Stay with Radio 3 this weekend as we bring you live updates, interviews with the players, and all the colour there is to be had, from the 2024 Hong Kong Open. Our man-of-sport, Danny Hicks, will be coming to you from the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fan Ling, through until Sunday afternoon.
 

You can also watch our stories-within-the-stories video updates on Radio 3's Facebook page. Starting on Friday afternoon, Danny Hicks will be popping in and out of our regular programmes with all the latest.
 

Please note, that due to our HK Open coverage on Sunday,  Feeling Kinda Sunday and  About Folk will not be broadcast as normal. Instead, Simon Willson will bring you four hours of 'Rolling' Gold, along with Danny's reports from Fan Ling.
 

Radio 3 sports... coming down the fairway... to YOU.

From Godzilla to Gangsters, kung fu cops to killer cats, Asian cinema has been a treasure trove of thrilling stories and eye-popping imagery for over a century. James Marsh has been a film critic in Hong Kong for 20 years, notably on Radio 3 and for the SCMP. In this eight part series he'll take you on a very personal journey through his own experiences with Asian cinema, to explore its action and animation, lovers and fighters, and everything in between - From Godzilla to Gangsters.

Saturday mornings at 8.30 - Only on Radio 3

On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the government's plans to attract new visitors.

Tourism authorities unveiled a list of 93 mega events for the first half of next year, which are expected to draw 840,000 visitors, a 50% rise on the same period this year. The government estimates these events could generate up to HK$3.3 billion in spending, up 40% on this year's figure.

From the Rugby Sevens next March to Coldplay's concert in April, 2025 will also mark the first year of the new Kai Tak stadium, with a capacity of 50,000 seats.

So will 2025 be an auspicious year for the events industry? We'll find out.

After 9:45, we'll learn about the Jockey Club's new financial education programme. Tell us what you think. You can call us anytime on 23388266, WhatsApp us on 68998518, email backchat@rthk.hk or comment on our Facebook page.

On The Close on Thursday, Nitin Dialdas will be talking markets with Andrew Sullivan, Founder, Asian Market Sense and Frederick Chu, independent ETF consultant.

Plus, Melissa Fung, Partner at Deloitte China, talks on Hong Kong’s effort to develop as a philanthropic hub.

And wrapping up the show will be Vicky Jones, MD, APAC at 54 with our regular look at the business of sport, who talks about the business of golf ahead of the HK Open.

Weekdays from 5.05 to 6pm

Welcome to your Thursday Brew. We'll jump straight in after the news with another collection of tracks that are all... 'Brewed in HK'. Mark Rawson has been out there collecting, and he'll be with us to introduce you to another slice of homegrown talent. At 12:40 we're off to the opera! We'll welcome Peter Gordon, who's the Artistic Director of operalab, who essentially take well known large operas, shrink them (seriously so), and take them out to all sorts of cool venues around town. Today he'll invite you to his micro-version of the Puccini classic... La Boheme. This coming weekend we'll be covering the 2024 Hong Kong Open (that's golf) in some depth with Danny Hicks. Even though the event starts in earnest today, the rain really hasn't helped. Danny will be with us at 1:25 for a 'Sports and All' Extra, live from Fanling. Join him on Facebook live.

Every weekday afternoon from 12 until 2... Only on Radio 3

On Thursday's Brunch with Noreen, we're hearing about an upcoming rock musical "Spring Awakening," presented by The Hong Kong Singers. We're chatting with director Keren Chaukria; along with Jaime Wilkin the Musical Director. At 11.10, we're talking about rodents and creepy crawlies of this season with insect expert Stuart Morton from BioCycle. Do get in touch with your song requests and comments on Facebook.  

    
Weekdays 10:05am -12pm... on Radio 3

Michael Lance takes you on a night-time journey back to the classic 'smooth FM' sounds of radio days gone by. Join him every weekday evening from 10.05 until 1 the next morning for After Hours with Michael Lance. Listen to the soulful melodies of R&B, soft rock ballads that defined a generation, iconic anthems, and the pop hits that keep our hearts beating in rhythm. Rediscover your favorites and uncover hidden gems, as After Hours gives you the perfect soundtrack to your late-night adventures. So, whether you’re sliding into your comfy chair, grabbing the wheel, or surrendering to the magic of the night, tune in to After Hours with Michael Lance.
 

Get in touch: ah@rthk.hk
 

Weekdays 10:05pm to 1am - On Air - Online - On Radio 3

Stay with us throughout the night, every night, from 1.05am until dawn, as we slowly wake up with you. Enjoy the non-stop mellow side of the 70s to the 90s at first, with some legendary ballads and soft rock hits, which gently grow in pace, moving you towards the 2000s and a perfect morning mix of happy 'new day' songs by the time the sun comes up.

Night Music - Seven days a week from 1.05am... only on Radio 3