I recently visited the wonderfully sleepy city of Kumamoto in Southern Japan. I wrote a couple of articles for CEI Asia on the city. Please click on the links below to view. Kumamoto Castle to be linked to new conference facility Culture and countryside the drawcards for events in Kumamoto Continue reading “Words: Kumamoto in CEI Magazine”
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Video: Burma’s Lady Gaga in Hong Kong
The irrepressible Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein, Burma’s first lady of pop, makes her debut at Volume Beat in Hong Kong.
Video: In the studio with Ink
This is a video that I made with music producer Ink in Hong Kong. In it, he discusses his journey from beatboxing on the streets, to becoming a full time producer, and why the Hong Kong music industry needs to change.
Video: Colours of the Cape
I was rather fortunate to spend two weeks in Cape Town, and discovered a rich tapestry of colours where nature, landscape, culture, history, and ambient sounds come alive, presenting an exuberant framework for people to live in. Scenes are from the wine regions of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, lush Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, moody Table Mountain, theContinue reading “Video: Colours of the Cape”
Words: Corporate confusion
Seeking clarification on phrases used in offices nowadays? Hopefully this A-Z will help! Ask hole: A person who asks questions in meetings to look busy or important, but just succeeds in extending long meetings Bandwidth: Time available to carry out a task C.Y.A. (Covering Your Ass): An action carried out to absolve oneself of blameContinue reading “Words: Corporate confusion”
Words: Giuseppe Zanotti
Rock n’ roll fashion took centre stage in an interview with stiletto sensation Giuseppe Zanotti for ifc Arena magazine. Link to interview
Words: So So Modern
Following their appearance at Hong Kong indie venue Hidden Agenda in May 2013, I caught up with Grayson Gilmour from New Zealand band So So Modern to chat about music and life on the road… How many times have you played in Hong Kong and what is your impression of the city? Our recent showContinue reading “Words: So So Modern”
Video: Under the bridge
Hong Kong’s high population density is making people think creatively about use of urban space. Can under bridge spaces make a meaningful impact in providing a better city to live in?
Video/Words: Toy Story
Buying adult toys in Hong Kong can pose a gauntlet for the embarrassed shopper. Squeamish attitudes towards sex, combined with high population density, make for some potentially excruciating encounters with friends, family and acquaintances. If you bump into anyone, don’t even think to ask if they “come here often.” As attitudes towards sex liberalise inContinue reading “Video/Words: Toy Story”
Video/Words: Night Riders
Daytime in Hong Kong is characterised by pressure and long hours at work, conspiring to leave little room for reflection. At night, the city truly comes alive, and as the formality of daytime melts away, street life is carried by a new cast until sunrise: The waiter at an all-night congee shop, eccentric taxi driver,Continue reading “Video/Words: Night Riders”
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