International Showcases

The applicant must

1. be a recognised artist or group specialising in the performing arts;
2. have previous touring experience and be available to tour. Specifically, the applicant must have presented or performed in at least two ticketed productions, with at least one being a toured production within the past five years (2020–2025);
3. have the financial and human resources required to undertake international touring;
4. be available for the entire HKPAX period (9–13 October 2026).

 

The proposed performance must

1. be a performing arts work (dance, drama, multi-disciplinary arts, music, or xiqu). If you wish to specify other genres, please provide details under the “Other” category in your application;
2. satisfy all of the following eligibility criteria:
   • Be a full-length performance with a duration of 45–60 minutes. Excerpt performances are allowed for xiqu’s work.
   • If the spoken language of the performance is not English, the applicant must submit a video with embedded English subtitles, or provide the subtitle text separately.
   • If the performance is selected, the final presentation in the international showcase must be consistent with the version submitted in the video, along with English subtitles, if applicable.
3. be a work that meets one of the following conditions: 
   • has been premiered and toured before;
   • has been premiered but not yet toured; or
   • is ready to premiere and well-prepared for touring.
4. The applicant must submit TWO video links which should include:
   • a recording of a full-length performance with a duration of 45–60 minutes. Excerpt performances are allowed for xiqu’s work. For works that are ready to premiere, a full recording of the rehearsal and an overview of technical specifications  are required.
   • a 3-minute highlighted video or trailer that clearly conveys the essence of the work, demonstrating its unique vision, creativity, and impact, allowing the panel to understand your work at a glance.

Please take special note that work-in-progress projects will not be considered.

1. Each applicant can only submit ONE application for international showcases. All applications must be submitted online.
2. The application form may be completed either in English, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese. English is strongly suggested.
3. The applicant may be required to provide supplementary documents and information (including but not limited to full video recording of the performance and a detailed technical rider) at various stages of the selection process. Failure to provide such information in a timely manner will be considered a withdrawal from consideration.
4. The applicant must set up an HKPAX account prior to applying. If you already created a profile in 2024, please login using the same email address you used previously and update your profile for this new application. 

Save Draft | Applicants may save their application as a draft and return later to continue filling it out by logging back into their HKPAX account. After logging in, go to the application page and click “Apply” to access and edit your saved draft.
Please note: Each account can only save the most recent version of the application draft.

 

Submit |  Once your application is complete, you may submit it.  A confirmation email with your reference number will be sent to the email address associated with your HKPAX account. For any inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

 

1. Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
   1. Artistic / professional merit
   2. Creativity and originality
   3. Technical feasibility
   4. Suitability for touring
   5. Audience appeal
2. Applications will be reviewed by HKPAX team and assessed by the International Advisory Panel. Recommendations for endorsement will be made to the Hong Kong Arts Development Fund Advisory Committee and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, whose decisions shall be final.
3. An allowance of USD$10,000 will be provided to support each successful applicant for their travel and accommodation expenses.
4. If your proposed project is a ready-to-premiere work, a full rehearsal recording and an overview of technical specifications must be submitted. 
5. Each successful applicant is required to provide materials including but not limited to photos, reviews and videos to HKPAX on or before 9 Feb 2026 for publicity and marketing purposes.

HKPAX offers 13 performing venues across Hong Kong for staging International Showcases. Applicants are required to carefully review the technical specifications, available audio and visual equipment, lighting support and floor plan of each venue and select ONE venue that best suits the artistic and technical needs of your proposed performance. Applicants may also indicate two alternative venues in case their first option is unavailable.

 

As technical facilities vary across venues, it is essential that applicants understand the capabilities and limitations of each space before submitting their application.

 

Successful applicants should note that HKPAX will only provide the support and equipment listed in the technical specifications of each venue. If additional equipment or services are required, applicants will be responsible for any associated costs.

 

Each selected showcase will be allocated a set-up and rehearsal period of approximately 12 hours, one day prior to the scheduled performance. Successful applicants must plan and manage their production schedules accordingly. Strict adherence to the setup and dismantling timelines is mandatory.

 

HKPAX reserves the right to make final decisions regarding venue assignments and technical provisions for all selected showcases.

 Technical Details

To give you an overview before submission, below are the main sections of the application form.

 

Section 1: About the Applicant

1. Applicants are asked to provide their personal information including full name, city of residence, bio, history of two previous productions, outcome expectations, and general contact information for the primary contact person.

 

Section 2: Proposed Project Overview

1. Applicants are asked to provide general information about the proposed project. This includes the title of the work, creative concept, synopsis, target audience, keywords that describe the project, marketing positioning, names and roles of the primary creative team, project origin, art forms involved, number of performers, length of the piece, performance language, development status, and premiere or tour details.
2. Video link
   Please make sure the link is accessible. If the video contains verbal elements in languages other than English, it must either include embedded English subtitles or be accompanied by a separate subtitle text file.
3. Technical riders
   All essential production details including but not limited to lighting setup, audio-visual equipment, estimated setup & strikeout time, and the weight and volume of sets or props, etc. Please also specify additional equipment required at the applicants’ own cost.
4. Uploading marketing materials
   Including but not limited to media reviews, photos, trailers, key visuals, press kits, etc. Please compile all materials into a single file.
5. Applicants are asked to prioritise three venues that are suitable for the proposed project. 

 

(Optional) Section 3: More engagement in HKPAX

• Successful applicants may have additional opportunities to present a public activity for the local community in Hong Kong. Applicants may upload ONE proposal for our consideration. Each proposal should include:
  • Name of activity
  • Creative concept or purpose
  • Description, format and duration (e.g., workshop, pop-up performance, etc.)
  • Number of performers or facilitators
  • Target audience (e.g., general public, students, special groups, etc.)
  • Venue requirements (e.g., indoor, outdoor, theatre, schools, park, etc.)
  • Technical requirements
  • Activity implementation plan
  • Budget
• HKPAX Team shall review the proposal and will contact successful applicants separately at a later stage.