Hong Kong names new members to performance advisory committee
Hong Kong's government announced the appointment of a new Programme and Development Committee on 30 October 2026, along with six performing arts subcommittees. The committees advise the Leisure and Cultural Services Department on performance strategies.
The Hong Kong government announced on 30 October the appointment of a new Programme and Development Committee and six performing arts subcommittees. The members, drawn from diverse backgrounds with professional expertise, will advise the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) on performance arts matters.
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau spokesperson thanked outgoing committee chairperson and members, including Tam Wing-pong, Cheung Kwok-wing, Yip Kwun-shing, Dr Chan Ka-yan, Dr Cheung Man-yui, Chu Oi-king, Chung Yik-kei, Fung Wing-kei, Yip Yuk-yiu, Lai Kin-kwan, Lai Sim-fong, Lai Yin-ting, Li Kui-hei, Lo Hiu-ian, Lo Yu-king, Ma Chun-wai, Pun Chun-leung, Wong Chun-tat, Wong Tik-man, Yun Yung-pui and Yim Kei-man, for their past contributions.
The new committee will be chaired by Law Chi-kwong. Other members include Chan Ching-kin, Cheng Yu-ling, Cheng Wing-mui, Professor Cheung Chun-yu, Cheung Sze-yin, Dr Chiu Che-yang, Chow Hiu-ching, Kwok Chiu-lam, Ka Ka-kei, Professor Lau Yin-ling, Leung Chui-shan, Lo Yu-king, Sze To Yuk, Tsang Man-tung, Tse Koon-hang and Yu Lam-hui. Ex-officio member Professor Poon Ming-leun will serve as chairperson of the Venue Partnership Scheme Committee, while representatives from the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and LCSD will also sit on the committee.
Under its terms of reference, the committee will advise the LCSD director on performance programme strategies, including the balance between local and visiting performances, venue-based programming, and annual programme strategies, resource allocation and plans. It will also review implementation progress and coordinate with the Venue Partnership Scheme Committee.