Learning a musical instrument is a great way to help youngsters relieve stress, build self-confidence and bond with people with similar interests. Being able to create an instrument and play it, makes the experience even more memorable. Our new, upcoming music programme, part of The Jockey Club Community Sustainability Fund – Art out-of-the-box Project, helps young people learn how to make and play their own ukulele!

Specially designed for youth groups and communities working with youngsters aged eight and above, the flexible six to eight-week programme can be held remotely at your youth or community centre. Working via online videos and Zoom tutorials, a group of professional artists will virtually guide participants to assemble, decorate and play their own ukulele. All materials will be sent directly to your location free-of-charge. 

If you’re interested in applying on behalf of your organisation, please read through and send the to Mag at on or before 22 February 2021.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: stART Up Community Arts Project returns in 2021, exploring climate change through the arts. We are now seeking aspiring singer-songwriters aged 14 to 25 looking to showcase their talents!

In a series of four songwriting workshops based around the theme of climate change, participants will work with professional songwriter Isaac Chan, celebrating the power of music, taking inspiration from everyday life and learning how to express themselves through songwriting. After the workshops, one participant will be invited to perform the completed song at the performance production Why on Earth?  which will be filmed on 27 - 28 Feb weekend. 

If you are a singer-songwriter and are interested in taking part, please fill in the online application form and submit an audition video by 18 January 2021 (application details below). 

The workshops are specially designed for young people with a singing and music background who are interested in singing and songwriting. We also welcome applicants who are interested in songwriting only and will keep your application details for future songwriting opportunities.

*All workshop and performance dates are mandatory. Please check the workshop schedule before applying.

*Due to the current pandemic situation, the workshop will be conducted via ZOOM*

How to apply

If you’re applying as a singer-songwriter:
Please provide an audition video of you performing one original song with self-accompaniment. The video should include a 30-second self-introduction. Please copy and paste the video link and a copy of the lyrics in the application form.

If you’re applying as a songwriter:
Please submit an audio demo and a copy of your lyrics with your application form.