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Hong Kong revamps arts funding for merit and commercial returns

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Hong Kong is proposing a revamp of its public arts funding model, shifting from a permanent system to one based on merit and commercial returns. This change aims to provide more opportunities for newer performing arts groups, though established companies are concerned about realistic targets and the impact of the economic downturn on securing private funds. The debate centers on how to effectively measure artistic merit and commercial success to ensure public funds are allocated appropriately for the development of the sector. AI

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Hong Kong revamps arts funding for merit and commercial returns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ambrose Li ·

    Art or box office? How Hong Kong plans to measure the value of a play, ballet or symphony

    Established performing arts groups in Hong Kong should reduce their reliance on public subsidies to make room for emerging companies, industry experts have said, after the city leader announced in his latest policy address that the government would revamp its current funding mode…

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