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=99262 

#3 Main Campus, HKU
13:00 – 14:00 | 20/3/2025 (Thu) | Sun Yat-Sen Place (Happy Park)

| Performers:  
  • Austin Li (BFin(AMPB), Year 2)
  • RUMBU (Musician and Guest Performer of Outstanding Works Showcase)
  • Vivian Wang (MSc(Mktg), Year 1)
Registration (20/3):
HKU Students & Staff – https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=99264 

Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register to stay updated on the latest busking performances.

Special Thanks
  • Central Market
  • Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
The Busking Series is part of the programme “Keen Lyricist Quest 2025” which is supported by the HKU Knowledge Exchange Fund granted by the University Grants Committee.
 
Bio of Speaker(s) 講者簡介:  
 bioAmber Chen @beforegoodnitezzz

來自台灣的東海岸,從小就喜歡自彈自唱! 平常會在 Instagram @beforegoodnitezzz 上唱歌、寫歌。雖然我聽不同的音樂時會激發不同的人格出來,但你可以在我的創作裡找到我的靈魂:)

Originating from Taiwan's East Coast, I have had a fondness for playing piano and singing since childhood. You can find me on Instagram @beforegoodnitezzz, where I sing and share my original songs. Listening to diverse genres of music brings forth different facets of my personality, yet within my original songs, you may uncover the essence of my soul:)

 bioAustin Li @auztinzz1

Hello~ 我是Austin。音樂對我來說,是可以承載回憶和感情的容器,我希望透過我的歌聲,可以傳達到不同的感受和故事。除了唱歌,我亦喜歡創作,你可以在@auztinzz1,或於各大音樂串流平台搜索AuzTin聆聽我的原創歌曲,感受音符間的故事。

Hello everyone, I’m Austin. I love music as it’s a medium that holds memories and feelings, and I enjoy expressing these stories through my singing. On top of that, I also enjoy songwriting. You can listen to my original music on different music platforms under the name AuzTin by following @auztinzz1.

 bioKaren Pan @k._panpmy

一個樂觀的悲觀音樂學生。
在中學時期因疫情被困在家而開始進行音樂創作。
一直在努力尋找光,並將其反射出去。
很喜歡音樂和文字,相信兩者都是有溫度的。
希望我的音樂及文字能夠引起你的共鳴。

An optimistic yet melancholic music student.
Started creating music during secondary school when the pandemic kept me confined at home.
I’ve been striving to find the light and reflect it outward.
Passionate about music and words, believing that both carry warmth.
I hope my music and words can resonate with you.

 bioNicole Lee @nickel_lhc

我是Nicole,一個剛從香港大學畢業的歌者和詞人。比起成為歌手,我正努力的以創作歌手的方向前進著。

I am Nicole, a vocalist and lyricist who recently graduated from HKU. Instead of being a singer, I am on my way to becoming a singer-songwriter.

 bioRUMBU @rumbusowhat

RUMBU是受古典聲樂訓練的假聲男高音,於香港演藝學院畢業,在學四年均榮獲香港賽馬會獎學金。年僅21歲時,他便展現卓越才華,在韓德爾的著名歌劇《朱利奧·凱撒》中扮演主角。儘管RUMBU的音樂根源在古典領域,他也深深熱愛爵士樂和流行音樂。在資深製作人趙增熹先生的指導下,RUMBU在2019年推出他的首支數位單曲《Do You Understand? 》這首曲目以其獨特而活潑的音色引人入勝,彰顯RUMBU非凡的中性音域。近年,RUMBU受邀出演不同活動,如自由爵士音樂節和香港流行文化節等。2023年RUMBU與古巨基先生及其他才華橫溢的歌手合作,重新詮釋深受喜愛的熱門歌曲《星戰》。這次合作不僅展現了RUMBU的多樣才華,也讓他的歌聲接觸到更多音樂愛好者。

RUMBU, a classically-trained countertenor, graduated from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and was honored with the prestigious Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship. At just 21 years old, he showed his exceptional talent by playing the main role in Handel's famous opera "Giulio Cesare". Although RUMBU's background is in classical music, he also loves Jazz and Pop music. With the help of producer Mr. Chiu Tsang Hei, RUMBU has learned how to produce pop music professionally.

In 2019, RUMBU released his first digital single, "Do You Understand?" This song has a unique and lively sound that highlights RUMBU's remarkable androgynous vocal range. Because of his talent, RUMBU has been invited to perform at big events like the Freespace Jazz Festival and the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival.

In 2023, RUMBU worked with fellow artist, Leo Keo, and a group of talented individuals to create a new version of the popular song "星戰" (Star Wars). This collaboration shows RUMBU's versatility and introduces him to a wider audience of music lovers, establishing him as an artist with broad appeal.

 bioThe Gurrling @thegurrling

The Gurrling 是一位出生於倫敦、現居香港的獨立音樂唱作歌手。自四歲起,她接受小提琴訓練,並在大學期間開始接觸歌曲創作和結他。取材於她的日記,The Gurrling的音樂主題涵蓋了悲傷、希望與愛,並以柔和的結他及唱腔編織著真摯的故事。她多是在家中創作,為她的寵物表演。

The Gurrling is a London-born Hong Kong-based indie artist. She was classically trained as a violinist from the age of 4 and has since branched out into songwriting during her university years. Her music encompasses themes of grief, hope, and love; explored in an authentic and poetic style inspired by her journal entries — written at home with her pets as her only audience.


 bioVivian Wang @iam_vivianwon

我是蕓韻Vivian,一個從大學一年級開始便愛上寫歌的商科學生,透過歌詞記錄生活中的靈感。我的夢想很簡單,希望成為一朵自由生長的雲,在時空流逝中慢慢生活,唱歌有人聽,寫歌有人欣賞。

I am Vivian (Yunyun), a business student who developed a deep interest in songwriting during my first year of university, capturing life's inspirations through lyrics.

My dream is simple - to become a cloud that grows freely, living slowly as time passes. I hope to sing songs that people listen to and write songs that people appreciate.